DISC 1A7250 - Caterpillar

TERMINATION DATE
31Jul2009
PROBLEM
An incorrect elbow was installed on certain 587R Pipelayers. The monitoring system on these pipelayers will not recognize the operating engine because the incorrect elbow does not create sufficient fuel pressure. As a result, Level 3 alarms do not activate.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
587R BXL00163-00183
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 3J1907 SEAL-O-RING
1 6V8397 SEAL-O-RING
1 7W9156 ELBOW AS
ACTION REQUIRED
Refer to the attached procedure to replace the incorrect 148-8374 Elbow in the fuel system with a new 7W-9156 Elbow, 3J-1907 Seal, and 6V-8397 Seal.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-2000 hrs,
0-12 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 0.5-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Rework Procedure
1. Refer to the Service Manual as necessary. Park the machine on a level surface. Put the parking brake on and place the boom down.
2. Disconnect Hose As. (1). Drain fuel into a suitable container
3. Remove Elbow (2).
4. Install new 7W-9156 Elbow, 3J-1907 Seal, and 6V-8397 Seal.
5. Connect Hose As. (1). Refuel as necessary.
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