8H3498 Strainer A for Caterpillar Equipment

Strainer A, SKU 8H3498, is a fuel-filling strainer used in Caterpillar equipment to screen dirt and debris from fuel before it enters the fuel tank. It is used with Caterpillar earthmoving compactors and Caterpillar engine-machine applications, including the 815B and 3306 models. This is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts).

Fitment

• Caterpillar 815B Earthmoving Compactor
• Caterpillar 3306 Engine-Machine application

The strainer is installed in the fuel filling system and is intended for filtering newly added fuel. Its screening element separates solid contaminants from the fuel flow during filling. The part is identified as Strainer A in the applicable Caterpillar equipment and is listed for the equipment applications stated above.

Cross-reference numbers

• Caterpillar 8H-3498

SKU 8H3498 and the hyphenated number 8H-3498 refer to the same strainer identification. The cross-reference number should be compared with the identification on the removed part and with the equipment parts documentation before installation.

Specifications

The principal dimensional values for the strainer are its overall length of 251.5 mm and screen outside diameter of 65.5 mm. The screen includes a steel flange, while the steel tube is provided for the fuel-level plunger. The stated weight is 0.74 lb, and the listed overall dimensions are 9 cm in length, 9 cm in width, and 23 cm in depth.