Hood or Right-hand Insulation may be Damaged on Certain F and F2 Series Backhoe Loaders {7150, 7170, 7251, 7263} Caterpillar


Hood or Right-hand Insulation may be Damaged on Certain F and F2 Series Backhoe Loaders {7150, 7170, 7251, 7263}

Usage:

426 F2 DJ4
Backhoe Loader
416F2 (S/N: LYA1-UP; LBF1-UP)
420F2 (S/N: LBS1-UP)
420F2 IT (S/N: LYC1-UP)
420F2 ST (S/N: LYB1-UP)
422F2 (S/N: LYF1-UP)
426 F2 (S/N: EJ21-UP; DJ41-UP; EJ41-UP)
428F2 (S/N: LYG1-UP)
430F2 IT (S/N: LYE1-UP)
430F2 ST (S/N: LYD1-UP)
432F2 (S/N: LYJ1-UP)
434F2 (S/N: LYK1-UP)
444F2 (S/N: LYL1-UP)

Introduction

The problem that is identified below does not have a known permanent solution. Until a permanent solution is known, use the solution that is identified below.

Problem

Field reports for the engine enclosure or insulation on the right-hand side being damaged.

Solution

Caterpillar is aware of this problem, In the event of a damaged hood or right-hand insulation, follow the procedure below.

------ WARNING! ------

Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.


Table 1
Required Parts 
Qty  Part Number  Part Name 
357-4273  Hood(1) 
377-3803  Insulation (1) 
8T-2821  Temperature Indicator 
(1) Required parts may vary according to machine configuration.

Check for air leak at the joints:

(1) Between the exhaust manifold and the turbocharger.

(2) Between the exhaust manifold and head cylinder group.

(3) Between the turbocharger and the muffler.



Illustration 1g06365278
Engine side View
(1) Exhaust manifold and turbocharger
(2) Exhaust manifold and head cylinder group
(3) Turbocharger and muffler

Replace hood or insulation right-hand side:

Replace the deformed 357-4273 Hood or 377-3803 Insulation with the same part number.

Add (A) 8T-2821 Temperature Indicator on the new hood / insulation at exactly damaged area (B). The temperature indicator will allow recording of the temperature if there is a repeated failure.



Illustration 2g06366895
Temperature indicator location
(A) 8T-2821 Temperature Indicator
(B) Damaged area

Make sure to fit the hood correctly on the frame tower:

Check if 357-4273 Hood (right-hand) is fitted correctly on the Frame tower.



Illustration 3g06365269
Incorrect hood alignment


Illustration 4g06365276
Correct hood alignment

Revisit the machine within a month after replacing the damaged parts. Check for any damage and record the temperature. Submit findings to the CPI team through the CPI feedback function within SIMSi referencing the CPI number 427550.

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