CORK E680970 - Caterpillar

Illustration 45 g00898041
Measure the distance of dimension T1. Compare this dimension to the dimension that is listed in Table 18. If the dimension is out of tolerance, it will be necessary to adjust the side plates with the use of mechanical force or heat. Reference Illustration 45 and Table 18.Note: Dimension "S" should be used for reference only. Dimension "T" is the most critical dimension. This dimension will determine whether the bowl will assemble to the bulldozer.
Table 18
Bowl Assembly     Dimensions    
S T (1)     T1 (2)    
124-2837    
3565 mm (140 inch)    
3653 1 mm (143.82 0.04 inch)    
3669 13 mm (144.45 0.51 inch)    
134-4428    
2370 mm (93 inch)    
2408 1 mm (94.80 0.04 inch)    
2424 13 mm (95.43 0.51 inch)    
138-5936    
2873 mm (113 inch)    
2961 1 mm (116.57 0.04 inch)    
2977 13 mm (117.20 0.51 inch)    
142-3452    
3565 mm (140 inch)    
3653 1 mm (143.82 0.04 inch)    
3669 13 mm (144.45 0.51 inch)    
142-3592    
3565 mm (140 inch)    
3653 1 mm (143.82 0.04 inch)    
3669 13 mm (144.45 0.51 inch)    
142-3612    
3565 mm (140 inch)    
3653 1 mm (143.82 0.04 inch)    
3669 13 mm (144.45 0.51 inch)    
142-4487    
3565 mm (140 inch)    
3653 1 mm (143.82 0.04 inch)    
3669 13 mm (144.45 0.51 inch)    
157-4002    
2873 mm (113 inch)    
2961 1 mm (116.57 0.04 inch)    
2977 13 mm (117.20 0.51 inch)    
157-4049    
3565 mm (140 inch)    
3653 1 mm (143.82 0.04 inch)    
3669 13 mm (144.45 0.51 inch)    
178-2412    
2873 mm (113 inch)    
2961 1 mm (116.57 0.04 inch)    
2977 13 mm (117.20 0.51 inch)    
( 1 ) This is the dimension for the machined surface of the lever bracket.
( 2 ) This is the dimension for the cast surface of the lever bracket.
Measure the distance from point "U" to the centerline of the bowl. Measure the distance from both of the lever brackets to the centerline of the bowl. Try to equalize this measurement and try to maintain the dimension T1. This will keep the lever bracket and the side plate perpendicular with the floor of the bowl. This will also allow the bulldozer to fit evenly between the bowl sides.
Illustration 46 g00897311
Before adjusting the side plates on the bowl, prepare braces to be installed after the adjustment is completed. Use a bar that has adequate strength for the braces. Do not weld on the corner bar. For installation, reference Illustration 46.
If heating the bowl is not required, install the braces to the bowl in order to sustain the dimension "T".