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VME L190, L190B Parts Catalog – What You Get with 102 Pages of Factory Drawings

If you’ve ever ordered a ‘factory-spec’ part for a VME L190 or L190B and ended up with the wrong gasket because someone photocopied a blurry diagram from a 1985 dealer supplement, you know exactly why this original OEM VME L190, L190B Parts Catalog matters. Aftermarket parts catalogs guess at part numbers, reuse old illustrations, and leave you holding a bolt that doesn’t fit. This is not that.

Crankshaft and Camshaft Coverage

The crankshaft shows up on page 11 with a full exploded view and every individual part number – bearings, seals, thrust washers. The camshaft is on page 15, and it lists the gear, the lobes, the roll pins. If you’re rebuilding a head, you need the cam follower housing on page 82 and rocker lever housing on page 13. These aren’t generic line drawings; they’re the same illustrations the factory sent to dealers in the 1990s.

Cylinder Block and Head – Page 5, 7, 69

The cylinder block is broken out across pages 5 and 7 – main bearing caps, cylinder liner kits (page 9), piston cooling nozzles (page 8). The cylinder head itself is on page 69, with injector tubes and valve guides separated. Need the gasket sets? Pages 88 and 89 list every seal for the entire engine, from head gasket to oil pan gasket. Don’t guess which thickness you need – the catalog gives you the OEM part number by engine serial number range.

7 Systems Covered in This Parts Catalog

Fuel system: fuel pump (page 44), fuel pump drive (page 43), fuel crossover (page 16), fuel filter (page 35), fuel hoses and tubing (pages 36, 37, 47), fuel valve (page 48). Lubrication: oil pump (page 51), oil filter/cooler (pages 57, 59), dipstick and tube (page 60), oil pan (page 63). Cooling: water pump and idler gear (page 64), water inlet connection (page 85), water manifold (page 86), water outlet (page 19), water header covers (pages 20, 21, 53). Air intake: intake manifold (pages 53, 55), manifold pressure tube (page 54), turbocharger (page 73) with its location and mounting (page 77). Accessory drive: accessory drive pulley (page 2), alternator mounting (page 29), fan drive arrangement (page 33), fan spacer and pilot (page 74), V-belts (page 24), vibration damper (page 25), damper mounting (page 26). Electrical: starter (page 75), corrosion resistor (page 64). Engine dress: breather (page 23), exhaust clamp (page 87), throttle lever (page 78). That’s seven major groups, all with factory part numbers.

Get the Right Part Number – Use the Part Number Index

Page A-1 starts the Option Number Index, where you look up by the optional equipment code stamped on your engine. Page B-1 begins the Part Number Index – every part number in numerical order with the page reference. If you’ve got a part in hand but can’t identify it, flip to the back and find exactly where it goes. This index alone saves hours of flipping when you’re cross-referencing a Cummins NTA 855 engine.

Turbocharger and Injector: Page 73, 71

The turbocharger assembly on page 73 includes the center housing, turbine wheel, compressor housing, and wastegate actuator if equipped. Injector page 71 breaks out the injector body, plunger, spring, and tip – each with a separate part number. If you’re replacing a single injector, you don’t buy a whole set; you order the exact one from the chart.

Why OEM Matters for a Parts Catalog

Aftermarket catalogs often list superseded or incorrect numbers for the L190 and L190B, especially for the cylinder liner kit and piston rings. This is the original VME publication – not a copied reprint, not a generic third-party compilation. The part numbers match the factory numbering system used at the time these machines were built. You can verify against your engine plate. For more background on why OEM documentation matters in heavy equipment, see the Automotive Industry Overview.

Related catalogs you might need: VME L190B 1991 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Manual, VME L480B 1994 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Manual, and VME L320 1993 Parts Catalog – 557-Page OEM Factory Manual.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this catalog include torque specifications for engine bolts?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual.

Can I use this to rebuild the entire engine?

Yes, but only for part identification. For assembly procedures, you need the separate service manual. This catalog shows exploded views and part numbers for every component from the cylinder block (page 5) to the fan drive arrangement (page 33). If you’re ordering a new camshaft (page 15) or crankshaft (page 11), you’ll find the correct OEM number. Without this, you risk ordering the wrong piston ring set or cylinder liner kit (page 9). It’s a reference, not a how-to. Pair it with the factory repair manual for the complete rebuild picture.

You’ve got a machine that needs parts you can trust. Don’t waste a week chasing wrong numbers cross-referenced from some internet forum. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and keep it in the toolbox next to your torque wrench. When the cylinder head comes off, you’ll be glad you have the page-69 drawing in front of you instead of a grainy PDF from 2004.