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542-5972: Air Starting Motor
Cat® Air Starting Motor, 12 Tooth Pinion, 6/8 Pitch
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542-5972: Air Starting Motor
Cat® Air Starting Motor, 12 Tooth Pinion, 6/8 Pitch
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22.1
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Cat® Air Starting Motor, 12 Tooth Pinion, 6/8 Pitch
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Description: Air starting motors like part # 542-5972 use air from the natural environment to generate engine starting power. Cat air starting motors are flexible and efficient alternatives to electric sources.
Attributes: • SAE No. 3 mounting flange • Rotation: CW • Standard SAE port connections
Application: Cat air starting motors are generally applied to large engines in industrial and marine applications. Consult your owner’s manual or contact your local Cat Dealer for more information.
Warning:This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Description: Air starting motors like part # 542-5972 use air from the natural environment to generate engine starting power. Cat air starting motors are flexible and efficient alternatives to electric sources.
Attributes: • SAE No. 3 mounting flange • Rotation: CW • Standard SAE port connections
Application: Cat air starting motors are generally applied to large engines in industrial and marine applications. Consult your owner’s manual or contact your local Cat Dealer for more information.
Warning:This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications
Specifications
Units of MeasureUSMetric
Flange Type: SAE No. 3 Mount Flange
Mount Circle (mm): 146
Overall Length (in): 22.1
Overall Length (mm): 562
Pinion Pitch: 6/8
Pinion Teeth: 12
Material: Gray (Flake) Iron
Units of MeasureUSMetric
Flange Type: SAE No. 3 Mount Flange
Mount Circle (mm): 146
Overall Length (in): 22.1
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Compatible Models
Compatible Models
Truck
785G793D793C785789C789D785C785D
Tractor
784C
Off Highway Truck
789G785D793D789789D785
Rotary Cutter
RC20
Wheel Loader
994H
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Truck
785G793D793C785789C789D785C785D
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Description for part number 542-5972
Description: Air starting motors like part # 542-5972 use air from the natural environment to generate engine starting power. Cat air starting motors are flexible and efficient alternatives to electric sources.
Attributes: • SAE No. 3 mounting flange • Rotation: CW • Standard SAE port connections
Application: Cat air starting motors are generally applied to large engines in industrial and marine applications. Consult your owner’s manual or contact your local Cat Dealer for more information.
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Warning:This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications for part number 542-5972
Units of Measure
USMetric
Flange Type: SAE No. 3 Mount Flange
Mount Circle (mm): 146
Overall Length (in): 22.1
Overall Length (mm): 562
Pinion Pitch: 6/8
Pinion Teeth: 12
Material: Gray (Flake) Iron
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Compatible Models for part number 542-5972
TRUCK
785G 793D 793C 785 789C 789D 785C 785D
TRACTOR
784C
OFF HIGHWAY TRUCK
789G 785D 793D 789 789D 785
ROTARY CUTTER
RC20
WHEEL LOADER
994H
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