178232 BH Turbocharger Bearing Housing for Caterpillar 3408

The 178232 BH is an aftermarket replacement bearing housing designed for Caterpillar 3408 engine applications, including the 769C off-highway truck. This component supports turbocharger assembly integrity and is listed with OEM reference numbers such as 0R6605 BH and 178233 BH for fitment verification.

Key Specifications

• Part Number: 178232 BH
• Product Type: Turbocharger Bearing Housing
• Application Clue: Caterpillar 3408 engine, 769C off-highway truck
• Gross Weight: 9 kg
• Packing: N/A (standard industrial packaging not specified)
• Representative OEM Reference Numbers: 0R6605 BH, 178233 BH, 198103 BH, 198264 BH, 315629 BH, 316979 BH

This bearing housing features a central cast metal support bracket connecting two large, multi-groove pulleys. The visible machined metallic surfaces and three-hole mounting pattern on the central bracket are key identification features. Verify these physical characteristics against your existing component to ensure correct part selection.

Application & Compatibility

Source application path clues for buyer verification. These are source category/application paths, not confirmed fitment claims:

• Caterpillar > Caterpillar 769 > Caterpillar 769C Off-Highway Truck > Caterpillar 3408

This bearing housing is listed for Caterpillar 769C off-highway trucks equipped with 3408 engines. The application path serves as a reference clue for buyers to verify fitment against their specific unit. Six OEM reference numbers are associated with this part, including 0R6605 BH, 178233 BH, and 315629 BH. Use these numbers to cross-check your existing component or service manual. Confirm the part number 178232 BH and engine code before ordering to ensure the correct replacement application.

Technical Notes

The bearing housing assembly features a central cast metal support bracket connecting two large, multi-groove pulleys. Visible machined metallic surfaces and a three-hole mounting pattern on the central bracket serve as key physical identification markers. Buyers should inspect these features against their existing component to confirm the correct part selection. Since material grade and internal bearing components are not specified in this data sheet, verify the part number 178232 BH and engine code against your service manual. This verification step helps ensure the replacement application matches your specific Caterpillar 3408 turbocharger configuration.

B2B Supply

LeadTurbo supports B2B buyers, repair shops, and distributors with volume pricing and worldwide shipping for the 178232 BH bearing housing. Technical fitment support is available to help verify part numbers, engine codes, and OEM reference numbers such as 0R6605 BH before ordering. For B2B logistics, note that the gross weight is 9 kg and packing details are listed as N/A; contact our team for specific carton or crate requirements. Include your specific Caterpillar 3408 engine application and any applicable OE references in your inquiry to ensure the correct replacement component is supplied.