1989/01/16 Caterpillar

High Performance Maintenance Free Battery Available{1401}

Usage:

Reference: Service Magazine; December 19, 1988; Page 15; "Heavy-Duty Battery Available To Help In Cold Weather Starting Conditions" on 963 Loaders. This article incorrectly referred to 3T5760 and Group 31 as LMHO batteries. They are maintenance free batteries.

A high capacity Group 31 Maintenance Free Battery is now available. The 9X3404 Maintenance Free Battery has 900 cold cranking amps, 165 reserve capacity, and 100 amp-hours.

This new battery was developed for superior cold start performance on any machine using Group 31 batteries. It is a direct replacement for 3T5760, 3T5770, and 3T5780 Original Equipment Batteries. The new battery will start machines at colder temperatures than other Cat maintenance free batteries.

Like other maintenance free batteries, the 9X3404 Maintenance Free Battery should be checked with a digital volt meter for state of charge. Any reading below 12.40 volts means it needs recharging. Refer to Special Instruction SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure" for complete test and recharge information.

Caterpillar Information System:

1989/01/16 Improved Rod Seal Combinations Used In Hydraulic Cylinders{4303,5100,5200,5300,5450,5550}

1989/01/09 New Special Instruction Available - "Storage Procedure For Caterpillar Products"{1000,7000}

1989/01/09 Indexes For Special Instruction Microfiche Libraries{0374}

1979/12/24 New Linkage Kits With Improved Parts Are Available For Repair Of Front Power Takeoff Clutches{3055,3059}

1979/12/24 Too Much Clearance For Exhaust Valves Can Cause Wear To The Camshaft Lobes And Valve Lifters{1105,1210,1209}

1979/12/24 Track-Excited Vibration{4121}

1979/12/24 Crankcase Capacity Increased; New Dimensions For Marks On Oil Level Gauge{1318,1302}

1979/12/17 General Information -- Diesel Fuels In Cold Temperature Operation{1280}

1979/12/17 Fuel Sulfur-Your Diesel's Silent Enemy{0375,1280}

1979/12/10 New Cylinder Heads Are More Rigid And Stronger{1100}

1979/12/10 Improvements Made To Fuel Injection Pump And Governor Group{1253,1281}

1979/12/10 Improved 6V2012 Micrometer Depth Gauge Set Has Increased Range To Permit Deeper Measurement{0653,5070}

1989/01/23 Be Sure Battery Charger Connections Are Correct{1406}

1989/01/23 New Crankshaft Seal Adapter O-Ring Seal Is Made Of Higher Temperature Material{1160,1161}

1989/01/23 New Procedures To Adjust Woodward EGB29P Governor/Actuator Linkage{1265}

1989/01/30 Do Not Weld Rods To Eyes, Straighten Rods, Or Build Up Rods With Weld On Any Steering Cylinders, Scraper Bowl Lift Cylinders, Or Truck Suspension Cylinders{4303,5303,7201}

1989/01/30 New Head Gasket Available; Head Gasket Replacement Guidelines{1124,1216,1221}

1989/02/13 New Publication Available-"Coolant And Your Engine"{1395,0374,0375}

1989/02/13 Cold Start Procedures For 3406 (PEEC) Truck Engines{1705}

1989/02/13 New Nut In Fresh And Raw Water Pumps Has More Corrosion Resistance{1371}

1989/02/13 Improved Valve Lifter Assemblies; Better Insert Retention{1112}

1989/02/20 Part Numbers For Relays And Clip In Electronic Modular Control Panel{4450,4469,7451}

1989/02/20 New Gasket Replaces O-Ring Seal On Manual Valve Group And Plug Group Used For Testing Cylinder Pressure{1101}

1989/02/27 Surface Marks On Roller Bearing Cages Are Not Cracks{7551}