21 Product Information Section Product Identification Information Product Identification Information i01484593 Information Plate i01028428 Engine Identification SMCS Code: 1000 SMCS Code: 1000 Caterpillar engines are identified with serial numbers, with performance specification numbers, and with arrangement numbers. In some of the cases, modification numbers are used. These numbers are shown on the Serial Number Plate and the Information Plate that are mounted on the engine. Caterpillar dealers need these numbers in order to determine the components that were included with the engine. This permits accurate identification of replacement part numbers.
g00764335 Illustration 19 The Information Plate is on the valve cover. The following information is on the Information Plate: engine serial number, engine model, engine arrangement number, maximum altitude of the engine that is necessary to achieve the rated power, horsepower, high idle, full load rpm, fuel settings, and other information. i01461841 Serial Number Plate SMCS Code: 1000 i00610276 Reference Numbers SMCS Code: 1000 Information for the following items may be needed to order parts. Locate the information for your engine. Record the information on the appropriate space. Make a copy of this list for a record. Retain the information for future reference.
g00764267 Illustration 18 The Serial Number Plate is located on the right side of the cylinder block near the rear of the engine. The following information is stamped on the Serial Number Plate: engine serial number, engine model, and arrangement number. Record for Reference Engine Model ______________________________________________ Engine Serial No. __________________________________________ Engine Arrangement No. ________________________________ Modification No. ___________________________________________ Engine Low Idle rpm _____________________________________ Engine Full Load rpm ____________________________________ Performance Specification No.
_________________________ Primary Fuel Filter No. ___________________________________ Water Separator Element No. __________________________