793 Off-Highway Truck Final Drive Drain Plugs Now Have A Longer And Larger Magnet {4001,4201}
Usage:
793 (3SJ),
793B (1HL),
793C (4AR),
793C (4GZ) Off-Highway Trucks
Description of Change: The magnetic drain plug in the 793 Off-Highway Truck final drive is being replaced with a new drain plug. The new drain plug has a magnet that is longer and larger than the existing magnet. The larger magnet will be a better analysis tool to help detect bearing failures.
The new 6V-3963 Magnetic Plug is a direct replacement for the existing 6V-0439 O-ring Plug. The 6V-0439 O-Ring Plug is used in other products and will still be serviced.
Adaptable To: 793 (3SJ1-Up), 793B (1HL1-Up), 793C (4AR1-Up)
Effective With: 793C (4GZ187)
Caterpillar Information System:
1999/09/06 New High Altitude Engine Arrangements Are Available with New Low-Pressure Turbocharger {1052}
1999/09/06 New Components In Turbocharger Oil Line Group {1052}
1999/09/06 Improved Bearing For Torque Converter Drive Gear {3101,7551}
1999/09/06 Plates Improve Retention Of Rolling Hose Clamps At The Boom Head {5057,6460}
1999/09/06 New Air Suspension Seats Are Available As Standard Attachment {7312,7321,7318,7324}
1999/09/06 Ripper Stops Have Been Extended To Provide Longer Service Life For Cylinder Heads {6310,5352}
1999/09/06 New Front Axle Center Pin Installation Improves Retention Capability {4305,4313,5225}
1999/09/06 New Oscillation Housing And Seals Have Improved Service Life {4050,4064,7555}
1999/09/06 Special Instruction, REHS0529, "Installation Of A Yield Mapping Kit", Is Available {7490}
1999/09/06 Special Instruction, REHS0528, "Installation Of A Quantimeter Kit", Is Available {6920}
1999/09/06 New Central Electric Unit Improves Serviceability {1417,1418}
1999/09/06 Port Improves Pump Shaft Spline Lubrication {5084}
1999/09/06 Custom Product Literature Available For Sound Suppression Package {0374,1801}
1999/09/06 Front Gear Group Changed to Help Keep Oil Pump Adapter Assembly Bolts Tight {1206,1304}
1999/09/06 Use The Correct Torque For Hydraulic Tank Sight Glass Bolts {5056}
1999/09/06 Improved Hinge Available For Cab Door {7308}
1999/09/06 Improved Cab Door Striker Plate {7308,7325}
1999/09/06 Correction To Parts Manual For Torque Converter {3101}
1999/09/06 New Support Brackets Relieve Loader Stress {6546}
1999/09/06 New Hood Hinge Pin Improves Rust Protection {7251}
1999/09/06 Modification Of Governor Control Groups Eliminates Governor Sticking {1264,1265}
1999/09/06 New Plate Deflects Rain Water {1417}
1999/09/06 Improved Transmission Flow Control Valve Prevents Unstable Oil Pressure {3064}
1999/09/06 Serviceable Cover Group - Protection Piece Parts Available {5258,1408}