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Caterpillar C-18

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Caterpillar C-18 is a heavy-duty industrial diesel engine, not a mainstream on-highway semi-tractor engine. It is an 18.1 L (1,106 cu in) turbocharged, aftercooled inline-6 with a 145 mm (5.7 in) bore and 183 mm (7.2 in) stroke, offered across ratings from roughly 429-597 kW (575-800 hp) depending on application and governed speed. Dry weight runs roughly 1,270-1,790 kg (2,800-3,945 lb), varying with manifold type, aftertreatment, and accessory drives. Caterpillar has built the C-18 since the early 2000s, spanning mechanical and ACERT electronic fuel-system generations through U.S. EPA Tier 2 to Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV, and the platform remains in current production for well-service, land-drilling, generator-set, fire-pump, marine, and off-highway truck ratings. Truck-side, the C-18 powers vocational and severe-duty applications: off-highway articulated haul trucks, oilfield well-service and pump-drive trucks, and fire-apparatus pump engines, not everyday highway tractors. Configurations span dry-manifold and water-cooled/SCAC-manifold builds, mechanical and electronic fuel injection, and single- or multi-turbo arrangements matched to the rating.

Across its life the C-18 moved from mechanically governed, HEUI-injected ratings to ACERT-controlled Tier 3 and Tier 4 Final/Stage IV ratings, with exhaust aftertreatment added on the higher-output configurations. It succeeded the mechanical 3408 V8 in the same 18.1 L industrial displacement class as Caterpillar shifted its industrial and vocational engine lineup to the C-series platform; higher-output well-service and generator work now typically steps up to the C27 or C32 ACERT rather than a direct one-for-one C-18 replacement. Because the C-18 is a bare engine shared across haul trucks, well-service rigs, generator sets, fire pumps, and marine vessels, the used and parts market values it for block, head, and injection-system commonality: a rebuilt long block can be recalibrated to a different horsepower rating for its next application. High-hour pulls from oilfield and generator duty are common on the secondary market, so check hour meter, oil-analysis history, and turbocharger/aftercooler condition rather than relying on the nameplate rating alone.

Below: full specifications, fluids & capacities, the factory service schedule, common service parts, verified fault codes, what owners discuss, attachment guidance, the complete assembly directory, and a serial-number reference. Complete parts lists with full OEM part numbers, exploded diagrams, quantities, and fitment data are available free in Heavy Parts AI.

Caterpillar C-18 specifications

Engine

Engine familyCat C18 diesel engine (C18 ACERT designation on later emissions-certified ratings), inline-6, 4-stroke-cycle
Displacement18.1 L (1,104.5 in³)
Bore x stroke145 mm x 183 mm (5.71 in x 7.2 in)
Compression ratio16.0:1
Cylinders6, vertical in-line
AspirationTurbocharged and aftercooled; single-turbo on lower/mid ratings, series twin-turbocharged aftercooled (TTA) on the top-end ratings
Fuel systemMechanical/electronic unit injection (MEUI); ACERT combustion technology on emissions-certified builds
Gross power range429-597 kW (575-800 hp) at 1,800-2,100 rpm, rating dependent; the 563-597 kW (755-800 hp) ratings use series twin-turbo aftercooling at 1,800 rpm
Peak torque3,655-3,710 Nm (2,696-2,736 lb-ft) at 1,300 rpm, varies slightly by rating
Emissions tierSpans non-regulated/Tier 2-equivalent through Tier 3, Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB, and Tier 4 Final/Stage IV-V, depending on power rating and build year — confirm against the specific rating plate
AftertreatmentNone on lower/older ratings; diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) alone on higher-power series-turbo ratings; DOC+DPF+SCR on the most stringent Tier 4 Final/Stage V ratings
GovernorElectronic (ADEM) governor
RotationCounterclockwise viewed from the flywheel end (standard)

Weights

Net dry weight (standard industrial rating)1,270-1,717 kg (2,800-3,785 lb), varies by manifold and accessory configuration
Dry weight (high-output twin-turbo build)approx. 1,757 kg (3,875 lb)
Wet weight (high-output twin-turbo build, with oil and coolant)approx. 1,789 kg (3,945 lb)
Ground pressureNot applicable — bare power unit, not a mobile machine

Dimensions

Length1,388-1,414 mm (54.6-55.7 in) on standard-rating builds; up to 1,549 mm (61 in) on high-output twin-turbo builds
Width921-974 mm (36.3-38.3 in) on standard-rating builds; up to 1,143 mm (45 in) on high-output twin-turbo builds
Height1,243-1,257 mm (48.9-49.5 in) on standard-rating builds; up to 1,346 mm (53 in) on high-output twin-turbo builds
Flywheel housingSAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1, selected per driven-equipment requirement
Wheelbase / track gauge / ground clearanceNot applicable — bare engine has no chassis footprint; these are set by the truck or skid it is mounted on

Performance

Rated speed range1,800-2,100 rpm, depending on power rating
Peak torque speed1,300 rpm
Standard altitude capabilityFull rated power to 300 m (984 ft) altitude on standard ratings; derating applies above that — consult the specific rating sheet
Full-load fuel consumptionApprox. 123-176 L/hr (32-46 gal/hr) at 100% load, varies widely with power rating
Application roleUsed as a truck-mounted power unit for vocational and oilfield service builds: pump and well-service skids, drilling support, and similar duty rather than sold as an on-highway line-haul drivetrain offering

Service capacities (summary)

Engine oil (crankcase) capacityApprox. 34-49 L (9-13 gal) refill on standard-sump ratings; extended-capacity sump options run up to approx. 74 L (19.5 gal) on some ratings
Cooling system capacity (engine only)Approx. 27-50 L (7-13.2 gal), varies by radiator/aftercooler configuration; total system volume is set by the driven-equipment cooling package
Fuel tankNot applicable — bare engine has no integral fuel tank; fuel is supplied from the host truck or skid tank through 3-stage filtration (primary, secondary, tertiary)
Oil and filter change intervalEvery 500 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first, on a typical service schedule
Coolant change intervalEvery 3,000 hours or 5 years, whichever comes first, with extended-life coolant

Values vary by configuration, region, and serial range — confirm against your machine before planning transport or lifts.

