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Caterpillar Marine Parts
Radiator
Availability: 2-7 days
Shipping: Worldwide
Price
On Request
Quote reference: Part No. 378-1255
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Product Details
Part Number
378-1255
Description
Engine Radiator
Brand
Caterpillar
Category
HeatExchanger & Heating System
Availability
2-7 days
Shipping
Worldwide
Price
On Request
Product Description
Caterpillar Heat-exchange component 378-1255
1. Product Overview
Caterpillar Heat-exchange component 378-1255 is listed under source title “Radiator”. It is classified for Batch 6 as heat-exchange component within the engine cooling or charge-air cooling system. The source record does not establish an exact engine model. Confirm the complete engine model, serial number, arrangement, and installed reference before ordering.
2. Function and Operating Principle
A heat-exchange component transfers heat from engine coolant, oil, fuel, or compressed intake air to another cooling medium. Core construction, flow arrangement, pressure rating, connections, and capacity must match the application.
Hot and cool streams pass through separated passages, allowing heat to cross the conducting surfaces without the fluids mixing. Deposits, corrosion, leakage, or restricted flow reduce heat-transfer performance.
3. Application Status
| Manufacturer / brand | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Part number | 378-1255 |
| Component category | Heat-exchange component |
| System | Engine cooling or charge-air cooling |
| Evidence level | C — Component identity only |
| Engine application | Not established by the supplied record |
4. Typical Signs That Inspection May Be Required
| Observation | Possible significance |
|---|---|
| Increasing operating or charge-air temperature | May involve flow, fouling, air locks, controls, pumps, or exchanger condition. |
| Cross-contamination between fluids | Can indicate an internal leak and requires immediate investigation. |
| External leakage or corrosion | Requires inspection of the core, covers, seals, and connections. |
| Loss of pressure or reduced performance | May result from restriction, leakage, or system-control problems. |
These observations are inspection triggers rather than a confirmed diagnosis. Evaluate the complete engine system and follow the applicable manufacturer service information.
5. Inspection and Replacement Guidance
- Identify both fluid circuits and isolate them safely.
- Inspect connections, covers, seals, drains, vents, and core surfaces.
- Use approved pressure or leak-testing procedures.
- Confirm flow arrangement, dimensions, and engine installation.
6. Information Required Before Ordering
- Complete engine or equipment model.
- Engine serial number and arrangement or configuration number.
- Installed part reference and clear photographs of the identification label.
- Installation position and related assembly information.
Compatibility notice: Verify 378-1255 against serial-number-specific parts documentation before purchase or installation. Do not select the component by appearance or part-number similarity alone.