1998/02/01 Caterpillar

Be Sure To Consider Combustion Air Content When Assessing Air Induction System Damage {1051,1058,1063,1087}

Usage:

3600 Family Of Diesel Engines

In some applications, the corrosive content of the air taken into the engine for combustion may result in premature failures in the air inlet system. To help prevent/reduce this corrosive damage, early recognition of the problem is essential. Some measures that will help detect the presence of corrosives in combustion air are:

* Air inlet system inspection.

* Aftercooler cleaning.

* Monitoring of routinely measured performance variables.

If premature failures are a problem in the air induction system, do not overlook the possibility of attack from corrosive elements in the combustion air.

Caterpillar Information System:

1998/02/01 Replacement Labels Available For Contactors {0653,7400}

1998/02/01 3600 Diesel Marine Monitoring System Owner's Manual Available {0374}

1998/02/01 1997 3600 Diesel Technical Communicators Conference Participant's Guide Available {0374}

1998/02/01 Breather Group Tee Hose And Elbow Hose Made From More Heat Resistant Material {1317}

1998/02/01 New Shut-Off Solenoid Group And Air Shut-Off Group Used In Air Shut-Off Groups {1078}

1998/02/01 Installation Of Sleeve Bearing In Cluster Gear Assembly In Front Gear Group {1206}

1998/02/01 New Seal Between Front And Rear Stator Housings {1552}

1998/01/20 Gas Engine Fuel Specifications {1280}

1998/01/20 New Stud And Nut Replace Unit Injector Hold Down Bolt In Fuel Injection Pump Group {1290}

1998/01/20 Cleaning Exhaust Manifolds On 3600 Engines Operating On Heavy Fuel Oil {1059}

1998/01/20 Final Adjustment For Hydrax Controlled Exhaust Bypass (Wastegate) Group {1057}

1998/01/20 Procedure For Testing Electronic Ignition System (EIS) Transformer Groups {1550}

1998/02/01 New Exhaust Fitting Assembly Improves Reliability For Exhaust Bellows {1061}

1998/02/01 Aftercooler Core Performance Measurement {1064}

1998/02/01 New Air Shut-Off Group Provides Increased Serviceability And Reliability {1078}

1998/03/01 Use 126-7175 Push Puller Assembly For Various General Purpose Applications{0600}

1998/03/01 Use 1U-9500 Flow Communicator On Caterpillar Diagnostic Tools{1250,0782}

1998/03/01 Replacement Available For 7M-7260 Liquid Gasket{0648,0649,0651}

1998/03/01 Replacements Products Available For 4C-4079 Brake And Component Cleaner{0680}

1998/03/01 8N-4617 Air Cleaner Clamp Kit Available{1051}

1998/03/01 Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) Training Video Available{0374}

1998/03/01 Improved Governor Raise/Lower Motor Used In Governor Control Groups{1264}

1998/03/01 New More Efficent Turbocharger And Exhaust Bypass Group For The G3406 Low Compression Ratio Gas Engines{1057,1052}

1998/03/01 Be Sure To Use The Correct Inlet And Exhaust Valves In Engines Equipped With Valve Bridges That Do Not Ride On Dowels{1105,1121}