CAT 7B1598 CLIP for 3406C Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
WSTPARTS supplies the 7B1598 CLIP, a CAT Bolt/Nut replacement part designed for Caterpillar 3406C, C13 and 3406E applications. It is categorized under Bolt/Nut. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 3406C: LUBRICATION SYSTEM, group 165-6170, page 439; 3406E: LUBRICATION SYSTEM, group 136-9507, page 214.
7B1598 CLIP for Caterpillar 3406C — Genuine CAT & Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine CAT and OEM-equivalent direct-replacement CLIP (Part # 7B1598). Designed for CAT 3406C, C13, 3406E equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 3406C, C13, 3406E
- ✔ Meets Caterpillar original quality and performance standards
- ✔ Genuine CAT lines: New Genuine / Cat Reman / Cat Classic | OEM-equivalent direct replacements
- ✔ Available for order, contact for lead time
Specifications
| Part Number (MPN) | 7B1598 |
| Product Name | CLIP |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 3406C, C13, 3406E |
| Weight | 0.05 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine CAT / OEM-equivalent direct replacement) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 7B1598 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 |
| 3406C | LUBRICATION SYSTEM | 165-6170 | p.439 |
| 3406E | LUBRICATION SYSTEM | 136-9507 | p.214 |
| C13 | BASIC ENGINE | 222-2900 | p.118 |
| 3406C | LUBRICATION SYSTEM | 118-5068 | p.441 |
| C13 | BASIC ENGINE | 222-2900 | p.120 |
| C13 | BASIC ENGINE | 232-5186 | p.122 |
| C13 | BASIC ENGINE | 241-4326 | p.131 |
System Notes — LUBRICATION SYSTEM
The lubrication system covers the oil pump, oil cooler, oil filter base, relief valves, dipstick tube, pan and the galleries that distribute oil to every bearing in the engine. It is the system that keeps metal off metal. Failures tend to be either pressure loss — a worn pump, a stuck relief valve, a collapsed filter — or contamination, where sludge and debris circulate and score bearing surfaces. Oil pressure that reads low at idle, a filter that comes out heavy, or oil that turns dark far sooner than usual are the signals. Parts in this group are replaced on measured oil pressure and lab results rather than on interval alone.
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.
FAQ
Is 7B1598 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 3406C.
Genuine CAT vs direct replacement — what is the difference?
Genuine CAT covers three factory lines: New Genuine, Cat Reman (core exchange with core charge) and Cat Classic (brand-new economy line). OEM-equivalent direct replacements are non-CAT parts; grade and warranty are confirmed in the quotation.
Stock, shipping and warranty?
Lead time confirmed on request; we quote the fastest available option. Every order is covered by a warranty per quotation.
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