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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.
This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI3190" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI3190" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
Completion Date
March 31, 1998Termination Date
September 31, 1999Problem
Cable straps holding the top lead wire bundle together as it exits the stator may be missing on certain 3306B Generator Sets. Without these straps it is possible for the lead wires to relax and make contact with the rotor balance ring, ultimately causing an electrical short.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
3306B (8JJ00344-00447)
Parts Needed
Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.
2 - 5P5148 STRAP-CABLEAction Required
Remove the generator electrical bulkhead by loosening the ten mounting bolts securing it to the rear intake boxes of the enclosure. With a flashlight and mirror, inspect for cable straps within six inches from where the top lead wire bundle exits the stator windings. If no cable straps are in place install 5P5148 Cable Straps on the lead bundle and tighten so that at least a 1 inch of clearance gap exists between lead wire bundle and the balance ring.
Owner Notification
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
Service Claim Allowances
This is a 1.0-hour job.
U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach.(1-Owner Notification)Copy Of Owner Notification For U.S. And Canadian Owners