C-18 fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine crankcase (with filter)34-41 L (9-11 US gal), roughly 36-43 US qt; varies by sump configuration (standard front or rear sump vs high-capacity center sump)Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 diesel engine oil meeting Cat ECF-2 (pre-2007, non-DPF engines) or Cat DEO-ULS / DEO-ULS SYN meeting Cat ECF-3 (2007-and-later DPF-equipped engines); API CI-4+/CJ-4/CK-4 grade. Viscosity by climate: 15W-40 for ambient -15C to 50C (5F to 122F); 10W-30 for -20C to 40C (-4F to 104F); Cat DEO SYN 5W-40 or Cat DEO Cold Weather 0W-40 for cold-start service below -20C (-4F).
Cooling system45-50 L (12-13 US gal) on a standard radiator/aftercooler setup; other rating and pan configurations range roughly 27-68 L - varies by configuration/series, confirm against the arrangement's own coolant fill lineCat ELC (Extended Life Coolant), factory pre-mixed 50/50 ethylene glycol and water, meeting Cat EC-1. Full service life about 12,000 hours or 6 years (roughly 1,000,000 km on-highway), with ELC Extender added at half-life. Conventional Cat DEAC antifreeze/coolant is the alternate, but needs supplemental coolant additive (SCA) checks and topped up on a fixed interval.
FuelNo fuel tank on the bare engine - tank sizing is a chassis/body-builder item set by the truck spec, not covered by the engine's own maintenance manualUltra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) meeting ASTM D975 or EN 590, minimum cetane number 40 (45 recommended in cold climates). Biodiesel blends up to B20 are permitted only when the blend stock itself meets ASTM D6751 or EN 14214.
Transmission, final drives, hydraulic system, axles/differentialsNot applicableNot applicable - the C-18 is supplied as a bare truck engine. Driveline, hydraulic, and axle components belong to the truck chassis and are covered by the truck manufacturer's own service literature, not the Cat engine operation and maintenance manual.
Grease (external points - fan hub, idler pulleys, mounts)Spec only, no fluid volume; serviced per grease-fitting interval on the maintenance scheduleCat Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2, lithium-complex base. Cat Prime Extreme or Cat Ultra 5-Moly (molybdenum-disulfide-fortified) grease recommended for heavier-load pivot points where called out.

Capacities are refill values from factory literature — always fill to the dipstick/sight gauge, not the number.

Caterpillar C-18 maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Check engine oil level; keep it between the ADD and FULL marks before starting.
  • Check coolant level at the sight glass or filler neck and top off with the correct coolant blend.
  • Inspect the air cleaner service indicator; service the element only when it shows a restriction, not on a fixed schedule.
  • Drain water and sediment from the primary fuel filter/water separator.
  • Walk around the engine and driven equipment; check for leaks, loose fasteners, and belt condition.
  • Drain fuel tank water and sediment weekly, more often in humid storage conditions.
Every 250 h
  • Change engine oil and filter.
  • Test coolant supplemental additive (SCA) concentration and add as needed; skip on extended-life coolant (ELC) fills.
  • Check battery electrolyte level and clean terminals and cable ends.
  • Clean the crankcase breather element.
  • Pull an engine oil sample for lab analysis.
  • Replace primary and secondary fuel filter elements and clean the radiator or aftercooler fin pack.
Every 500 h
  • Inspect drive belts for wear and cracking; adjust tension or replace as needed.
  • Pull a Level 1 coolant sample and check for contamination.
  • Inspect the starting motor for wear and secure mounting.
  • Inspect the turbocharger for shaft play, oil leakage, and housing cracks.
  • Inspect the water pump for shaft-seal leakage and bearing play.
Every 1,000 h
  • Replace the crankcase fumes-disposal filter element on closed-crankcase-ventilation installations.
  • Inspect the turbocharger compressor and turbine wheels more closely for fouling, erosion, or damage.
  • Clean and pressure/leak-test the aftercooler core.
  • Check engine mounts and isolators for cracking, softening, or oil contamination.
  • Confirm electronic unit injector performance with the electronic service tool.
Every 2,000 h
  • Check output-coupling or PTO-drive alignment and inspect for abnormal vibration on pump- or accessory-drive installations.
  • Recheck engine protective device (shutdown and derate) calibration.
  • Inspect wiring harnesses and connectors on PTO-driven equipment for chafing or corrosion.
  • Inspect engine mounts, isolators, and driveline guards as part of a mid-life inspection.
Every 3,000 h
  • Inspect the crankshaft vibration damper for cracking, bulging, or fluid leakage.
  • Inspect and adjust engine valve lash and valve rotators.
  • Inspect electronic unit injectors and recalibrate engine speed/timing sensors.
  • Change cooling system coolant (DEAC) or add coolant extender on ELC-filled systems.
  • Clean the engine exterior and inspect mounting hardware.
  • Lubricate the fan drive bearing.
Every 10,000 h
  • Change extended-life coolant (ELC) if not already done, per the 12,000-hour/6-year calendar limit.
  • Begin planning for top-end overhaul: cylinder head, turbocharger, and injector reconditioning.
  • Replace the fan drive bearing as part of major overhaul work.
  • Inspect driven-equipment coupling and mounting (pump, generator, or PTO gearbox) before major teardown.
  • Budget for a major in-frame or out-of-frame overhaul beyond this point, timed by duty cycle and oil-analysis trends rather than the hour meter alone.

Servicing the C-18 beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

Run S·O·S oil samples every 250 hours to catch bearing and injector wear before it reaches the fuel system's HEUI or electronic unit injectors. Pull Level 1 coolant samples at 500 hours and Level 2 samples yearly to track SCA or ELC depletion in the wet-liner cylinder block. Watch turbocharger boost and aftercooler differential-pressure trends on ACERT-equipped ratings. A slow boost drop often flags aftercooler fouling before it costs power on well-service or fire-pump duty cycles.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Common C-18 repairs center on turbocharger shaft seals, electronic unit injectors, and the water temperature regulator housing, all called out by name in the factory schedule. Aftercooler core leaks show up as coolant loss or power loss under load and are common on high-hour well-service and fire-pump units run at sustained full rating. Crankshaft vibration damper failure is a known wear point on high-hour blocks; inspect for bulging or fluid leakage before it damages the front gear train.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

Top-end overhaul work centers on the cylinder head, valve train, and unit injectors, with valve lash and injector timing reset during any major service. Because the C-18 uses a wet-liner block shared across industrial, marine, well-service, and generator ratings, liner and main-bearing wear tracks duty cycle far more than calendar age. Rebuilders reset the ECM calibration to the intended horsepower rating during reassembly, since one long block supports ratings from roughly 429 to 597 kW depending on the application it returns to.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

Cold-climate C-18 installations need the correct glycol blend and a working ether or intake-air starting aid checked before winter; battery and cable condition matter more at low temperature given the engine's compression-ignition start load. In dusty oilfield or fireground environments, service the air cleaner element by indicator reading rather than a fixed interval, and clean the aftercooler and radiator fin pack more often than the factory 250-hour baseline. Drain fuel-tank water and sediment daily in humid or high-condensation storage.

