[ATTACH] I got results back from my oil sample. Looks like the sample shows high lead which indicates bearing wear. Plus with lower oil pressure,...
I gave them the 1LW vin. Then ended up just telling them I would waive my right to returns if this turbo doesn't fit. He said they would mail it out.
Here’s a pic of my motor. It’s a 7FB [ATTACH]
This is the site I'm ordering my Turbo from: BorgWarner Turbocharger for Caterpillar 3406 3456 C16 – Prosource Diesel They require an engine vin...
I found a good video on installing main Bearings and Thrust Bearings in a CAT motor. Figured this might help someone else down the road. I like...
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Hello, I have a Cummins N14 Red Top Celect Plus 525HP. I just took off the intake hose to do a boost leak test and found that my turbo has...
@Roger McG @beastr123! Thank you! I didn't realize how cheap and simple it is to replace the bearings. Pulling the pan and scraping the gasket is...
Hi Wore out. I've seen your name on may threads I've read about the 3406b. I'm going to take your advice on the 177148 Turbo when I get around to...
Good idea... The oil temp gauge isn't working. I'll give it a look and see if I can get it working. A plugged cooler could easily cause this and...
Thank you! I was wondering where oil pressure should be on a fresh motor. I had a good 50PSI at Idle when cold. But after ideling/full temp... it...
I know I'm reviving an old thread. I'm looking for a new turbo for an old 3406B. Sounds like the 177148 is the turbo to go with. Where did...
Yes its the all mechanical model out of an 86 W900. I didn't know about the Peec Motor. Picked this truck up for $9000. I sold a backhoe and I'm...
I suppose if I pull the pan then I could measure my bearing clearances. After warming the truck up 2 days in a row, the exhaust smoke has almost...
Thank you!!! I figured that might have been the case on the turbo. I will start looking for a new turbo and work on getting my oil sample done....
Thats a good Point. I have no idea the last time this oil was changed. I'm hoping to avoid pulling the oil pan and checking the pump. I had a...
I forgot to mention, I'm sending an oil sample off to Blackstone for an analysis. That would hopefully tell me if theres fuel or coolant in the...
[ATTACH] Here’s a pic of the turbo inlet.
I just bought an old Dump Truck from the equipment auction. I got a good deal but unfortunately I don't know any of the trucks history. Its got...
I like the Roadmasters. I had those and Michelins on my truck. It looked like the rubber on the Roadmasters held up better. I ended up buying...
