2011/01/06 Caterpillar


A New Exhaust Plug Is Used on Certain C18 Engines {1058, 1061}

Usage:

C18 EKW
Generator Set:
C18 GEN SET (S/N: EKW1-UP)
Industrial Engine:
C18 INDUSTRIAL (S/N: JDA1-UP; WJH1-UP)
Engine News SEBD9687, 6 January 2011, "A New Exhaust Plug Is Used on Certain C18 Engines". Disregard this article, refer to the article that follows.

Description of Change: The new exhaust plug is designed for improved performance and extended service life.

Adaptable To: The 2B-0858 Pipe Plug is a direct replacement for the 8B-8817 Plug. Apply 4C-5599 Anti-Seize Compound and tighten the plug to a torque of 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

The new plug is adaptable back to the first production of the listed machines. The change is effective at the factory with the engine serial numbers, EKW01151-UP, JDA00302-UP, and WJH08460-UP

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