Cylinder Head for Caterpillar 3116 & 3126 Engines

Technical Overview
The Cylinder Head for Caterpillar 3116/3126 Engines restores sealing, heat transfer, and airflow. The casting is alloy, precision-machined, and pressure-tested for continuous-duty marine and industrial use. The head is offered with valves or with springs.

Detailed Features
• OEM-equivalent casting with reinforced fire-deck and coolant passages
• Machined valve seats and guides for stable compression and oil control
• Flatness and surface finish controlled for MLS/composite gaskets
• Pressure-tested; threads and ports inspected; ready for final assembly

Applications

Asphalt Paver
AP-1000 Asphalt Paver 1HD

Engine – Generator Set
3116 Gen Set Engine 1NJ
3116 Gen Set Engine 2SG

Engine – Machine
3116 Engine – Machine 4TF
3116 Engine – Machine 98Z

Engine – Truck
3116 Truck Engine 7SF

Excavator
213B Excavator 1EJ
214B Excavator 4CF
214B FT Excavator 9MF
224B Excavator 7WF
322-A L Excavator 8ML, 9RL
322-A LN Excavator 4RM
322N Excavator 9JL
325-A Excavator 7TG, 8YK
325-A L Excavator 2JK, 8NK

Marine Products
3116 Marine Engine 1SK

Paving Compactor
CB-634 Vibratory Compactor 5CL
CP-533 Vibratory Compactor 3ZL, 5AL
CP-563 Vibratory Compactor 1YJ
CS-531 Vibratory Compactor 3WM, 4KM
CS-533 Vibratory Compactor 3BL, 4HL
CS-563 Vibratory Compactor 8XF
CS-573 Vibratory Compactor 8PK
CS-583 Vibratory Compactor 1EL, 8YJ

Wheel Tractor-Scraper
613C II Wheel Tractor 8LJ

Wheel-Type Loader
950F II Wheel Loader 2LM
950F Wheel Loader 7ZF
960F Wheel Loader 1YM, 9ZJ

FAQ

1. Which engines does it fit?
The Cylinder Head fits Caterpillar 3116 and 3126 engines in the 3116 family.

2. What’s included — valves or springs?
The head is available with valves or with springs. Rocker gear, bridges, and injectors are not included.

3. Is machining required before installation?
No additional machining is typically required. Always verify flatness and surface finish, and clean all passages.

4. Which head gasket should I use?
Use the gasket set specified for your 3116/3126 variant. Follow Caterpillar torque and angle specifications.

5. Are core returns needed?
No core return is required for this new replacement cylinder head.

6. Is this suitable for marine duty?
Yes. The head is tested for thermal cycling and continuous-duty operation in marine and industrial service.

From order to delivery, Diesel Pro provides technical accuracy, verified quality, and warranty protection on every part.