C-18 common service parts

Part numberPart
161-1705Sensor As-PressureCheck fitment →
1R-0716Filter As-Engine OilCheck fitment →
8T-6765Plug-PipeCheck fitment →
9S-8752Nut-FullCheck fitment →
136-3742Filter-Water PumpCheck fitment →

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C-18 fault codes & troubleshooting

CodeMeaningLikely causeWhat to do
CID 1-6, FMI 5/6 (Flash Code 111-116)ECM detects injector solenoid current for one cylinder below or above the expected normal range.Damaged or corroded injector wiring/connector, failed injector solenoid, or an intermittent ECM driver.Inspect the injector harness and connector for that cylinder for chafing or corrosion, run the injector solenoid test in Cat ET, and swap the injector to another cylinder to isolate injector vs. wiring before replacing parts.
CID 100 - FMI 1 (Flash Code 157)Engine oil pressure has dropped below the minimum allowed for current engine speed - the most severe oil pressure event.Low oil level, worn oil pump, clogged oil filter, or excessive bearing clearance.Shut down and check oil level and condition immediately, confirm actual pressure with a manual gauge before trusting the sensor, replace the filter and recheck.
CID 100 - FMI 3/4 (Flash Code 152)Oil pressure sensor signal voltage is outside the normal range - an electrical fault, not necessarily a real pressure loss.Open or shorted sensor wiring, corroded connector, or a failed sensor.Check the sensor connector and harness condition, verify sensor supply and signal voltage against spec, replace the sensor if wiring tests good.
CID 110 - FMI 15/16 (Flash Code 168)Engine coolant temperature has risen above the normal operating range.Low coolant level, stuck thermostat, blocked or dirty radiator, weak water pump, or an inoperative fan clutch.Check coolant level and look for leaks, verify fan clutch and thermostat operation, clean the radiator core before condemning the sensor.
CID 110 - FMI 3/4 (Flash Code 133)Coolant temperature sensor signal voltage is out of the normal range.Damaged sensor wiring, corroded connector, or a failed sensor.Inspect wiring and connector, test sensor resistance against spec, replace the sensor if the circuit checks good.
SPN 637 - FMI 13 (CID 261-13, Flash Code 143)Engine speed/timing sensor signal is missing, erratic, or has not been calibrated to the ECM after a sensor or timing-related repair.Timing sensor not recalibrated after replacement, damaged or metal-contaminated sensor tip, or a harness fault.Inspect the timing sensor for damage or metal debris on the tip, check harness continuity, and run the engine speed/timing sensor calibration procedure in Cat ET after any related repair.
CID 190 - FMI 0 (Flash Code 141)Engine speed exceeded the maximum allowable rpm - the most severe overspeed event.Downhill overrun without engine braking, a driveline or transmission fault forcing the engine over speed, or a throttle/governor malfunction.Review logged event data in Cat ET for rpm and duration, check engine brake operation, and inspect the driveline for a fault that could over-drive the engine.
CID 168 - FMI 2/3/4 (Flash Code 422)ECM battery supply voltage is erratic or outside the normal range.Loose or corroded battery terminals, a weak or failing alternator, a bad chassis ground, or damaged wiring to the ECM.Clean and tighten battery and ground connections, load-test the charging system, and check ECM power and ground circuits for corrosion.
SPN 5584 - FMI 0 (Fuel Filter Restriction - High)Differential pressure across the fuel filter indicates restricted fuel flow.Dirty or clogged fuel filter element, water or contamination in the fuel, or a collapsed filter.Replace primary and secondary fuel filters, drain the water separator, and check for a restriction further upstream in the fuel supply.
SPN 2791 - FMI 5/6 (EGR Valve Control)ECM detects abnormal current in the EGR valve actuator circuit.EGR valve sticking or seized from carbon buildup, damaged actuator wiring, or a failed valve actuator.Remove and inspect the EGR valve for carbon buildup and free movement, check actuator wiring, clean or replace the valve as needed.

Codes and remedies are general guidance for this model family — always confirm with diagnostic tooling and your dealer before major repairs.

C-18 attachments & work tools

Work tools / attachments

The C-18 is a bare diesel engine block, not a machine with ground-engaging tools. It has no buckets, blades, forks, rippers, or quick-coupler work-tool line the way an excavator or loader does. The genuine "options" for this engine are arrangement and configuration choices, not work tools.

Host application

The C-18/C18 18.1 L inline-six is an off-highway engine, used as the haul-truck powerplant in Caterpillar's own surface-mining and quarry rigid trucks in the roughly 50-ton payload class (772-family), plus shared industrial power-unit, generator-set, and marine auxiliary variants built on the same block. It was never factory-offered as an on-highway semi-truck engine.

Power rating range

Across the full C18 platform, factory ratings span roughly 400-600 kW (550-800 hp), varying by generation (pre-emissions mechanical vs ACERT electronic) and market/tier. In the haul-truck application the rating sits near 410-451 kW (550-605 hp) net/gross at 1800 rpm; exact figure varies by configuration/series.

Turbocharging arrangement

Offered as either a single turbocharged-aftercooled (TA) setup or a series twin-turbocharged-aftercooled (TTA) setup depending on the power class ordered. Higher-output ratings toward the top of the range use the twin-turbo arrangement; lower ratings use the single-turbo build.

Governor / electronic control

Earlier builds used mechanical or basic electronic unit-injection governing; later ACERT-era engines use Caterpillar's ADEM electronic control module, with governing class matched to the driven equipment (for example, ISO8528-5 governing classes on generator-set calibrations). Mobile/truck calibrations differ from genset and marine calibrations on the same base engine.

PTO (power take-off) provisions

On industrial power-unit variants, rear PTO is available through an SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 flywheel housing with optional SAE A, SAE B, or SAE C drive pads, and dual rear PTO is offered on higher-rated builds; a front-of-engine power take-off is also a factory option. These PTO options apply to industrial/pump-drive builds, not the haul-truck installation, which drives the truck's own hydraulic and drivetrain systems directly.

Flywheel housing / mounting

SAE No. 0 or SAE No. 1 flywheel housings are offered depending on rating and driven equipment, which sets the bell-housing and coupling hardware that mates to the engine. Mounting footprint and flywheel choice are matched to the host machine rather than being a user-selectable haul-truck option.

Cooling system configuration

The mobile/truck build uses jacket-water cooling with air-to-air aftercooling (ATAAC) through the host machine's own radiator package. Stationary and marine variants of the same block instead offer heat-exchanger or keel-cooled circuits with separate-circuit aftercooling (SCAC); cooling arrangement follows the application, not a haul-truck order option.

Emissions / aftertreatment configuration

The C18 family spans mechanically governed pre-emissions builds through ACERT electronic builds meeting Tier 3 and Tier 4 Final/Stage V, with aftertreatment ranging from no exhaust treatment on older/lower-tier builds up to DOC+DPF+SCR on the cleanest ratings. Off-highway mining-truck ratings commonly run at lower, non-DEF tiers suited to unregulated or Tier 2-equivalent markets; exact aftertreatment varies by series and market/regulatory tier.

