PLATE-SIDE BAR 5501259 - Caterpillar

Introduction
The problem that is identified below does not have a known permanent solution. Until a permanent solution is known, use the solution that is identified below.Problem
Aftercooler cores could have been manufactured incorrectly and may be missing the internal baffle.The missing baffle separates the inlet and outlet ports, which can result in high inlet air temperatures due to poor coolant flow in the aftercooler.Solution
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The procedure below should be used to help identify if the internal baffle in the aftercooler is missing.
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(1) Aftercooler without internal baffle
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(1) Aftercooler without internal baffle
Inspect the aftercooler core with a flashlight or a flexible tube to ensure that the internal baffle is present.
If using a flashlight, shine the flashlight through either port.
If the light can be seen through the opposite port, then the internal baffle is missing.
If using a flexible tube, feed the tube through either port.
If the tube can be fed through the opposite port, then the internal baffle is missing.
If either Step 2 or Step 3 is possible, then the internal baffle in the aftercooler is missing.
Inspect the aftercooler core to ensure that the internal baffle is present. In the event of a missing baffle, replace with the same part number.
Table 1
Affected Aftercooler Cores
Part Number Part Name
245-4621 Aftercooler Core As
245-4622 Aftercooler Core As
342-4863 Aftercooler Core As
342-4864 Aftercooler Core As