Service parts for the 740
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Fuel system
1 requiredOil system
1 requiredPrices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.
Specifications
| Oil capacity | 115.0 L |
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Engine
| Oil capacity | 115.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 20.8 L |
| Displacement | 15.2 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Filters for the Caterpillar C15 ACERT
6Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | P551808 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | CATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 | KuduParts $80.00 |
| Oil filter | P554005 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | CATERPILLAR 1R0716, CATERPILLAR 1W2660, NAPA 1792, BALDWIN BF46150-O | FridayParts $41.73 |
| Fuel filter | P550625 | Fuel Filter, Spin-On Secondary | CATERPILLAR 1165436, CATERPILLAR 1R0762, NAPA 3640, BALDWIN BF7753 | buy |
Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel / water separator | P551000 | Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-On Twist&Drain | CATERPILLAR 2568753, CATERPILLAR 3I2113, NAPA 3406, BALDWIN BF1259 | FridayParts $99.00 |
| Fuel / water separator | P550467 | Fuel Filter, Water Separator Cartridge | NAPA 3651XE, DAVCO 102429, DAVCO 102529, THERMO KING 119953 | FridayParts $122.50 |
| Coolant filter | P554685 | Coolant Filter, Spin-On Non-Chemical | CATERPILLAR 3I1300, CATERPILLAR 4059558, NAPA 4070, MTU 0002040791 | buy |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Caterpillar C15 ACERT| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Air cleaner, cyclonic/paper with dust cup and service indicator | — | |||
| Fuel filter | Water Separator and Fuel Filter | 588-2631 | Amazon eBay | ||
| Fuel filter | engine-mounted | — | 500 hr | ||
| Oil filter | Engine Oil Filter | 588-1049 | Amazon eBay | ||
| Battery | Two 950 CCA maintenance-free 12V batteries with padlockable single-pole battery isolator | — | |||
| Belt | Poly-V accessory drive belt with autotensioner | — | 500 hr | ||
| Coolant | Coolant heater, fuse protected, thermostatically controlled, automatically disconnected on start-up; Coolant drain line with internal brass ball control valve piped to base-frame; Low coolant level shutdown; 50% coolant antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor | — | |||
| Oil | 500-hour oil change intervals (1000-hour oil change interval option) | — | 500 hr | ||
| Spark plug | — |
Service specifications
6| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torque | Bearing Nut Torque (129-3253 Spanner Socket, 121-9871 Bearing Nut) | 2375 | N·m | |
| Torque | Bearing Nut Torque (129-3254 Spanner Socket, 119-3711 Bearing Nut) | 2375 | N·m | |
| Torque | Locknut torque (260-0626 Spanner Socket Assembly, 1T-0229 High Torque Locknut) | 985 | N·m | |
| Torque | Solenoid nut torque (FT3198 Solenoid Tool, 352-2733 solenoid) | 3.75 | Nm | +/- .75 |
| Torque | Tightening torque for 369-5916 Lifting Eyebolt (M12 Hex Bit) | 115 | N·m | |
| Torque | Working torque capacity of locknut spanner wrenches (126-6608 / 126-6609) | 950 | N·m |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Procedures
3Installation of two-piece seal into slack adjuster piston (209-6381 Seal Installer Group) maintenance
Tools: 207-3440 Loading Mandrel, 207-3442 Ring Pusher, 207-3444 Seal Sizer, 8F-8178 Bolt
- Place 207-3440 Loading Mandrel over small piston.
- Place inner portion of two-piece seal onto mandrel and push onto piston using 207-3442 Ring Pusher. Repeat for outer portion of seal.
- With both sets of seals installed, push piston assembly into 207-3444 Seal Sizer.
- Allow seals to compress for one minute and then install small piston into large piston.
Sprocket wheel removal - 8T-5243 Adapter Group installation maintenance
Tools: 8T-5243 Adapter Group, 7B-2499 Ring, 6H-4158 Pin, 5F-9306 Arm, 8S-9975 Ram Adapter, 9S-8900 Cylinder Group
- Install adapter groups evenly spaced in the holes in the sprocket flange; install the hooked adapter (1) first, then the plate (2).
- Fasten plate to adapter with two bolts (3) and washers (4); plate retains adapter in sprocket wheel.
- Before installing remainder of tooling, loosen bolt (5) to leave about 6.35 mm (0.25 in) gap between retainer (6) and sprocket wheel.
- Install the hydraulic cylinder and the remainder of the tooling in the conventional manner.
STOR Plug Assembly application for disc brake piston retainer spring (174-5354) repair
Tools: 174-5354 STOR Plug Assembly, 134-2562 Guides, 9S-9334 Plugs, 6N-9155 Pin
- Insert four 134-2562 Guides and discontinued 130-8718 Springs as an assembly into brake group anchor exterior holes where 9S-9334 Plugs are normally located.
