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Caterpillar M453 Spare Parts

Genuine and Alang-reconditioned spare parts for the Caterpillar M453 four-stroke marine diesel engine — general cargo ships, tankers, refrigerated cargo, bulk carriers of 1970s–80s. Shipped from Bhavnagar, India to any port worldwide.

Bhavnagar · beside Alang yard
24–48hr emergency dispatch
Genuine · OEM-equivalent · reconditioned
Measured to maker’s limits

Parameter	M453
Maker	Caterpillar
Model	M453
Equipment	Four-stroke marine diesel engine
Bore	320 mm
Stroke	420 mm (M453AK), 450 mm (M453C variants vary)
Power output	1,800–2,970 kW (6M453AK at 1,800 kW; up to ~330 kW/cyl on M453C)
Speed	600 rpm
Production status	Out of production
Production years	1974–~1990
Application	General cargo ships, tankers, refrigerated cargo, bulk carriers of 1970s–80s

Figures as published for the M453. We confirm against the nameplate before quoting.

M453 Spare Parts We Supply

Cylinder liner
Cylinder head complete
Cylinder head gasket set
Piston complete
Piston crown and skirt
Piston rings
Gudgeon pin and bush
Connecting rod
Big-end bearing shells
Main bearing shells
Thrust washers
Camshaft and cam sections
Cam followers / roller guides
Inlet valve with seat and guide
Exhaust valve with seat and guide
Valve rotators and springs
Rocker arm assembly
Push rods
Fuel injection pump
Fuel pump element (plunger and barrel)
Fuel injector and nozzle
High-pressure fuel pipe
Lube oil pump
Water pump (HT/LT)
Turbocharger cartridge
Charge-air cooler element
Governor drive and linkage
Complete gasket and O-ring kit

Genuine, OEM-equivalent and Alang-reconditioned. Every reconditioned part is measured against the maker’s limits before it leaves us. If your part is not listed, send the part number — most Caterpillar items are sourceable through the yard.

About the Caterpillar M453

The Caterpillar M453 is a four-stroke marine diesel engine. It runs a 320 mm bore and 420 mm (M453AK), 450 mm (M453C variants vary) stroke. Status: Out of production. Built 1974–~1990. Application: General cargo ships, tankers, refrigerated cargo, bulk carriers of 1970s–80s

Source: our Auxiliary Engine spec research file (auxiliary-engine/00-all-brands-MERGED.md).

Why Source M453 Parts from Wattmare?

We are in Bhavnagar, next to Alang — the world’s largest ship-recycling yard, and where reconditioned marine parts actually come from. We hold fast-moving items, source the rest through the yard and our trader network, and dispatch worldwide in 24–48 hours on emergency orders.

Salim Dholia
Wattmare · Bhavnagar / Alang, India

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Caterpillar M453 spare parts do you supply?

Genuine, OEM-equivalent and Alang-reconditioned parts for the M453, including cylinder liner, cylinder head complete, cylinder head gasket set, piston complete, piston crown and skirt, piston rings. Send the part number for anything not listed.

What is the delivery time for M453 parts?

Stock items dispatch the same or next working day from Bhavnagar. Emergency orders ship in 24–48 hours to any major port. Sourced items depend on the yard — we confirm a real date before you commit.

Are your M453 parts genuine or reconditioned?

Both. We supply genuine and OEM-equivalent new parts, and Alang-reconditioned parts measured against the maker's limits before dispatch. We tell you which you are buying — we do not sell reconditioned as new.

Need M453 parts?

Send the equipment number and part number. We quote with a real availability date, not a maybe.

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