1980/12/01 Caterpillar

New Service Handle Kit Permits Cab Door To Be Opened From Inside While Locked (Fastened With Lock){7308,7301}

Usage:

All Caterpillar Products Equipped With Modular Cabs That Have "
L"
-Shape Door Handles

A new, 9G9631 Service Handle Kit is available for installation on all Caterpillar products equipped with modular cabs that have "L"-Shape door handles.

When installed, the 9G9631 Service Handle Kit permits the operator to open a cab door from the inside while it is locked (fastened with a lock). The outside handle turns freely when the door is locked.

It is no longer necessary to unlock (release lock) both cab doors to permit the operator to go out either of the cab doors.

The 9G9631 Service Handle Kit is made up of:

2-6V2714 Handle Assembly

4-6V1841 Screw

2-6V888 Film

2-5606 Pin

Special Instruction, Form No. SMHS 7679 comes with the 9G9631 Service Handle Kit.

Caterpillar Information System:

1980/12/01 Larger Plug Used In The Ends Of The Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly{1102}

1980/12/01 Exhaust Manifold And Air Lines Groups Changed To Prevent Exhaust Leakage And Damage To Manifold Gaskets And Mounting Studs{1059,1061}

1980/12/01 Direct Inquiry Service Information Retrieval System (SIRS) Available To U.S. And Canadian Dealers{0374}

1980/11/24 Replacement Wheel Available For Service Of 6V97 Engine Stand Group{0626}

1980/11/24 6V4008 Valve Seat Extractor Now Available{1103,0622}

1980/11/24 New Gasket Improves Operation Of Shut-Off Groups{7418,7403}

1980/11/24 Use Fluid-Type Vibration Damper To Control Vibrations{1205,3305}

1980/11/24 New Aftercooler Core Has Copper-Nickel Tubes For Increased Strength{1063,1064}

1980/11/24 New Decals Permit Easier Identification Of Fuel System Settings On Most Truck Engines{7557}

1980/11/17 Some Remanufactured 3406 Engines Have The Wrong Reference Serial Number On The Identification Plate{7557,1000}

1980/11/17 Use Dust Cap To Prevent Freon Leakage From Air Conditioner; Cap Is Available As Replacement Part{7320}

1980/11/17 Tee-Test Plug And Pressure Tap (Connection) Plugs Can Be Tightened To A Higher Torque To Prevent Leaks{5050,0651}

1980/12/01 New Front Housing Assembly And Gaskets Used{1162,1166,1151}

1980/12/01 Different O-Ring Seal Now Used On The Oil Pump Suction Tube{1307,1304}

1980/12/01 Inspect All Engine Oil And Fuel Filter Elements Before Installation{1000,1261,1318}

1980/12/01 6V4085 Torque Multiplier Group Available{0614}

1980/12/15 New Bearing Sizes And Identification Codes For AiResearch Remanufactured Turbocharger Cartridges{1053}

1980/12/15 Be Sure To Cut The Center Gasket Even With Top Surface Of Oil Pan Sections To Prevent Oil Leakage{1302}

1980/12/15 New Control Valve Group Used To Prevent Ratchet-Type Noise And Rough Clutch Engagement{3313}

1980/12/15 New Turbocharger, Turbocharger Oil Lines Group And Aftercooler Air Lines Group Used{1052,1058,1063,1307,1309}

1980/12/15 Replacement Timing Belts And Variable Belt For Fuel Injection Test Benches Available From Caterpillar{0652,1250}

1980/12/22 6V4019 Camshaft Pilot Group Is Available{0622,1210,1211,1201}

1980/12/22 Tires Are Filled With Nitrogen (N2){4203}

1980/12/22 Exhaust Elbow Support Improved{1059,1061}