Entertainment Radios Improved With Increased Reliability {7338}
Usage:
Various Caterpillar Products
Description of Change: 24 volt radios and Antitheft radios have been replaced by 12 volt non-antitheft units coupled with voltage converters to increase reliability. The 12 volt radios also include weatherbands for the US versions.
Adaptable To: The selection of available radios has been standardized and now consists of three 12 volt radios. These three units replace a variety of former units. In some cases a voltage converter is necessary for installation, and in other cases both the converter and an installation kit are required. The following chart lists the service replacement radios, voltage converters, installation kits, and corresponding discontinued radios.
Caterpillar Information System:
1998/05/11 New Engine Lifter Arm Assembly With Crowned Roller Used In Lifter Groups {1209}
1998/05/04 ROPS Instruction Film Available Through Parts Service{7177,7405}
1998/05/04 Improved Alternator Groups Now Available{1405}
1998/03/30 Use 136-3642 Crimp Tool Group For 4C-9900 And 6V-4900 Presses {5057}
1998/03/30 Use 1U-6189 Lamp Tool For Removal And Installation Of Small Control Panel Bulbs {1400,0709}
1998/03/30 Use Measuring Tools For Crimp Diameter {0700}
1998/03/30 Use 137-2700 Bore Welding Group (110V), 138-8215 Bore Welding Group (110V With Auto-Skip), 138-8212 Bore Welding Group (220V) And 138-8213 Bore Welding Group (220V With Auto-Skip) For Building Up Worn Or Damaged Bores {0672}
1998/03/30 Use 9U-6803 Tester For Hydraulic Cylinders {7562}
1998/03/30 Use 7X-1703 Adapter Group For Mounting 7X-1700 Communication Adapter On 8T-8697 ECAP {1900,0781}
1998/03/30 Use Calibration Tools To Set, Test, And Adjust Heavy Sleeve Metering Fuel System {1250,1251}
1998/03/23 Replacements Products Available For 4C-4079 Brake And Component Cleaner{0680}
1998/03/23 Use 143-6092 Pressure Meter To Measure Differential, Static, And Peak Pressures In Hydraulic Systems{3000,4100,4112,4351,5050,5070,5450,5454,0727}
1998/05/25 New Valve Cover Seal Used {1107}
1998/06/01 Proper Checking For Refrigerant Leaks Ensures Maximum Service Life Of Refrigerant Compressor {1802,1809,7320}
1998/06/01 Manufacturing Process Improvement Increases Reliability Of Speed Sensors {1900}
1998/06/15 Similar Product Support Literature Available For Military Machines{7567}
1998/06/22 More Frequent S·O·S Oil Analysis Improves Component Life Cycle Management {7577,7542,7576,7571,7574,7578,7575,7573}
1998/06/22 New Guideline For Product Information, SEBF8340, " Fuel Systems Troubleshooting Guide For 3204, 3300, And 3400 Engines With New Scroll Fuel Systems (NSFS)" Available {0374,1250}
1998/06/29 Re-Alignment Warning Tag On All 3500 Generator Sets Reminds Of Alignment Required At Installation {1021}
1998/07/13 Circuit Breakers Are Changing From Red To Blue Reset Buttons{1420}
1998/07/20 Priming The 144-0835 Unit Injector Hydraulic Pump{1714}
1998/07/20 New Seat Belts Prevent Self Tightening and Improve Operator Comfort{7327}
1998/08/03 Use 142-2285 Stress Plate for Honing Individual Engine Cylinders {1223}
1998/08/10 Heavy-Duty 151-0968 Variable Speed, Inch, Reversing Drill now available {0600}