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Cat 3406E swap, what do I need to know?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by McMahons Trucking, Oct 17, 2018.

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  1. Oct 17, 2018 #11
    AModelCat

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    Pretty much just swap everything over that doesn't match.

    As for the transmission, I dunno if Freightliner and/or Pete uses a leaf spring at the rear of the transmission. Might need to install the parts for that if needed. Also have to change the driveshaft length.
     
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    AModelCat, Oct 17, 2018
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  3. Oct 18, 2018 #12
    McMahons Trucking

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    Dumb question: will a blown head gasket cause severe blow by?
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2018 #13
    Cam Roberts

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    Not a dumb question. Sure it can but you gonna have coolant puking out of resivoir too most likely and probably white smoke coming out of pipes if it’s causing severe blowby
     
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  5. Oct 18, 2018 #14
    McMahons Trucking

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    Had white smoke this AM. Not really wanting to do a full rebuild on this thing. Only need itbto last me 6 more months. The giy with the freightliner flaked out on me.
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2018 #15
    Cam Roberts

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    Hell I have a buddy that’s been running his cat for the past year that smokes like an old locomotive out the blow by and also loses half a quart of oil a day out of it. He’s like “I’ll put a new motor in it when it blows up” hahah
    Keep running it. I’m sure you’ll be fine. She’s tired though
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2018 #16
    McMahons Trucking

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    I already have it tore down half way. Just drove it to the house.
     
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  9. Oct 20, 2018 #17
    McMahons Trucking

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    Looks like a rebuild is going to be the most economical solution. Anyone know where i can rent or buy (decently priced) cylinder liner puller?
     
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  10. Oct 20, 2018 #18
    McMahons Trucking

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    Got bbn it down to where i need to take the head bolts out. Found one already broken off and the head of the bolt was just laying there. Guess ill3have to make a trip to harbor freight to get a heavirr duty breaker bar.
     
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