All C-18 assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar C-18. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Air Inlet And Exhaust System
179-1482 Elbow Gp-Air Inlet
0S***88Bolt,Machine; Hose Assembly Mounting,Hose Assembly To Transmission,And To Torque Converter3
17***72Elbow1
17***82Elbow Group-Air Inlet1
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109-4202 Elbow Gp-Air Inlet
0S***88Bolt,Machine; Hose Assembly Mounting,Hose Assembly To Transmission,And To Torque Converter4
10***25Gasket; (Air Inlet Manifold)(Intake Manifold Inlet)1
10***02Elbow Group-Air Inlet1
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114-1906 Lines Gp-Air
0S***94Bolt (1 In. Long 3/8 In. Dia.); Plate Assembly To Support Assembly2
11***06Lines Group-Air1
5H***04Packing,Preformed Elbow Part Of Kit P/N 5r***262
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114-1904 Lines Gp-Air
0S***94Bolt (1 In. Long 3/8 In. Dia.); Plate Assembly To Support Assembly2
11***04Lines Group-Air1
5M***94Washer; Bracket To Tee, Bracket To Block, Tube As. To Tee, Tube As. To Oil Cooler2
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135-6552 Manifold Gp-Exhaust
10***54Manifold-Exhaust; (Center)1
10***08Manifold-Exhaust; (End)(End)2
10***92Stud-Taperlock; (3/8-16x3.93in)11
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183-1199 Turbocharger Gp
18***99Turbocharger Group1
18***29Housing-Turbine1
18***32Cartridge Group-Turbocharger1
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183-7974 Turbocharger Gp
18***99Turbocharger Group1
18***74Turbocharger Group1
1S***95Gasket-Turbocharger To Manifold; Gasket Turbocharger To Manifold1
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Basic Engine
133-9907 Adapter Gp-Pump Drive
13***06Adapter1
13***07Adapter Group-Pump Drive; -Remote1
1B***67Ball Bearing2
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232-5187 Air Compressor Gp
03***43Adapter - 45 Degrees - 8 Valve Ports P, T, C1, C21
03***46Elbow, 90 Deg Adj., 1/4in. J.I.C. X 7/16in.-14 Str. Thd.1
11***28Elbow; (90-Deg)1
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304-2693 Air Compressor Gp
09***74Bolt-Socket Head; (M5x0.8x12-mm)4
22***22Valve As-Pressure Relief; (Air Compressor)1
26***22Kit-Unloader; (Air Compressor)2
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172-4307 Air Compressor Gp
17***50Tube As; (Coolant Return)1
17***06Air Compressor Group1
17***07Air Compressor Group1
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175-6779 Air Compressor Gp
09***57Screw-Machine; (M6x1x8.6-mm)8
09***12Seal-O-Ring (Id=89.40mm)1
17***66Valve As-Pressure Relief; (Air Compressor)1
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238-4508 Air Compressor Gp
03***46Elbow, 90 Deg Adj., 1/4in. J.I.C. X 7/16in.-14 Str. Thd.1
11***28Elbow; (90-Deg)1
17***50Tube As; (Coolant Return)1
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172-4306 Air Compressor Gp
11***28Elbow; (90-Deg)1
14***42Seal-Integral; (Auxiliary Sea Water Pump)1
15***35Gear; (40-Teeth)1
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122-1248 Base Gp-Valve Cover & Inj Harn
06***91Terminal-Blade; (14-Ga To 18-Ga)6
10***01Kit; (Receptacle) (12-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
10***34Kit-Receptacle; (12-Pin)(Valve Cover & Inj Harness)1
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130-9710 Camshaft Gp
10***89Cover1
11***36Screw-Flat Head; (5/16-18x0.875-In)3
13***10Camshaft Group1
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107-6736 Cover Gp-Cylinder Block
0S***94Bolt (1 In. Long 3/8 In. Dia.); Plate Assembly To Support Assembly2
10***36Cover Group-Cylinder Block; -Remote1
4N***99Gasket; (Oil Drain)1
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140-9746 Cover Gp-Cylinder Block
0S***94Bolt (1 In. Long 3/8 In. Dia.); Plate Assembly To Support Assembly4
12***35Seal-Integral1
14***46Cover Group-Cylinder Block; (Central Structure)1
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107-6737 Cover Gp-Cylinder Block
0S***94Bolt (1 In. Long 3/8 In. Dia.); Plate Assembly To Support Assembly2
10***37Cover Group-Cylinder Block; -Remote1
4N***99Gasket; (Oil Drain)1
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9n-3889 Cover Gp-Flywheel Housing
0S***94Bolt (1 In. Long 3/8 In. Dia.); Plate Assembly To Support Assembly1
0S***19Bolt,Machine Gear Retaining Part Of Kit P/N 1w***461
23***37Seal-Integral1
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159-6159 Cover Gp-Front Housing
03***55Locknut; (5/16-18-Thd)(Marked X)2
15***59Cover Group-Front Housing1
16***71Seal1
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159-9340 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
15***41Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
15***42Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
15***40Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
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341-6804 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
14***78Grommet1
23***06Cover As-Valve1
24***37Seal; (Cover, Valve Mechanism)1
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150-3141 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
14***76Cover-Valve Mechanism1
14***78Grommet1
15***41Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
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150-3135 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
14***78Grommet1
15***57Cover-Valve Mech1
15***35Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
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239-5820 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
15***35Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
15***39Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
23***20Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
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159-9339 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
15***41Cover Group-Valve Mechanism2
15***39Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
15***43Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
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150-3139 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
14***78Grommet1
15***36Cover As-Valve Mechanism1
15***39Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
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159-9343 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
14***78Grommet1
15***43Cover Group-Valve Mechanism1
17***39Cover As-Valve; (Breather)1
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150-3142 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
11***53Cap As-Filler; (Engine Oil)1
14***78Grommet1
15***38Cover As-Valve Mechanism1
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189-4917 Crankshaft Gp
18***81Gear-Crankshaft; (80-Teeth)1
18***17Crankshaft Group1
18***18Crankshaft As1
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323-8451 Cylinder Block As
15***09Seal-Liner6
15***93Seal-Liner12
26***31Cylinder Block As1
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175-9086 Cylinder Block As
15***09Seal-Liner6
15***10Seal-Liner6
15***93Seal-Liner6
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267-4631 Cylinder Block As
16***81Cap-Crankshaft Bearing7
26***31Cylinder Block As1
3P***23Bolt-Bearing Cap; (7/8-14x7.75-In)14
