PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A RETURN TO TANK CHECK VALVE ON THE 305-8611 FUEL MANIFOLD ON CERTAIN C32 PETROLEUM ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A RETURN TO TANK CHECK VALVE ON THE 305-8611 FUEL MANIFOLD ON CERTAIN C32 PETROLEUM ENGINES

Usage:

REBE9089-00

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05Dec2012

U-655

A-516

O-599

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*Before/After*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A RETURN TO TANK CHECK VALVE ON THE 305-8611 FUEL MANIFOLD ON CERTAIN C32 PETROLEUM ENGINES
1274 1261		PS43781

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS43781" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

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TERMINATION DATE

31Dec2014

PROBLEM

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The engine can be hard to start. This is caused by air entry into the fuel system.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C32	B2C00100-00105, 108-113, 116-119, 121, 126-127, 129-130, 132-133, 136-140, 142-143, 145, 148-153, 155, 163-166, 170-178, 184-189, 191-193, 196, 201, 204-219, 221-222, 224-226, 228-230, 233-236, 247, 253-256, 264-267

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	6V9012	CONNECTOR-FLARED (if needed)
72	9X2375	HOSE-BULK 72 in. (see rework procedure)
1	2385080	SEAL-O-RING-STOR
1	4189155	VALVE-CHECK
2	COUPLING	HOSE COUPLING (see rework procedure)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
0-10000 hrs, 0-24 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

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NOTE: This is a 3.0-hour job If there has been a previous repair, part age/hours will apply. Retain a copy of the previous repair invoice in the dealer's records for audit purposes, and specify repair date and machine hours in the "Additional Comments" section of the warranty claim.
An additional 1 hour is allowed for the fabrication of the new fuel return hose.

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

Rework Procedure

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Remove the adapter and 90 degree fitting from the return to tank port in the 305-8611 Manifold Block. Refer to Image1.1.1.

Install the 418-9155 Check Valve, 238-5080 O-Ring, and a new fuel return hose. Refer to Image1.1.2.

Note: A new fuel return hose that was customer supplied will need to be fabricated using only 9X-2375 Bulk Hose, two appropriate hose couplings for the specific site, and if needed the 6V-9012 Adapter Connector.