TANK AS-BOTTOM 9Y5985 - Caterpillar

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 "PS5709" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
Termination Date
March 31, 2002Problem
The idler shaft mounting hole threads in the flywheel housing plate may allow oil to leak out.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
350L (9FL1-1017)
350 (8HK1-154)
Parts Needed
Claimable Parts
1 - 1439508 Epoxy1 - 1439509 Mixing Nozzle (one per engine repair) Non-Claimable Parts
1 - 4C4079 Cleaner-(Aerosol Can) or 9U6346 (Pump Spray) (16 oz. will clean approximately 2 engines)1 - Vinyl Tube (7 cm or 2 inches long, inch ID) (Caterpillar P/N 5P5995 or equivalent) Service Tools
1 - 1439510 Applicator (includes 1435911 Plunger)Action Required
1. Clean flywheel housing plate in the area of the shaft bolt holes on both the right and left sides of the engine using the 4C-4079 Cleaner. A small brass/wire brush may be needed to remove excessive amounts of oil/dirt build-up. Be sure that no oil is left on the surfaces. Use (black) Scotchbrite pad to remove as much paint as possible. If you can not use the 4C-4079 Cleaner, use a brake cleaner that does not leave an oil residue.)
2. after the surfaces have been THOROUGHLY CLEANED, spray a light coat of the 4C-4079 Cleaner on them and allow to dry completely (approx. 5 minutes). When applying the epoxy adhesive with a 143-9510 Epoxy Applicator, it is recommended to have a 5/16 inch opening in the applicator nozzle to ensure good coverage. To achieve this, first cut the end of the mixer nozzle to increase the orifice size. Using a 2- inch length of 5/16 inch inside diameter clear vinyl hose (cut one end square and the other at 45 degrees), attach the square end to the mixer nozzle.3. Place the tapered end of the hose flat against the flywheel housing plate in the area of the bolt holes and carefully squeeze the trigger of the 143-9510 Epoxy Applicator and apply the epoxy to cover completely the area on and around the bolt holes. Smooth as necessary with a clean putty knife to blend into the flywheel housing plate and nearby cylinder block.4. Allow the adhesive to set up for at least 30 minutes (surface is not tacky) before starting the engine and moving the machine. Before putting the machine in service, be sure the epoxy has sufficiently cured (firm to the touch).5. Paint the area of the flywheel housing where the epoxy was applied.Service Claim Allowances
This is a 3.0-hour job.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
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