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201-0568 Cylinder Block Gp
10***99Plug2
14***29Seal; (Drainback)1
17***86Cylinder Block As1
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261-0191 Cylinder Block Gp
10***99Plug2
14***29Seal; (Drainback)1
1S***40Dowel; (30.23 mm X 9.37 mm)1
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245-4324 Cylinder Head As
12***47Guide-Valve; (0.51-mm Os)(Standard)0
12***75Guide-Valve; (Standard)24
12***12Guide-Valve; (0.13-mm Os)(Standard)0
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281-1640 Cylinder Head As
12***47Guide-Valve; (0.51-mm Os)(Standard)0
12***75Guide-Valve; (Standard)24
12***12Guide-Valve; (0.13-mm Os)(Standard)0
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217-4526 Cylinder Head Gp
10***73Fastener Group-Cylinder Head; (Marked X)10
12***54Bolt-12 Point Head; (3/4-16x8.5-In)1
13***11Sensor Group-Temperature; (Transmission Lubrication Oil)1
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263-5055 Cylinder Head Gp
15***24Valve; (Exhaust)12
16***78Seal-Valve Stem; (Exhaust)24
18***01Rotocoil Assem.24
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183-5296 Cylinder Head Gp
15***24Valve; (Exhaust)12
16***78Seal-Valve Stem; (Exhaust)24
18***96Cylinder Head Group1
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235-3177 Cylinder Head Gp
12***54Bolt-12 Point Head; (3/4-16x8.5-In)10
12***55Bolt-12 Point Head; (3/4-16x7.638-In)16
19***24Sensor Group-Pressure; -Air Inlet Manifold1
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6i-3638 Drive Gp-Pump
0S***90Bolt; (3/8-16x2in)(Clip Thru Spacer To Bracket As)3
13***07Adapter Group-Pump Drive; -Remote1
5M***94Washer; Bracket To Tee, Bracket To Block, Tube As. To Tee, Tube As. To Oil Cooler4
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194-4274 Engine Brake Gp
14***97Nut; (1/2-13-Thd)3
16***67Bolt-12 Point Head; (1/2-13x146.05-mm)3
18***50Housing Group-Engine Brake3
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148-7486 Engine Brake Gp
14***97Nut; (1/2-13-Thd)3
14***86Engine Brake Group1
16***67Bolt-12 Point Head; (1/2-13x146.05-mm)3
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221-1196 Engine Brake Gp
14***97Nut; (1/2-13-Thd)3
16***67Bolt-12 Point Head; (1/2-13x146.05-mm)3
22***96Engine Brake Group1
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102-2265 Fastener Gp-Fan Drive
10***65Fastener Group-Fan Drive1
11***20Rod As-Adjusting; (Fan Drive)1
5M***94Washer; Bracket To Tee, Bracket To Block, Tube As. To Tee, Tube As. To Oil Cooler1
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108-9382 Fastener Gp-Front Housing
10***82Fastener Group-Front Housing1
14***68Stud-Taperlock2
1F***58Nut-Full; (1/2-13-Thd)(Air Lines)2
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110-6984 Fastener Gp-Front Housing
11***84Fastener Group-Front Housing1
1A***64Bolt (4.75 In. Long-Location "B")1
5M***94Washer; Bracket To Tee, Bracket To Block, Tube As. To Tee, Tube As. To Oil Cooler1
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4p-6846 Fastener Gp-Front Housing
0S***94Bolt (1 In. Long 3/8 In. Dia.); Plate Assembly To Support Assembly2
4P***46Fastener Group-Front Housing; -Remote1
5M***94Washer; Bracket To Tee, Bracket To Block, Tube As. To Tee, Tube As. To Oil Cooler2
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176-7007 Fastener Gp-Oil Pan
0L***70Bolt (2-1/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case24
17***07Fastener Group-Oil Pan1
24***14Sleeve As24
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196-3796 Fitting Gp-Air Compressor
19***96Fitting Group-Air Compressor1
3D***24O-Ring - For Oil Drain & Level Plug (Items 3 & 7)1
5P***30Connector1
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341-8629 Fitting Gp-Air Compressor
06***69Stem1
24***03Connector1
34***29Fitting Group-Air Compressor1
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107-3847 Flywheel Gp
0S***76Bolt 5.08 cm(2 In.) Long12
10***47Flywheel Group1
12***57Flywheel As1
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204-9316 Gear Gp-Camshaft
10***26Dowel1
20***16Gear Group-Camshaft1
9X***72Bolt-Locking; (3/8-16x0.875-In)16
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207-0449 Gear Gp-Front
03***85Bolt-12 Point Hd-Engine Flywheel To6
0S***71Screw,Cap,Hexagon; Tube Assembly To Turbocharger And Elbow Mounting1
10***68Bearing-Sleeve1
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189-5950 Housing Gp-Engine Brake
10***80Spool As-Valve2
14***36Spring; (Inner)(Control Valve)2
14***96Spring; (Outer)(Control Valve)2
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221-1197 Housing Gp-Engine Brake
10***80Spool As-Valve2
14***36Spring; (Inner)(Control Valve)2
14***96Spring; (Outer)(Control Valve)2
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160-6265 Housing Gp-Flywheel
0S***19Bolt,Machine Gear Retaining Part Of Kit P/N 1w***461
16***65Housing Group-Flywheel1
16***29Bolt; (3/8-16x1.5-In)(Marked Z)9
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341-8630 Housing Gp-Front
06***55Seal-O-Ring (Id=47.22mm)1
0L***70Bolt (2-1/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case1
0S***88Bolt,Machine; Hose Assembly Mounting,Hose Assembly To Transmission,And To Torque Converter11
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159-8616 Housing Gp-Front
06***55Seal-O-Ring (Id=47.22mm)1
0L***70Bolt (2-1/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case1
0S***88Bolt,Machine; Hose Assembly Mounting,Hose Assembly To Transmission,And To Torque Converter11
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165-5581 Housing Gp-Front
0L***70Bolt (2-1/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case1
0S***88Bolt,Machine; Hose Assembly Mounting,Hose Assembly To Transmission,And To Torque Converter11
0S***91Screw,Cap,Hexagon Bearing Retainer; Part Of Kit P/N 1w***822
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112-2418 Lifting Gp-Engine
0S***95Bolt 1.25 In. (31.75 mm) Long Guard Assemblies To Radiator Guard4
10***86Eye-Lifting1
11***18Lifting Group-Engine1
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111-2088 Lifting Gp-Engine
0S***94Bolt (1 In. Long 3/8 In. Dia.); Plate Assembly To Support Assembly8
10***85Eye-Lifting1
11***88Lifting Group-Engine; (Rear)1
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111-2086 Lifting Gp-Engine
0S***94Bolt (1 In. Long 3/8 In. Dia.); Plate Assembly To Support Assembly8
11***26Eye-Lifting1
11***86Lifting Group-Engine1
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148-7482 Mechanism Gp-Fuel Pump & Valve
14***82Mechanism Group-Fuel Pump & Valve1
19***98Rocker Arm Group3
6I***58Bridge-Valve12
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335-4262 Pan Gp-Oil -Engine
0L***51Bolt Starting Engine Fuel Tank Bracket To Diesel Intake Manifold3
0S***88Bolt,Machine; Hose Assembly Mounting,Hose Assembly To Transmission,And To Torque Converter3
0S***91Screw,Cap,Hexagon Bearing Retainer; Part Of Kit P/N 1w***822
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253-6181 Pan Gp-Oil -Engine
0L***51Bolt Starting Engine Fuel Tank Bracket To Diesel Intake Manifold3
0S***88Bolt,Machine; Hose Assembly Mounting,Hose Assembly To Transmission,And To Torque Converter3
0S***91Screw,Cap,Hexagon Bearing Retainer; Part Of Kit P/N 1w***822
