Caterpillar Part reference

2550051turbocharger group

This public listing covers Caterpillar part number 2550051, a turbocharger group recorded in the air inlet and exhaust system of the Caterpillar C9 engine. The catalog lists it under the turbocharger group subgroup, with the note that it is also an attachment and is part of 256-6033 turbocharger gp.

Recorded applications

Models and catalog references

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  • Caterpillar C9

Catalog context

Where this part appears

  1. ModelCaterpillar C9
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  2. Groupair inlet and exhaust system
  3. Subgroupspacer group-inlet manifold
  4. Unit279-6624 spacer gp-inlet manifold s/n s9l2546-up cannot be used with air inlet heater also an attachment
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Part numberDescription
1P***51gasket; (turbocharger)
2550051turbocharger group (current part)
27***24spacer group-inlet manifold
3E***17locknut; (m10x1.5-thd)(spiralock)

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General guidance

Component knowledge

Understanding this component

In general, a turbocharger uses exhaust gas energy to spin a compressor that forces more air into an engine, which helps the engine burn fuel more completely. Turbocharger groups are assemblies that combine these parts so they can be catalogued and ordered together.

What to check before ordering

Confirm that the existing part number 2550051 matches your reference before ordering. The recorded serial number condition is s/n s9l1-up, so check that your engine falls within that range. The catalog also lists this item as part of 256-6033 turbocharger gp, which should be reviewed against your order.