HEAD G 7N4655 - Caterpillar

Priority PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACINGTHE 230-1434 CONTROL FITTING FOR THE ETHER AID ON CERTAIN IT28G INTEGRATEDTOOLCARRIERS
1456 PI30968
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30968" as the Partnumber and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim DescriptionCode and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair isdone after failure, use "PI30968" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. The information supplied in this serviceletter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Donot perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the terminationdate without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst. This Revised Service Letter replacesthe April 5, 2006 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Distribution.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
October 31, 2006 April 30, 2007PROBLEM
The 230-1436 Contol Fitting for the ether aidneeds to be replaced on certain IT28G Integrated Toolcarriers. The fittingis oversized, allowing more ether than desired. This could result in enginedamage including cracked liners and bent connecting rods. A 2300917/">230-0917 ControlFitting needs to be installed n the affected product.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
IT28G EWF001-452, 454-471PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 2300917 FITTING-CONTROLACTION REQUIRED
See the attached Rework Procedure.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 1.0 0 0 0 0
This is a 1.0-hour job. U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligibledealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS ReportPARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMAS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Attach. (1-Owner Notification)
(2-Rework Procedure)
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FORREPLACING THE 230-1434 CONTROL FITTING FOR THE ETHER AIDMODELS INVOLVED - IT28G INTEGRATED TOOLCARRIERSDear Caterpillar Product Owner:The 230-1436 Contol Fitting for the ether aidneeds to be replaced. The fitting is oversized, allowing more ether thandesired. This could result in engine damage including cracked liners andbent connecting rods. A 2300917/">230-0917 Control Fitting needs to be installedon the products listed below. You will not be charged for the service performed.Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediatelyto schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time requiredto complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letterdated April 5, 2006 when scheduling this service.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible toprevent unscheduled downtime.Caterpillar Inc.Identification #(s)Attached to April 5, 2006 Service LetterRework Procedure
Access the ether starting aid by opening the rightside engine enclosure.
Remove the 236-4545 Sleeve Nut from the 230-1434Control Fitting (1).
Remove the 230-1434 Control Fitting.
Install one 2300917/">230-0917 Control Fitting using Loctite120536 (bulk) or Loctite 11415 (250ml tube) on the threads. Tighten toa torque of 15+/-3 Nm.
Hand-tighten the 236-4545 Sleeve Nut. Then turn1-1.5 additional turns.