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Caterpillar D342

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Caterpillar D342 is a mechanical, naturally aspirated (later turbocharged as the D342T) inline-6 diesel engine of roughly 20.4 L displacement (146 mm bore x 203 mm stroke), produced from the mid-1950s into the 1970s. Output ranged roughly 191-300 hp depending on aspiration and series. Caterpillar offered it in industrial, marine, and vehicular arrangements, with the vehicular version powering the D8, D8H, D8K, and D9 crawler tractor and pipelayer lines as the direct successor to the earlier D13000-series engine. It ran mechanical injection and a mechanical governor throughout its life, with no electronic controls, and many vehicular installations used a small pony motor for cold starting rather than an electric starter alone.

Across its production run the main change was the shift from naturally aspirated to turbocharged output in the D342T, which raised power but introduced a cylinder-liner-seating issue that Caterpillar addressed with a factory spacer plate under the liner flange. Industrial and marine arrangements shared the base architecture but carried their own accessory packages, cooling setups, and mounting configurations, so specs and weight vary by series rather than following one universal figure. The lettered D342C generation succeeded the D342 as Caterpillar's next engine design. In today's used and parts market the D342 remains relevant mainly as a rebuildable powerplant for vintage D8/D8H/D8K/D9 crawler tractors and pipelayers still in service, where mechanical simplicity and rebuildability keep the engine viable long after factory support has ended.

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 D342 specifications

Engine

Configuration4-stroke-cycle diesel, inline 6-cylinder, indirect injection via precombustion chambers
Bore x Stroke146 mm x 203 mm (5.75 in x 8.0 in)
Displacement20.4 L (1,246 cu in)
Power - naturally aspirated (base D342)approx. 142 kW (191 hp) flywheel
Power - turbocharged (D342T), by production era168 kW (225 hp) at introduction, raised to 175 kW (235 hp), later 205 kW (275 hp), and up to 224 kW (300 hp) in final production years - rating varies by series/generation
Altitude deratingrated power maintained up to 2,300 m (7,500 ft) altitude
Emissions tiernone - mechanical diesel predating emissions certification
Fuel systemindividual mechanical injection pumps (no in-service adjustment), precombustion-chamber indirect injection, Stellite-faced valves with rotators and hardened valve seats

Weights

Complete engine weightapprox. 3,538 kg (7,800 lb) - single-source figure, treat as approximate; varies with accessory fitment
Ground pressurenot applicable - bare power unit, not a tracked/wheeled chassis
Shipping weightnot separately published for this engine

Dimensions

Overall engine dimensions (L x W x H)not consistently published for this legacy industrial/vehicular engine - figures found in aggregator listings conflicted badly with known engine size and are not usable; verify with dealer or service manual
Cylinder head / block dimensionsnot documented in available records

Performance

Governed speed / rated rpmnot published in available records
Peak torquenot published in available records - engine is described in period literature as tuned for high torque at low rpm rather than high-speed output
Duty ratingused as a continuous-duty industrial/generator-set and marine engine, and in a vehicular (crawler tractor) configuration; power rating depends on which duty/configuration applies

Service capacities (summary)

Fuel tanknot applicable - sold as a bare power unit; fuel tank supplied by the installation
Lubrication (engine oil) systemnot reliably documented - available figures could not be cross-verified and are not published here; check dealer or service manual for the exact serial range
Cooling systemnot reliably documented - available figures could not be cross-verified and are not published here; check dealer or service manual for the exact serial range

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

D342 fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine crankcase (with oil filter)Not documented in the factory literature reviewed for this industrial engine package. Crankcase and full-flow filter capacity is not published as a single figure across surviving parts/operation literature for the D342 family; it varies by oil pan arrangement and filter housing fitted to a given unit. Confirm actual full-mark dipstick capacity against the O&M manual for your specific arrangement number and serial prefix before service.Straight-run diesel engine oil graded by ambient temperature, per period Caterpillar lubrication practice for this mechanical (non-electronic) engine: a heavier single-grade oil for warm climates, a lighter grade for cold-weather starting. Do not carry over modern multi-grade Cat DEO 15W-40 / 10W-30 charts from current on-highway engine lines onto this unit without dealer confirmation; those apply to later engine families, not this one.
Cooling systemNot documented as a single figure. The D342 was fitted with different cooling arrangements depending on installation: radiator-and-fan package on vehicular/generator-set builds, remote radiator on some industrial packages, and raw-water heat-exchanger cooling on marine and some pump/oilfield packages. Capacity varies by which arrangement is fitted; verify against the O&M manual or cooling-system parts group for the specific unit.Plain water with a corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze on closed radiator systems, per period Caterpillar guidance; raw-water-cooled industrial and marine packages circulate untreated water or coolant only in the closed jacket-water side, with raw water on the heat-exchanger side. Confirm the coolant type against the arrangement actually installed; do not assume a modern extended-life coolant spec applies without checking.
Fuel tankNot applicable as a fixed factory figure. The D342 industrial engine is supplied as a bare power unit; fuel tank sizing is set by the machine or skid builder, not by Caterpillar for the engine itself. No tank capacity is published in the engine-level literature reviewed.Diesel fuel per Caterpillar's standard diesel fuel specification of the era. No engine-level tank capacity to publish; check the host machine or generator-set builder's documentation for actual tank size.
Grease points (spec only)Not applicable — grease points are serviced to fitting fullness, not a fixed volume; no chart-level capacity is published for this engine.Caterpillar multipurpose chassis grease (or equivalent NLGI-graded multipurpose grease), applied at fan hub, water pump, and linkage grease fittings per the lubrication chart. Specific NLGI grade by climate is not confirmed in the sourcing reviewed.

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

Caterpillar D342 maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Check crankcase oil level before starting and top up as needed
  • Check cooling system level and inspect for external leaks around the oil cooler and head gasket area
  • Drain water and sediment from the fuel tank and any fuel-water separator
  • Check pony-motor fuel and oil level on units so equipped before attempting a cold start
  • Inspect for fuel, oil, or coolant leaks along the block and pan
Every 50 h
  • Check battery electrolyte level and terminal condition
  • Lubricate all grease fittings on the engine and mounting brackets per the chart
  • Inspect and adjust fan belt tension
  • Service the air cleaner element, more often in dusty conditions
  • Check governor linkage and throttle control for free movement
Every 250 h
  • Change engine oil and replace the oil filter element
  • Clean the fuel strainer and sediment bowl
  • Check valve lash and adjust if outside tolerance
  • Inspect the radiator core and oil cooler fins for debris and clean as needed
  • Check pony-motor clutch engagement and starting sequence
Every 500 h
  • Replace fuel filter elements
  • Re-check and adjust valve clearance
  • Inspect turbocharger mounting, boost lines, and shaft play on D342T units
  • Check engine mounting bolts and vibration damper condition
  • Clean the crankcase breather
Every 1,000 h
  • Pull an oil sample and inspect injector pumps and nozzles for wear or dribble
  • Check main and connecting rod bearing clearance trends against oil sample metal content
  • Flush and refill the cooling system
  • Adjust governor linkage and injection timing
  • Inspect pony-motor clutch and starter mechanism for wear
Every 2,000 h
  • Inspect cylinder liner protrusion and confirm the liner-drop spacer plate is properly seated on D342T units
  • Check crankshaft end play and main bearing running clearance
  • Inspect the water pump and oil cooler core for internal leakage
  • Re-torque the cylinder head to specification
  • Inspect the camshaft and timing gear train for wear
Every 6,000 h
  • Remove and inspect cylinder liners, pistons, and rings for wear step and regrind or replace as needed
  • Rebuild or recalibrate the mechanical injection pumps and nozzles as a set
  • Regrind valve seats and reface valves
  • Inspect crankshaft journals for wear and regrind if out of tolerance
  • Replace main and rod bearing shells and reseal the crankcase

Servicing the D342 beyond the schedule

Predictive maintenance & fluid analysis

No ECM means no fault-code diagnostics on the D342, so predictive work relies on scheduled oil sampling and visual inspection. Pull a sample at every oil change and watch for coolant intrusion, the classic warning sign of a failing oil cooler core, head gasket, or crankshaft seal on this engine family. Track fuel dilution and metal content in the sample to catch mechanical injector and jerk-pump wear early, before it shows up as rough running or smoke. Check coolant condition and pony-motor starting behavior at the same interval.

