Product Support Program For Updating The Metal Particle Detector Lines Group On Certain 3606, 3608, And 3612 Engines Caterpillar

NOTE: This Program can be administered either before or after a failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS4846" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "T" as the SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

Termination Date

Problem

For a period of time engines were built without a shutoff valve installed in the oil supply line for the metal particle detector.

Affected Product
Model & Identification Number

3606 (8RB677-730)

3608 (6MC551-590)

3612 (9RC249-280)

3616 (1PD308-346)

Parts Needed

1 - 3K0360 SEAL-O-RING

1 - 9M6522 CONNECTOR

1 - 4R8658 VALVE AS-BAL

1 - 321269 ELBOW

1 - 1655016 HOSE AS

1 - 1661757 ELBOW-90 DEG

Action Required

The engine must be stopped to perform this update.

Replace the 1P-7625 Elbow and 1W-0428 Hose with the items listed in this program. Refer to the 144-7647 Sensor Gp. Particle (CH01) Print when performing this update.

Take caution when removing the old hose and elbow since there can be hot oil backed up in the oil cooler tube.

Service Claim Allowances

NOTE: This is a 1-hour job.

Parts Disposition

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.