Transmission Oil Heater
Caterpillar recommends installing a commercial
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Illustration 40
(42) Cover
(103) Suction screen
(104) Magnetic tube assembly
(105) Wave washer
(106) Seal
(107) Nuts
Suction screen (103) and magnetic tube assembly
(104) are located on the end of the torque converter
housing. A 330 mm (13 inch) extension from the
cover plate is required to remove the screen.
Exhaust Routing
Engine emission controls increase exhaust
temperatures. Therefore, the cooling system and
the transmissions exterior, especially the oil sump
and all electrical components, need adequate heat
protection. If the engine exhaust is routed beside the
transmission, Caterpillar recommends routing the
exhaust along the right side of the TH48-E70 power
train. Heat shields with adequate air circulation are
recommended when exhaust clearance is less than
152 mm (6 inch).
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heating element when the transmission is started
and the ambient temperatures are −30 °C (−20 °F)
or less. Heaters facilitate starting the engine and
transmission in cold climates, and heaters reduce
the warm-up time required to get a power train
operational. The SAE “J1926 #40” (2 ½" STOR)
straight thread o-ring port in the converter housing is
the appropriate location to install a transmission oil
heater in the TH48-E70.
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Illustration 41
Left side view
(56) Appropriate location for the transmission oil heater (2 ½ inch
STOR plug) (No. 40 port)
As a rule, suppliers recommend 8 to 10 w per
quart of sump oil. Commercial heaters with and
without thermostats are available in capacities
that are compatible with the TH48-E70 Petroleum
transmissions.
Refer to “Transmission Oil Volumes” for more
information on TH48-E70 oil volume.
Electronic Messenger
Electronic messenger is not available directly from the
factory with the TH48-E70 Petroleum Transmission,
however the messenger may be ordered separately.
The Messenger monitoring system continuously
receives information from the following components
via the Cat Data Link and “J1939”: all sensors,
electronic control modules, and connected system
components. This information is received while
the keyswitch is on the ON position. The Cat Data
Link is a two wire system that allows two-way
communication between the Messenger and the
machine electronic control modules (ECMs). This
data link also supports communication between the
displays and the Cat Electronic Technician (ET)
service tool. The “J1939” data link is a two wire
system that allows bidirectional transfers of data at
high speed between the electronic control modules
(ECMs). The “J1939” is used on some applications to
send information to an instrument cluster.