- Insert four 174-5354 Plug Assemblies into exterior holes and finger tighten.
- Screw in attached bolts until guide noses protrude through brake piston.
- Insert discontinued 6N-9155 Pin into each guide hole and remove bolts and plugs.
- Insert four 9S-9334 Plugs into vacated holes.
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
Which engine powers the Caterpillar 740?
The Caterpillar 740 is powered by the Caterpillar C15 ACERT engine.
How much oil does the Caterpillar 740 take?
The Caterpillar C15 ACERT engine in the Caterpillar 740 has an oil capacity of 115.0 liters.
What is the coolant capacity of the Caterpillar 740?
The Caterpillar 740 cooling system holds 20.8 liters (5.5 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What oil filter does the Caterpillar 740 use?
The Caterpillar 740 uses oil filter part number 588-1049.
What fuel filter fits the Caterpillar 740?
The Caterpillar 740 uses fuel filter part number 588-2631.
What air filter does the Caterpillar 740 use?
The Caterpillar 740 uses air filter part numbers CATERPILLAR 1063973, CATERPILLAR 612506.
Parts
54| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10R-9925 | Oil Filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay |
| 1141646-8 | Antifreeze, Part No. 1141646-8, 5 litres (1,32 US gals) | 1 | Fluid | Amazon eBay |
| 1141647-6 | Antifreeze, Part No. 1141647-6, 210 litres (55,48 US gals) | 1 | Fluid | Amazon eBay |
| 1161231 | Flywheel casing, sealant, changing | Fluid | Amazon eBay | |
| 356-1428 | Fuel Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| 36082209 | Air compressor (TD and TAD engines) | Air compressor | Amazon eBay | |
| 588-1049 | Engine Oil Filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay |
| 588-2631 | Water Separator and Fuel Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| 6082205 | Intercooler (TWD engines) | Intercooler | Amazon eBay | |
| 6082296 | Intercooler (TAD engines) | Intercooler | Amazon eBay | |
| 91-0254-00 | Air filter | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0256-00 | Oil filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0258-00 | Fuel filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0260-00 | Coolant filter | 1 | Coolant filter | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0262-00 | Belt | 1 | Belt | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0264-00 | Spark plug | 1 | Spark plug | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0266-00 | Pump | 1 | Pump | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0268-00 | Seal | 1 | Seal | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0270-00 | Gasket | 1 | Gasket | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0272-00 | Thermostat | 1 | Thermostat | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0274-00 | Impeller | 1 | Impeller | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0276-00 | Injectors | 1 | Injector | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0278-00 | Sensor | 1 | Sensor | Amazon eBay |
| 91-0280-00 | Belt | 1 | Belt | Amazon eBay |
| 95-amp | Alternator, 95-amp | Alternator | Amazon eBay $237.95 FridayParts $166.73 | |
| 96062312 | Intake manifold sealant/gasket, changing | Gasket | Amazon eBay | |
| 96092390 | Gaskets for exhaust manifold, changing | Gasket | Amazon eBay | |
| 98082206 | Starting heater (TWD engines) | Starting heater | Amazon eBay | |
| AN500T0143 | STARTER MOTOR | Starter | Amazon eBay | |
| AN500T0144 | STARTER MOTOR - w/Drive | Starter | Amazon eBay | |
| BXS00001-Up | Oil Filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay |
| MXS00001-Up | Fuel Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| TWD740GE/VE | Protective plate over the turbocharger | 1 | Turbocharger | buy |
| ge082207 | Starting heater (TD and TAD engines) | Starting heater | Amazon eBay | |
| 10R-9923 | Exhaust Manifold Stud | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 1129709 | Volvo anti-corrosion agent (1/2 litre container) | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 173-6532 | Radio 12V AM/FM Deluxe | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 175-6530 | Radio 12V AM/FM | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 214-7318 | Tool Kit and Box | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 588-0941 | Quick Disconnect Fittings | 2 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 588-3621 | Variable Fan Hub | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 884949 | drift | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 885126 | tool | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 885346 | Tool 885346 | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 96082305 | 12-sided ring spanner | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 982137 | Screw for TD730VE, TWD731VE and TWD740VE | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 982138 | Screw for TWD630VE | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| AEHQ5645-02 | Parts book, CD rom | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| AEHQ5648-03 | 735 Articulated Truck | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| AEHQ5679-02 | Parts book, paper | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| LEBE0009-00 | Cat NOx Reduction System and Clean Emissions Module (DOC+DPF+CRS) | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| MCB3067460 | Piston | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| S6252304 | Boost pressure at different temperatures | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| WAG2307 | Long screw studs included in the flange kit | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Available documents
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