CAT 8D7942 BOLT for 3516B Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
8D7942 BOLT is a Bolt/Nut component engineered for Caterpillar 3516B, 3512 and 3516C machines, built to match original factory specifications. It is categorized under Bolt/Nut. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 3508C: BASIC ENGINE, group 281-6160, page 136; 3512: BASIC ENGINE, group 268-6475, page 75.
8D7942 BOLT for Caterpillar 3516B — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement BOLT (Part # 8D7942). Designed for CAT 3516B, 3512, 3516C, 3508C, 3512C equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 3516B, 3512, 3516C, 3508C, 3512C
- ✔ 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) | 8D7942 |
| Product Name | BOLT |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 3516B, 3512, 3516C, 3508C, 3512C |
| Weight | 0.23 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine / OEM Equivalent) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 8D7942 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 |
| 3508C | BASIC ENGINE | 281-6160 | p.136 |
| 3512 | BASIC ENGINE | 268-6475 | p.75 |
| 3512C | ENGINE ARRANGEMENT | 271-2592 | p.87 |
| 3516B | BASIC ENGINE | 224-9869 | p.138 |
| 3516C | BASIC ENGINE | 224-9869 | p.126 |
| 3512C | BASIC ENGINE | 261-7305 | p.136 |
| 3516B | BASIC ENGINE | 195-1928 | p.271 |
| 3516C | BASIC ENGINE | 281-6160 | p.128 |
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 — ENGINE ARRANGEMENT
The engine arrangement group covers the parts that mount and dress the engine as an assembly rather than the engine internals: engine mounts and isolators, belts and tensioners, pulleys, guards, brackets, and the plumbing that connects the engine to the rest of the machine. It is the interface layer, so its failures usually show up as vibration, belt squeal or a component that will not stay aligned. Worn isolators transmit vibration into the frame and fatigue nearby brackets; a tired tensioner lets the belt slip and takes the alternator or water pump with it. Parts are replaced when vibration at idle becomes noticeable or a belt starts tracking off its pulley.
FAQ
Is 8D7942 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 3516B.
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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