6L5465 Beaded Gasket

The 6L5465 is a beaded gasket used with Caterpillar equipment, including Caterpillar gas, industrial, marine, and track-type tractor applications listed below. It is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts).

The gasket is identified by part number 6L5465 and by the product type Beaded Gaskets. The supplied catalog data associates this part number with Caterpillar G342C gas engines, D342 and D342C industrial engines, the D342 marine engine, and the D8K track-type tractor.

A beaded gasket is installed between corresponding mating surfaces to form a sealed joint. The exact installation position, sealing circuit, and assembly procedure depend on the configuration of the Caterpillar engine or machine. Before installation, the part number and gasket dimensions should be checked against the equipment parts documentation and the removed component.

Fitment

• Caterpillar G342C gas engine
• Caterpillar D342 industrial engine
• Caterpillar D342C industrial engine
• Caterpillar D342 marine engine
• Caterpillar D8K track-type tractor

The listed applications cover several equipment types using the same 6L5465 gasket identification. The model designation should be matched with the machine serial number and engine configuration when preparing a replacement part. The available product data does not specify a serial-number range, production year, engine arrangement number, or individual installation location on each listed application.

Specifications

The dimensions provided for the 6L5465 are length 42.5 cm, width 16.5 cm, and depth 0.16 cm. The listed weight is 0.3 lb. These values identify the supplied gasket dimensions as recorded in the product data; they do not indicate material composition, bead profile, bolt-hole layout, temperature rating, or sealing-medium compatibility.

No additional equipment-manufacturer or supplier cross-reference numbers are provided in the available product data. The confirmed identification for this gasket is Caterpillar part number 6L5465.