Corrective & common repairs

The most common D342 complaint is worn mechanical injectors and jerk pumps, causing hard starting, rough idle, and excess smoke; recalibration or replacement is the standard fix. Oil turning up in the coolant traces to one of four points, checked in order: oil cooler core, cylinder head gasket, crankshaft seal, or worn main bearings. Pony-motor starting failures usually come from the pony's own clutch, fuel, or ignition components rather than the main engine. Governor linkage wear causes surging and needs periodic adjustment or bushing replacement.

Overhaul & rebuild points

Turbocharged D342T units are prone to cylinder liner drop under boost; the factory spacer plate under the liner flange corrects the seating and should be checked at every major teardown, not only when a leak appears. Rebuild work centers on the injection pumps and nozzles, since mechanical wear there drives most performance loss over time. Inspect crankshaft journals and main/rod bearings for regrind needs, and reseat valves during the same teardown. Naturally aspirated blocks skip the spacer-plate check but share the same bearing and injector wear pattern.

Seasonal & environment servicing

Cold-weather starts depend on the pony motor and its own fuel and ignition system staying in tune, so service it before winter rather than after a failed start. Check coolant freeze protection and inspect the oil cooler core for scale, since this engine already carries an oil-in-coolant risk without added corrosion. In dusty industrial or quarry settings, service the air cleaner more often than the standard interval. Marine arrangements need raw-water cooling circuit and corrosion-protection checks specific to that installation, separate from the industrial service plan.

D342 common service parts

Part numberPart
8M-3120Element --Starting Engine Air CleanerCheck fitment →
2L-8848Bolt- Oil Filter DrainCheck fitment →
2L-8986Tube Assembly -Oil Filter DrainCheck fitment →
6L-3714Filter As-OilCheck fitment →
8H-4973Oil Filter AssemblyCheck fitment →

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D342 fault codes & troubleshooting

CodeMeaningLikely causeWhat to do
Low oil pressure gauge indicationEngine oil pressure reading below normal operating range on the mechanical gaugeWorn bearings, low oil level, oil pump wear, or plugged oil filter/screenStop engine, check oil level and filter condition, verify pressure with a shop gauge before restarting
High coolant temperature gauge indicationCoolant temperature reading above normal operating range on the mechanical gaugeLow coolant level, fan belt slip, radiator blockage, or water pump failureIdle down, check coolant level and belt tension, inspect radiator and water pump once cooled
Low coolant level warning (where fitted)Float-type or sight-glass indicator shows coolant below safe levelExternal leak, internal leak (head gasket/liner seal), or evaporation lossShut down, allow to cool, inspect for leaks before adding coolant and restarting

