VALVE GP-SOLENOID 1744559 - Caterpillar

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.
This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI3870" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI3870" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
Completion Date
October 31, 1996Termination Date
April 30, 1997Problem
The inside corners of the body canopy may not be welded completely shut which would allow water to funnel down into the engine if parked for a long period of time with the front lower than the rear. This will result in an engine failure should the water get in thru the exhaust to the cylinders.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
773B (63W4301-4482, 63W4485-4558, 63W4560-4607, 63W4609-4610, 63W4612-4668, 63W4670-4672, 63W4674-4675, 63W4677-4679, 63W4681-4685, 63W4687)
Parts Needed
Not Applicable.
Action Required
Completely weld up the inside body canopy corners to prevent water entry. See the Illustrations.
Owner Notification
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
Service Claim Allowances
This is a 1-hour job.
U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach.(1-Owner Notification)Copy Of Owner Notification For U.S. And Canadian Owners