SEAL-LINER 1670024 - Caterpillar

SEBE8443-01 July 23, 2003
(Revised September 2003)
U-190
A-134
D-143
O-159
Safety PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACINGTHE TOP THROTTLE BODY GASKET ON CERTAIN G3412C GAS ENGINES
1266 PI10227
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10227" 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 "PI10227" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. This Revised Service Letter replacesthe July 23, 2003 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the AffectedProduct.PROBLEM
The gasket on certain G3412C Gas Engines needsto be replaced. The current top throttle body gasket leaks fuel and airinto the atmosphere. The current gasket can not seal the joint faces betweenthe fasteners at the connection between the throttle body and air/fueltube on G3412C Gas Engines.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
G3412C 6ZM52-555CTP214, 218, 221, 223, 225, 229-231, 247, 250-252,257, 259-264, 268-269, 276, 282-287, 289-290, 295-297PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 5D5958 SEAL-O RING
1 4W7992 GASKET
1 2312953 SEALACTION 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% 1.5 0 0 0 0
This is a 1.5-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 99999SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACINGTHE TOP THROTTLE BODY GASKETMODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN G3412C GAS ENGINESDear Caterpillar Product Owner:A new gasket needs to be installed on the productslisted below. The current top throttle body gasket leaks fuel and air intothe atmosphere resulting in a potential explosion and/or fire hazards.The current gasket can not seal the joint faces between the fasteners atthe connection between the throttle body and air/fuel tube on G3412C GasEngines. 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 July 23, 2003 when scheduling this service.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safetyand satisfaction.
Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)
Attached to July 23, 2003 Service Letter
Rework Procedure
Remove the throttle body and discard the existingtop and bottom gaskets.
Install a 5D5958 O-Ring Seal in the groove onthe bottom joint face of the throttle body along with a new 4W7992 gasket.
Install a 2312953 integral seal on top of thethrottle body and complete the installation of the fuel/air line.
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