Well, it is a mechanics special basically with a bad engine..... 3406A DITA. Has a factory Eaton Reman 15 spd.
I have argued with myself as to what I sent to do engine wise, I like the oddball stuff lol, so I even thought about a Silver 8V92TA for the replacement engine. Have long hard thought about original style A model Cat, and even changing to a Big Cam....
But, I went Friday and bought a 3406B Cat, and am in the process of getting it removed from the truck and getting it home. Engine will be stripped and checked, block and head sent to the machine shop, and then to a guys house that retired working on Cat & Cummins.
I’m having him do a out of frame rebuild on it. I was going to add CAC but decided I just don’t have the time right now, and the inside of the doghouse eliminates much movement of the radiator needed to add air to air.
So it will retain a Cat engine with the 15 speed trans. Already have 8 new air bags I bought from a member of the forum here. Probably be a 2nd truck at least for a while, I’m just to busy to spare much time in it, that’s why I’m farming out the engine work, and maybe even some other work.
Truck originally was 5 different colors, has a O/O gauge package with the original clock as well. And oxblood colored interior with butterscotch buttons.....
Where is everyone #5
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Current situation....
I hate hvac work.... but hate the humidity more.
You'd think they could make these last longer
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