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

All D342 assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar D342. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Attachments
4l6484 Governor Conversion Group--3% Regulation At 900 R.P.M.
3L***31Accessory Drive And Governor Group1
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6l2450 Air Cleaner Group--2 Stage--Heavy Duty--Type 1
5l1800 Air Cleaner Group--2 Stage--Field Installation--Type 2
3l9467 Air Cleaner Group
6l2450 Air Cleaner Group--2 Stage--Heavy Duty--Type 2
5l1800 Air Cleaner Group--2 Stage--Field Installation--Type 1
4l4720 Air Cleaner Assembly
5l1800 Air Cleaner Group--2 Stage--Field Installation--Type 3
3l9999 Air Cleaner Group
7l7411 Air Filter Indicator Group
7l6784 Air Filter Indicator Group--Replaced By 7l7411 Shown On Page 279
5l4214 Air Filter Indicator Group
5l1406 Air Filter Indicator Group
5l2130 Air Filter Indicator Group
3l517 Air Motor
1l7415 Air Motor Assembly
6n3789 Air Starting Motor Group
5l1505 Air Precleaner Group
4l8381 Air Precleaner Group--12 Inch Dynaclone
6n2449 Air Starting Motor Group--Replaces 7l8248 Shown On Page 190d
5l5565 Air Starting Motor Group--15 Horsepower--Type 2
5L***65Air Starting Motor Group; Air Starting Motor Group (15 H.P.)1
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7l8248 Air Starting Motor Group--18 H.P.
7L***48Air Starting Motor Group; Air Starting Motor Group (18 H.P.)1
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1l6977 Air Starting Motor Group--15 Horsepower
5l5565 Air Starting Motor Group--15 Horsepower--Type 1
5L***65Air Starting Motor Group; Air Starting Motor Group (15 H.P.)1
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Air Starting System Arrangements
3L***66Fuel Priming Pump Group1
5L***60Air Starting System Arrangement1
5L***65Air Starting Motor Group; Air Starting Motor Group (15 H.P.)1
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2n6398 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 35 Ampere
2n6397 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 35 Ampere
2N***97Alternator As; Alternator Assembly1
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1n9406 Alternator Assembly--32 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 1 Of 2-Type 1
1n9406 Alternator Assembly--32 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 2 Of 2-Type 1
1n9406 Alternator Assembly--32 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
1n9406 Alternator Assembly--32 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
8l5003 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 35 Ampere
3n1381 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt--Field Installation
1H***87Screw-Machine; (10-24x0.438-In)3
2N***80Harness As-Wiring; (Alternator)1
2N***98Alternator As1
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3n1380 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt--Field Installation--Replaced By 3n1381
2N***80Harness As-Wiring; (Alternator)1
2N***97Alternator As; Alternator Assembly1
2N***79Regulator Assembly1
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1n8372 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 35 Ampere--Type 2
3n7684 Alternator Group--30 Or 32 Volt--60 Ampere
1n8372 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 35 Ampere--Type 1
3n2391 Alternator Group--32 Volt, 50 Ampere--Type 1
1n8447 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Type 2
4n3987 Alternator Group--32 Volt, 60 Ampere--End View--Part 2 Of 2
4N***87Alternator Group; Alternator Group1
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1n8447 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Type 1
3n7683 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 60 Ampere
4n3987 Alternator Group--32 Volt, 60 Ampere--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
4N***87Alternator Group; Alternator Group1
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3n2391 Alternator Group--32 Volt, 50 Ampere--Type 2
1n8372 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 35 Ampere--Type 3
4n3986 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 60 Ampere--End View--Part 2 Of 2
4N***86Alternator Group-Charging; (24-Volt, 60-Ampere)(24-Volt, 60-Ampere)1
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3n5680 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 35 Ampere
5s9088 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
4n3986 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 60 Ampere--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
4N***86Alternator Group-Charging; (24-Volt, 60-Ampere)(24-Volt, 60-Ampere)1
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5s9088 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
5s9088 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
5s9088 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 2 Of 2--Type 1
3n5673 Alternator Mounting Group
3n8359 Alternator Mounting Group
2f7356 Anchor Bolt Group--Rigid Mounting
4f6959 Anchor Bolt Group--Flexible Mounting
4f8950 Anchor Bolt Group--Slide Rail Mounting
2f7359 Anchor Bolt Mounting--Rigid Mounting
4f8949 Anchor Bolt Group--Slide Rail Mounting
5l8042 Automatic Start-Stop Arrangement
1B***18Washer; (25/64 X 5/8 X .064in Thk)1
1H***66Clip-Wire Provides Loose Parts6
2A***20Plug-Drain; (Front Housing)1
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4l3511 Automatic Start-Stop Arrangement--24 Volt--Type 2
4L***11Automatic Start-Stop Arrangement1
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3n872 Automatic Start-Stop Arrangement--24 Volt
3N***47Electric Starting Motor Group1
3N***57Junction Box Group; Junction Box Group1
3N***72Automatic Start-Stop Arrangement1
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6l8554 Automatic Start-Stop Arrangement--24 Volt
1H***66Clip-Wire Provides Loose Parts6
2H***43Marker (Wire Code)1
2L***75Terminal; (14-Ga To 16-Ga, No. 8 Screw)(Relay Switch "B" & "S")2
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4l3511 Automatic Start-Stop Arrangement--24 Volt--Type 1
4L***11Automatic Start-Stop Arrangement1
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3l9215 Auxiliary Drive Group
3l9125 Auxiliary Drive Group
1l6515 Auxiliary Drive Group
5l9234 Auxiliary Water Pump And Lines Group
5L***34Auxiliary Water Pump And Lines Group1
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1l6219 Auxiliary Water Pump Group--Rubber Impeller
2l8753 Base And Fuel Tank Group--Short--106 U.S. Gallons
2l8628 Base And Fuel Tank Group--140 U. S. Gallons
3l8491 Base And Fuel Tank Group--Extended--180 U. S. Gallons
4l8041
2H***64Oil Pump Assembly1
3B***10Lockwasher Use With Customer'S Grounding Bolt3
4B***43Bolt -Cover To Flywheel Housing3
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7l7872 Battery Group--24 Volt, 220 Ampere
9f6028 Battery Group--24 Volt, 170 Ampere--Replaced By 7l7871
7l7871 Battery Group--24 Volt, 172 Ampere
7L***71Battery Group; (24-Volt)(24-Volt)1
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7l7870 Battery Group--24 Volt, 120 Ampere
1h1341 Battery Group--24 Volt, 200 Ampere--Replaced By 7l7872
1l5664 Battery Group--24 Volt, 120 Ampere--Replaced By 7l7870
3l7436 Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group--29 Inch--6 Blade
3L***36Blower Fan Drive And Guard Group1
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5l8538 Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group--29 Inch--6 Blade
5L***38Blower Fan Drive And Guard Group1
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4l3022 Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group--25.5"--6 Blade
4l3022 Blower Fan, Drive And Guard--26 1/2"--6 Blade--
5l8542 Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group--29 Inch--6 Blade
5L***42Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group1
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4l7095 Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group--29 Inch--6 Blade
4L***95Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group1
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5l8534 Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group--25.5"--6 Blade
5L***34Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group1
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4l3024 Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group--29 Inch--6 Blade
4L***24Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group1
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5l8536 Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group--29"--6 Blade
5L***36Blower Fan, Drive And Guard Group1
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2l274 Automatic Start-Stop Cabinet Assembly--24 Volt
2L***74Cabinet Assembly; Automatic Start-Stop Cabinet Assembly1
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Camshaft And Governor
5h1227 Carburetor Assembly
6l2529 Carburetor And Air Transfer Pipe Group
6L***29Carburetor And Air Transfer Pipe Group1
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7m6038 Carburetor Assembly
9h6181 Carburetor Assembly
7m6038 Camshaft And Governor
8l3915 Centrifugal Pump Assembly--Raw Water
2n6962 Clutch Assembly
4l3524 Clutch Assembly--Type 2
4l3524 Clutch Assembly
2n6963 Clutch Assembly
6l8508 Clutch Assembly
5h6017 Clutch Group
9h4826 Clutch Group
6l8512 Enclosed Clutch Group--Replaces 5l1375--Type 2
6l8512 Enclosed Clutch Group--Replaces 5l1375--Type 1
Connecting Rod And Piston--2 Required
Connecting Rod And Piston (8f2738 N/S)--2 Required
8l5255 Contactor Group
