I rebuilt a lot of CAT engines for head gasket failures, and never had to take into consideration damage from exhaust gases getting into the...
One of the tricks a customer of mine did was put in the 475 injectors, with rail pressure maxed out with a very small button and RPM's set about...
The RPM is set through the computer settings. Normally set at 700 RPM's. The difference without having the formula in front of me would be top end...
CAT and Freighliner parted ways because CAT didn't want to allow Freightliner to get a piece of the engine money pie. Also the OEM's felt that CAT...
CAT doesn't do head pressure testing. They usually have the head decked and checked for cracks in side of the exhaust and intake ports. They also...
Have them check for bad head bolts. If any of them have erosion starting have them replaced. CAT had a problem with the back head bolts stretching...
Top CAT: If the fuel filters are plugging up because of more dirt in the fuel system it will cause a drop in fuel pressure. You didn't say how...
Fifteen HP isn't going to make that big a difference for the cost. What would make the difference is a higher torque rating.
If you have the jake settings too tight they will do the same thing by holding the exhaust valve down.
That air outline from the compressor needs top be steel or copper. It is against DOD regulations if memory serves me correctly. I am glad you got...
That has to be a transmission oil cooler that was removed during the clutch replacement. Sometimes you can unbolt and lift up out of the way but...
You need the same series engine serial number. There are newer models cylinder heads and you can't mix them up with the old style..
If you suspect pressure in the cooling system. First test the radiator cap with a radiator pressure test kit. They can test the cap and also help...
Check the cable by taking it off of the drive. spin it by hand and have someone observe the gage. If it is OK then check the tip of the tach cable...
Bull hauler that is because you have less restriction and back pressure on the exhaust system.
Something that came to mind is have you pulled the cold housing off to see if the seals on the turbo appear to be leaking? Something to look at...
If your problem is on acceleration it could be sucking air as previously stated. However it could also be getting air into the fuel system via the...
If you suspect the clamps are loose and leaking, use a inch pound torque wrench and tighten air to air clamps at 100 inch pounds. If your air...
The comment about the rear mounts being part of the transmission I believe are correct. You can get away with supporting the engine on a jack but...
The job should take no more than one hour. You will need a special wear ring removal kit and the installer which installs the wear ring and seal...
