FILTER GP-TRANSMISSION 2S6457 - Caterpillar

REBE8901-00
08Oct2012
U-526
A-418
D-450
O-484
TM-6
Priority
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE CRANKCASE BREATHER OIL DRAIN LINES ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE GENERATOR SETS
1074 1307 1317 PI32103
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI32103" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Codeand "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI32103" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"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.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
30Apr2013 31Oct2013
PROBLEM
The crankcase breather oil drain lines need to be installed on certain C32 Marine Generator Sets. The oil drain lines were not installed in the factory. The crankcase filters can leak if these lines are not installed.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C32 RNF00156-00164, 167-170
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
2 0S1588 BOLT
2 4L6454 BOLT
2 4N1199 CLIP
2 5M2894 WASHER-HARD
179 5P1505 HOSE-BULK (179 cm)
2 6D4246 CLIP-LOOP
2 6V8801 NUT
1 8C6427 ADAPTER
4 8T4896 WASHER-HARD
6 1091145 CLAMP-HOSE
1 2877250 ADAPTER-TEE
1 3489705 VALVE AS-CHECK
1 3544821 TUBE AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% 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
Do not perform any procedure in this Service Letter until you have read this information and you understand this information.
Make sure the work area around the product is made safe and be aware of hazardous conditions that may exist.
When you service a marine generator set or when you repair a marine generator set, follow the following shutdown procedure:
1. Disconnect the generator from the distribution system by opening the generator circuit breaker.
2. Lock out the circuit breaker. Attach a "DO NOT OPERATE" or similar warning tag to the circuit breaker. Refer to the electrical diagram. Verify that all points of possible reverse power flow have been locked out.
3. Stop the engine, after cool-down cycle.
4. Attach a "DO NOT OPERATE" or similar warning tag to the engine prime mover starting circuit.
5. Disconnect the engine starting circuit.
6. For the following circuitry, remove the transformer's fuses or open circuit breakers:
power
sensing
control
7. Remove the cover of the generator's terminal box.
8. Use an audio/visual proximity tester in order to verify that the generator is de-energized. This tester must be insulated for the proper voltage rating. Follow all guidelines in order to verify that the tester is operational.
9. Determine that the generator is in a de-energized condition. Add ground straps to the conductors or terminals. During the entire work period, these ground straps must remain connected to the conductors and to the terminals.
Refer to the following Rework Procedure:
Note: Do not allow unauthorized personnel on the engine, or around the engine when the engine is being serviced.
1. Cut the hose to required lengths: 15cm, 38cm, and 126cm.
2. Remove the 8T-6765 Pipe Plug from the front 303-8487 Inspection