SEBF8391-01
May 2000
SMCS Code: 0000

SHOP REVIEW

This Guideline enables dealers and their customers to benefit from cost reductions made possible through an established parts reusability and salvage program. Every effort has been made to provide the most current and relevant information known to Caterpillar Inc. Since the Company makes ongoing changes and improvements to its products, this Guideline must be used with the latest technical information available from Caterpillar to ensure such changes and improvements are incorporated where applicable.

For questions or additional information concerning this Guideline, contact Caterpillar Service Support Division, Dealer Support (309) 675-5156.

The following pages contain visual examples of dealer manufactured products used to improve efficiency of specialization shops. These racks are currently being used by dealers to clean, inspect, and store engine components.

Caterpillar does not recommend any one design, but each design should be compatible with the methods and cleaning equipment available at the dealership.

When designing any engine component rack, remember to consider damage to the parts as one of the most important factors. Racks that allow parts to come into contact with each other may cause significant part damage.

Illustration 1

Front and rear cover rack.

Illustration 2

Front and rear cover rack.

Illustration 3

Front and rear cover rack that also holds damper, flywheel, and trunnion.

Illustration 4

Component rack.

Illustration 5

Connecting rod rack.

Illustration 6

Counterweight rack.

Illustration 7

Connecting rod rack.

Illustration 8

Rack for pans/covers and tubing.

Illustration 9

Reverse side to previous picture.

Illustration 10

Reverse side to previous picture.

Illustration 11

Rack and bolt bins for pans/covers, lifters, rockers, and bolts.

Illustration 12

Rack for engine components.