Caterpillar C32 Marine Seawater Pumps: Part Numbers & Reman Guide
If you need a Caterpillar C32 marine seawater pump, searching simply for “CAT C32 water pump” is not enough.
Why?
Because the Caterpillar C32 marine engine does not use one universal seawater pump.
Different C32 generations, ratings, marine applications and cooling-system arrangements can use different auxiliary seawater pumps. A C32 installed as a main propulsion engine may have a different pump arrangement from another C32 used as an auxiliary engine or generator.
That is why the safest way to identify a Caterpillar C32 seawater pump is always:
Complete engine model + serial number + serial-number prefix + arrangement number + existing pump part number
In this guide, we look at important Caterpillar C32 seawater-pump part numbers, Caterpillar Reman references, what the seawater pump actually does, where these pumps are used and what should be checked before ordering a replacement.
For other C32 components, visit our Caterpillar C32 Marine Engine Parts page.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump Part Numbers
Caterpillar C32 seawater-pump references documented across different marine configurations include:
| Caterpillar Part NumberWithout HyphenDescription | ||
| 351-7455 | 3517455 | Auxiliary Seawater Pump |
| 322-8594 | 3228594 | Auxiliary Seawater Pump Group |
| 436-1239 | 4361239 | Auxiliary Seawater Pump |
| 473-0553 | 4730553 | Auxiliary Seawater Pump |
| 519-6368 | 5196368 | Auxiliary Seawater Pump |
| 584-2156 | 5842156 | Sea Water Auxiliary Pump |
| 584-2157 | 5842157 | Auxiliary Seawater Pump Group |
| 627-7250 | 6277250 | Auxiliary Seawater Pump |
| 644-1973 | 6441973 | Auxiliary Seawater Pump |
Caterpillar Reman references associated with applicable C32 seawater-pump configurations include:
| Cat Reman Part NumberWithout HyphenDescription | ||
| 0R-7904 | 0R7904 | Cat Reman Auxiliary Seawater Pump |
| 30R-1359 | 30R1359 | Cat Reman Auxiliary Water Pump |
| 30R-1362 | 30R1362 | Cat Reman Auxiliary Water Pump |
| 30R-1363 | 30R1363 | Cat Reman Auxiliary Water Pump |
| 11R-2486 | 11R2486 | Cat Reman New-with-Core Auxiliary Water Pump |
These pumps are not interchangeable simply because they are associated with the Caterpillar C32 family.
The individual engine must be identified before a pump is selected.
What Does the Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump Do?
The seawater pump has a straightforward but critical job: keep raw seawater circulating through the marine side of the cooling system.
A simplified seawater circuit might look like this:
Sea intake → seacock → sea strainer → seawater pump → heat exchangers and coolers → overboard discharge
The exact arrangement depends on the engine and vessel installation.
As the C32 operates, it produces heat. The closed engine-coolant circuits carry that heat toward the applicable heat exchangers. Seawater passing through the marine side of those heat exchangers absorbs the heat and eventually carries it overboard.
This means the seawater pump is an important part of maintaining adequate cooling, particularly when the engine is operating under load.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump 351-7455 / 3517455
One C32 marine seawater-pump reference is:
351-7455 / 3517455
This is a Caterpillar auxiliary seawater pump documented for selected C30 and C32 marine applications.
If you find 351-7455 on an existing C32 pump, don't order another pump based only on the engine family.
Provide the existing pump number together with the complete engine identification.
A good parts enquiry would include:
Caterpillar C32 + complete serial number + arrangement number + 351-7455 / 3517455
This gives considerably more information for accurate pump identification.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump 322-8594 / 3228594
Another important Caterpillar marine reference is:
322-8594 / 3228594
This is an auxiliary seawater pump group documented for selected marine applications including C32, C32B and C32 marine auxiliary configurations.
This number may be encountered on older installations.
If 322-8594 / 3228594 is installed on your engine, record the engine serial number and arrangement number before trying to replace or cross-reference the pump.