5l8041 Contactor Group
5l2742 Alarm Contactor Group--Type 2
5L***42Contactor Group-Alarm; Safety Alarm Contactor Group1
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5l2742 Alarm Contactor Group-Type 1
5L***42Contactor Group-Alarm; Safety Alarm Contactor Group1
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3n4948 Overspeed Contactor Group--Replaced By 3n6383
3n6383 Overspeed Contactor Group
5l3693 Governor Control Group--Remote Mounted
Crankshaft (9h6218 N/S)
Crankshaft
8h6138 Crude Oil Fuel System Arrangement
1H***80Nozzle Assembly6
5B***18Packing,Preformed Valve Part Of Kit P/N 5r***261
5H***59Pump Assembly -Fuel Injection6
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Cylinder Block, Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism--Part 1 Of 2
Cylinder Block, Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism--Part 2 Of 2
1l6987 Deep Oil Pan Arrangement
1L***86Deep Oil Pan Group1
1L***87Deep Oil Pan Arrangement1
1S***81Oil Pump Assembly1
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1l6986 Oil Pan Group--Type 2
1l6986 Oil Pan Group--Type 1
7l7430 Suction Fan Drive Group--33 Inch--6 Blade--Type 1
7l7430 Suction Fan Drive Group--33 Inch--6 Blade--Type 2
7l7431 Blower Fan And Drive Group--33 Inch--6 Blade--Type 2
7l7431 Blower Fan And Drive Group--33 Inch--6 Blade--Type 1
1m5061 Tachometer Drive Group
4l5789 Tachometer Drive Group
7l443 Exhaust Elbow Group--90 Degrees Bend--4 Inch
6l4665 Electric Motor Assembly--12 Volt
6h4260 Electric Starter Group--6 Volt
1A***29Bolt (1-1/8") Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case2
3B***06Washer,Lock; Flange,Elbow,Clamp Assembly,Tube To Pump,Tube Assembly To Screen,Clip Mounting,And Tube Assembly To Transmission2
6H***60Electric Starter Group1
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3l8476 Electric Starting Arrangement--24 Volt
5l5572 Electric Starting Arrangement--24 Volt
3L***66Fuel Priming Pump Group1
5L***71Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group1
5L***72Electric Starting Arrangement1
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1l6100 Electric Starting Group--6 Volt
1L***90Wiring Assembly -Starting Switch To Motor1
1L***00Electric Starting Group1
3F***06Switch; (Elec. Horn)1
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6l5978 Electric Starting Group--12 Volt
2l1704 Electric Starting Group--12 Volt
1l6448 Electric Starting Group--12 Volt--Type 2
1l6448 Electric Starting Group--12 Volt--Type 1
3l2393 Electric Starting Motor--12 Volt
8l8205 Electric Starting Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Part 1 Of 2
8L***05Electric Starting Motor Assembly1
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5l4928 Electric Starting Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Type 2
5L***28Electric Starting Motor Assembly1
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8l8205 Electric Starting Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Part 2 Of 2
8L***05Electric Starting Motor Assembly1
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5l4928 Electric Starting Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Type 1
5L***28Electric Starting Motor Assembly1
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6l1619 Motor Assembly--12 Volt
6L***19Electric Starting Motor Assembly1
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5l4927 Electric Starting Motor Group--24 Volt--Type 1
3l8421 Electric Starting Motor Group--24 Volt
3n747 Electric Starting Motor Group--24 Volt
5l4927 Electric Starting Motor Group--24 Volt--Type 2
Electric Tachometer Assemblies
5L***34Tachometer Assembly --12 Volt1
5L***45Tachometer Assembly 24 Volt Or 32 Volt1
5L***52Sending Unit Assembly 12 Or 24 Volt1
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4l1689 Electric Tachometer Group
7l3084 Electric Tachometer Group--24 Volt
5L***45Tachometer Assembly 24 Volt Or 32 Volt1
5L***52Sending Unit Assembly 12 Or 24 Volt1
7L***84Electronic Tachometers; Electric Tachometer Group 24 Volt1
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7l3083 Electric Tachometer Group--12 Volt
5L***34Tachometer Assembly --12 Volt1
5L***52Sending Unit Assembly 12 Or 24 Volt1
7L***83Electronic Tachometers; Electric Tachometer Group 12 Volt1
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6l8513 Enclosed Clutch And Pillow Block Group--Type 2
6L***13Enclosed Clutch And Pillow Block Group1
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6l8513 Enclosed Clutch And Pillow Block Group--Type 1
6L***13Enclosed Clutch And Pillow Block Group1
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4l3522 Enclosed Clutch And Pillow Block Group
5l1375 Enclosed Clutch Group
4l3523 Enclosed Clutch Group
5l1376 Enclosed Clutch And Pillow Block Group
7h1604 Support Group
3l9228 Exhaust Fitting Group
7l445 Exhaust Fitting Group--4 Inch
3l9232 Exhaust Fitting Group
6l5984 Exhaust Flange Group
Exhaust Pipe
5l9676 Expansion Tank Group--Type 2
5l9676 Expansion Tank Group--Type 1
6l2891 Expansion Tank Group--Type 1
6l2891 Expansion Tank Group--Type 2
8h4681 Fuel Filter Group
8H***81Filter Group-Primary Fuel; Primary Fuel Filter Group1
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5l8592 Flange Group
2l30 Flexible Coupling Drive Group
4h1904 Flexible Fuel Lines Group
4f6958 Flexible Mounting Group
1l6710 Flywheel Clutch Guard Group
1l9900 Flywheel Stub Shaft Group
8h2893 Fuel Filter Adapter Group--Type 2
8h2893 Fuel Filter Adapter Group--Type 1
8m3136 Pump Assembly--6 Assemblies Required
8M***36Fuel Injection Pump Assembly; Pump Assembly -Fuel Injection1
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3l8466 Fuel Priming Pump Group--Type 1
3l8466 Fuel Priming Pump Assembly--Type 2
3l7736 Fuel System Group
4l8526 Fuel System Group
6l2579 Fuel System Group
5h2872 Pump Assembly
Gasoline Starting Engine Arrangement
5l9895 Instrument Panel Group
5L***95Gauge Group; -Engine Oil Pressure, Water Temperature1
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3l8511 Gauge Group--R.H.
5l9894 Instrument Panel Group--12 Volt
5L***94Gauge Group; -Oil Pressure, Water Temperature1
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3l8512 Gauge Group--R.H. Or L.H.--Type 2
3l8512 Gauge Group--R.H. Or L.H.--Type 1
2n3322 Air Filter Indicator Group
2N***22Gauge Group-Air Cleaner; Air Filter Indicator Group1
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Gauges--L.H. Front Mounted
8f3334 Generator Assembly--6 Volt, 19 Ampere
8h5880 Generator Assembly--24 Volt, 18 Ampere
8h1963 Generator Assembly--6 Volt, 40 Ampere
6f9461 Generator Assembly--12 Volt, 40 Ampere
8h1956 Generator Assembly--24 Volt, 18 Ampere
9f5014 Generator Assembly--12 Volt, 10 Ampere
4l9957 Generator Assembly--12 Volt, 14 Ampere
1l9668 Generator Arrangement--12 Volt, 40 Ampere
1L***15Auxiliary Drive Group1
1L***67Generator Group1
1L***68Generator Arrangement1
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1s1420 Generator Assembly--12 Volt, 24 Ampere
2m6664 Generator Assembly--6 Volt, 40 Ampere
6l5049 Generator Assembly--24 Volt, 18 Ampere
1l9664 Generator Group--12 Volt, 24 Ampere--Type 3
1l9667 Generator Group--12 Volt, 40 Ampere
1l9676 Generator Group--6 Volt, 40 Ampere
1l9675 Generator Group--6 Volt, 18 Ampere
1l9677 Generator Group--24 Volt, 18 Ampere--Type 2
1l9664 Generator Group--12 Volt, 10 Ampere--Type 1
1l9677 Generator Group--24 Volt, 18 Ampere--Type 1
1l9664 Generator Group--12 Volt, 14 Ampere--Type 2
5l6942 Glow Plug Group--24 Volt--Type 6
5l6942 Glow Plug Group--24 Volt--Type 1
5l6942 Glow Plug Group--24 Volt--Type 5
3l8424 Glow Plug Group--24 Volt--Type 2
5l6942 Glow Plug Group--24 Volt--Type 2
5l6942 Glow Plug Group--24 Volt--Type 4
5l6942 Glow Plug Group--24 Volt--Type 3
3l8424 Glow Plug Group--24 Volt--Type 1
3l8424 Glow Plug Group--24 Volt--Type 3
3l8244 Governor--Part 2 Of 2
3l8244 Governor--Part 1 Of 2
Governor Control Chart
3l8868 Governor Control Group--Vernier--L.H.
3l8869 Governor Control Group--Positive Locking--R.H.
3L***69Governor Control Group; Governor Control Group Between 72 & 731
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3l8863 Governor Control Group--Single Cable--R.H.
3l8867 Governor Control--Vernier--R.H.
3l8870 Governor Control Group--Positive Locking--L.H.
3l8864 Governor Control Group--Single Cable--L.H.
1l9908 Governor Control Group
4l6811 Governor Control Lever Group
4L***11Governor Control Lever Group; Governor Control Lever Group Shown Below1
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4l9582 Governor Control Mounting Group--L.H.
4L***82Governor Control Mounting Group--L.H.1
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4l6865 Governor Conversion Group--10% Regulation At 1300 R.P.M.
4l3700 Woodward Governor Group--Type 2
4l3700 Woodward Governor Group--Type 3
4l3700 Woodward Governor Group
8l8919 Woodward Governor Group
4l7604 Control Handle Group
4L***04Handle Group-Control; Governor Control Handle Group1
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2r4840 Heat Exchanger Assembly
5l6443 Heat Exchanger Assembly--Type 2
5l6443 Heat Exchanger Assembly--Type 1
3l9099 Heat Exchanger Assembly
2l4766 Heat Exchanger Assembly
2l4763 Heat Exchanger Assembly
3n7992 Heat Exchanger Group--Sea Water
3N***92Heat Exchanger Group; Heat Exchanger Group High Capacity1
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3n8777 Heat Exchanger Group--Sea Water
3n8775 Heat Exchanger Group
3n7990 Heat Exchanger Group--Sea Water
3l8522 Hood And Dash Group--Type 2
3l8522 Hood And Dash Group - Type 1
3l8415 Hood Side Door Group
