Caterpillar 194-4897 Exhaust Valve

Specifications

Head Diameter2.205 in
Overall Length8.622 in
Stem Diameter0.495 in
Seat Angle45 degrees
Valve FaceStellite face coating
Engine ConfigurationCaterpillar V-engine, 3508B per cylinder 2107 c.i. (34.5 L V8 base)

Technical notes

The 194-4897 is the exhaust valve used in the cylinder heads of Caterpillar 3500-series diesel engines, covering the 3508/3508B/3508C, 3512/3512B/3512C and 3516/3516B/3516C families in industrial and marine ratings. It carries a 2.205 in head, 8.622 in overall length, 0.495 in stem and a 45-degree seat angle, with a Stellite-faced valve seat to resist the high exhaust-gas temperatures and seat recession typical of heavy-duty marine duty cycles. On the 3512B specifically it serves as a direct OEM-numbered replacement; distributors commonly cross it with companion exhaust valve 468-8825 and supply it per valve (often in sets of eight for a head). It is a diesel-engine part, not for the spark-ignited G3500 gas series.

Compliance

Wear-and-tear engine internal replacement part with no specific marine-class certification claimed by the cited distributors; verify any classification-society survey requirements against vessel and engine documentation before fitting.

Compatibility

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Frequently asked questions

Does part 194-4897 fit the Caterpillar 3512B marine engine?
Yes. Distributor listings confirm 194-4897 is an exhaust valve for the 3512B along with the 3508B and 3516B and their industrial/marine ratings.
Is 194-4897 for diesel or gas engines?
It is for the diesel 3500-series engines. It does not fit the spark-ignited G3508/G3512/G3516 gas variants, which use different numbering.
What companion part number is associated with 194-4897?
It is frequently listed alongside exhaust valve 468-8825 and is usually replaced in sets of eight when servicing a cylinder head.
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