860256A 1 Mercruiser HOUSING ASSEMBLY, Thermostat

Priority SOME ENGINE COMPONENTS NEED TO BE CHANGED ON CERTAIN 554 FORWARDERS
1000 PI30147 This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30147" 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 "PI30147" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
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
June 30, 2001 January 31, 2002PROBLEM
Some engine components need to be changed on certain 554 Forwarders. A number of things need to be updated. The engine oil filler was changed to make oil filling easier. The air service indicator and air tube were changed to improve the airflow into the turbocharger, which will improve performance. The muffler bracket was changed to provide easier mounting. And the fuel tubes were changed to prevent bending during assembly onto the engine.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
***** Group 1 *****
554 1AM210-219
***** Group 2 *****
554 1AM220-224
PARTS NEEDED
***** Group 1 *****
1 - 8C8117 Elbow - Intake
1 - 6I2933 Indicator
1 - 6I4793 Bolt
2 - 8T4136 Bolt
1 - 8T6726 Clamp - Hose
2 - 7X7729 Washer
1 - 1003751 Bolt
1 - 1606988 Filler Assembly - Oil
1 - 1804868 Tube
1 - 1804870 Tube
1 - 1836934 Tube Assembly
1 - 1878177 Support Assembly
1 - 1878178 Bracket
***** Group 2 *****
1 - 1804868 Tube
1 - 1804870 Tube
ACTION REQUIRED
See the attached rework procedure.
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.
***** Group 1 *****
100% 3 0 0 0 0
This is a 3-hour job.
***** Group 2 *****
100% 1.5 0 0 0 0
This is a 1.5-hour job.
U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS ReportPARTS 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.
Attach. (1-Owner Notification)
(2-Rework Procedure)
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
PRIORITY - Some Engine Components Need To Be Changed
MODELS INVOLVED - 554 Forwarders
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
Some engine components need to be changed on certain 554 Forwarders. A number of things need to be updated. The engine oil filler was changed to make oil filling easier. The air service indicator and air tube were changed to improve the air flow into the turbocharger which will improve performance. The muffler bracket was changed to provide easier mounting. And the fuel tubes were changed to prevent bending during assembly onto the engine. New engine components need to be installed on the products listed below.
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 January 28, 2001 when scheduling this service. You will not be charged for the service performed.
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 January 28, 2001 Service Letter
Rework Procedure
Note: Different parts are required for different serial number machines. Be certain to order the correct parts for your machine.
PARTS NEEDED FOR 1AM210-219
Quantity Part Number Description