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213-7552 Piston & Rod Gp
15***25Bolt; (7/16-14-2a-Thd)1
18***50Pin-Piston1
18***03Ring-Piston; (Intermediate)1
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308-4486 Piston & Rod Gp
15***25Bolt; (7/16-14-2a-Thd)1
18***50Pin-Piston1
19***29Jet As-Piston Cooling1
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353-9979 Plate As-Front Housing
12***57Washer; (10.85x19.3x1.27-mm Thk)9
12***27Washer-Special; (Sealing)(Sealing)2
12***28Stud; (Brake)12
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213-1800 Plug Gp-Cylinder Block
21***00Plug Group-Cylinder Block1
23***81Seal-O-Ring1
30***31Plug As1
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229-9477 Plug Gp-Cylinder Block
21***66Seal-O-Ring; (Engine Oil)1
22***77Plug Group-Cylinder Block1
23***80Seal-O-Ring1
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305-9196 Plug Gp-Cylinder Block
30***96Plug Group-Cylinder Block1
6V***65O-Ring - For Oil Fill Plug1
9S***10Plug; (Straight Thread O-Ring)(Cylinder Head)1
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234-5986 Plug Gp-Cylinder Head
18***07Plug As; (Hi Tempertature)4
21***68Seal-O-Ring; (11.89-mm Id)1
23***86Plug Group-Cylinder Head1
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109-4314 Plug Gp-Flywheel Housing
10***14Plug Group-Flywheel Housing1
7X***31Plug-Pipe; (Flywheel Housing Drain)1
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221-1877 Pulley Gp-Crankshaft
10***98Pulley-Crankshaft; (14-Groove)1
15***34Damper As1
22***77Pulley Group-Crankshaft1
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203-4691 Pulley Gp-Crankshaft
15***34Damper As1
20***90Pulley; (10-Groove)(Crankshaft)1
20***91Pulley Group-Crankshaft1
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320-2796 Rocker Arm Gp -Intake
25***21Button1
27***91Screw-Arm Adjustment; (3/8-24x1.20-In)1
27***17Nut; (3/8-24-Thd)1
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328-4238 Rocker Arm Gp -Exhaust
06***39Seal-O-Ring1
19***51Button; (24-mm Od)1
19***69Screw-Arm Adjustment; (9/16-18x2-In)1
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278-1931 Rocker Arm Gp
06***39Seal-O-Ring2
19***51Button; (24-mm Od)2
19***69Screw-Arm Adjustment; (9/16-18x2-In)2
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328-4239 Rocker Arm Gp
25***21Button1
27***91Screw-Arm Adjustment; (3/8-24x1.20-In)1
27***17Nut; (3/8-24-Thd)1
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328-4237 Rocker Arm Gp
30***22Shaft As-Rocker Arm, Exhaust Manifold1
32***96Rocker Arm Group; -Intake2
32***37Rocker Arm Group1
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198-9898 Rocker Arm Gp
03***13Seal-O-Ring2
06***39Seal-O-Ring2
19***51Button; (24-mm Od)2
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319-7401 Seal Gp-Crankshaft -Front
14***67Seal Group-Crankshaft; (Front)1
31***01Seal Group-Crankshaft; -Front1
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319-0785 Seal Gp-Crankshaft -Rear
14***68Seal-Crankshaft; (Rear)(Flywheel Housing)1
31***85Seal Group-Crankshaft; -Rear1
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110-8875 Support Gp-Engine
11***75Support Group-Engine1
2H***88Bolt- 12 cm(4.75 In.) Long-Location "F"8
4W***76Support1
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130-0717 Support Gp-Engine
13***16Support1
13***17Support Group-Engine1
2H***88Bolt- 12 cm(4.75 In.) Long-Location "F"8
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Cooling System
109-2373 Fastener Gp-Water Pump
0S***91Screw,Cap,Hexagon Bearing Retainer; Part Of Kit P/N 1w***821
10***73Fastener Group-Water Pump; (Water Pump Cover)1
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224-0875 Fitting Gp-Water Lines
22***75Fitting Group-Water Lines1
23***80Seal-O-Ring1
30***15Adapter As1
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137-0272 Fitting Gp-Water Lines
13***72Fitting Group-Water Lines1
3R***87Connector-Flared1
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237-5315 Lines Gp-Water -Engine Oil Cooler
0L***52Capscrew (3/8 - 16 Nc X 3 1/4 Gd8, Hex)2
0S***88Bolt,Machine; Hose Assembly Mounting,Hose Assembly To Transmission,And To Torque Converter4
0S***91Screw,Cap,Hexagon Bearing Retainer; Part Of Kit P/N 1w***823
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190-7652 Lines Gp-Water
0L***52Capscrew (3/8 - 16 Nc X 3 1/4 Gd8, Hex)2
0S***88Bolt,Machine; Hose Assembly Mounting,Hose Assembly To Transmission,And To Torque Converter4
0S***91Screw,Cap,Hexagon Bearing Retainer; Part Of Kit P/N 1w***823
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159-1599 Plug Gp-Water Lines
15***99Plug Group-Water Lines1
7X***32Plug; (Pipe) (3/8-18 Nptf Thd)1
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142-0851 Plug Gp-Water Lines
14***51Plug Group-Water Lines1
7X***31Plug-Pipe; (Flywheel Housing Drain)3
8T***67Plug-Pipe; (Oil Cooler Bonnet Drain)1
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174-5986 Pump Gp-Water
10***77Seal-O-Ring; (100.97mm Id)1
12***72Seal-O-Ring (215.49mm Id)1
16***19Pump Group-Water1
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161-5719 Pump Gp-Water
0S***91Screw,Cap,Hexagon Bearing Retainer; Part Of Kit P/N 1w***821
10***30Bearing As-Roller1
12***17Seal Group; (Water Pump)1
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Electrical And Starting System
126-7631 Connection Gp-Electrical
12***31Connection Group-Electrical; (Cylinder Block Ground)1
12***49Stud; (3/8-16, 5/8-18x3.1-In)1
5P***47Washer (Bracket To Valve Support)1
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159-9107 Connection Gp-Electrical -Cylinder Head Ground
15***07Connection Group-Electrical; -Cylinder Head Ground1
17***99Stud; (3/8-16-Thd)1
6V***01Nut; (3/8-16-Thd)(Plate To Rh And Lh Bracket As)1
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161-7066 Control & Mtg Gp-Engine Elek
13***89Plate Assem.1
15***96Support As1
15***98Support As1
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348-2377 Control Gp-Engine Electronic
18***72Screw-Pan Head; (No 8-32x9.52-mm)(Wax Coated)1
2L***75Terminal; (14-Ga To 16-Ga, No. 8 Screw)(Relay Switch "B" & "S")1
2L***78Terminal-Ring; (14-Ga To 16-Ga, 5/16-In Screw)1
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206-2701 Control Gp-Engine Electronic
20***01Control Group-Engine Electronic1
32***02Control Group-Engine Electronic1
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322-3602 Control Gp-Engine Electronic
18***72Screw-Pan Head; (No 8-32x9.52-mm)(Wax Coated)1
32***02Control Group-Engine Electronic1
7X***15Strap; (Grounding)1
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286-9120 Fastener Gp-Engine Wiring
0S***76Bolt 5.08 cm(2 In.) Long2
28***20Fastener Group-Engine Wiring1
2B***14Spacer; (17.4x22.2x17.5-mm Thk)2
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160-6898 Sensor & Mtg Gp-Electric
16***98Sensor & Mtg Group-Electric1
16***03Sensor Group-Pressure; (Turbocharger Inlet, Rh)1
16***05Sensor As-Pressure; (Unfiltered Engine Oil)1
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194-6724 Sensor Gp-Pressure
15***60Kit-Connecting Plug; (3-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
19***26Harness As-Sensor; (16-18 Ga Wire)(Engine Oil Temperature)3
19***24Sensor Group-Pressure; -Air Inlet Manifold1
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197-8391 Sensor Gp-Temperature