Older pump numbers can also be affected by supersessions and application-specific replacements.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump 436-1239 / 4361239
One of the important C32 seawater-pump numbers is:
436-1239 / 4361239
For applicable configurations, the associated Caterpillar Reman reference is:
30R-1359 / 30R1359
This gives an important pump relationship:
436-1239 / 4361239 → 30R-1359 / 30R1359 Reman
When searching online, buyers may therefore use several versions:
Caterpillar C32 436-1239 seawater pump
Caterpillar C32 4361239 seawater pump
CAT C32 30R-1359 Reman pump
CAT C32 30R1359 Reman pump
For more information specifically about this pump, read our Caterpillar C32 Sea Water Pump 436-1239 Maintenance Guide.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump 473-0553 / 4730553
Another auxiliary seawater-pump number associated with applicable Caterpillar marine configurations is:
473-0553 / 4730553
The pump forms part of the marine cooling arrangement and helps maintain seawater circulation through applicable heat exchangers and coolers.
As with the other pumps in this guide, the number should be verified against the individual engine before ordering.
Do not assume that 473-0553 can automatically replace another C32 seawater pump simply because both pumps appear in C32 applications.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump 519-6368 / 5196368
Another important reference is:
519-6368 / 5196368
Caterpillar documents this auxiliary seawater pump for selected C32 marine and generator-set applications.
The pump supplies seawater to the applicable cooling circuit so heat can be transferred away from the engine and related systems.
If the existing pump is 519-6368, use that number together with the engine serial number and arrangement number when requesting a replacement.
Do not automatically substitute 351-7455, 322-8594, 436-1239 or another C32 pump without verifying compatibility.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump 584-2156 / 5842156
Another C32 seawater-pump reference is:
584-2156 / 5842156
This is a Caterpillar sea water auxiliary pump documented for selected C32 applications.
For applicable configurations, Caterpillar identifies the Reman alternative as:
30R-1362 / 30R1362
So an important reference relationship is:
584-2156 / 5842156 → 30R-1362 / 30R1362 Reman
This is useful when comparing a new pump requirement with a Caterpillar Reman option.
Always verify the relationship against the exact engine before ordering.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump 584-2157 / 5842157
Closely related in numbering, but not something that should simply be assumed interchangeable, is:
584-2157 / 5842157
This is an auxiliary seawater pump group documented for Caterpillar C32 marine applications.
For applicable configurations, the Caterpillar Reman alternative is:
30R-1363 / 30R1363
The relationship is therefore:
584-2157 / 5842157 → 30R-1363 / 30R1363 Reman
Notice how similar 584-2156 and 584-2157 look.
That is exactly the kind of situation where checking the complete engine information matters.
One digit can represent a different pump configuration.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump 627-7250 / 6277250
A later C32 auxiliary seawater-pump reference is:
627-7250 / 6277250
This pump is documented across selected Caterpillar C32 and C32B marine configurations.
For applicable arrangements, Caterpillar also identifies:
11R-2486 / 11R2486
as a Reman New-with-Core auxiliary water-pump option.
The applicable relationship can therefore be represented as:
627-7250 / 6277250 → 11R-2486 / 11R2486 Reman New with Core
Because this relationship is application-specific, the engine serial number and arrangement should still be checked before ordering.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump 644-1973 / 6441973
Another C32 marine auxiliary seawater-pump reference is:
644-1973 / 6441973
This is a later Caterpillar auxiliary seawater-pump number documented for C32 marine-engine applications.
Its presence is another reason not to assume that the older, commonly encountered C32 pump numbers represent every C32 configuration.
The C32 family has evolved over many years.
Different production periods and arrangements can therefore lead to different cooling-system components.
Caterpillar C32 Reman Seawater Pump 0R-7904 / 0R7904
An important Caterpillar Reman reference for the C32 family is:
0R-7904 / 0R7904
This is a Cat Reman auxiliary seawater pump documented for selected Tier 2 C32 applications.
The words “selected applications” matter.
It would be incorrect to say that 0R-7904 fits every Caterpillar C32 marine engine.
Instead, it should be treated as one of the Reman seawater-pump references that may be encountered within the C32 family.
If an 0R-7904 / 0R7904 is currently installed, provide that number together with the engine serial number and arrangement when requesting a replacement.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pumps and Reman Numbers at a Glance
For quick reference, the C32 seawater-pump numbers covered in this guide are:
Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pumps
351-7455 / 3517455
322-8594 / 3228594
436-1239 / 4361239
473-0553 / 4730553
519-6368 / 5196368
584-2156 / 5842156
584-2157 / 5842157
627-7250 / 6277250
644-1973 / 6441973
Caterpillar C32 Reman Seawater / Auxiliary Pump References
0R-7904 / 0R7904
30R-1359 / 30R1359
30R-1362 / 30R1362
30R-1363 / 30R1363
11R-2486 / 11R2486
These numbers represent different C32 applications and pump configurations.
