LAMP GP-SIGNAL 1350427 - Caterpillar

REBE2073-00
22Jun2007
U-288
A-234
D-243
O-261
TM-15
After Failure Only
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM TO REPAIR CAMSHAFT LOBES AND LIFTERS IN CERTAIN 3500B SERIES MARINE ENGINES WITH A RATED SPEED OF 1600RPM
1209 1210 1102 PS51321
This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs.The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS51321" as the Part Numberand "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "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.
TERMINATION DATE
30Jun2009
PROBLEM
Camshaft lobes and lifters may need to be replaced on certain 3500B Marine Engines. Pitting/spalling may occur on the injector lobe(s)affecting the performance of the engine.
Eligibility Requirements:
Caterpillar participation through this service letter will be dependent upon compliance by the end user with the following:
1. Ensure oil change intervals have not consistently exceeded published guidelines listed in the Operation and Maintenance Manual unless documented as per the Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations SEBU6250 and Optimizing Oil Change Intervals PEDP8025.
2. Maintain engine oil soot levels at or below 120%.
3. Use a minimum of multi-grade API CG-4 engine oil.
This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs.
Definition of a Before Overhaul FAILURE:
1. Loss of Performance.
2. Lobe Spalling (see Illustration 1).
3. Lifter wearout (see SEBF8191).
4. Pitting of the cam lobe.
Definition of a FAILURE at Overhaul:
FAILURE is defined adequately by the "Guideline for Reusable parts and Salvage Operations" "Visual Inspection of Camshafts" media number SEBF8146 and "Visual Inspection of Camshaft Roller Followers" media number SEBF8191.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
*******Group 1*******
3508B 7SM00282-00976
S2B00100-00107
S2D00100-00103
S2E00100-00129
S2F00100-00101
*******Group 2*******
3512B 7HM00212-00269
8EM00326-00526
MRG00100-00103
S2H00100-00110
S2J00100-00111
S2K00100-00105
*******Group 3*******
3516B 9AN00184-00372
CBN00256-00321
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
1 0R8492 CAMSHAFT AS-LH
1 0R8493 CAMSHAFT AS-RH
8 10R3139 LIFTER AS
16 10R3140 LIFTER AS
*******Group 2*******
1 0R8494 CAMSHAFT AS-RH
1 0R8495 CAMSHAFT AS-LH
1 0R8496 CAMSHAFT AS-LH
1 0R8497 CAMSHAFT AS-RH
12 10R3139 LIFTER AS
24 10R3140 LIFTER AS
*******Group 3*******
1 0R8498 CAMSHAFT AS-RH
1 0R8499 CAMSHAFT AS-LH
1 0R8500 CAMSHAFT AS-LH
1 0R8501 CAMSHAFT AS-RH
16 10R3139 LIFTER AS
32 10R3140 LIFTER AS
ACTION REQUIRED
Replace camshafts and lifters as required. Reference SEBF8146 for the camshaft reuse guidelines and SEBF8191 for the lifter reuse guidelines. Always use new, or lifters in like new condition on a new or remanufactured camshaft. During disassembly, always mark the lifter positions so they can be re-installed in the same location if reused.
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
0-6000 hrs,
0-69 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
6001-10000 hrs,
70-70 mo 75.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 100.0%
10001-18000 hrs,
71-71 mo 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 100.0%
18001-27000 hrs,
72-72 mo 33.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 67.0% 100.0%
This is a 30.0-hour job for Group 1
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
0-6000 hrs,
0-69 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
6001-10000 hrs,
70-70 mo 75.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 100.0%
10001-18000 hrs,
71-71 mo 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 100.0%
18001-27000 hrs,
72-72 mo 33.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 67.0% 100.0%
This is a 40.0-hour job for Group 2
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
*******Group 3*******
0-6000 hrs,
0-69 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
6001-10000 hrs,
70-70 mo 75.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 100.0%
10001-18000 hrs,
71-71 mo 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 100.0%
18001-27000 hrs,
72-72 mo 33.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 67.0% 100.0%
This is a 50.0-hour job for Group 3
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on