CAP 2G8573 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar: Confidential Yellow
PRIORITY - CHECK PUSH FRAME OF SCRAPER FOR INTERNAL FUEL LEAKAGE ON CERTAIN 621E, 627E, 627E PP SCRAPERS - MAILED US AND CANADA
  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.
CHECK PUSH FRAME OF SCRAPER FOR INTERNAL FUEL LEAKAGE ON CERTAIN 621E, 627E, 627E PP SCRAPERS, 6225, PI3219 U-18 priority COMPLETION DATE Termination Date
August 31, 1987 February 29, 1988
Problem
Because of an assembly problem on certain 621E, 627E and 627E PP Scrapers, it is possible that there could be some leakage of fuel from where the fuel tank joins the push frame. If leakage occurs, it could be into the internal cavity of the push frame.
Affected Product
Model Identification Number 621E 6AB1 - 652, 654, 655, 657, 659-661, 663, 664, 666, 667, 669, 701, 703-705, 707, 710, 714-716, 718 627E 6EB468, 475, 477-478, 480, 483 627E PP 6GB513, 515, 516, 518-536
Parts Needed
none
Action Required
Using an air powered drill, drill two 15 mm (.591") holes, one on each side, at the location shown in the illustration. The holes need to be drilled at the lowest possible point in the push frame and they must break into the internal cavity of the push frame. If fuel leaks out of either or both holes, contact Service Engineering at 309-675-5545. (SEE ILLUSTRATION) WARRANTY ALLOWANCES Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. (D/N) (Sell) (C/L) (Sell) 100% 1 0 0 0 0 This is a 30 minute job.
Parts Disposition
Not applicable. MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.