Caterpillar 242-5328 Cylinder Head (Bare)
Specifications
| OEM | Caterpillar (Cat part 242-5328 / 2425328, "Cylinder Head As") | |
|---|---|---|
| Part type | Bare cylinder head assembly (single-cylinder, no valves/components fitted) | |
| Engine application | Caterpillar 3500/3500B family — 3508, 3512, 3516 and 3520, including 3512B Marine, 3508B Marine and 3516B engines | |
| Supersession / field replacement | Field replacement for cylinder head 154-1612; supersession chain 154-1612 then 161-2508 then 242-5328 (by serial number) | |
| Dimensions | Height 256.54 mm, Length 420.37 mm, Width 293.37 mm (per IndustrialStop listing) | |
| Condition options | New genuine, and aftermarket (e.g. CTP-brand premium-quality) bare heads offered by distributors |
Technical notes
The 242-5328 is a bare (uncomponented) cylinder head for the Caterpillar 3500/3500B-series V-engines, with one head per cylinder bolted to the block over each power assembly. On the 3512B Marine engine, twelve such heads are used; the bare casting is supplied without valves, guides, seats or fuel-injector hardware, which transfer from the old head or are ordered separately when building a complete cylinder-head group. It is a field replacement for the earlier 154-1612 head, sitting in the 154-1612 then 161-2508 then 242-5328 supersession chain, so the correct head depends on engine serial number and the cylinder-head group it is part of. Distributors list it for 3508/3512/3516/3520 engines. Confirm head, gasket and injector-bore compatibility against the unit's serial number before ordering.
Compliance
Material certification and OEM traceability documentation available on request to confirm casting specification and serial-number applicability.
Compatibility
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Related
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the 242-5328 cylinder head fit the Caterpillar 3512B marine engine?
- Yes. Distributor and Cat parts listings cover the 3500/3500B family including the 3512B (and 3508B) Marine engines; one bare head is used per cylinder. Always verify against the engine serial number and the specific cylinder-head group, as supersessions apply by serial range.
- Is 242-5328 a replacement for an older cylinder head part number?
- Yes. It is a field replacement for the earlier 154-1612 cylinder head, in the supersession chain 154-1612 -> 161-2508 -> 242-5328. Which head is correct depends on the engine serial number, so confirm before ordering.
- Does the bare head come with valves and injector hardware?
- No. 242-5328 is a bare casting supplied without valves, guides, seats or injector components; those are reused from the old head or ordered separately to build a complete cylinder-head group.
Caterpillar 242-5328 Cylinder Head (Bare)
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