3406A Hp.

When the time comes, I'll just have to pick between the three engines. I won't put a big cam in there, or what have you, as the next engine will be much newer, and efficient to the max. That is a nice W900A u have in your avatar.

 

60 series 12.7 is the way to go, good mileage, easy to get power, cheap to fix and rebuild!!!

 

I agree on the Series 60 12,7L. I have one in my FLB, and I think it's a great motor. It doesn't pull to bad, and fuel economy is something to brag about for a 96 model. I would like to get the old CAT up to 470HP and run it as long as possible. Just dont know if its possible to see that Hp. I'm not a big fan of a Big Cam. Alot of my friends run them and they always have bearing issues. I have a 335 small cam aswell. Not bad for it's age, but not one of my favourites.

 

I have a 1973 Pete 359m ,it has no brake assembly on front,I was told some that year didn't come with them,so is it legal to run the truck in today's dot regalations? And could a person put disc brakes on the year model?

 

Anything pre 1980 you can.

 

As long as it came from the factory that way, you're good to go. As for adding disc brakes I have no idea. I've never seen air disc brakes on a truck yet.

 

Some 388's running around here with front disc and rear drums. 400,000 miles and have not touched one yet.
Would probably work if you bought the whole axle but I usually run into snags doing stuff like that. Plus they are hub piloted. If you find a truck with air disc's from the late 70's avoid it like the plague. Complete axle would be the way to go, disc or drum.

 

Best thing out , much better stopping power , very little fade and easy maintenance. Only downside I have found is they can get temperamental if used muddy or dirt roads.

 

Probably why I've never seen them. I've never laid a wrench on any OTR spec truck. Always heavy spec off road stuff.

 

I remember them in early 80s- good idea but lots of problems. Brake fade still a big problem.