5501840832 Valve Piston. Listed in MTU 396 catalog references; confirm installation and current availability before ordering.
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5501840832 Specification
About 5501840832 - Valve Piston
Published catalog details are identification references. They do not establish current stock, supplied condition, or confirmed fitment for your engine.
5501840832 is a valve piston catalogued for MTU 396 engines. The catalog unit weight is 0.133 kg, which we use to estimate freight before quoting.
Technical Notes: Pistons and liners
Pistons, rings, and wet cylinder liners form the combustion chamber and carry the highest thermal loads in the engine. They are usually replaced during a major overhaul, and liner protrusion and size grades have to be checked so the cylinder head seals correctly.
When This Type of Part Is Usually Replaced
- oil consumption or blow-by rises beyond the expected level
- borescope inspection shows liner scoring, bore polishing, or ring damage
- liner cavitation is found on the coolant side
Checks Before Ordering
- Order liners with their sealing rings, and pistons with complete ring sets
- Size grades and weight classes must be matched within one engine
- Measurements from the inspection record decide which grade to order
Engine Catalog References
5501840832 is listed for 8 engine models in the catalog references. The specification table decodes each model code from the fitment list; it does not confirm every installation.
| Model | Cylinders | Arrangement | Application | Group / build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V 396 TC54 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TC64 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE64 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE74 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE74L | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE84 | 12 | V | — | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE94 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TB94 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
How Each Model Code Reads
- 12V 396 TC54: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TC, application group 5 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TC64: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TC, application group 6 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TE64: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 6 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TE74: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 7 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TE74L: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 7 (marine), build 4, increased rating (L)
- 12V 396 TE84: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 8, build 4
- 12V 396 TE94: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 9 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TB94: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 4
Full parts list for this model family: MTU 12V 396 TB94 to TE94 Parts List
Engine-series references do not confirm every installation. Final fitment of 5501840832 depends on the full engine serial number and assembly position.
Usually Ordered with Valve Piston
Pistons are fitted with new ring sets and checked against the liner and piston pin. These MTU 396 references are commonly checked in the same job; each still needs its own fitment check.
Cross-Reference and Superseded Part Numbers
Catalog history distinguishes earlier and later numbers where documented. Reference-only entries do not establish replacement direction or interchangeability. Confirm the offered number against the engine serial number and installation.
| Part number | Catalog relationship |
|---|---|
| 5371840132 | Reference only; direction unconfirmed |
Common Applications
- Major overhaul
- In-frame rebuild
- Marine engine service
- Industrial engine repair
Information to Send for Quotation
- Part number: 5501840832
- Engine model, rating, and serial number
- Nameplate photo and old part photo when available
- Quantity, destination country, and required delivery date
The quotation confirms the offered part number, supply condition, price, lead time, and shipping options.
Verification Notes
- For 5501840832, confirm engine model, serial number, required quantity, and destination before ordering.
- If 5501840832 markings or replacement status are unclear, send old-part photos or nameplate details.
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