N14 Overhaul or another truck?

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  1. malhibros

    malhibros Light Load Member

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    Okay, so our truck has 1.6 mil on it and we overhauled it at about 1.1 mil. It has been very good to us.

    We do not know what to do now exactly and i am trying to get opinions of others, should we overhaul it or buy a truck in the 2007-2008 year mark.

    Also if anybody knows a good mechanic that can do an overhaul with original cummins parts. That would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know!
     
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  3. bull hauler

    bull hauler Medium Load Member

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    Why would u overhaul with 500k on the build and why in the world would u go to a 2007-2008 pos???? Scratchin my head on this one
     
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  4. mkmac

    mkmac Light Load Member

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    What year is it ,what does it do for work,what shape is the rest of the truck in, An 07-08 that's when most are wanting to get rid of a truck cause they are going to cost a lot to keep running because that's when a lot of things start to wear out. but again what is the truck used for...........
     
  5. malhibros

    malhibros Light Load Member

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    It is a 2002 frieghtliner century..we drive around in about a 300-500 mile radius around the midwest. The truck itself is in good shape but the engine is missing and gives a different sound under 70 speed.
     
  6. JohnP3

    JohnP3 Road Train Member

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    You need a mechanic to look at it, the miss could be as cheap as a pass thru connector on an injector.
    Just a thought!
     
  7. malhibros

    malhibros Light Load Member

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    Yes we will look at a mechanic for the miss. I just need to know where a good place is to get an overhaul in case we decide to go in that direction. The cummins dealer is really expensive and i understand they will do the best job but still if there are other options i can look at.
     
  8. mkmac

    mkmac Light Load Member

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    I would start with a dyno,and find someone that knows n-14's, Call around to find a good mechanic, they are a good motor, you must keep good bearings in them I wish I still had mine. But with the 02 truck at least you know what it needs and what's been done, A little money and you could have a great truck again..............
     
  9. JPenn

    JPenn Road Train Member

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    Just a miss at certain rpm or loads shouldn't make you condemn the truck. N14's are quite reliable, get some diagnostics and oil samples run and see what's up. Cheaper to keep her doesn't only apply to spouses ;-)
     
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  10. crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    Find a good mechanic to diagnose it first. Secondly ask yourself if you like the truck.
     
  11. Inland-Pilot

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    on an N14 it's not typical to replace cam bearings with an inframe. So if that wasn't done first go around, I'd definitely look at doing it on the next. However that will cost a good bit more money because the hood, radiator, front cover, etc. need to come off to do so.
     
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