BALL 4B9784 - Caterpillar

REBE2971-01
28Mar2008
(Revised 04Aug2008)
Z850
U130
E081
E090
Z768
H374
H070
B153
N020
B360
E140
H335
D447
Before/After
(Limited distribution)
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE TERMINAL BOXES LOCATED ON THE GENERATOR AND REWORKING THE SUPPORTS ON THE RADIATOR ON CERTAIN 3516C-HD GENSETS
1381 4460 7426 1356 1353 1357 PS42653
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 "PS42653" as the Part Numberand "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.
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.
This Revised Service Letter replaces the 28Mar2008 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Title, Problem, Parts Needed, Service Claims Allowance, and Rework Procedure.
TERMINATION DATE
31Mar2010
PROBLEM
The existing supports for the terminal box and radiator fan guard can fatigue due to unit resonance on certain 3516C-HD Gensets.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3516C SBK00150-00157, 161, 163-167, 171-175, 177-178, 180, 182-197, 199, 203-204, 206-207, 216-217, 220, 223-226, 229
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
4 5P2566 BOLT
2 5P8167 BOLT
4 6V8188 NUT-FULL
8 8T4223 WASHER-HARD
2 8T4896 WASHER-HARD
1 3079190 GUARD AS (As Required)
1 3079191 GUARD AS (As Required)
2 3125098 BRACKET
2 3125099 BRACKET
2 3125100 BRACKET
1 3136505 BRACKET
2 3136513 ANGLE
2 3136514 ANGLE
4 3139369 ANGLE
4 3139429 ANGLE
2 3160183 BRACKET AS
1 3160184 BRACKET AS
1 3207920 DRIVE BELT
2 3221542 PLATE
1 3265941 PLATE
2 3265942 PLATE
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 9% 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
Rework the Radiator Guard and the Generator Terminal Box. Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-3120 hrs,
0-36 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 54.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Rework Procedure
Refer to appropriate service manual as necessary.
3516C-HD Radiator Guard Rework Procedure
1. Lock out and tag generator and insure all power cables are disconnected. Any procedure to fully remove the generator from the grid must be completed at this time.
Refer to Image 1.1.1 for steps 2 to 6.
2. On right side of generator, remove (qty. 9) 5/16 inch bolts located at the four corners of the fan guards. These bolts will be above the top fan bearing support piece.
3. Place 312-5100 (2) in the inside (towards fan bearing) corner.
4. Place 312-5098 (3) vertically against the outside flange. Notched section should be towards the engine and will fit below the fan bearing support.
5. Place 312-5099 (1) against 312-5098 in the corner against the guard mounting tabs.
6. Replace all bolts and tighten to 30 +/- 7 N-m (22 +/- 5 lb ft).
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 on opposite side of generator.
Image1.1.1
8. Inspect pulley guards for any signs of cracking. If cracking is found, replace both guards as needed