They should not be treated as interchangeable.
Caterpillar C32 Seawater-Pump Impeller Part Numbers
Sometimes the problem is inside the pump rather than requiring immediate replacement of the complete assembly.
Depending on the exact pump, Caterpillar documents seawater-pump impeller references associated with C32 applications including:
109-5030 / 1095030
109-5031 / 1095031
438-4466 / 4384466
Again, these impellers are not automatically interchangeable.
The correct impeller should be identified from the seawater-pump assembly and engine arrangement.
If an old flexible impeller has damaged or missing vanes, don't simply fit a new impeller and forget about the missing pieces.
Inspect the applicable downstream cooling circuit. Broken impeller material can travel into downstream passages and contribute to restricted seawater flow.
Why Does the Caterpillar C32 Have Different Seawater Pumps?
This is a reasonable question.
If all of these engines are called Caterpillar C32, why isn't there simply one C32 seawater pump?
Because C32 identifies an engine family, not one universal engine specification.
The C32 has been produced in different:
- Marine ratings
- Emissions generations
- Production periods
- Propulsion configurations
- Auxiliary configurations
- Generator applications
- Cooling-system arrangements
That can result in different pump requirements.
One C32 may use:
436-1239 / 4361239
while another may use:
584-2157 / 5842157
and another configuration may require:
627-7250 / 6277250
or:
644-1973 / 6441973
The engine model alone therefore isn't enough to select the pump.
Where Are Caterpillar C32 Marine Engines Used?
Caterpillar C32 marine engines can be found in many types of vessels and marine installations.
Depending on rating and configuration, applications can include:
- Yachts and superyachts
- Sportfishing vessels
- Commercial vessels
- Workboats
- Fishing vessels
- Patrol craft
- Pilot boats
- Fast passenger craft
- Marine auxiliary installations
- Marine generator sets
However, the vessel type does not determine the seawater-pump part number by itself.
Two vessels can both use C32 engines and still require different seawater pumps.
A New C32 Seawater Pump Cannot Overcome a Restricted Seawater Supply
Suppose your C32 is overheating under load and you replace the seawater pump.
You install a new pump, start the engine and expect the problem to disappear.
But the engine still runs hot.
Why?
Because the pump is only one part of the complete seawater circuit.
If the sea strainer is badly restricted, the new pump still cannot receive enough water.
The same applies to:
- A partially closed seacock
- A restricted hull intake
- Marine growth
- A collapsed suction hose
- A damaged hose
- Air entering the suction side
- A restricted heat exchanger
- Debris in the cooling circuit
- A damaged impeller
- Restricted seawater discharge
So when diagnosing a C32 cooling problem, look at the complete seawater path.
A new seawater pump cannot overcome a restricted seawater supply.
Common Signs of a Caterpillar C32 Seawater-Pump Problem
A seawater pump problem does not always begin with severe overheating.
The first warning may be something small.
You might notice water staining around the pump, leakage near the shaft or seal area, unusual bearing noise, shaft movement or reduced seawater flow.
Another common situation is an engine that appears normal at idle but begins running hotter as load increases.
That still does not automatically prove the seawater pump is defective.
A restricted intake, dirty strainer, deteriorated impeller, fouled heat exchanger or another cooling-system restriction can create similar symptoms.
Diagnosis should therefore consider the complete system.
Don't Confuse the C32 Seawater Pump With the Engine Coolant Pump
This distinction is very important when ordering Caterpillar C32 parts.
The seawater pump and engine coolant water pump are not the same component.
The seawater pump moves exterior raw water through the marine side of the cooling system.
The engine water pump circulates coolant through the engine's closed freshwater cooling circuit.
So an enquiry saying:
“I need a water pump for CAT C32”
still needs clarification.
A better description is:
“I need the auxiliary seawater pump for Caterpillar C32.”
Even better:
“Caterpillar C32 auxiliary seawater pump 584-2157 / 5842157, engine serial number _____, arrangement number _____.”
That significantly reduces the risk of selecting the wrong component.
New vs Caterpillar Reman C32 Seawater Pumps
Depending on the exact application and availability, a Caterpillar Reman pump may provide another replacement option.
