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Caterpillar 3408.

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by seabring, Mar 4, 2012.

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  1. Mar 5, 2012 #31
    MNdriver

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    the 903 were run off a cam and you adjusted cam clearance.
     
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  3. Mar 5, 2012 #32
    SmokinCAT

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    Yes I know how the 903s are, I thought someone posted that about the 3408.
     
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  4. Mar 5, 2012 #33
    swaan

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    Why is this 903 engine keep coming up, compleatly differnt then a 3408 and nothing to do with the posted original ?? The guy wants to know about a cat 3408 , not a cummins 903.
     
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  5. Mar 5, 2012 #34
    seabring

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    Thanks for all the replies guys. I think the 3408 is probably not the best way to go for a money making truck. It would sure be cool, but cool dont pay the bills! Sounds like it was a great engine in its day , but its day has probably come and gone. I would like to keep this thread going as you guys are a wealth of information and I appreciate you all taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences. I will have alot more questions yet about these older engines and trucks as its really what i have my heart set on. I know lots say dont let your ego come into buying a truck, its not an ego thing its just that i want to enjoy what i drive. I want to enjoy owning and working with a piece of equipment that has some appeal to me. So once again thank you all for the replies and please keep the information coming on my further questions:biggrin_25514:
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2015 #35
    3408guy

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    I run a 3408 with about the same setup I have 3:55's. Believe it or not locally it will give me pretty close to 5. But as soon as I leave town and get out on the road, it drops quite a bit. I pull a 6 axle loboy grossing up to 120,000 #"s here in Colorado. It is not uncomm0on to see it down around 3 when in the mountains. I average around 4.2. Hope this helps, they sure are fun though. I always said " If you cant afford the fuel, you ain"t chargin enough".
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2015 #36
    Superhauler

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    I know where a pete is for sale that has a 3412 in it if ya want a fuel guzzaler!
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2015 #37
    3408guy

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    Is it green?
     
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  10. Apr 25, 2015 #38
    OLDSKOOLERnWV

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    IMG_1485.JPG Seen a W900 with a 3408 at MATS this year, beautiful truck, engine was just as clean. Think I have a pic of it here somewhere.
     
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    SAR, MartinFromBC and Cetane+ Thank this.
  11. Apr 25, 2015 #39
    rank

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    I would say that's way to high for the mountains with that weight and that engine. My 3406 averages 6.6 mpCDNg (~5.5 US) in the adirondacks and poconos grossing 80,000 southbound and 35,000 northbound at 60 mph.

    Measured in US gallons, I bet you're looking at mid to high 3's if you're loaded both ways.

    There's a 359 for sale on Kijiji with a 3408 that pulls a grain train in MB. Maybe call and ask him.
    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/experienced-truckers-advice/275630-here-you-go-boys-girls-359-a.html?highlight=3408+359+pics

    EDIT: Can't believe I got suckered into a zombie thread from 2012.
     
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  12. Apr 25, 2015 #40
    Stone Express

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    There was an O/O locally that had a new one, and there were quite a few problems with it right from the get go. Too many years ago, as I do not recall the issues.

    I remember running one night out on I-80 in PA with a guy that had one, and he complained at how quickly it was chewing up drive tires...
     
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