PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 193-3288 DAMPER GROUP ON CERTAIN 3508B GENERATOR SET ENGINES. Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 193-3288 DAMPER GROUP ON CERTAIN 3508B GENERATOR SET ENGINES.

Usage:

REBE1054-01

08Nov2006
(Revised 27Feb2007)


A-690
D-677
O-703

 
Priority
  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 193-3288 DAMPER GROUP ON CERTAIN 3508B GENERATOR SET ENGINES.

1205
PI31182
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31182" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31182" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

 
NOTE:

This Revised Service Letter replaces the November 8, 2006 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Parts Needed, Action Required, and Rework Procedure section.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

31May2007 30Nov2007

PROBLEM

The 21" 193-3288 Damper Group needs to be replaced on certain 3508B Genset Engines with the 23" 1463740/">146-3740 Damper Gp. The 21" 193-3288 Damper Group can lead to reduced damper life and may exhibit v-belt flipping issues.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
3508B  CNB01507, 1512-1514, 1516-1517, 1523-1528, 1532-1537, 1549-1551, 1574, 1585-1588, 1590-1592, 1604, 1608, 1612-1613, 1615-1616, 1625-1629, 1631-1633, 1635-1638, 1643-1644, 1647-1650, 1666-1668, 1670-1686, 1689, 1693-1695, 1702, 1714-1717, 1728-1742, 1744, 1747-1752

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 1463740 DAMPER GP
1 1N3482 ADAPTER

ACTION REQUIRED

1. Remove 193-3288 Damper Gp. as outlined within the "Removal Procedure" in media number SENR6564.
Note: After removing the damper bolts from the unit check the bolts using the Reuse & Salvage Guide to ensure that the damper bolts taken out of the unit can be reused. Also reuse the 5P8250 washers for the damper reassembly.

2. Install 1463740/">146-3740 Damper Gp. as outlined within the "Installation Procedure" within the same SENR6564 publication.

OWNER NOTIFICATION


SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 3.0-hour job


PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
 
 
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
 
 
 
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR EUROPEAN & ASIA PACIFIC OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 193-3288 DAMPER GROUP

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 3508B GENERATOR SET ENGINES

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:


High torsional vibration issues have been found on the products listed below. Some of these engines are experiencing a belt flipping symptom associated with this torsional vibration. A larger 23" damper needs to be installed on the products listed below. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 08Nov2006 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.



Caterpillar Inc.

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Attached to 08Nov2006 Service Letter

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