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Caterpillar f15, F30

looking for TSB for lift/aux switch and bracket update
  • Posted 31 Aug 2011 09:40
  • By ross_g
  • joined 12 Jul'05 - 18 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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I just replaced the switch with a Raymond switch 590-096 No fuss no muss. It appears that the kit that was ordered is for something else The switch that was received with the other parts is a Hall effect switch
  • Posted 2 Sep 2011 06:35
  • By ross_g
  • joined 12 Jul'05 - 18 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
thanks, our parts department had already ordered the items. I am looking for some literature on the installation procedure for this updated switch and components before we head out to customer site.
  • Posted 1 Sep 2011 19:39
  • By ross_g
  • joined 12 Jul'05 - 18 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Ross;
Have other p/n if you decide you need them. the switch from SMH comes with harness and socket attached.
  • Posted 1 Sep 2011 11:58
  • By MEngr
  • joined 15 Jan'11 - 247 messages
  • Missouri, United States
ross;
I'm looking at the parts breakdown for chassis and mast/switch gp - elec. and from the breakdown, the switch that changes from the previous type and is item 15 has a part number of 978479 with a terminal - pin p/n 301530, housing - pin p/n 301740, switch 398389, actuator as - switch p/n 903024. ALL ITEMS WITH REF No. 15. Crossing the switch number SMH offers one sw.
  • Posted 1 Sep 2011 11:55
  • By MEngr
  • joined 15 Jan'11 - 247 messages
  • Missouri, United States
Yes, the replacement switch is a microswitch
  • Posted 1 Sep 2011 07:03
  • By ross_g
  • joined 12 Jul'05 - 18 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
It is an F30 sn 5db04200

Needed to order replacement pump switch , new switch is different. Was informed that original switch not available anymore. Comes with new bracket, spring, washers, jumper and harness. We have only two in our territory that we service.
  • Posted 1 Sep 2011 06:59
  • By ross_g
  • joined 12 Jul'05 - 18 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
are we talking about a TSB from about 1984? when the switch was changed from a reed logic switch to a regular micro switch?
  • Posted 31 Aug 2011 20:06
  • By edward_t
  • joined 5 Mar'08 - 2,334 messages
  • South Carolina, United States
"it's not rocket surgery"

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