COVER 8S1986 - Caterpillar

Illustration 1. The Gasket Kit Usage Information fiche cross-references the kit part number to the engine model, engine arrangement number, and engine serial number.First, locate the engine model on the microfiche. Next, check the location classification which lists the part number of the correct gasket kit. Then match the engine arrangement and serial number to the column containing the kit part number. See Illustration 2.
A complete engine overhaul requires four basic kits - upper, central and lower, front, and rear structures - plus individual kits for accessory components. Smaller repairs need specific kits only.
The following list shows where the kits are used in the engine, kits currently available, and what each kit contains.
Upper Structure
1. AFTERCOOLER AND LINES GASKET KIT - gaskets and seals needed to fit the aftercooler. Kit also has gaskets and seals needed for the attaching lines.2. CYLINDER HEAD KIT - gaskets, O-rings, seals and locks required to assemble an engine from the top of the cylinder block up. Kit does not include gaskets for installation of repair of attached components or any precombustion chamber gaskets or shims.3. TURBOCHARGER MOUNTING GASKET KIT - air line gaskets, seals, turbocharger mounting gaskets and seals, and exhaust by-pass gaskets and seals. The kit does not include internal turbocharger gaskets and seals.4. WATER COOLED MANIFOLD AND DRY MANIFOLD GASKET KITS - gaskets and seals for manifold engines.If enough parts are needed a separate kit will be made for engine manifolds and the kit part numbers will appear in the manifold kit columns. If not, the necessary gaskets and seals will be included in the complete cylinder head kit.
Central And Lower, Front And Rear Structures And Fuel System
1. CYLINDER BLOCK/OIL PAN GASKET KIT - gaskets, O-rings, seals and locks needed to assemble an engine from the top deck of the cylinder block down. Gaskets needed for repair and installation of the oil pump are included. Oil pan and side cover gaskets are a part of this kit. An oil filter will be in this kit if it is offered. If an oil cooler and lines gasket kit is available, the oil filter will be found in it instead.2. SINGLE CYLINDER LINER KIT - bands and seals to replace one cylinder liner.3. FRONT COVER AND HOUSING GASKET KIT - gaskets, O-rings, seals and locks to assemble the front cover and mount to the front face of the cylinder block. The kit contains fan drive seals when they are built into the front housing. The Front Cover and Housing Gasket Kit also contains the front shaft seal, accessory mounting gaskets, cover plate gaskets, and gaskets and seals for accessory and auxiliary drives.4. OIL PUMP - If enough parts are needed a separate kit will be offered. If not, order the cylinder block and oil pan gasket kit. Oil filters will also be included in the cylinder block and oil pan gasket kit.5. REAR COVER AND HOUSING GASKET KIT - Gaskets, O-rings, seals, and locks needed to assemble the rear cover and install it