5l8660 Exhaust Fitting Group
5L***60Horizontal Exhaust Fitting Group1
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6l4033 Hydraulic Starting Hardware Group--Type 1
0L***51Bolt Starting Engine Fuel Tank Bracket To Diesel Intake Manifold3
0L***52Capscrew (3/8 - 16 Nc X 3 1/4 Gd8, Hex)1
0S***88Bolt,Machine; Hose Assembly Mounting,Hose Assembly To Transmission,And To Torque Converter3
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6l4033 Hydraulic Starting Hardware Group--Type 2
6L***33Hydraulic Starting Hardware Group1
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6l4033 Hydraulic Starting Hardware Group--Type 3
6L***33Hydraulic Starting Hardware Group1
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Hydraulic Starting System
2L***33Hydraulic Gauge1
2L***37Filter-- High Pressure1
2L***83Clamp Accumulator Clamp2
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9h6206 Ignition System Group
7m7143 Ignition System Group
4l4471 Ignition System Group
3l3819 Instrument Panel Group--Type 2
3l3819 Instrument Panel Group--Type 1
3n857 Junction Box Group
3N***57Junction Box Group; Junction Box Group1
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5l6689 Junction Box Group
1l6130 Junction Box Group
1p1122 Thrust Bearing Conversion Kit
1P***22Kit1
2S***06Bearing --Thrust1
2S***08Deflector-- Oil1
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4l4984 Ether Starting Aid Kit
4l9581 Link Group--Vernier Control
5f7739 Magnetic Switch
7m4291 Magnetic Switch Assembly--24 Volt
1s3350 Magneto Assembly
8m9145 Magneto Assembly
3s2987 Magneto Assembly
9h6374 Magneto Assembly
5m6374 Magneto Assembly
7m4700 Magneto Assembly
5m2850 Magneto Assembly
Manifold
3l9693 Manifold, Carburetor And Air Cleaner Group
3L***93Manifold Carburetor And Air Cleaner Group1
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4l7977 Manifold, Carburetor And Air Cleaner Group--Type 2
4L***77Manifold, Carburetor And Air Cleaner Group1
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2l7221 Manifold, Carburetor And Air Cleaner Group
2L***21Manifold, Carburetor And Air Cleaner Group1
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4l7977 Manifold, Carburetor And Air Cleaner Group--Type 1
4L***77Manifold, Carburetor And Air Cleaner Group1
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4l4503 Manual And Remote Shut-Off Group
4L***03Manual And Remote Shut-Off Group1
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4l7648 Manual Shut-Off Group--Type 2
4l7648 Manual Shut-Off Group--Type 1
9m7894 Manual Starting Crank Group
Mechanical Tachometers
3M***66Tachometer1
5L***75Flexible Shaft-- 15 Foot; Flexible Shaft --15 Foot1
5L***64Drive Group-Tachometer1
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5l5566 Air Motor Assembly
9h4699 Motor Assembly--6 Volt
7h1687 Motor Assembly--6 Volt
7l8423 Motor Assembly
1l4507 Electric Starting Motor--24 Volt
4l1769 Mounting And Drive Group--Type 3
4l1769 Mounting And Drive Group--Type 1
4l1769 Mounting And Drive Group--Type 2
4l1769 Mounting And Drive Group--Type 4
1l7335 Extended Shaft Mounting Group
7l4535 Tachometer Mounting Group
7L***35Mounting Group-Tachometer; Tachometer Mounting Group[[751
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Oil Filler And Breather
9h6165 Oil Line Group
9H***65Oil Line Group; Oil Lines Group1
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2h7664 Oil Pump Assembly--Type 2
2h7664 Oil Pump Assembly
4h8758 Oil Pump Assembly
9m1713 Oil Pump Assembly
1s4381 Oil Pump Assembly
2h7664 Oil Pump Assembly--Type 1
2n4673 Overspeed Contactor Group--Replaced By 3n4948
2N***73Overspeed Safety Contactor Group1
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7l7366 Overspeed Safety Contactor Group
7L***66Overspeed Safety Contactor Group1
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3n6384 Overspeed Contactor Group
3N***84Overspeed Safety Contactor Group1
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4l552 Exhaust Pipe Group
3n7679 Glow Plug Group--24 Volt--3 Required
3n7680 Glow Plug Group--32 Volt--3 Required
3l2212 Governor Control Group--Remote--Positive Locking
3L***12Positive Locking Governor Control Group1
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4l8382 Air Precleaner Group--16 Inch Dynaclone
5l4157 Air Precleaner Group--Full View
3l9879 Air Precleaner Group
3l8402 Primary Fuel Filter Group--Type 3
3l8402 Primary Fuel Filter Group--Type 4
3l8402 Primary Fuel Filter Group--Type 2
3l8402 Primary Fuel Filter Group--Type 1
2s308 Fuel Priming Pump Assembly
3h3512 Raw Water Pump Assembly--Rubber Impeller--Type 2
3h3512 Raw Water Pump Assembly--Rubber Impeller
4l3739 Rack Shut-Off Arrangement
3L***22Safety Control Shut-Off Group1
4L***37Water Temperature Shut-Off Group1
4L***39Rack Shut-Off Arrangement1
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6l2906 Safety Shut-Off Arrangement
3L***22Safety Control Shut-Off Group1
6L***04Water Temperature Safety Shut-Off Group; Water Temperature Shut-Off Group. Shown Below1
6L***06Rack-Water Temperature Oil Pressure And Overspeed1
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2l8996 Radiator Assembly
4l4084 Radiator Assembly
3l6357 Radiator Assembly
3l6575 Radiator Group--Side View
7l7432 Radiator Group--Side View
5l9620 Radiator Group
4l5682 Radiator Group--Side View--Part 2 Of 2
4l7120 Radiator Group
4l5682 Radiator Group--Rear View--Part 1 Of 2
5h2722 Rain Trap Group--Diesel Engine
2m864 Regulator Assembly--12 Volt, 14 Ampere
1l3467 Regulator Assembly--12 Volt, 40 Ampere
4f148 Regulator Assembly--12 Volt, 10 Ampere
8h5875 Regulator Assembly--24 Volt, 18 Ampere
8m8809 Regulator Assembly--12 Volt, 24 Ampere
1m2381 Regulator Assembly--6 Volt, 20 Ampere
7m3962 Regulator Assembly--6 Volt, 20 Ampere
9h6324 Regulator Assembly--24 Volt, 18 Ampere
9h6316 Regulator Assembly--6 Volt, 40 Ampere
3l5822 Safety Control Shut-Off Group--Type 4
3l5822 Safety Control Shut-Off Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
3l5822 Safety Control Shut-Off Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 3
3l5822 Safety Control Shut-Off Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
3l5822 Safety Control Shut-Off Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
3l5822 Safety Control Shut-Off Group--Part Three
3l5822 Safety Control Shut-Off Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 3
6l2694 Stub Shaft Group--Rear Mounted
5l1498 Oil Pressure And Overspeed Housing Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 3
5l1498 Oil Pressure And Overspeed Housing Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
5l1498 Oil Pressure And Overspeed Housing Group--Part 2 Of 2 - Type 1
5l1498 Oil Pressure And Overspeed Housing Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
5l1498 Oil Pressure And Overspeed Housing Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 3
5l1498 Oil Pressure And Overspeed Housing Group--Part 1 Of 2 - Type 1
3l7679 Slide Rail Group
3l2871 Solenoid
4l3176 Rack Shut-Off Solenoid Group--Type 4
4L***76Solenoid Group; Rack Shut-Off Solenoid Group1
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4l3176 Rack Shut-Off Solenoid Group--Type 2
4L***76Solenoid Group; Rack Shut-Off Solenoid Group1
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4l3176 Rack Shut-Off Solenoid Group--Type 1
4L***76Solenoid Group; Rack Shut-Off Solenoid Group1
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4l3176 Rack Shut-Off Solenoid Group--Type 3
4L***76Solenoid Group; Rack Shut-Off Solenoid Group1
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1l5353 Spark Arrester Group
8f2743 Hand Crank Group
8F***43Starting Crank Group; Manual Starting Crank Group1
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3l9694
2H***64Oil Pump Assembly1
3B***10Lockwasher Use With Customer'S Grounding Bolt3
3L***21Water Lines Group1
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6l2588 Starting Engine Installation Group
0S***71Screw,Cap,Hexagon; Tube Assembly To Turbocharger And Elbow Mounting2
0S***87Bolt-Bracket Assembly To Timing Gear6
0S***91Screw,Cap,Hexagon Bearing Retainer; Part Of Kit P/N 1w***823
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5l5353 Starting Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Part 1 Of 2
5l5353 Starting Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Part 2 Of 2
5l3648 Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
5l3648 Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
5l3648 Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Part 2 Of 2--Type 1
5l3648 Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
8l5938 Motor Assembly--24 Or 32 Volt
5l5571 Electric Starting Motor Group--24 Volt--Type 2
5L***71Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group1
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5l5571 Electric Starting Motor Group--24 Volt--Type 1
5L***71Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group1
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5l5571 Electric Starting Motor Group--24 Volt--Type 3
5L***71Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group1
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4n3349 Electric Starting Motor Group--24 Volt--Part 1 Of 2
4n3349 Electric Starting Motor Group--24 Volt--Part 2 Of 2
6l6435 Stub Shaft Group--Front Mounted
4l7094 Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group--29 Inch--6 Blade
4L***94Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group1
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7l4001 Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group--26 1/2"--6 Blade
