CAT 9K1242 CONNECTOR for C13 Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
9K1242 CONNECTOR is a Electrical System component engineered for Caterpillar C13, 3608 and 3606 machines, built to match original factory specifications. It is categorized under Electrical System. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: C13: BASIC ENGINE, group 264-7790, page 242; 3606: FUEL SYSTEM, group 030-7951, page 152.
9K1242 CONNECTOR for Caterpillar C13 — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement CONNECTOR (Part # 9K1242). Designed for CAT C13, 3608, 3606 equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT C13, 3608, 3606
- ✔ Meets Caterpillar original quality and performance standards
- ✔ Genuine CAT parts with anti-counterfeit label | OEM alternatives with warranty
- ✔ Available for order, contact for lead time
Specifications
| Part Number (MPN) | 9K1242 |
| Product Name | CONNECTOR |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | C13, 3608, 3606 |
| Weight | 0.18 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine / OEM Equivalent) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 9K1242 in the Caterpillar parts manual: the machine it is published under, the system it belongs to, the group number and the manual page. Use it to confirm the part against your own parts book before ordering.
| Machine | System | Group No. | Manual Page |
| C13 | BASIC ENGINE | 264-7790 | p.242 |
| 3606 | FUEL SYSTEM | 030-7951 | p.152 |
| 3608 | FUEL SYSTEM | 238-5080 | p.150 |
System Notes — BASIC ENGINE
The basic engine group covers the core structure and internals: cylinder block, cylinder head, pistons, rings, liners, connecting rods, crankshaft, bearings, camshaft and the gasket sets that seal them. These parts determine compression, oil pressure and power output. They wear gradually — rings lose tension, bearings show copper, liners glaze — and the first signs are usually blow-by from the breather, rising oil consumption, or a knock that gets louder as the engine warms. Replacing a basic engine part is a planned overhaul decision rather than a roadside fix, so matching the exact part number and serial number range matters more here than anywhere else on the machine.
System Notes — FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system covers the injection pump, injectors, fuel transfer pump, filters and water separator, lines and the tank. It meters and atomises diesel at the precise moment and quantity the engine needs. Modern CAT engines run very tight injector tolerances, so the group is sensitive to water and dirt: a worn injector dribbles instead of atomising, causing rough idle, white smoke and diluted oil, while a clogged filter starves the pump under load. Parts here are replaced when the engine misfires, smokes, loses power under load, or when the water separator keeps tripping — always after the fuel quality itself has been ruled out.
FAQ
Is 9K1242 the right part for my machine?
Match the part number on your old part, or send us your equipment serial number — WSTPARTS verifies fitment free of charge for CAT C13.
Genuine vs OEM replacement — what is the difference?
Genuine CAT parts carry an anti-counterfeit label. OEM equivalents are built to the same specifications, bench-tested and supplied with full warranty at a better price.
Stock, shipping and warranty?
Lead time confirmed on request; we quote the fastest available option. Every order is covered by a 12-month warranty.
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