Examples of Reman references encountered within applicable C32 configurations include:
30R-1359 / 30R1359
30R-1362 / 30R1362
30R-1363 / 30R1363
0R-7904 / 0R7904
11R-2486 / 11R2486
For example:
584-2156 / 5842156 → 30R-1362 / 30R1362
and:
584-2157 / 5842157 → 30R-1363 / 30R1363
A Reman number should still be verified against the engine and original pump.
“Reman for C32” is not enough information by itself.
How to Order the Correct Caterpillar C32 Seawater Pump
When requesting a C32 seawater pump, send as much engine information as possible.
Ideally provide:
Complete engine model + complete serial number + serial-number prefix + arrangement number + existing pump part number + quantity + vessel application + photographs
A clear photograph of the engine data plate is particularly useful.
A photograph of the existing pump and its identification can also help.
For example:
Engine: Caterpillar C32 Marine
Existing pump: 584-2157 / 5842157
Serial number: provided
Arrangement number: provided
Application: main propulsion
Quantity: 1
Requirement: New or Reman
This is much better than simply requesting:
“CAT C32 seawater pump.”
Caterpillar C32 Marine Seawater Pumps From Alfa Marine Spare Parts
Alfa Marine Spare Parts supplies and sources marine engine components for Caterpillar C32 engines used in propulsion, auxiliary and generator applications.
Depending on the exact engine configuration, requirements can include:
- Complete C32 seawater pumps
- Auxiliary seawater pumps
- Cat Reman auxiliary pumps
- Seawater-pump impellers
- Pump shafts
- Bearings
- Seals and gaskets
- Heat exchangers
- Aftercooler components
- Cooling-system parts
- Other Caterpillar C32 marine engine parts
Browse our Caterpillar C32 Marine Engine Parts page.
For the wider Caterpillar range, visit Caterpillar Marine Engine Parts.
You can also browse our Marine Spare Parts Catalogue.
Already know the part number?
Send it together with the engine identification.
Don't know the part number?
Send the engine data plate and photographs of the existing pump.
Email: request@alfamarinespareparts.com
Or submit your requirement through Request a Quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Caterpillar C32 seawater-pump part numbers?
Caterpillar C32 seawater-pump references documented across different marine configurations include 351-7455 / 3517455, 322-8594 / 3228594, 436-1239 / 4361239, 473-0553 / 4730553, 519-6368 / 5196368, 584-2156 / 5842156, 584-2157 / 5842157, 627-7250 / 6277250 and 644-1973 / 6441973.
The correct pump depends on the individual C32 engine configuration.
What are the Caterpillar C32 Reman seawater-pump numbers?
Caterpillar Reman auxiliary-pump references associated with applicable C32 configurations include 0R-7904 / 0R7904, 30R-1359 / 30R1359, 30R-1362 / 30R1362, 30R-1363 / 30R1363 and 11R-2486 / 11R2486.
What is the Reman number for Caterpillar 436-1239?
For applicable C32 configurations, 436-1239 / 4361239 is associated with Caterpillar Reman reference 30R-1359 / 30R1359.
What is the Reman number for Caterpillar 584-2156?
For applicable C32 configurations, Caterpillar identifies 30R-1362 / 30R1362 as the Reman auxiliary-pump alternative associated with 584-2156 / 5842156.
What is the Reman number for Caterpillar 584-2157?
For applicable C32 configurations, Caterpillar identifies 30R-1363 / 30R1363 as the Reman alternative associated with 584-2157 / 5842157.
What is Caterpillar 0R-7904?
0R-7904 / 0R7904 is a Caterpillar Reman auxiliary seawater-pump reference documented for selected Tier 2 C32 applications.
Are all Caterpillar C32 seawater pumps interchangeable?
No. Different C32 generations and arrangements can use different seawater pumps. Always verify the complete engine serial number, arrangement number and existing pump number.
Is the C32 seawater pump the same as the engine water pump?
No. The seawater pump circulates raw seawater through the marine cooling side. The engine water pump circulates coolant through the engine's closed cooling circuit.
Can a bad C32 seawater pump cause overheating?
Insufficient seawater-pump performance can contribute to overheating, particularly under load. However, overheating can also result from a restricted sea intake, blocked strainer, damaged impeller, fouled heat exchanger, hose restriction or another cooling-system problem.
What information should I provide when ordering a Caterpillar C32 seawater pump?
Provide the complete engine serial number, serial-number prefix, arrangement number and existing seawater-pump part number. Photographs of the engine data plate and existing pump are also recommended.