Ask the Experts: What's In Our Caterpillar C13 Diesel Engine Rebuild Kit?

Looking to rebuild your Caterpillar C13 diesel engine? We’ve got exactly what you need. Check out our popular inframe rebuild kit here! Highway & Heavy Parts is an industry leader in rebuild kits for any diesel engines, including Caterpillar. From the C7 to the C18, we got you covered. 

For today’s post, we are going to be talking specifically about the C13 engine and the available rebuild kits we have for them. Watch our video below:

 

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What Does A C13 Overhaul Consist Of? 

Pistons

The high-performance, friction welded, forged steel piston is the highlight of this kit. Each piston starts off life as two separate pieces which are then joined together in such a way that it allows for optimal cooling. A special channel is formed which allows the piston to remain at ideal operating temperatures. 

Its heavy-duty construction means that it won’t let you down when the going gets tough. The graphite-coated skin means abrasion resistance is unbeatable. If that doesn’t say quality, we don’t know what does!

Other Components

Besides forged steel pistons, the kit also comes with:

  • Liner Seals 
  • Ring Sets
  • Wrist Pins and Retainers 
  • Induction Hardened Liners 
  • And A Complete Lower End Bearing Kit Containing:
    • Main Bearings
    • Rod Bearings 
    • Thrust Bearings

We’ve got all of your engine serial numbers covered including KCB, LEE, JAM. So finding the right Caterpillar C13 diesel engine rebuild kit for your specific engine should be a extremely easy.

 

Caterpillar C13 Diesel Engine

 

Inframe vs. Out-Of-Frame Kits

An out-of-frame kit may be better for you, depending on how deep you want to go into your engine rebuild, and vice versa. Not sure which engine to pick? We can help. Give us a call today. 

If you are just doing a basic service or work that doesn’t involve removing the engine, we recommend the inframe kit. It contains everything needed to overhaul your diesel engine without removing it from the truck. A complete head gasket and pan gasket set are just some of the components included with this kit. 

If there is critical work that needs to be done such as replacing the pistons, bearings, etc., we recommend getting going for the out-of-frame kit. Alongside the complete gasket kit, you get everything needed to completely overhaul the engine. 

Before you know it, you’ll be back up and running for another million, trouble-free miles. Want to know more about choosing the right rebuild kit? Read our post detailing how to choose the right engine rebuild kit.

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Keeping Everything Organized

Doing an overhaul can seem like a big task, but with the right tools and a nicely organized overhaul kit, getting it done can be a stress-free experience. HHP makes sure that everything included is easy to find and install. Our kits come pre-packaged and nicely laid out so that you don’t have to spend hours trying to find the right gasket or O-ring. 

This way, whether you are working on your compressor, central or lower set, you’ve got the right parts ready. Kits include oil cooler gaskets, rear cover gaskets, turbo install kit, water pump set, and almost everything needed to give your engine a new lease on life. 

We have taken the time and effort to label each bag to help your work become that much easier. Each cylinder is and part of the engine is clearly labeled for easier access.

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Rebuild Kit Resources

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