Technical Specifications: Caterpillar 4W-6682 PushrodThe Caterpillar 4W-6682 Pushrod is a high-strength, solid valvetrain component. It transfers linear motion from the valve lifter up to the rocker arm assembly, opening and closing the intake and exhaust valves to control airflow and exhaust gas routing during engine combustion.
1. Core Dimensions & Weight
- Type: Solid Single-Piece Construction
- Approximate Length: 203.20 mm (8.00 in)
- Approximate Diameter: 20.32 mm (0.80 in)
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Average Weight: 0.45 kg (1.00 lbs)
2. Material & Manufacturing Specs
- Material Grade: Premium heavy-duty solid steel matrix.
- Structural Profile: Single-piece rigid shaft engineered to prevent bending under high valve spring loads.
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Ends Treatment: Induction-hardened spherical tips optimized to fit securely into lifter sockets and rocker arm adjustment screws.
3. Equipment & Engine Compatibility
This pushrod is a standard valvetrain component designed for Caterpillar 3500 and G3500 engine blocks:
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Diesel Engine Series: CAT 3508, 3508B, 3508C, 3512, 3512B, 3516, 3516B.
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Gas Engine Series: G3508, G3508B, G3508J, G3512, G3512B, G3512E, G3512J, G3516, G3516B, G3516C, G3516E, G3516J, G3520B, G3520C, G3520E, G3520J.
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Mining & Earthmoving Equipment: Caterpillar D11N and D11R Track-Type Tractors, 5130 and 5230 Mining Excavators, 776B/C, 777B/C, 784B, 785/B, 789/B, and 793/B Dump Trucks.
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Marine & Power Generation: PM3508, PM3512, PM3516 power modules, and SR4 / SR4B / SR4BHV generator platforms.
4. Part Cross-References
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Alternative Part Numbers: 4W6682, 4W 6682
