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Caterpillar D330, D333, D342, D343, D353 2013 Technical Manual

You’ve got a D330 on the stand, and the piston rings you ordered don’t fit the liners. That’s because you guessed the part number. Stop guessing. This Caterpillar D330, D333, D342, D343, D353 2013 Technical Manual is the parts cross-reference you need. KMP Brand compiled every standard and oversize part number for these engines. 218 pages of catalog data, not a repair guide. If you want to know which injector nozzle fits a D333 (C) series, this is where you find it.

Caterpillar D330, D333, D342, D343, D353 Technical Manual — What’s in It

The table of contents breaks each engine series into its own section. D330 (A,B) series starts on page 2, D330 (C) on page 4, D333 (A,B) on page 6, D333 (C) on page 8, D342 on page 10, D343 on page 13, D353 on page 15. Each section lists part numbers for major components: cylinder heads, pistons, liners, bearings, gaskets, pumps, and more. The manual also includes common hardware like glow plugs, thermostats, water pumps, and oil coolers. You’ll find the KMP Brand replacement number alongside the OEM Caterpillar number. For other engine families, the Caterpillar 3116, 3044C, 3114, 3408 Technical Manual | Piston Specs covers piston and liner specs for those series.

Engine Overhaul Kits and Parts Identification

If you’re planning an overhaul, this manual lists the kit contents. The “Out-of/In Frame Kits” catalogue (reference 17) is separate, but this book (reference 40) covers individual parts. Need a water pump repair kit for a D343? Check the section on Water Pumps, page 163. The manual includes repair kits for water pumps, oil pump assemblies, hydraulic piston pumps, steering pumps, clutch pumps, and vane pumps. Each entry gives the KMP part number, the Caterpillar equivalent, and the quantity per engine. That level of detail keeps you from ordering the wrong seal kit for a D353 coolant pump. The clutch pump assembly section on page 168 includes pumps used in Manual Transmission applications, so you can cross-reference the correct hydraulic pump for truck installations.

3 Reasons to Choose OEM Documentation

First, aftermarket parts catalogs often miss the superseded numbers. Caterpillar updates part numbers frequently. This 2013 edition captures revisions up to February 2013. Second, the index by part number on page 195 lets you look up any Caterpillar number and find the KMP cross-reference. Third, the physical 218-page book (or PDF) is organized exactly like the factory catalog—no guessing which section covers the fuel system. The TOC is clean.

That covers the major reasons.

Does This Manual Cover the Fuel System Components?

Yes. The table of contents includes sections on Nozzles and Injectors (page 154), Plungers and Barrels, Fuel Priming, Transfer and Injector Pump Assembly (page 156), and Fuel Lines (page 158). For D333 and D342 engines, the injector and nozzle selection is critical. The manual lists the correct KMP nozzle for each engine serial number range. If you’re retrofitting a D353 with a different injector type, check the cross-reference. If your job involves Manual Transmission PTOs, the fuel pump sections will help you match the correct injection pump for the application.

The Index by Part Number: Page 195

Page 195 is where you go when you have a Caterpillar part number in hand and need to know if KMP makes it. The index is alphabetical by Caterpillar number. No flipping through sections. Look up the number, get the page, find the KMP replacement. This alone saves hours of cross-referencing between different catalogs.

Source Authenticity: KMP Brand vs. OEM Catalogs

KMP Brand is an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer of aftermarket parts for Caterpillar. This manual is their official engine book, not a third-party reprint. It is printed in February 2013 and lists genuine KMP part numbers that directly replace Caterpillar original equipment. The book includes a “British & American Seal of Quality Approval”. If you compare the part numbers in this manual to the Caterpillar parts system, they match. I do not recommend using generic aftermarket documentation that copies numbers without verification. This manual is the real deal.

For additional cross-reference manuals, see the Caterpillar 30A1, 4KC1, 8SZ1, 2WB1, 2WN1 1999 Technical Manual and the Caterpillar 30A1, 6NB1, 7DE1, 8KC1, 4KC1 1999 Technical Manual for older engine variants.

Is this manual a service repair manual?

No, it is a parts identification and cross-reference catalog. You need a separate Caterpillar service manual for repair procedures and torque specs.

Does it cover the D353 engine?

Yes, D353 section starts on page 15.

Can I use this to order overhaul gasket sets?

Yes, the manual lists gasket set part numbers per engine. The “Gasket Kit Programme” (reference 1) is also available, but this book includes individual gaskets. For example, the D333 (C) cylinder head gasket KMP number is listed in the D333 section. You can cross-reference with OEM part numbers using the index on page 195. Overhaul kits are listed in a separate catalog (reference 17), but this manual gives you the individual pieces if you need to replace only a head gasket and not the full set. That can save you money on parts you don’t need.

How accurate are the part numbers?

KMP Brand is ISO 9001:2008 certified. The part numbers in this 2013 edition match Caterpillar’s current supersession at the time of printing.

If you are rebuilding a D330, D333, D342, D343, or D353, you need the correct parts list in front of you. Do not rely on memory or a faded photocopy. Access the Factory Manual for your workbench. It will keep the job moving.