13***45Pad; (Connector)1
19***91Sensor Group-Temperature; -Air Inlet Manifold1
23***80Seal-O-Ring1
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212-2190 Wiring Gp-Electronic Control
0S***09Bolt (3/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case2
0S***76Bolt 5.08 cm(2 In.) Long2
0S***91Screw,Cap,Hexagon Bearing Retainer; Part Of Kit P/N 1w***821
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Engine Arrangement
207-5431 Engine Ar-Complete
10***65Fastener Group-Fan Drive1
10***47Flywheel Group1
10***36Cover Group-Cylinder Block; -Remote1
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330-5668 Engine Ar-Complete
10***47Flywheel Group1
10***36Cover Group-Cylinder Block; -Remote1
10***37Cover Group-Cylinder Block; -Remote1
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338-5356 Engine Ar-Core
12***48Base Group-Valve Cover & Inj Harn1
13***10Camshaft Group1
13***89Pump Group-Fuel Injection6
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235-3467 Engine Ar-Core
12***48Base Group-Valve Cover & Inj Harn1
13***10Camshaft Group1
13***89Pump Group-Fuel Injection6
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208-5173 Engine Ar-Core
12***48Base Group-Valve Cover & Inj Harn1
13***10Camshaft Group1
13***89Pump Group-Fuel Injection6
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Fuel System
159-9491 Base Gp-Fuel Filter
13***17Base As-Fuel Filter1
13***73Valve Group-Fuel Bypass; -Filter1
14***33Fitting1
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170-1213 Fitting Gp-Fuel Lines
10***75Elbow; (90-Deg)1
17***13Fitting Group-Fuel Lines1
8L***86Seal-O-Ring (Id=16.36mm); (16.36-mm Id)1
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109-2786 Fitting Gp-Fuel Lines
10***86Fitting Group-Fuel Lines1
10***69Elbow1
21***68Seal-O-Ring; (11.89-mm Id)1
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108-8756 Fitting Gp-Fuel Lines
10***43Connector-O-Ring1
10***56Fitting Group-Fuel Lines1
21***68Seal-O-Ring; (11.89-mm Id)1
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108-2312 Fitting Gp-Quick Disconnect
10***12Fitting Group-Quick Disconnect; -Fuel1
21***68Seal-O-Ring; (11.89-mm Id)1
6V***52Cap-Dust; (Fuel Supply Tee Connection)1
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207-7427 Lines Gp-Fuel
03***47Elbow-Filtered Fuel From Based Assembly1
03***42Seal-O-Ring; (11.89mm Id)8
0S***09Bolt (3/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case1
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175-2174 Lines Gp-Fuel
03***47Elbow-Filtered Fuel From Based Assembly2
03***42Seal-O-Ring; (11.89mm Id)8
0S***09Bolt (3/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case1
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338-1882 Lines Gp-Fuel
03***47Elbow-Filtered Fuel From Based Assembly5
03***42Seal-O-Ring; (11.89mm Id)8
0L***51Bolt Starting Engine Fuel Tank Bracket To Diesel Intake Manifold4
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174-7464 Mounting Gp-Fuel Line
17***64Mounting Group-Fuel Line1
9G***40Spacer; (10.5x25x15-mm Thk)1
9R***33Boss2
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108-8757 Plug Gp-Fuel Lines
03***42Seal-O-Ring; (11.89mm Id)1
10***57Plug Group-Fuel Lines1
9S***91Plug,Machine Thread Fuel Injection Pump1
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131-6589 Pump Gp-Fuel Injection
10***72Spacer; (9.8x15.85x37.6-mm Thk)1
13***89Pump Group-Fuel Injection1
21***26Injector Group-Fuel1
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159-9823 Pump Gp-Fuel Prm & Sec Filter
13***41Pump Group-Fuel Priming; (Hand)1
15***91Base Group-Fuel Filter1
15***23Pump Group-Fuel Prm & Sec Filter1
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139-9095 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer
0S***73Stud2
10***72Cover; (Hydraulic Pump Drive)1
10***69Seal-O-Ring; (Fuel Transfer Pump)2
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344-4005 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer
0S***99Stud (1.4325" Long)2
10***69Seal-O-Ring; (Fuel Transfer Pump)2
13***16Cover1
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139-9094 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer
10***69Seal-O-Ring; (Fuel Transfer Pump)2
13***03Cover-Pump1
13***59Pump Group-Fuel Transfer1
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233-6742 Valve Gp-Check -Fuel
23***42Valve Group-Check; -Fuel Filter1
23***96Valve Group-Check; -Fuel Filter1
6V***89Seal-O-Ring (Id=19.18mm)1
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238-0296 Valve Gp-Check -Fuel
03***33Seal-O-Ring; (12.42mm Id)1
23***96Valve Group-Check; -Fuel Filter1
6V***23Ring; (Backup) (13.16mm Id)1
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156-5783 Valve Gp-Check -Fuel
03***33Seal-O-Ring; (12.42mm Id)1
15***83Valve Group-Check; -Fuel1
6V***23Ring; (Backup) (13.16mm Id)1
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139-6873 Valve Gp-Fuel Bypass -Filter
13***73Valve Group-Fuel Bypass; -Filter1
9X***37Seal-O-Ring1
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Lubrication System
187-3313 Fastener Gp-Fumes Disposal
0S***09Bolt (3/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case1
18***13Fastener Group-Fumes Disposal1
5M***94Washer; Bracket To Tee, Bracket To Block, Tube As. To Tee, Tube As. To Oil Cooler1
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4n-2481 Fastener Gp-Oil Pump Mounting -Engine
0L***43Bolt 63.5 mm (3/8" X 2 1/2" -Cover Assembly To Fender2
0S***90Bolt; (3/8-16x2in)(Clip Thru Spacer To Bracket As)1
4N***81Fastener Group-Oil Pump Mounting; Oil Pump Mounting Fastener Group1
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6i-3944 Filler Gp-Engine Oil
06***55Seal-O-Ring (Id=47.22mm)1
06***97Cap-Oil Filler; (Engine Oil)1
24***42Tube As-Oil; (Filler)1
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176-4109 Filter Gp-Engine Oil
0S***88Bolt,Machine; Hose Assembly Mounting,Hose Assembly To Transmission,And To Torque Converter7
0S***19Bolt,Machine Gear Retaining Part Of Kit P/N 1w***461
17***59Base Group-Oil Filter; (Engine)1
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159-9362 Fumes Disposal Gp
15***62Fumes Disposal Group1
16***22Clip-Loop1
20***28Hose As; (Fumes Disposal)1
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120-8972 Gauge As-Oil Level (Dipstick) -Engine
12***72Gauge As-Oil Level (Dipstick); -Engine1
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121-4289 Gauge Gp-Oil Level (Dipstick) -Engine
12***89Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick); -Engine1
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161-1824 Guide Gp-Oil Level Gauge -Engine
0S***09Bolt (3/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case1
11***68Seal-O-Ring; (15.54mm Id)1
16***24Guide Group-Oil Level Gauge; -Engine1
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138-2770 Lines Gp-Turbocharger Oil
0L***70Bolt (2-1/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case2
0S***71Screw,Cap,Hexagon; Tube Assembly To Turbocharger And Elbow Mounting2
10***44Elbow1
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161-4113 Pump Gp-Engine Oil
12***56Cover As-Pump1
16***13Pump Group-Engine Oil1
1M***44Bolt; (3/8-16x2-1/4 In)2
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C-18 serial number reference

