BOOT 9P3697 - Caterpillar

Information Release Memo REM01-44
Reman
September 2001 REMAN PRODUCT LINE ADDITION: 3456 SHORT BLOCK
PRODUCT
Caterpillar announces remanufactured 3456 short blocks forservice of engines with 7RC serial numbermachine applications:
Short Block
Part No. Piston &
Rod Group Piston
Crown
0R4761 134-3071 192-8810
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Reman short blocks expand the repair options available. Whenused with other Remanufactured productsand reusable components from the core engine, short blocks help reduceturnaround. This 3456 short block comesfully assembled with the block, crankshaft and cylinder pack groups.
CORE ACCEPTANCE
Short blocks from 7RC serial number engines are acceptable ascore. See Cat Reman Core AcceptanceCriteria (SELD0026) for core return guidelines.
CORE MANAGEMENT
Please refer to the Caterpillar Core Management InformationSystem (CMIS 2) Parts Informationapplication describing all reman part/CAF and related information. Also refer toother CMIS 2 inquiry applications such asCustomer Profiles, Inspection Reason Codes, InspectionLine Inquiry, Add Charge Information, Entitlement Activity, Entitlement Inquiry,CCR Inquiry, CCR Entry, Shipment Processing;Process Packaging Grief; and Reporting to properlymanage core returns and monitor inspection performance. This information will beavailable to all dealers worldwide after yourCMIS 2 conversion date. In the meantime, pleasecontinue to use the current CMIS Entitlement Parts Inquiry Screen describing thelist of parts in a Core AcceptabilityFamily (CAF) and related part number detail.
For the latest updates of RemanPolicies and Core Management (SELD0122),Core ManagementSystems & Operations Procedures (SELD0040),and Shipping Instructions(SELD0039), go to the Reman website and click onProcedures and Policies (listed under RemanProgram Information).
If you have any questions regarding core return processing, feelfree to call Corinth toll free at (800)537-2928. For assistance with technical questions, call the Peoria Reman CustomerSatisfaction Hot Line also toll free at (888) 88-REMAN or use our E-mail address--Reman_Help.
WARRANTY
Refer to the appropriate Caterpillar warranty statement.
Roark J. Williams
Remanufactured Products Group
LC2148 (309) 494-1245
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