7L***01Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group1
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4l3023 Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group--26 1/2 Inch--6 Blade
4L***23Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group1
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5l8535 Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group--26.5"-6 Blade
5L***35Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group1
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5l8541 Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group--29 Inch--6 Blade
5L***41Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group1
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4l3305 Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group--29 Inch--6 Blade
4L***05Suction Fan, Drive And Guard Group1
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1l6513 Surge Tank Group
6n5123 Solenoid Switch Assembly--24 Volt
4m1812 Solenoid Switch Assembly
3l8469 Tachometer And Drive Group--R.H.
1f3290 Tachometer Drive Group
4l2353 Electric Tachometer Group--Type 1
4L***53Tachometer Group-Electric; Electric Tachometer Group1
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4l2353 Electric Tachometer Group--Type 2
4L***53Tachometer Group-Electric; Electric Tachometer Group1
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1l5010 Air Receiver Group--10.5 Cubic Foot Capacity
1l6562 Thermometer Group
2l7817 Thermostatic Pilot Valve
3l761 Torque Spring Group
3l8613 Torque Spring Group
4m6262 Transmission And Starter Pinion Group--Part 2 Of 2
4M***62Transmission And Starter Pinion Group1
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6l2544 Transmission And Starter Pinion Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
6L***44Transmission And Starter Pinion Group1
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4m6262 Transmission And Starter Pinion Group--Part 1 Of 2
4M***62Transmission And Starter Pinion Group1
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6l2544 Transmission And Starter Pinion Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
6L***44Transmission And Starter Pinion Group1
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7h1603 Transmission And Starter Pinion Group--Part 1 Of 2
7H***03Transmission And Starter Pinion Group1
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7h1603 Transmission And Starter Pinion Group--Part 2 Of 2
7H***03Transmission And Starter Pinion Group1
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6l2544 Transmission And Starter Pinion Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 1
6L***44Transmission And Starter Pinion Group1
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6l2544 Transmission And Starter Pinion Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
6L***44Transmission And Starter Pinion Group1
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4l608 Turbocharger And Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold
1B***81Bolt Coupling To Shafts1
1B***02Nut (.3125" Diameter); Nut-- Generator Line Leads1
1L***82Fitting--Oil Manifold1
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4l609 Turbocharger And Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold
1B***81Bolt Coupling To Shafts1
1B***02Nut (.3125" Diameter); Nut-- Generator Line Leads1
1L***82Fitting--Oil Manifold1
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4l607 Turbocharger Arrangement--Field Installation
0L***54Stud 2.31 In. (58.80 mm) Long4
0S***71Screw,Cap,Hexagon; Tube Assembly To Turbocharger And Elbow Mounting8
0S***07Spacer-Pawl; (13/3 X 3/4 X 25/64in Thk)8
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8m6835 Turbocharger Assembly--Type 2
8m6835 Turbocharger Assembly--Type 3
7m8670 Turbocharger Assembly--Replaced By 8m6835
8m6835 Turbocharger Assembly--Type 1
3s4447 Turbocharger Assembly--Replaces 8m9906
8m9907 Turbocharger Assembly--Type 2
8m9906 Turbocharger Assembly--Type 2
8m9907 Turbocharger Assembly
3l9948 Turbocharger Assembly
3s4445 Turbocharger Assembly--Replaces 8m9907
8m9906 Turbocharger Assembly-Type 1
5m6460 Turbocharger Assembly
3l9464 Turbocharger Conversion Arrangement
1L***82Fitting--Oil Manifold1
1M***88Cover Assembly1
2M***92Stud -5/8" X 8"2
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6h8956 Turbocharger Filter And Oil Lines Group
6H***56Turbocharger Filter And Oil Lines Group1
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4l547 Turbocharger Filter And Oil Lines Group
4L***47Turbocharger Filter And Oil Lines Group1
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6h8959 Turbocharger Group--Type 1
6h8959 Turbocharger Group--Type 2
1l5011 Regulating And Pressure Reducing Valve
5l8602 Exhaust Fitting Group--Vertical
3l9481 Warning Plate Group
Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold--Top View-Part 2 Of 2
Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold--Side View-Part 1 Of 2
3l9665 Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold Group
3L***65Water Cooled Exhaust Manifold Group1
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3l1621 Water Lines Group
9m9239 Water Lines Group--Type 2
5h2546 Water Lines Group
9m9239 Water Lines Group--Type 1
6l2904 Water Temperature Safety Shut-Off Group
6L***04Water Temperature Safety Shut-Off Group; Water Temperature Shut-Off Group. Shown Below1
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4l3737 Water Temperature Shut-Off Group--Type 1
4L***37Water Temperature Shut-Off Group1
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4l3737 Water Temperature Shut-Off Group--Type 3
4L***37Water Temperature Shut-Off Group1
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4l3737 Water Temperature Shut-Off Group--Type 2
4L***37Water Temperature Shut-Off Group1
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3l9921 Whistle Valve
2l9808 Wiring Kit
1L***99Marker-(Wire Code)1
2L***57Terminal-Ring; (8-Ga, No. 10 Screw)10
2L***58Terminal (To Alternator Positionor A Terminal)2
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8l4849 Wiring Group
1H***66Clip-Wire Provides Loose Parts10
2H***43Marker (Wire Code)1
2H***65Connector--Wire2
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6l4407 Wiring Kit Group
2L***49Terminal-Ring 6 Ga. (No. 10 Screw)1
2L***51Terminal-Ring; (6-Ga, 5/16-In Screw)1
2L***52Terminal; (6-Ga, 3/8-In)(6 Gauge/9.53mm(.375in)Screw)1
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1n8509 Wiring Kit Group
1L***99Marker-(Wire Code)1
1N***09Wiring Group-System; -Alternator1
2L***49Terminal-Ring 6 Ga. (No. 10 Screw)2
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4l1770 Woodward Governor Arrangement
4L***69Mounting And Drive Group1
4L***70Woodward Governor Arrangement1
5H***81Woodward Governor Group1
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4l3702 Woodward Governor Assembly--Type 1
6l4246 Woodward Governor Assembly
4l3702 Woodward Governor Assembly--Type 2
5h4281 Woodward Governor Group--Type 2
5h4281 Woodward Governor Group-Type 1
5h4281 Woodward Governor Group--Type 3
Engine
3l5831 Accessory Drive And Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2
3L***31Accessory Drive And Governor Group1
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3l5831 Accessory Drive And Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2
3L***31Accessory Drive And Governor Group1
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4l6902 Aftercooler Assembly--Type 2
4l6902 Aftercooler Assembly--Type 1
1m737 Aftercooler Assembly
4l2532 Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group--End View--Type 2 - Part 2 Of 2
4L***32Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group1
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4l2532 Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group--End View--Type 1 - Part 2 Of 2
4L***32Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group1
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5l8472 Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group--Side View - Part 1 Of 2
5L***72Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group1
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5l8472 Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group--End View - Part 2 Of 2
5L***72Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group1
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4l2532 Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group--Side View--Type 2 - Part 1 Of 2
4L***32Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group1
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4l2532 Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group--Side View--Type 1 - Part 1 Of 2
4L***32Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group1
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5l8911 Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group
5L***11Air Cleaner And Carburetor Group1
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4l4721 Air Cleaner Assembly
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 2 Of 3--Type 2
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 1 Of 3--Type 2
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 3 Of 3--Type 2
3l9573 Air Cleaner Group--Oil Bath--Type 2
5l4246 Air Cleaner Group--Dry Type
3l9573 Air Cleaner Group--Oil Bath--Type 1
4l3178 Air Cleaner Group--Dry Type--Type 3
4l3178 Air Cleaner Group--Dry Type--Type 2
4l3178 Air Cleaner Group--Dry Type--Type 1
