1981/03/09 Caterpillar

Correct Preparation Is Important To Prevent Damage During Extended Periods Of Storage{7500}

Usage:

All Caterpillar Products

Any time a machine is not to be operated for a period of more than 30 days, correct preparation of the machine for storage is very important. When a machine is not operated during an extended period of time, moisture condensation (drops of water) in the fuel tank and other compartments, and on metal surfaces that do not have paint (like linkage pins, clevises, adjustment screws, springs etc.) can cause rust and corrosion or other damage. The cost for repair or replacement of damaged parts can generally be prevented by correct machine preparation when storage becomes necessary.

Correct procedures to follow during preparation of Caterpillar machines for storage are available in Special Instruction Form SEHS7864, "Storage Procedures For Caterpillar Equipment". In addition, a Special Instruction Form SEHS7392 "Storage Procedures For Caterpillar Engines, Generators And Marine Transmissions" and an Operation, Lubrication and Maintenance Guide "Cold Weather Operation", Form SEBU5338-02, can be used as references. The use of information and procedures given in these instructions will permit good protection of the machine from possible damage during extended periods of storage.

Caterpillar Information System:

1981/03/02 Check Oil Level Carefully To Prevent Operation With Too Much Oil In Engine Crankcase{1316}

1981/03/02 Modification Of Flywheel Prevents Loose Clutch Pilot Bearing{1155,1156}

1981/03/02 Two New Exhaust Manifolds Available For Replacement Of Single Rear Manifold To Prevent Broken Studs{1059}

1981/03/02 High Concentration Of Aluminum In Oil Analysis Can Be The Result Of Rocker Arm Support Wear{1318,1102}

1981/03/02 Changes Have Been Made To Some Caterpillar Service Publications{0375}

1981/02/23 Changes Made To Power Cord Plugs On 5P6532 And 5P6533 Reader Projectors{0160}

1981/02/23 Pipe Plug Added To Rear Of Cylinder Block Prevents Oil Leakage Into Flywheel Housing{1201}

1981/02/23 6V4163 Bit And 6V4164 Driver Now Available For Removal Of Bolts For Flyweight Carrier{0612,1264}

1981/02/23 Do Not Adjust The Fuel Setting Or High Idle Higher Than Necessary{1257}

1981/02/23 Two New Oil Filter Assemblies Available; Always Use Correct Oil Filter And Follow Caterpillar Change Intervals{1318}

1981/02/23 Later Pistons Have A Smaller Number Of Drain Holes In Oil Ring Groove{1214,1213}

1981/02/23 New Governor Spring Available For Specific Engine Applications{1264,1265}

1981/03/09 New Poppet Valves And Piston Available As Replacement Parts; Automatic Center Punch Can Be Used To Install Piston{3012,0622,0626,3166,3185}

1981/03/09 Test Procedure For Exciter Reactors On SRSE Generators{4454}

1981/03/09 Special Studs And Nuts Available For Exhaust Manifolds On Engines Used In Heavy Load Conditions{1059,1101}

1981/03/09 Correct Installation Of Inserts Necessary During Repairs To Prevent More Counterbore Cracks{1217,1201}

1981/03/09 New Aftercooler Core has Improved Design To Prevent Vibration Damage Which Lets Coolant Into Engine Air Inlet{1064}

1981/03/09 Clean Electrical Contacts In Exhaust Gas Recirculation (E.G.R.) Switch Group And Cover Assembly Before Installation{1080}

1981/03/16 Approximate Liquid (Refill) Capacities Added To Specifications Page In Parts Book{0374}

1981/03/16 5P1075 And 5P1076 Washers Have A Different Design{7553,0680}

1981/03/16 New Inlet And Exhaust Valves And Valve Guides Have Tighter Fit To Prevent Corrosion And Guide Wear{1104,1105,1101,1103,1108,1109}

1981/03/16 New Shield Assemblies Used In Water Shielded Manifold Group{1067}

1981/03/23 6V2029 Fixture Group Available For Adjustment Of Air/Fuel Ratio Control {0626,1278,0652}

1981/03/23 6V4009 Dowel Driver Available {0622,1101}