PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY REPLACING THE 9S-4183 PLUG ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE ENGINES Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY REPLACING THE 9S-4183 PLUG ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE ENGINES

Usage:

TEBE0899-00

06Feb2014


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D-56
O-52
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Priority

  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY REPLACING THE 9S-4183 PLUG ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE ENGINES

1380
PI32294
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32294" as the Part Number and "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 "PI32294" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE:

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.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

31Aug2014 28Feb2015

PROBLEM

The 9S-4183 Plug needs to be replaced on certain C32 Marine engines. If the existing plug fails it can/will leak sea water.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
C32 RSD00115-00118, 121, 129, 132-138, 140, 144-151, 153, 155-156

SDN00117-00120, 130, 133-134, 137-140, 142-145, 148-151, 153-174, 182-193, 196-197, 204-207, 209, 215-226, 237-248, 251-256, 258-262, 265, 273-279, 289-290, 292-293, 295
*******Group  2*******
C32 RSD00120, 122

RTK00101-00105

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
1 5P3863 SEAL-O-RING
2 6V5063 SEAL-O-RING
2 8T5090 PLUG-EXTERNAL
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 34% 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.

*******Group 2*******
2 6V5063 SEAL-O-RING
2 8T5090 PLUG-EXTERNAL
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 34% 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

Inspect the engine for the presence of 9S-4183 Plug/s. Refer to Item 1 in Image 1.1.1 and Image 2.1.1 in the attached Rework Procedure.

If the 9S-4183 Plug/s has been removed to provide cooling for additional boat systems or if the port is being utilized with an optional sensor, no further action is needed.

If the 9S-4183 Plug/s is installed, refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job for Group 1
If the 9S4183 Plug has been removed to provide cooling for additional boat systems or if the port is being utilized with an optional sensor, no action is needed.

Travel will only be authorized for one engine for multiple engines being reworked in a boat. Please reference the other engine serial numbers in the claim story.

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job for Group 2
If the 9S4183 Plug has been removed to provide cooling for additional boat systems or if the port is being utilized with an optional sensor, no action is needed.

Travel will only be authorized for one engine for multiple engines being reworked in a boat. Please reference the other engine serial numbers in the claim story.


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.
 
 
 
EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 9S-4183 PLUG

MODELS INVOLVED - C32 Marine Engines

Dear Cat Product Owner:


The 9S-4183 Plug needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing 9S-4183 Plug can corrode and leak sea water. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 06Feb2014 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.



Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)



Attached to 06Feb2014 Service Letter


Rework Procedure


Group Number 1  
 
Before completing the attached Rework Procedure, please review the safety actions in the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the engine.

Step 1: Isolate and drain the sea water system.

Step 2: Remove the two existing 9S-4183 Plugs from the 417-3607 Lines Gp shown as Item 1 in Image 1.1.1.

Step 3: Install two 8T-5090 Plugs and two 6V-5063 O-rings. Ensure the threads are clean and free from debris.

Step 4: Remove the 417-9353 Elbow from the inlet of the sea water pump shown as Item 2 in Image 1.1.1.

Step 5: Replace the existing 2H-3931 O-ring with the 5P-3963 O-ring on the pump side flange of the 417-9353 Elbow.

Step 6: Reinstall the 417-9353 Elbow.

Step 7: Fill the sea water system.
Image1.1.1
 
 
Group Number 2  
 
Before completing the attached Rework Procedure, please review the safety actions in the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the engine.

Step 1: Isolate and drain the sea water system.

Step 2: Remove the two existing 9S-4183 Plugs from the 418-5554 Lines Gp shown as Item 1 in Image 2.1.1.

Step 3: Install two 8T-5090 Plugs and two 6V-5063 O-rings. Ensure the threads are clean and free from debris.

Step 4: Fill the sea water system.
Image2.1.1
 
 

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