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 3 Of 3--Type 3
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 2 Of 4
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 2 Of 3--Type 1
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 2 Of 3--Type 3
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 1 Of 4
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 4 Of 4
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 1 Of 3--Type 1
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 3 Of 3--Type 1
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 1 Of 3--Type 3
Air Cleaner, Carburetor And Aftercooler--Part 3 Of 4
5h7030 Breather And Oil Filler Group
(3l8462) Breather, Oil Filler And Fumes Disposal
3L***62Breather Oil Filler And Fumes Disposal Group1
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Breather, Oil Filler And Fumes Disposal
Camshaft (4h9649 N/S)
6h6618 Carburetor Assembly--Type 1
5l7543 Carburetor Assembly
5l4209 Carburetor Assembly--Type 2
6h6618 Carburetor Assembly--Type 2
5l4209 Carburetor Assembly--Type 1
Compression Release Control (4l3400 N/S)
4L***00Compression Release Control Group1
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Connecting Rod And Piston--7.5 : 1 Ratio--6 Required--Type 2
Connecting Rod And Piston--7.5 : 1 Ratio--6 Required--Type 1
Connecting Rod And Piston--6 Required
Connecting Rod And Piston (7m9178 N/S)--6 Required
Connecting Rod And Piston--6 Required--Type 1
Connecting Rod And Piston--6 Required--Type 2
Crankshaft (3l8455 N/S)
Crankshaft
Crankshaft Bearing Replacement Groups
8m3477 Crankshaft Replacement Gear Group
8M***77Crankshaft Replacement Gear Group1
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Cylinder Block And Covers--Side View - Part 1 Of 2
Cylinder Block And Covers (3l8470 N/S)--End View - Part 2 Of 2
Cylinder Block And Covers--Front View - Part 2 Of 2
Cylinder Block And Covers (3l8470 N/S)--Side View - Part 1 Of 2
Cylinder Block And Covers--Front View-Part 2 Of 2
Cylinder Block And Covers--Side View-Part 1 Of 2
1s7878 Cylinder Block Assembly
5m9129 Cylinder Block Assembly
3l8471 Cylinder Block Assembly
Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism--Side View-Part 1 Of 2
Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism--End View-Part 2 Of 2
Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism--End View - Part 2 Of 2
Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism--End View--Part 2 Of 2
Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism--Side View - Part 1 Of 2
Damper Guard (4l6029 N/S)
Damper Guards (3l5108 N/S)
Engine Support
Exhaust Pipe
(3l3922) Exhaust Pipe
Exhaust Water Cooled Manifold
6l3714 Oil Filter Assembly--Type 2
6l3714 Oil Filter Assembly--Type 1
Flywheel (5l1438 N/S)
3l3921 Flywheel Group
4l3871 Flywheel Group
8h5301 Fuel Filter Group
Fuel Injection Valves And Lines
Fuel Pump Housing (2s2500 N/S)
Fuel Pump Housing
8h4716 Fuel Pump Housing Group
5l2956 Fuel Transfer Pump Assembly
5h2686 Fuel Transfer Pump Assembly
5l6452 Gas Pressure Regulator
Gasket Kits
1S***23Gasoline Starting Engine Basic0
1S***87Gasoline Starting Engine Supplementary0
1S***75Diesel Engine Supplementary0
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Governor
Governor Drive
Ignition System--Type 2
Ignition System--Type 1
Ignition System
4l2563 Instrument Panel Group
4l2550 Magneto Assembly
5l9420 Magneto Assembly
4l2533 Magneto Drive Group
Manifolds
Oil Cooler
Oil Cooler (1s1983 N/S)
8h4973 Oil Filter Assembly
Oil Lines And Filter--End View--Part 2 Of 2
Oil Lines And Filter--Side View-Part 1 Of 2
Oil Lines And Filter--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
4h8614 Oil Pump Assembly
Oil Pump Drive
Raw Water Pump
5l2591 Regulator Assembly
6h6004 Regulator Assembly
3s3579 Service Meter Group
8h5327 Service Meter Group
Torque Spring
4l584 Torque Spring Group
Turbocharger--Type 1
Turbocharger--Type 2
Turbocharger
8m6834 Turbocharger Assembly--Type 3
8m6834 Turbocharger Assembly
8m6834 Turbocharger Assembly--Type 2
5m4248 Turbocharger Assembly
8m9905 Turbocharger Assembly--Type 2
3s4446 Turbocharger Assembly
8m9905 Turbocharger Assembly--Type 1
Water Lines--Part 2 Of 2
Water Lines--Part 1 Of 2
Water Lines (6l2887 N/S)
Water Lines
(3l5833) Water Lines
Water Pump (2s1681 N/S)--Type 1
Water Pump (2s1681 N/S)--Type 2
Water Pump (6l2871 N/S)
4l3497 Water Pump Group
Water Pump Idler Gear
Self-Regulated Generators
7f5437 Generator Drive Coupling Group
7F***37Coupling Group; Generator Drive Coupling Group1
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1n8507 Exciter And Regulator Assembly--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
1n8507 Exciter And Regulator Assembly--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
1n8507 Exciter And Regulator Assembly--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
1n8507 Exciter And Regulator Assembly--Part 2 Of 2--Type 1
1n9062 Exciter And Regulator Assembly--Part 2 Of 2
7l7395 Exciter And Regulator Assembly
1n9062 Exciter And Regulator Assembly--Part 1 Of 2
2l2740 Exciter Assembly
7l88 Generator--3 Phase--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
5l3901 Generator--120-208 Volt, 60 Cycle--3 Phase--End View--Part 2 Of 2
7l29 Generator--287-575 Volt--60 Cycle, 3 Phase--End View--Type 2--Part 1 Of 2
7l88 Generator--3 Phase--End View--Part 2 Of 2
8l31 Generator--3 Phase--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
5l3903 Generator--2400 Volt, 60 Cycle--3 Phase--End View--Part 2 Of 2
5l5912 Generator--120-208 Volt, 60 Cycle--3 Phase--End View--Part 2 Of 2
3l5473 Generator--240-480 Volt, 60 Cycle--3 Phase
3l5474 Generator--2400 Volt, 60 Cycle--3 Phase
5l5913 Generator--240-480 Volt, 60 Cycle At 1200 R.P.M., 3 Phase--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
5l5912 Generator--120-208 Volt, 60 Cycle--3 Phase--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
5l3903 Generator--2400 Volt, 60 Cycle--3 Phase--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
3l5472 Generator--120-208 Volt, 60 Cycle--3 Phase
7l29 Generator--287-575 Volt--60 Cycle, 3 Phase--End View--Type 1--Part 1 Of 2
5l5913 Generator--240-480 Volt, 60 Cycle At 1200 R.P.M., 3 Phase--End View--Part 2 Of 2
7l29 Generator--287-575 Volt--60 Cycle, 3 Phase--Side View--Type 2--Part 2 Of 2
7l29 Generator--287-575 Volt--60 Cycle, 3 Phase--Side View--Type 1--Part 2 Of 2
8l30 Generator--3 Phase--End View--Part 2 Of 2
8l30 Generator--3 Phase--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
8l31 Generator--3 Phase--End View--Part 2 Of 2
5l3901 Generator--120-208 Volt, 60 Cycle--3 Phase--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
5l1466 Generator Drive Coupling Group--Type 2
2l6517 Generator Drive Coupling Group
5l1466 Generator Drive Coupling Group--Type 1
5l5510 Generator Installation Group
0L***65Lock--Screw Retainer1
0S***85Bolt; 12.7 mm (1/2") Diameter X 38.1 mm (1 1/2") Length Generator To Engine16
2B***05Bolt--Screw To Crankshaft1
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5l3902 Generator--240-480 Volt, 60 Cycle At 1200 R.P.M., 3 Phase--End View--Part 2 Of 2
5L***02Generator--240/480 Volt,Generator--200/400 Volt1
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5l3902 Generator--240-480 Volt, 60 Cycle At 1200 R.P.M., 3 Phase--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
5L***02Generator--240/480 Volt,Generator--200/400 Volt1
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8f9866 Grease Gun--Type 2
8f9866 Grease Gun--Type 1
3l7306 Generator Installation Group--Single Bearing
0S***85Bolt; 12.7 mm (1/2") Diameter X 38.1 mm (1 1/2") Length Generator To Engine16
2D***29Transfer--Series C; Transfer -Series C2
2L***17Generator Drive Coupling Group1
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Name Plates, Transfers And Tool
1H***50Plate-Notice; On L.H. Front Side Cover & Rear R.H. Cover1
2M***31Plate; Serial Number On R.H. Side Of Cylinder Block And R.H. Side Of Loader Frame1
3L***26Plate-Information; (Compression Ratio)(Install On Lh Side Of Block)1
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4l3635 Reactor Assembly
3l8660 Reactor Assembly
3l8659 Regulator Assembly
3l7295 Generator Installation Group--Single Bearing
0S***85Bolt; 12.7 mm (1/2") Diameter X 38.1 mm (1 1/2") Length Generator To Engine16
1H***40Transfer; Safety On Dash Or Guards When Used1
2D***29Transfer--Series C; Transfer -Series C1
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5l6993 Static Exciter And Regulator Assembly--Part 2 Of 2--Top View
5L***93Static Exciter And Regulator Assembly1
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5l6993 Static Exciter And Regulator Assembly--Part 1 Of 2--Top View--Second Type
5L***93Static Exciter And Regulator Assembly1
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5l6993 Static Exciter And Regulator Assembly--Part 2 Of 2
5L***93Static Exciter And Regulator Assembly1
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5l6993 Static Exciter And Regulator Assembly--Part 1 Of 2--Top View
5L***93Static Exciter And Regulator Assembly1
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3l8739 Stator Assembly
3l8738 Stator Assembly
4l3506 Stator Assembly
4l1560 Tool Group
1l6560 Generator Installation Group--Diesel Electric
0S***85Bolt; 12.7 mm (1/2") Diameter X 38.1 mm (1 1/2") Length Generator To Engine16
1H***40Transfer; Safety On Dash Or Guards When Used1
1L***60Two-Bearing Generator Installation Group1
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D342 serial number reference

