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Shanghai Diesel Engine 6C, 6CL, 6C250-2, 6C215-2 2008 Parts Catalog

If you’ve ever tried ordering a gasket set for a 6C250-2 using aftermarket cross-references, you know the pain. Wrong part numbers, missing updates, drawings that don’t match the bolt pattern on your bench. That’s why you need the actual Shanghai Diesel Engine 6C, 6CL, 6C250-2, 6C215-2 2008 Parts Catalog – the one printed by the factory in April 2008. This 95-page document is the only way to verify each group number and subassembly without guessing.

Engine Group Breakdown – 6C250-2 and 6C215-2

The catalog splits into two engines: 6C250-2 (order number DB0950) and 6C215-2 (order number DB0951). Page 2 lists Group 1 for the 6C250-2 with thirty-one assemblies – from Cylinder Block (D02A-000-31) all the way to Engine Application (D00-000-152). Group 2 for the 6C215-2 starts on page 3 and shares most of the same groups. That means one book covers both variants, but you still need to watch the part number suffixes. For example, the Vibration Damper on the 6C250-2 uses group D06A-000-31 while the 6C215-2 uses D06A-000-37. Same housing, different damper. Without the factory listing you’d order the wrong one.

7 Subassemblies You Can Identify Instantly

Every group includes an exploded drawing and a parts table with item numbers, part numbers, descriptions, and quantities. The Cylinder Head group D04-000-30a appears on page 16 and covers the head, valves, seats, springs, retainers, and bolts. If you need the fuel injection pump, it’s listed separately outside the main groups as 9 400 366 639. The Turbocharger group is D38-000-631. Don’t rely on aftermarket reprints that drop these numbers – this catalog has them all.

Does This Catalog Include Fastener Torque Specs?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. You won’t find torque values, clearances, or repair procedures. For those, you need the matching service manual for the 6C/6CL series. But what you do get is the exact OEM part number for every bolt, gasket, seal, and bracket. Combine this with the service manual and you save hours of cross-referencing. For a quick background on diesel engine architecture, read this Wikipedia article on diesel engines. For a deeper dive on the 6C family, check this Wikipedia article on diesel engines.

Source Validity – Why OEM Shanghai Diesel Documentation Matters

Every aftermarket parts catalog I’ve seen for Chinese diesels changes part numbers without notice. The factory book doesn’t. It’s scanned from the original Shanghai Diesel Engine Co., Ltd. release. No reprinting errors, no missing pages. The group numbers match the physical castings on the engine. If you try to order a Fuel Filter group D638-000-02 from a generic source, you might get a different thread pitch. This catalog gives you the genuine number.

Who This Parts Catalog Serves

If you’re rebuilding a 6C215-2 in your shop or maintaining a fleet of 6C250-2 gensets, you need this. DIYers with a single engine in a boat or irrigation pump will also find it useful – but don’t expect step-by-step instructions. You’re getting part numbers and diagrams. For related factory documents, see Shanghai Diesel Engine SC8DK 2008 Parts Catalog – Factory Specs for the larger 8-liter platform, or Shanghai Diesel Engine 4039T 1993 Technical Manual – Factory Specs for an older 4-cylinder. For non-diesel equipment, the Massey-Harris-Ferguson FF 30 GS 1957 Parts Catalog | OEM Fastener Guide might apply if you’re repurposing parts.

FAQ

Does this catalog include engine serial number ranges?

No. It lists groups by engine model (6C250-2 and 6C215-2) but does not break down by serial number range. You match the group number visible on the engine casting.

Are the drawings to scale?

Not exactly. They are exploded-view schematics for part identification, not dimensioned drawings. You cannot measure from them.

Can I use this to order parts for a 6CL engine not listed?

The catalog is specific to 6C, 6CL, 6C250-2, and 6C215-2. If your engine has a different suffix, cross-check the group numbers. Many groups are shared, but verify against the actual casting.

How many pages are in the PDF?

95 pages including the cover, TOC, and all groups. Each group is typically 2-3 pages.

Stop wasting money on wrong gaskets and misidentified parts. If you work on these engines, the factory listing pays for itself on the first order. Access the Factory Manual now.