Caterpillar 355-0769 Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Specifications

OEMCaterpillar
Part typeSingle (upper) cylinder head gasket kit
Engine applicationCaterpillar 3508, 3512 and 3516 family (incl. 3512B)
Supersession / cross-referenceListed as replacement for/cross-referenced to genuine Cat 9X-8298 (3550769); also DS-3269479 / 326-9479
Condition optionsNew (genuine Cat install kit via CatCorp; OEM-spec aftermarket via distributors)
Equipment coverageAlso fits 5130/5230 excavators, 777/785/789/793 trucks, 994/994D loaders sharing the 3500-series engine

Technical notes

The 355-0769 is Caterpillar's single (upper) cylinder head gasket kit for one cylinder head on 3500-series engines, covering the 3508, 3512 and 3516 family including the 3512B marine engine. It seals the joint between an individual cylinder head and the block, so a full V-engine requires one kit per head being serviced rather than a single set for the whole engine. Distributor cross-reference data lists it as the current/replacement number for the older genuine Cat 9X-8298 (3550769), and tying back to 326-9479, so confirm your engine's serial-number prefix and head configuration before ordering. Because the 3508/3512/3516 share this gasket family, verify head casting and counterbore arrangement against your parts manual to avoid mismatched fire-ring fitment.

Compliance

Material certification and OEM traceability documentation available on request to confirm genuine Caterpillar sourcing versus OEM-spec aftermarket supply.

Compatibility

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Frequently asked questions

Does 355-0769 cover the whole engine or just one cylinder head?
It is a single (upper) cylinder head gasket kit covering one head. For a complete 3508/3512/3516 (incl. 3512B) head job you need one kit per head being serviced, not one kit for the entire engine.
Is 355-0769 the same as 9X-8298?
Distributor cross-reference listings show 355-0769 as the current/replacement number for the older genuine Cat 9X-8298 (3550769) single upper cylinder head gasket kit; both reference the same 3508/3512/3516 application.
Will this fit a 3512B marine engine?
Yes, the 3512B is part of the 3512/3500 series this kit covers, but verify your engine serial-number prefix and head configuration against the Cat parts manual before ordering, since 3500-series heads vary.
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