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Cat C12?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by leo319, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. Sep 8, 2011 #1
    leo319

    leo319 Light Load Member

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    I need input on this type of engine, ive hear A LOT about cats, good and bad, id like to know what type of experiences you guys have with this? Expensive to repair? maintance? strong enough? I might be buying an old used t2000 with this engine and a 10 speed.
     
    leo319, Sep 8, 2011
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  3. Sep 9, 2011 #2
    RAGE 18

    RAGE 18 Road Train Member

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    A C12 in good condition is a great engine is not about horse power its about torque plus 5.68 to 6.0 mpg aint bad thats what I got on that Argosy I drive.
     
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  4. Sep 9, 2011 #3
    leo319

    leo319 Light Load Member

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    i see. thanks for the input. what time of services does it need most different than other engines (detroit,cummins)? Enough power with small engine?
     
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  5. Sep 9, 2011 #4
    C16KIWI

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    We run a lot of them over here in Kenworths @ 100,000lbs and they are a good strong engine.
     
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  7. Sep 9, 2011 #5
    w900

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    I have heard of a few that had early cam replacements but other than that all good. I believe Mr Haney has a nice program/ turbo combo that will have a c12 running with 550's
     
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  8. Sep 9, 2011 #6
    gunner76

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    We bought a '99 FL a few years ago with a C12 and 625k on it. We put 30k on it and the head gasket blew out. When my mechanic tore into it the situation went downhill fast and we ended up overhauling it. We've put around 200k on it since and it has been an excellant motor. It has good power and gets decent mileage. I think our problems with the motor early on probably was because the original owner didn't take care of it.
     
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  9. Sep 9, 2011 #7
    k whopper

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    i had a c12 and it did real good on power and fuel . ran it for 4 years no problem at all
     
    k whopper, Sep 9, 2011
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