5B9656 Gasket fit Caterpillar

5B9656 is a pump-to-housing gasket for Caterpillar industrial and marine engines. It is used with Caterpillar D342 and D342C engine models. This is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts).

The gasket is installed at the connection between the pump and housing. Its function is to seal the mating surfaces at this interface during assembly of the applicable engine components. The supplied part is identified by SKU 5B9656 and belongs to the beaded gasket category.

Fitment

The part is listed for Caterpillar engines in industrial and marine applications. The available equipment data identifies the following engine models:

• Caterpillar D342 industrial engine
• Caterpillar D342C industrial engine
• Caterpillar D342 marine engine
• Caterpillar D342C marine engine

The model designations D342 and D342C are listed for both equipment application groups. No additional Caterpillar engine models are specified in the available product data.

Cross-reference numbers

The gasket is identified by the following part numbers and number formats:

Before installation, compare the number stamped or listed for the removed gasket with the applicable cross-reference number and confirm that the pump-to-housing connection corresponds to the required engine configuration.

Specifications

The listed dimensions are length 16 cm, width 13.4 cm, and depth 0.08 cm. The listed weight is 0.02 lb. Material composition, fasteners, sealant, and additional components are not specified for this gasket.