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Parts for MLW and Alco 251 engine

About
Four-stroke engine with a 9 inch bore and 10.5 inch stroke, built as an inline 6 and as a V8, V12, V16 and V18. It powers most MLW road units built in Montreal.
Found in
RS-11, RS-18, RS-23, C-424, C-425, C-630, M-420, M-630, M-636, FPA-4

Diesel engine

Power assembly

Liner, piston, rings, rod and head supplied as one unit.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Cylinder liner

Liners and liner seal sets.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Piston and ring set

Pistons, carriers, pins and ring sets.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Connecting rod and bearings

Rods, rod baskets and rod bearings.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Cylinder head

New and remanufactured heads.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Valves, guides and seats

Exhaust and intake valves, guides, seat inserts, springs.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Rocker arms, bridges and cam followers

Rocker arms, valve bridges, lash adjusters, cam followers.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Main and thrust bearings

Main bearing shells and thrust washers.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Crankshaft

New, reground or used serviceable crankshafts.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Camshaft segments and bearings

Camshaft segments, bearings and thrust parts.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Gear train and accessory drive

Idler, crank and accessory drive gears.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Vibration damper

Crankshaft dampers.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Turbocharger

Complete turbochargers and rebuild parts.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Aftercooler and intercooler

Aftercooler cores and housings.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Engine governor

Hydraulic and electronic speed governors, including Woodward PG types.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Overspeed trip and shutdown devices

Overspeed trips, shutdown solenoids, emergency fuel cutoffs.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Crankcase and low water detectors

Crankcase pressure detectors, low water and low oil protection.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Overhaul gasket kit

In-frame and major overhaul gasket kits.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Head gaskets, seals and O-rings

Head gaskets, seal rings, O-rings and crabs.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Fuel

Fuel injection pump

Jerk pumps and injection pumps.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Injection nozzle and holder

Nozzles, holders and high pressure lines.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Fuel jumper lines and fittings

Jumper lines, manifolds and fittings.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Cooling and oil

Water pump

Engine water pumps and rebuild kits.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Lube oil pump

Main and scavenging oil pumps.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Lube oil cooler

Oil coolers and cooler cores.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Lube oil strainer and filter housing

Strainers, filter tanks and housings.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Pressure relief and regulating valves

Oil pressure relief and regulating valves.

MLW / Alco 251 251B, 251C, 251E and later

Not listed? Add it yourself.