CABLE AS 3159877 - Caterpillar

Introduction
The problem that is identified below does not have a known permanent solution. Until a permanent solution is known, use the solution that is identified below.Problem
In certain operating environments, the alternator can fail prematurely due to debris inside the alternator.Solution
A fresh air filtering system can be installed in order to improve the service life of the alternator. Selection of parts and the mounting location for the filter will depend on the application.Routing of the hoses and positioning of the clamps should occur in a manner that will avoid contact points with other hoses and harnesses. The new filter should be mounted in an area that is free of any splash and near a source of intake air.Table 1 below lists the parts that can be used to install the new filter for the alternator.
Table 1
Parts List    
Qty     Part Number     Description    
1     8X-4575     Breather As    
2     5P-0597     Hose Clamps    
1     5P-1259 (1)     Hose    
1     226-4911     Tube    
1     246-2925 (2)     Plate As    
1     9D-6196     Clip    
1     9D-6197     Clip    
1     144-6302 (3)     Bracket    
2     8T-8912     Bolts    
4     8T-5360     Washers    
2     6V-5729     Locknuts    
2     1W-4724     Hose Clamps    
1     5P-1471 (4)     Hose    
(5)     5P-4325     Clips    
(5)     200-6345     Mounts    
(5)     204-2281     Ties    
1     258-5035     Cover As    
( 1 ) Approximately 100 mm (4.0 inch)
( 2 ) Alternate for 226-4911 Tube
( 3 ) A suitable bracket may also be fabricated as a substitute for this bracket.
( 4 ) An appropriate length of this hose should be used, as required.
( 5 ) As requiredThe following illustration shows an example of the assembled air filter for the alternator. Cover (1) bolts onto the back side of any alternator that has a rear cover with three bolts.
Illustration 1 g01331916
Example of an assembled air filter for the alternator (1) 258-5035 Cover As (2) Two 1W-4724 Hose Clamps (3) Use 5P-4325 Clips , as required. (4) Use 204-2281 Ties , as required. (5) Use an appropriate length of 5P-1471 Hose , as required. (6) The 246-2925 Plate As can be used in place of tube (10). (7) Approximately 100 mm (4.0 inch) of 5P-1259 Hose (8) 8X-4575 Breather As (9) Use 200-6345 Mounts , as required. (10) 226-4911 Tube (11) One 9D-6196 Clip and one 9D-6197 Clip (12) 144-6302 Bracket (13) Two 5P-0597 Hose Clamps (14) Two 8T-8912 Bolts , four 8T-5360 Washers , and two 6V-5729 Locknuts