CONNECTOR 8T9041 - Caterpillar

REBE5343-00
10Jul2009
Q559
Before/After
(Limited distribution)
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BEAM ON CERTAIN 3406C GENSETS
7060 7002 PS42940
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 "PS42940" 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.
TERMINATION DATE
31Jul2011
PROBLEM
The existing 227-2440 Alternator Beam Assembly, which the alternator mounting feet are secured to, may bend during shipment.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3406C C2Y01242-01252, 1261-1262, 1295-1302, 1307-1316, 1320-1326, 1338, 1345-1347, 1365, 1649-1650, 1652-1653, 1658-1660, 1662, 1664, 1668
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 3505395 BEAM AS-ALT
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
The existing support beam utilized on certain 3406C Gensets needs to be replaced with a new 350-5395 Alternator Beam Assembly.
Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.
For additional detailed information refer to:
SENR3130 - Torque Specifications
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-12 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 3.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Rework Procedure
For additional detailed information refer to:
SENR3130 - Torque Specifications
Step1 - Isolate the Genset before commencing any work on the unit, open Genset breaker, activate Emergency Stop, and disconnect battery cables.
Ensure all health and safety requirements are adhered to at all times. Also, ensure proper Lock Out-Tag Out procedures are followed at all times while work is being performed on the machine. Lock out generator before commencing any type of work.
Only qualified repair personnel should service this equipment.
Step 2 ? Locate the existing 227-2440 Alternator Beam Assembly (A), 227-2427 Engine Beam Assembly (B), and the Horizontal Bolt Pads (C) on the left and right side of the flywheel housing. Refer to Image 1.1.1
Image1.1.1
Step 3 ? Loosen the two retaining bolts used to secure the engine mount assembly to the 227-2427 Engine Beam Assembly. Do not remove the retaining nut. The retaining nut should remain engaged onto the retaining bolt. Image 1.2.1 shows the retaining hardware and mount assembly.
Image1.2.1
Step 4 ? Remove the retaining hardware used to secure the alternator mounting feet to the existing 227-2440 Alternator Beam Assembly. Refer to Image 1.3.1
Image1.3.1
Step 5 ? Install a suitable cross brace having sufficient length to span across the fuel tank base directly