PLUG 9S8010 - Caterpillar

Remember that temperature and pressure work together. When a diagnosis is made of a cooling system problem, temperature and pressure must be checked. Cooling system pressure will have an effect on the cooling system temperature. For an example, refer to Illustration 1. This will show the effect of pressure on the boiling point (steam) of water. This will also show the effect of height above sea level.
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Cooling system pressure at specific altitudes and boiling points of water
Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali.At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns.Remove filler cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and radiator cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.
The coolant level must be to the correct level in order to check the coolant system. The engine must be cold and the engine must not be running. After the engine is cool, loosen the pressure cap in order to relieve the pressure out of the cooling system. Then remove the pressure cap.The level of the coolant should not be more than 13 mm (0.5 inch) from the bottom of the filler pipe. If the cooling system is equipped with a sight glass, the coolant should be to the proper level in the sight glass.Test Tools For The Cooling System
Table 1
Required Tools    
Part Number    Part Name    Qty    
4C-6500     Digital Thermometer     1    
8T-2700     Blowby/Air Flow Indicator     1    
9U-7400     Multitach Tool Group     1    
9S-8140     Pressurizing Pump     1    
Making contact with a running engine can cause burns from hot parts and can cause injury from rotating parts.When working on an engine that is running, avoid contact with hot parts and rotating parts.
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4C-6500 Digital Thermometer The 4C-6500 Digital Thermometer is used in the diagnosis of problems that cause overheating or overcooling in the engine. This tool can be used to check the temperature in several areas of the cooling system. The testing procedure is in Tool Operating Manual, NEHS0554.
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8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow Indicator The 8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow Indicator is used to check the air flow through the radiator core. Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS8712, "Using the 8T-2700 Blowby/Air Flow Indicator " for the test procedure for checking blowby and air flow.
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9U-7400 Multitach Tool Group The 9U-7400 Multitach Tool Group is used to measure the fan speed. Refer to Operating Manual, NEHS0605, " 9U-7400 Multitach Tool Group " for the testing procedure.
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9S-8140 Pressurizing Pump The 9S-8140 Pressurizing Pump is used to test the filler caps. This pressurizing pump is also used to pressure test the cooling system for leaks.Checking the Filler Cap
Table 2
Required Tools    
Part Number    Part Name    Qty    
9S-8140     Pressurizing Pump     1    One cause for a pressure loss in the cooling system