Caterpillar 123-8206 Cylinder Liner

Specifications

OEMCaterpillar (genuine PN 123-8206; aftermarket equivalents also offered)
Part typeCylinder liner (sleeve), Pistons & Cylinders group
Engine applicationCaterpillar 3500-series — 3508 / 3512 / 3516 (incl. 3512B marine)
Outer diameter8.33 in (approx. 207 mm)
Inner diameter (bore)6.67 in
Length14 in
Supersession / cross-referenceReplaces 8N6861 (8N-6861) and 523-8663 (5238663)
Condition optionsNew OEM genuine and new aftermarket equivalents available

Technical notes

The 123-8206 cylinder liner is the replaceable wet sleeve pressed into the cylinder block of Caterpillar 3500-series engines (3508, 3512, 3516, including the 3512B marine). It provides the hardened wear surface the piston and rings ride against and seals combustion pressure within each bore. With an 8.33 in (~207 mm) outer diameter, 6.67 in inner bore and 14 in length, it is dimensionally specific to this family — do not substitute liners from C-series or smaller 3400 engines. Genuine 123-8206 supersedes earlier numbers 8N6861 and 523-8663; verify your block's revision before ordering. On rebuild, liners are typically replaced with new pistons, rings and lower/upper seals as a kit; confirm whether your purchase includes the seal set (a -WS suffix denotes 'with seals').

Compliance

Material certification and OEM traceability documentation available on request to confirm genuine Caterpillar sourcing.

Compatibility

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 123-8206 cylinder liner fit the 3512B marine engine?
Yes. The 123-8206 is a 3500-series liner cataloged for the 3508, 3512 and 3516 engine family, which includes the 3512B marine variant. Always confirm against your engine's serial/arrangement number, as 3500 blocks can have revision-specific requirements.
What part numbers does 123-8206 replace?
Distributor listings show 123-8206 supersedes the earlier Caterpillar cylinder liner numbers 8N6861 (8N-6861) and 523-8663 (5238663).
Is the seal kit included with the liner?
Not always. The bare liner ships without seals; a 'WS' (with seals) variant (123-8206WS) bundles the liner with its seal set. Confirm the configuration with the distributor before ordering for a rebuild.
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