Caterpillar Part reference

0309612screw-forming; (10-24x0.5-in)

The Caterpillar 0309612 is a screw-forming fastener listed with the designation 10-24x0.5-in. In the catalog, it appears as an occurrence within alternator charging group assemblies for the Caterpillar 735 and Caterpillar 740. These are catalog associations only, so confirm the recorded conditions before ordering.

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Catalog context

Where this part appears

  1. ModelCaterpillar 735
  2. Groupelectrical and starting system
  3. Subgroupalternator group-charging
  4. Unit114-2401 alternator gp-charging s/n bet200-683 24-volt, 75-ampere part of 187-9076 alternator gp-charging
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Model photoCaterpillar 735
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Part numberDescription
0309612screw-forming; (10-24x0.5-in) (current part)
10***31fan-alternator; (11-blade)
10***32collar; (alternator)
10***63capacitor as-alternator

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General guidance

Component knowledge

Understanding this component

In general, a screw-forming fastener is a threaded screw designed to form or tap its own mating thread in a softer material during installation. Catalog designations such as 10-24x0.5-in are commonly used to describe the thread size and length, and their exact meaning should be checked against the catalog entry.

What to check before ordering

Use part number 0309612 as the existing catalog number for this item. Before ordering, check the recorded catalog associations and any conditions listed for the parent assemblies, since these occurrences do not by themselves establish fitment for every machine configuration.