CYLINDER GP-BLADE LIFT 9T2471 - Caterpillar

You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this manual before performing any operation or maintenance procedures. Top End involves removal, inspection and rework (rebuild or exchange) of the cylinder head components. This maintenance interval is dependent on load-sensitive items. This section contains information about estimating overhaul intervals. two methods are discussed.1. Selecting predetermined intervals from a chart.2. Calculating top end and overhaul intervals using fuel consumption rates.The interval in the Maintenance Schedule gives Caterpillar's recommendation for doing a Top End and Overhaul. Refer to the Service Manual for disassembly and assembly procedures to perform the required maintenance as shown in the Maintenance Schedule. Contact your Caterpillar dealer for assistance.The service hours on the engine or calendar time can be used to estimate the Top End and Overhaul intervals. Use it only if fuel consumption information is not available for your engine.Calculating Top End and Overhaul Intervals Using Fuel Consumption
The fuel consumption value is the most important criteria for determining when a Top End or Overhaul should be performed because it compensates for application and engine loads. use actual fuel records if available. If the actual consumption is not available, use the following steps to estimate the fuel consumption rate.* Estimate the percent load of the rated engine or generator set output.* Refer to the specification sheet or Caterpillar dealer to determine the average consumption for the estimated percent load. Use this value in the overhaul interval formula. For engines operating at less than 50 percent load, use the 50 percent load fuel consumption rate to determine the top end or overhaul hour interval.Overhaul Programs
Your Caterpillar dealer may be offering a variety of options regarding overhaul programs and Caterpillar recommends that an Overhaul be performed at this maintenance interval.Overhaul Before Failure
A planned overhaul may be your best value, because you can:* Avoid costly unplanned downtime* Reuse as many original parts as standards permit* Extend your engine's service life without the risk of a major catastrophe had you continued to operate to failure* Get the best cost/value relationship per hour of extended lifeFlat Rate Overhaul
To further control your overhaul costs, Caterpillar recommends that you contact your dealer for information regarding the availability of a Flat Rate Overhaul.Flat rate prices on preventive maintenance programs or major repair options are available from many dealers for all Caterpillar engine models.Overhaul Options
Caterpillar Dealer - Contact your Caterpillar dealer to schedule a Before Failure Overhaul. Overhaul Kit - This useful kit was developed for those users that prefer to perform their own overhaul. This kit includes a combination of new, reused and remanufactured parts. Also included is a step-by-step instruction regarding how to perform an overhaul. An Overhaul Kit simplifies parts ordering, helps speed repairs and reduces parts costs.Contact your local Caterpillar dealer for information regarding the Overhaul Kit.Overhaul Recommendation
To minimize downtime and provide you with the lowest cost and highest value, Caterpillar recommends that the engine be scheduled for an overhaul with your Caterpillar dealer.