Technical Specifications: Caterpillar 101-1365 Balancer Thrust PlateThe Caterpillar 101-1365 Balancer Thrust Plate is a heavy-duty, precision-engineered engine component. Positioned between the front balancer assembly and the engine block deck, it distributes axial forces uniformly across the cylinder block, maintains strict alignment, and limits excessive shaft movement to prevent performance-robbing valvetrain or engine vibrations.
1. Core Dimensions & Weight
- Outside Diameter: 106.00 mm (4.17 in)
- Mounting Hole Size: 10.50 mm (0.41 in)
- Plate Thickness: 6.35 mm (0.250 in)
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Net Weight: 0.43 kg (0.95 lbs)
2. Material & Operational Specs
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Material Grade: Premium-grade, high-strength structural hardened steel.
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Thermal Resistance: Engineered with extreme heat-resistant properties to sustain dimensional stability under severe crankcase thermal cycles.
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Functional Profile: Precision surface-ground face configuration to deliver uniform force distribution and resist constant structural friction.
3. Equipment & Engine Compatibility
This front balancer thrust plate is utilized across specialized high-displacement Caterpillar diesel, gas, and heavy machinery platforms:
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Diesel Engine Platforms: CAT 3500, 3508, 3508B, 3508C, 3512, 3512B, 3512C, 3512E, 3516, 3516B, 3516C, 3516E, 3524, 3524B, C27, C32, C32B, C175-16, C175-20, and C280-16 blocks.
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Gas Engine Platforms: G3508, G3508B, G3508J, G3512, G3512B, G3516, G3516B, G3516C, G3516E, G3520B, G3520C, and G3520E series.
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Earthmoving & Grading Equipment: Standard valvetrain/balancer grouping hardware inside heavy production machines such as the Caterpillar 160M Motor Grader.
4. Part Cross-References
- Alternative Part Numbers: 1011365, 101-1365
