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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.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
28Feb2007 31Aug2007
PROBLEM
The torque on the 100-6920 Direct Injection Fuel Nozzle Adapters may be out of specification.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3408C TAM00350-00351
3412 38S24043
BCS02130
3412C 9BR03238
9EP03871, 3969-3970, 3972-3973
DJN01044-01070, 1074-1076, 1081, 1087
RLR00339, 341-342
TFT00565-00583
PARTS NEEDED
No parts needed for this program
ACTION REQUIRED
Remove valve covers, fuel lines and fuel nozzles. Tighten the 100-6920 Direct Injection Fuel Nozzle Adapters to 200 +/- 14 Nm (150 +/- 10 lb ft). Reassemble engine. For detailed instructions, refer to the procedure in the Disassembly and Assembly manual. Test engine for proper operation after reassembly.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached 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%
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 U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR TIGHTENING THE DIRECT INJECTION FUEL NOZZLE ADAPTERS
MODELS INVOLVED - Certain 3408 and 3412 Engines
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
The torque on the Direct Injection Fuel Nozzle Adapters may be out of specification. The Direct Injection Fuel Nozzle Adapters need to be tightened to the correct torque 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 24Aug2006 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.
Identification #(s)
Attached to 24Aug2006 Service Letter