3406C to 3406E

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  1. Jasonar15

    Jasonar15 Medium Load Member

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    I think my 3406C has called it quits after 2.3 million miles. Lifter rotated and damaged the cam and waiting to see if the lifter bore is damaged meaning block will be bad (What I was told from dealership). Mawk industries are out of business so does anyone know who I can get conversion from? With the C model having some electronic control i am hoping I can convert. Or any other idea would be appreciated.
     
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    062 Road Train Member

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    Kustom truck is the only one I know of and it’s going to be pricey.
    Maybe @wore out knows a work around.
     
  4. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Build your own harness. Get the pinouts for the truck side of the ECM and wire everything needed into that plug.
     
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  5. Jasonar15

    Jasonar15 Medium Load Member

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    So find out what pins run wbat on the current plug and match them for engine functions?
     
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    wore out Numbered Classic

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    Kustom truck has one. From PEEC controls to E is an easy deal though
     
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    Jasonar15 Medium Load Member

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    Would you go e model or something different? Also could it be changed to a 12.7 Detroit by harness?
     
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    wore out Numbered Classic

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    I would go E model but I’m fond of CAT and biased. Detroit or even N-14 would go without a lot of headache


    Fact is if it was me I would build a mechanical B or C and run it.
     
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  9. Jasonar15

    Jasonar15 Medium Load Member

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    This one has 2.3 mil on the clock. It’s been a good engine.
    I’m hoping the block isn’t bad. But if it is I might go back same engine. Lots of options and I’m just waiting on final answer if block is bad or not.
     
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    Turn that PEEC back to a B model
     
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    X2 nothing better than a mechanical cat
     
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