6L6580 Beaded Gasket

The 6L6580 beaded gasket is a sealing part for Caterpillar engines and generator sets. It is used on Caterpillar equipment, including 3304, 3306, 3304B, 3306B, D379B, D398B, D399, and G3306 engine models. This is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts).

Fitment

The gasket is listed for Caterpillar engine and generator set applications. The compatible equipment models specified for this part are:

• Caterpillar 3304 engine
• Caterpillar 3306 engine
• Caterpillar 3304B engine
• Caterpillar 3306B engine
• Caterpillar D379B engine
• Caterpillar D398B engine
• Caterpillar D399 engine
• Caterpillar G3306 engine

The listed applications cover Caterpillar engine equipment and Caterpillar engine generator sets. The gasket is intended for installation at a joint between mating surfaces where a seal is required to help prevent leakage or contamination.

Cross-reference numbers

6L6580 and 6L-6580 are the number formats provided for the same gasket application. The hyphenated format is used in the listed part-number reference.

Specifications

The supplied dimensional data includes overall measurements of 83 mm by 44 mm, as well as separate listed package or part measurements of 8.2 cm in length and 4.5 cm in width. The specified depth is 0.08 cm. Before installation, the dimensions and gasket profile should be compared with the removed part and the sealing surface on the applicable Caterpillar engine or generator set.