SEAL-O-RING 1927470 - Caterpillar

TEBE0267-00
23Aug2013
U-380
Before/After
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE RADIATOR FAN GUARDS ON CERTAIN 3516C GENERATOR SETS
1353 1356 PS43995
This Program must be administered either before or after failure.In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS43995" as the Part Numberand "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code.If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "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
31Aug2015
PROBLEM
The existing radiator fan guard can fatigue due to unit resonance on certain 3516C Generator Sets
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3516C SBK00182, 184, 187, 189-190, 192-193, 227-229, 232-233, 238, 241, 243-244, 256, 259, 263-267, 270-273, 276
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
2 3125098 BRACKET
2 3125099 BRACKET
2 3125100 BRACKET
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
ACTION REQUIRED
Refer to appropriate service manual as necessary.
Radiator Guard Rework Procedure
1. Lock out and tag generator and insure all power cables are disconnected. Any procedure to fully remove the generator from the grid must be completed at this time. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Refer to Image 1 for Step 2 through Step 6.
2. On right side of generator, remove (qty. 9) 5/16 inch bolts located at the four corners of the fan guards. These bolts will be above the top fan bearing support piece.
3. Place 312-5100 Bracket (2) in the inside (towards fan bearing) corner.
4. Place 312-5098 Bracket (3) vertically against the outside flange. Notched section should be towards the engine and will fit below the fan bearing support.
5. Place 312-5099 Bracket (1) against 312-5098 Bracket in the corner against the guard mounting tabs.
6. Replace all bolts and tighten to 30 +/- 7 N-m (22 +/- 5 lb ft).
7. Repeat Step 2 through Step 6 on the opposite side of the radiator fan guard.
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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%
0-20000 hrs,
0-90 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 1.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.