The engine serial plate is a metal tag mounted on the engine block, typically on the left side near the front close to the valve cover; on installed truck or industrial units check behind the turbo housing if the block tag is not visible. The serial number is a 3-letter prefix followed by a sequential number (for example CJP01234). The prefix identifies the specific engine build and application, not the digits - use it to pull the correct parts and service manual for that unit.

PrefixIdentifies
CJPTruck engine
MDPTruck engine
MEPTruck engine
WJHIndustrial engine
WRHIndustrial engine, twin-turbocharged-aftercooled
EJGIndustrial engine
C1JMarine engine
CKHMarine engine
CYNMarine engine
KJTMarine engine
NAXMarine engine
NAYMarine engine
DKEGenerator set
EKWGenerator set
STDGenerator set
STMGenerator set
G4CGenerator set
C6CGenerator set
MGSGenerator set
X6XPower module

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the Caterpillar C-18 use?

The C-18 designation is the engine itself, not a chassis. It is an 18.1 L (1,106 cu in) turbocharged and aftercooled inline-6 diesel, 145 mm (5.7 in) bore by 183 mm (7.2 in) stroke, 16.0:1 compression ratio, built in mechanical (HEUI) and later ACERT electronic fuel-system generations.

What is the operating weight of a Caterpillar C-18?

As a bare engine rather than a complete vehicle, the C-18's own dry weight runs roughly 1,270-1,790 kg (2,800-3,945 lb) depending on manifold type, aftertreatment, and accessories. The operating weight of the host truck, haul truck, or pump unit it powers is set separately by that OEM and is not part of the engine's own spec sheet.

What replaced the Caterpillar C-18?

Nothing has fully replaced it. The C-18 remains in current production for well-service, land-drilling, generator-set, fire-pump, marine, and off-highway truck ratings through Tier 4 Final/Stage IV. It succeeded the mechanical 3408 in this displacement class, and applications needing more power step up to the C27 or C32 ACERT rather than a direct C-18 replacement.

What C-18 owners discuss

What is the C-18 actually used for, and is it a factory on-highway semi engine?
The C-18 shares block architecture with the smaller C-15 but runs a larger bore and stroke, about 145 mm x 183 mm (5.71 in x 7.20 in) versus the C-15's 137 mm x 171 mm (5.40 in x 6.75 in), giving roughly 18.1 L (1,106 cu in) displacement. It was never sold as a mainstream over-the-road semi-tractor engine. Owners and technicians place it in vocational and severe-duty truck chassis such as fire apparatus and off-highway haul trucks, plus marine vessels, well-service rigs, and generator sets, where the extra displacement supports higher continuous output than the C-15. Rated output varies by application and series, roughly 429-597 kW (575-800 hp) across the platform. Check the engine's rating plate to confirm the specific configuration.
What turbo and aftercooler problems come up on high-hour C-18s?
Twin-turbo ACERT-series C-18s draw regular reports of turbo crossover-pipe wear and turbo failures tied to repeated heat-cycling, since clearances sized for cold assembly can pinch up once the engine has run hot for extended periods. Cracked hot-side turbo housings show up in the same discussions. Any turbo failure calls for pulling the air-to-air aftercooler core and flushing it, since compressor-side oil leakage deposits residue inside the core. On marine and genset C-18s, techs recommend replacing the aftercooler core on a roughly 6-year interval regardless of hours run, since internal corrosion works independent of runtime.
Is there a known crankshaft or bottom-end quirk on C-18s in heavy-haul truck service?
Heavy-haul truck operators running the C-18 report meaningful side-throw force on the crank under sustained load, with some units cracking near the bottom (rear) seal area and letting oil migrate into the cooling system. That is a different failure path than the far more common water-pump weep-hole leak, so oil showing up in the coolant on a C-18 is worth tracing past the water pump before calling it fixed. Because a cracked seal area affects crank sealing and lubrication, have your dealer verify the source with a proper teardown inspection before returning the engine to service.
What valvetrain wear pattern shows up in mechanic discussions?
Rocker-arm and camshaft fractures near the mounting bolt holes come up repeatedly, more often tied to stress concentration from incorrect torque on a prior rocker or camshaft service than to a base design flaw. A developing knock or tick from the valve cover area on a C-18 is worth investigating early rather than running it out. Because valvetrain component failure can send debris downstream into the oil system, have your dealer verify torque values and component condition on any camshaft or rocker service.
What causes most crank-no-start complaints, and is it usually the ECM?
Crank-no-start complaints on the C-18 trace most often to the fuel side before the ECM gets blamed: a clogged fuel filter, a weak transfer pump, or a faulty fuel-pressure regulator can drop cranking fuel pressure below the roughly 241 kPa (35 psi) needed to fire the engine. On marine and genset installs, a remote or emergency-stop switch left in the wrong state produces the same crank-but-no-start symptom with no fault code logged. Technicians pull the stored fault and event history from the engine's control module before chasing individual sensors, since an active code usually points straight at the failed component.
Does the C-18's injection and emissions system differ much across series?
Non-ACERT C-18s and early ACERT units use mechanically actuated, electronically controlled unit injection; injector trim coding and spray characteristics are not interchangeable between the two families. Later Tier 4 Final ACERT C-18s add a diesel particulate filter and oxidation catalyst with automatic regeneration that needs no operator input under normal conditions, but the system depends on ultra-low-sulfur fuel and a low-ash oil to stay healthy. Ash-service intervals are commonly cited around 5,000 hours, shorter if the engine spends a lot of time idling, as with a standby generator set. A high-soot-load fault that won't clear with an automatic regen usually means a forced stationary regen is needed rather than a component swap. Early ACERT examples reportedly needed more sorting-out than units built once the platform matured, so weigh a given engine's build era and service history rather than the family name alone.
What should I check before buying a used C-18?
Ask for service records first. A well-kept C-18 draws consistently positive reports, while a neglected one draws the opposite regardless of hours. Confirm when the aftercooler core was last serviced, especially on marine or genset units where a roughly 6-year replacement interval is the rule of thumb independent of hours run. Pull a blowby reading and a compression check rather than judging the engine on oil consumption alone. Older tolerance guidance put acceptable consumption around 11 L (3 gal) per 10,000 hours or miles depending on configuration, though this varies by series and has loosened in later production, so treat any number you're quoted as a guideline, not a guarantee. Check for oil in the coolant, which can mean a water pump or a cracked seal area, inspect turbo crossover plumbing on twin-turbo ACERT variants, and pull the control module's fault history if the seller allows access. Have your dealer verify blowby, compression, and any fault codes before you commit to the purchase.

Compiled from owner and technician discussions across the industry — experiences vary by serial range and machine history.

Serial-range & configuration variants

This page covers the Caterpillar C-18. Related factory variants of the same model family:

C18C18C18C18C18C18C18C18C18

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