I am looking for pros and cons on the 444, I've drove an N14 but not 444.
I know many people hate the 444 but why?
Or maybe compare the 444 to a big cam 400?
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Cummins 444 vs N14
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Intothesunset, Jul 13, 2019.
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Step timing control issues caused many to smoke white until warmed up completely ... The one I drove pulled very hard but it was tweaked by the boss..
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Lots of folks had problems with the low flow cooling on the 444, plus the above mentioned step timing was problemetic, and many mechanics never fully understood it.
Personally I would not compare a 444 to an N14, I would much rather have a good BC111 400 than a 444 myself.shogun, stillwurkin and Intothesunset Thank this. -
Sounds good at least...
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From what I can find is keep oil clean in 444 and it will work well?
Yet I've never drove a mechanical engine. And I fear lead footing until a meltdown happens.
Some engines that I've studied like the 6v71 and other 2 stroke Detroit's you just went full throttle or things broke.
And I think N14 can make more power way easier than a NTC 444 so I lean towards that maybe.
Mind you I have a 11.1 60 series at home in a ugly truck. And have owned 1 other 12.7 Detroit truck.
My goal is a cabover with a dependable engine for pulling stuff on the highway.
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To the op, I would stay away from the 444. The above mentioned timing issues are going to constantly make you think you have a failing pump.Intothesunset Thanks this. -
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