AIR COMPRESSOR GP 2725955 - Caterpillar

April 29, 2001
U-103
AU-57
S-43.1
H-37
O-77
beforeor
after failure PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAMFOR REPLACING THE OIL PAN ON CERTAIN 365B L EXCAVATORS
1302 PS40506
This Program can be administered eitherbefore or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply theProgram is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS40506"as the Part number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered beforefailure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "T" asthe SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as theWarranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code. The information supplied in this serviceletter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Donot perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the terminationdate without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.TERMINATION DATE
April 30, 2002PROBLEM
Some machines are configured with a 31L (8.2 gallons)1382548 Oil Pan. The reduced volume of engine oil in the pan may requiretopping up between the recommended 500-hour change interval. A larger 48L(12.6 gallons) 1806033 Oil Pan can be used to alleviate such requirements.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number365B L 9PZ1-298
9TZ1-419
AGD1-233PARTS NEEDED
1 - 3D2824 SEAL-O-RING
1 - 3S2093 STRAP-CABLE
2 - 619458 SEAL-O-RING
1 - 1114760 SWITCH AS
1 - 1491327 BELL AS-SUCT
1 - 1532579 BRACKET AS
1 - 1644363 GAGE AS-OIL
1 - 1806033 PAN AS ? OIL
1 - 1846446 GASKET-O PANACTION REQUIRED
See the attached Rework Procedure.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichevercomes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs Parts Labor Hrs Parts Labor Hrs
0-4000 100 % 6 0 0 0 0
This is a 6.0- hour job.PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.Attach. (1-Rework Procedure)Rework Procedure
There is a change to the oil level gauge (dipstick)and bracket for the oil level switch harness, along with the oil pan change.The original oil pan refill capacity was 31Liters (8.2 U.S. Gallons). The new oil pan refill capacity is 48 Liters(12.6 U.S. Gallons).
Refer to the Service Manual RENR1223 and its?Supplement Service Manual RENR1971 on "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
Drain used oil from the engine oil pan. Disposeof used oil properly.
Disconnect the connector for the oil level switchand remove its harness-mounting bracket.
Remove the oil pan. Clean the mating surface ofthe engine block.
Remove the suction bell and install with new one.
Remove the oil drain valve and two pipe plugs.Install them in the new oil pan.
Install the new oil pan with new gasket and torquebolts evenly to 55 +/- 10 N m (41+/-7 lb ft).
Replace the dipstick and oil filter with new ones.Install the new ?L? shape bracket and connect the electrical connector.
Fill the engine sump with 48 Liters (12.6 US Gallons)of engine oil.
Before starting the engine, check the oil level.It should be slightly above the FULL mark. Start the engine, check forproper operation and leaks. Check the engine oil level again.
Customer InformationAdvise the customer and maintenance personnelof the following information
This update is intended to reduce the oil toppingrequirements during the recommended 500 hours of oil change interval.
After this update, the engine oil refill capacityis 48 Liters (12.6 US Gallons) due to the larger oil pan. There is a changeto the oil level gage (dipstick).
The recommended engine oil/filter change intervalis 500 hours,