Cat C13

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  1. Sep 30, 2019 #1
    united972

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    Hi im looking into a Cat C13 2004 engine in a 2004 pete 379 with 10 speed
    it has a platinum rebuild on it with remaining 2 year warranty.

    I am wondering how do these engines do im hauling dry van from Nj to texas. How is the power, reliability, and fuel economy.

    I also would like to know what psi the engine oil should be:

    at start up:
    Idle warm engine:


    Please reply if you have knowledge on the c13 I got a really good deal on it.
     
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  3. Sep 30, 2019 #2
    Intothesunset

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    Did you buy it already?
    Some guys like them, some don't.
     
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  4. Sep 30, 2019 #3
    united972

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    I have to go pick it up and pay for it put a deposit down on it
     
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    OldeSkool

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    I know a guy that has one and he likes it.
     
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  7. Sep 30, 2019 #5
    gerardo1961

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    HI I was buying my Columbia with cat c13 kcb nov/2009 with 470000 now 1444000 miles and still running without rebuild.mpg =6.6 . psi start 35 driving45-50 psi.i still happy with this engine little troubles nothing bad
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2019 #6
    ClineER

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    I have one and work on a fleet of them. They have been very reliable. 380 and lower seem doggy, if possible uprate to the 500hp. Economy seems to vary with gearing. 6 to 7 is what I think you should expect, maybe more depending on your driving.
    Warm oil pressure idle about 20
    Warm driving at 1200 about 35
    45 to 50 at max rpm.

    Most problems I fix with the engine are valve actuator connectors and water pumps, most are failing with 16000 hrs, and getting over 22000hrs in mixers before rebuilds.
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2019 #7
    gerardo1961

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    i have 500hp from Mr
    Haney
     
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