PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING CAMSHAFT AND FOLLOWERS ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE ENGINES Caterpillar
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING CAMSHAFT AND FOLLOWERS ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE ENGINES
Usage:
TEBE6246-00
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14Jun2017
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Before/After
(Limited distribution)
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING CAMSHAFT AND FOLLOWERS ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE ENGINES
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PS45510
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NOTE:
Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar.
NOTE:
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 "PS45510" as the Part Number
and "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.
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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.
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TERMINATION DATE
30Jun2018
PROBLEM
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The existing right hand side camshaft can spall on certain C32 marine engines. If the existing camshaft fails it can/will resulted in reduced engine performance.
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.
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
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Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
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Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
0-20000 hrs, 0-60 mo
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20001-40000 hrs, 61-72 mo
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
NOTE: This is a 36.0-hour job for Group 1
Miscellaneous expenses of up to $765 are allowed.
Reasonable travel and mileage is allowed.
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Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
0-20000 hrs, 0-60 mo
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20001-40000 hrs, 61-72 mo
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
NOTE: This is a 36.0-hour job for Group 2
Miscellaneous expenses of up to $765 are allowed.
Reasonable travel and mileage is allowed.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Rework Procedure
Group Number 1
Review the safety actions in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Caution: Ensure the engine is shut down and steps have been taken to prevent any attempt to start the engine while the camshaft and followers are being replaced.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Step 1: Gain access to right hand side Camshaft Covers and Valve Mechanism Covers, reference RENR8625, Disassembly and Assembly for C32 Marine and Auxiliary Marine Engines, for instructions in removing necessary components.
Step 2: Remove right hand side valve mechanism covers. Refer to Dissemble and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install".
Step 3: Remove right hand side rocker arm and shafts. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Arm and Shaft - Remove".
Step 4: Remove right hand side camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Remove".
Step 5: Install new camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Install".
Step 6: Replace rocker arms on rocker shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Arm - Disassemble" and "Rocker Arm - Assemble".
Step 7: Install rocker arm and shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Arm and Shaft - Install".
Step 8: Install valve mechanism covers. Refer to Dissemble and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install".
Group Number 2
Review the safety actions in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Caution: Ensure the engine is shut down and steps have been taken to prevent any attempt to start the engine while the camshaft and followers are being replaced.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Step 1: Gain access to right hand side Camshaft Covers and Valve Mechanism Covers, reference UENR3257, Disassembly and Assembly for C32 Marine Engines, for instructions in removing necessary components.
Step 2: Remove right hand side valve mechanism covers. Refer to Dissemble and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install".
Step 3: Remove right hand side rocker arm and shafts. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Arm and Shaft - Remove".
Step 4: Remove right hand side camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Remove".
Step 5: Install new camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Install".
Step 6: Replace rocker arms on rocker shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Arm - Disassemble" and "Rocker Arm - Assemble".
Step 7: Install rocker arm and shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Arm and Shaft - Install".
Step 8: Install valve mechanism covers. Refer to Dissemble and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install".
