GAUGE GP-CLUSTER 7X6196 - Caterpillar

TERMINATION DATE
28Feb2019
PROBLEM
The existing cylinder block to flywheel housing joint can weep oil on certain 3512C HD Locomotive Engines. If the existing joint leaks oil, it becomes a nuisance leak for the customer. FRA Administration requires all leaks to be repaired before putting this passenger locomotive into service.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3512C NJT00102-00108, 110-122, 124-125, 127-135, 137-138, 140-141, 143-150
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 3094550 GASKET
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 15% 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
This procedure should be performed at a planned overhaul maintenance interval or when the engine has already been removed from the locomotive for planned maintenance. This program only covers the modification to the rear housing and provides the beaded gasket.
Refer to REHS7873, Special Instruction, "Installation of the 309-4550 Gasket on Certain 3500 Marine Tier I and Tier II Engines, Petroleum Engines, and Locomotives Engines", for the modification procedure to use the new 309-4550 Gasket with the existing flywheel housing.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-20000 hrs,
0-84 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 18.5-hour job
Note: An allowance of $1,000 US Dollars is allowed for flywheel housing machining costs.
Note: An allowance of $150 US Dollars for replacement seals and gaskets can be claimed.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.