{"product_id":"1977008-dowel-fits-caterpillar-models","title":"1977008 Dowel Fits Caterpillar Models","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOne New Aftermarket Replacement Hollow Dowel Pin for Caterpillar (Cat) Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis aftermarket replacement hollow dowel pin replaces Caterpillar (Cat) OEM part number 197-7008 (1977008). Dowel pins are precision-diameter headless pins used to accurately position and align adjacent components or to transmit load between mating parts. The hollow design allows for press-fit installation while maintaining proper alignment tolerances across engine, hydraulic, and structural assemblies on Cat heavy equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hollow Dowel Pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter Diameter: 12.72mm (approx. 0.501 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Brand: Caterpillar (Cat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatible Models\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaterpillar (Cat):\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify fitment by cross-referencing OEM part number 197-7008 against your machine's parts manual or serial number. This dowel pin is used across multiple Cat construction and industrial equipment platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReplaces Part Number(s):\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e197-7008, 1977008\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew aftermarket replacement part - not remanufactured, not used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reliable Aftermarket Parts, Inc® -OD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42452143210579,"sku":"1977008","price":25.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/4060\/3955\/files\/RAP_ComingSoon_Tractor_e7c933c4-961f-4bba-bd57-b211bde9cdd0.jpg?v=1757674866","url":"https:\/\/www.reliableaftermarketparts.com\/products\/1977008-dowel-fits-caterpillar-models","provider":"Reliable Aftermarket Parts, Inc®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}