The serial tag on a D342 industrial or marine engine is a small metal plate riveted directly to the engine block (commonly near the fuel injection pump side or timing gear housing), not a modern equipment PIN plate. Read the first three characters as the prefix - two digits followed by one letter (e.g. 31B, 49B, 50B) - which identifies the engine block series/generation and application (industrial vs marine); the digits that follow the prefix are the sequential unit number for that specific engine.

PrefixIdentifies
31BD342 industrial engine (base generation)
32BD342 marine engine (base generation)
50VD342 engine (application not confirmed as industrial)
49BD342C industrial engine (later generation, not base D342)
50BD342C marine engine (later generation, not base D342)

Frequently asked questions

What engine powers the Caterpillar D342?

The D342 is itself the engine, not a machine it powers: a mechanical inline-6 diesel of roughly 20.4 L displacement (146 mm bore x 203 mm stroke), offered naturally aspirated or turbocharged as the D342T, in industrial, marine, and vehicular arrangements including the D8, D8H, D8K, and D9 crawler tractor and pipelayer lines.

What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar D342?

Weight varies by arrangement and accessory package (industrial, marine, or vehicular) and is not published as one fixed figure across all configurations; treat installed weight as varying by series rather than a single confirmed spec for the standalone engine.

What replaced the Caterpillar D342?

Caterpillar's lettered D342C succeeded the D342 as the next engine generation. Specs, ratings, and parts differ across that generation split, so D342C figures should not be applied back to the base D342.

What D342 owners discuss

What's the biggest factory-known weak point on the turbocharged D342T versus the naturally aspirated D342?
Owners and vintage-Cat clubs consistently flag the D342T's tendency to drop cylinder liners once the turbo pushed output past the block's original design ceiling. Cat's factory fix was a spacer plate fitted between the block and cylinder head to control liner protrusion and support the liner flange; it eased the problem without fully eliminating it, since the turbo engine still ran close to the block's structural limit. If you're chasing a liner-drop symptom - sudden coolant loss, a new knock, or a liner that's worked loose at the counterbore - plan on a shop that can machine the block and fit liner inserts rather than a straight in-frame liner swap. Have your dealer or machine shop verify liner protrusion and counterbore condition before final assembly.
Owners report oil showing up in the coolant or foaming out the radiator cap on D342-powered machines - what's usually behind it?
This is a recurring complaint, most often on the turbocharged variant. The troubleshooting order owners use runs: oil cooler core leakage first (pressure-test it in isolation), then head gasket, then front crankshaft seal wear, and last main bearing clearance letting oil migrate into the water jacket. On dual-engine setups where a small gasoline starting motor shares coolant passages with the main diesel, a rough-running starting-motor cylinder has also been blamed for pushing byproducts into the shared coolant. Pressurizing the cooling system with shop air and watching for bubbling along the head gasket line is the standard bench check used to narrow things down before pulling the head. Have your dealer verify the actual leak path before committing to a head or liner job.
What's the real starting drill on a pony/starting-motor D342 setup, and why do people insist on the exact order of steps?
On D342 installations that use a small gasoline pony motor to crank the main diesel (common on D8-family tractors and a number of industrial setups from this era), the sequence gets discussed a lot because getting it wrong damages the pony motor or the ring gear. The consensus procedure: start and idle down the pony motor, open the main engine's compression release, engage the pony's clutch/brake lever to stop the drive pinion, mesh the pinion with the D342's flywheel ring gear, then rev the pony and pull the lever forward to crank the diesel. The compression release stays open until oil pressure builds, then it's closed so the engine can fire on all cylinders. Closing the release too early or skipping it is the most common way owners describe burning up a pony motor or chewing up the ring gear. Have your dealer or a mechanic experienced with pony-start Cats walk you through it the first time.
Do owners report much trouble with the fuel injection pump and injectors on the D342?
Yes - it runs a mechanical jerk-pump system with an individual pump and injection valve per cylinder, and it's one of the more common gripe points. Rough idle, uneven cylinder contribution, and hard-start or no-start complaints trace back to clogged or worn injectors and pump plungers far more often than anything electrical, since there's nothing electrical on this engine to blame in the first place. Pop-testing and recalibrating the injectors, and checking the rack and governor linkage for stiffness, is the standard remedy reached for at overhaul rather than chasing anything downstream. Have your dealer verify injector pop pressure and pump timing rather than judging purely from idle quality.
What should someone check before buying a used D342 or a D342-powered machine?
Buyers focus on a short list: exhaust color after full warm-up (persistent blue or white smoke points to worn rings or a head/liner leak, not just normal cold-start haze), oil condition (foam, a milky or grey tinge, or water droplets on the dipstick mean coolant is getting into the crankcase), and listening for a deep knock from the lower or mid block, which usually means bearing or liner trouble rather than something cheap to fix. Confirm whether the engine is the naturally aspirated D342 or the turbocharged D342T, since the liner-drop history applies mainly to the turbo variant, and ask whether the block already has the factory spacer plate or liner inserts fitted. Given the engine's age, also expect longer lead times sourcing pump, injector, and liner parts, and budget for a machine shop capable of block work rather than a simple parts swap. Have your dealer or a qualified diesel shop run a compression check and an oil/coolant cross-contamination check before you buy.
Is the D342 considered a "simple" engine to own because it has no electronics?
That's the general owner consensus for this era of Cat power - no ECM, no sensors, no harness to chase down - but people are careful to note that simple doesn't mean low-maintenance. Everything runs on mechanical governor action, jerk-pump fuel delivery, and manual valve and injector adjustment, so valve lash, injector service, and governor lubrication (fed partly by engine oil and partly by oil thrown from the governor weights back into the pump housing) still need regular hands-on attention. Owners describe the tradeoff as fewer failure modes to diagnose but more routine mechanical upkeep than a modern electronically controlled engine needs.
What do people say about parts and rebuild kit availability for a nearly 70-year-old engine like this?
Community sentiment is that new dealer stock for the D342 is thin at this point, but the engine was common enough - across D8 dozers, marine and generator-set use, and industrial power units - that aftermarket overhaul kits, cylinder liners, and rebuild kits are still being produced today. Sourcing a complete cylinder head or block casting is described as the harder end of a rebuild compared to gaskets, rings, or injector components. Anyone planning a full rebuild should expect to work with specialty vintage-diesel parts suppliers and other long-time owners to track down good used castings when new stock isn't available.

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 D342. Related factory variants of the same model family:

D342D342

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