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CAT 3406 (A-E) Parts?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by ZJXander, Aug 12, 2012.

  1. Aug 12, 2012 #1
    ZJXander

    ZJXander Bobtail Member

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    Howdy,

    I was wondering how hard it is becoming to find parts for a CAT 3406 A-C?
    A Mechanic once told me that it's really hard to find parts for the A motors.
    Thanks!
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2012 #2
    grizzly

    grizzly Medium Load Member

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    I have a 3406E and I haven't had any problems getting the few parts I have needed.
     
    grizzly, Aug 13, 2012
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  4. Aug 13, 2012 #3
    ZJXander

    ZJXander Bobtail Member

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    That's good to know about the E engines. The 3406 E is still in production though(as far as I know anyway).
    What about the 3406A and 3406B engines? Has anyone had any experience rebuilding these earlier models?
     
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  5. Aug 13, 2012 #4
    dairyman

    dairyman <b> Hopper Thread Greeter</b>

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    I have not had any trouble finding parts for my B model ZJXander. Just put on a new BW turbo & replaced all the exhaust studs/gaskets last winter. Rolled new rod bearings in a while back,i think it's been a year and a half or so. Don't know much about the A model myself.
     
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  7. Aug 13, 2012 #5
    112racing

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    there are millions of these engines still in service , from trucks, yachts, construction equipment, generators and many other uses.

    there will be parts available for longer than you can imagine
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2012 #6
    Semi Crazy

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    Wasn't too long ago I saw brand new 3406B in a gen application alongside some Es in Nogales waiting to cross in to Ollllllllll' Mexico. AMF!
     
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  9. Aug 14, 2012 #7
    Les2

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    Yeah I'm pretty sure, and could be wrong, but the B is still in production today. As for the A's, well, the best thing that happened to them was the B, to put them out of their misery! I don't seem to have problems finding rebuild parts.
     
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  10. Aug 16, 2012 #8
    ZJXander

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    Thanks! (10 characters lol)
     
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