The Gage Rod-Cap,liquid Level, cataloged under National Stock Number 6680-00-252-4506, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6680 (Liquid and Gas Flow, Liquid Level, and Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6680-00-252-4506 |
| Primary Part Number | 5R1245 |
| Item Name | Gage Rod-Cap,liquid Level |
| FSC / FSG | 6680 / 66 — Liquid and Gas Flow, Liquid Level, and Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Rod Measuring Portion Width | 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cap Type | FRICTION |
| Handle | FURNISHED |
| Scale Inscription | ADD OIL AND DO NOT OVERFILL AND FULL ENGINE STOPPED |
| Inside Diameter | 0.503 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Rod Length From End to Cap | 26.688 INCHES IN |
| Material | STEEL |
| Inside Height | 0.530 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Rod Measuring Portion Thickness | 0.035 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Rod End to Scale Graduation | 3.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5R1245 PRIMARY | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
NSN 6680-00-252-4506 is a Gage Rod-Cap,liquid Level, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 6680, Liquid and Gas Flow, Liquid Level, and Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6680-00-252-4506 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 5R1245 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense).
Key specifications for 5R1245: Rod Measuring Portion Width: 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Cap Type: FRICTION; Handle: FURNISHED; Scale Inscription: ADD OIL AND DO NOT OVERFILL AND FULL ENGINE STOPPED. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.