Big Cam Cummins reliability

Being a 89 it should be a Big Cam 4 with this style after-cooler. Around 1990 I was driving a 1988 Cabover Kenworth for H&W. It was powered by a BC4 @365 hp with a 9 speed. I ran 2800 to 3200 miles a week normally, and grossing 80,000 was not unusual. Nothing in the world wrong with a Big Cam Cummins, as long as it’s in good health.

The trucks lined up in the one picture all had BC Cummins except for the white / blue Cabover Peterbilt, it had a 3406 @310 hp. We were all Oversized heading to Louisiana from WV.

 

Well I figured I would need to do some work on it after buying it my dad knows some stuff about them old trucks

 

I run a Big Cam 444 / on a hard pull if the temperature gets above 190 ya gotta downshift and give it just a little Fuel and it will stay cool

 

Any know of any good mechanics or shops that work on mechanical engines ?

 

Finding a guy in a shop that works on mechanical engines, is probably like finding chickens teeth these days. Ask around local to you, may find someone you never know.....

 

Ive had historical figures quoted that you can bill any amount to Uncle Sam that you have the Balls for. He'll pay it.

 

The ancient one knows. He might have one tooth and a eye but he will know.

 

Probably be the older guy with thinning white hair..lol.

 

We're still around. And have a full head of hair.