TUBE AS 3877153 - Caterpillar

Engine Identification
Caterpillar engines are identified with serial numbers, with performance specification numbers, and with arrangement numbers. In some of the cases, modification numbers are used. These numbers are shown on the Serial Number Plate and the Information Plate that are mounted on the engine.Caterpillar dealers need these numbers in order to determine the components that were included with the engine. This permits accurate identification of replacement part numbers.Serial Number Plate
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(1) Location of the Serial Number PlateThe Serial Number Plate is on the left side of the cylinder block near the rear of the engine.
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Serial Number PlateThe following information is stamped on the Serial Number Plate: engine serial number, model and arrangement number.Information Plate
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(1) Location of the Information PlateThe Information Plate is on the left side top surface of the cylinder block in front of the front cylinder head.
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Information PlateThe following information is stamped on the Information Plate: engine's maximum altitude, horsepower, high idle, full load rpm, fuel settings and other information.