Glider Trucks Soon Banned?

07 Freightliner Century. Been recently overhauled EGR deleted

 

C models are goofy. They aren't quite electronic, but they aren't true mechanical like the b model. The only thing more screwy than them is my b model with the peek configuration.

 

For as I've researched PEEK was the C model?

 

Nope. I went round and round with cat over my engine thinking i had a c model. I don't. We ran the numbers and it came back as a 3406b model, peek configuration. I still don't really understand it.

 

doing the glider thing here. 2nd time around now... At first it sucks because your new truck is going to be old as balls unless you pay large for some restored rig but even then.... Its going to need expensive repairs before it can be used. Just when you think youre getting all the repairs done more problems and expenses come along. It can seem hopeless and sometimes it is hopeless. Lots of would be owner operators have bought used trucks which turn out too difficult and expensive to put on the road. Since any true glider is going to be at least 20 years old expect problems. A set of drive tires is worth $4000 minimum. A budget of $25,000+ for parts and repair is a good idea for any ancient rig going into service.

All said and done though, a couple years down the line gliders are good. Theyre simple and run good. Kinda loud and though, and not as nice to drive as a 2019. But, reliable and useable.

Doing it here in a 1996 FLD Detroit 11.1L. Bought 'er for $5000, driving daily.

 

Nope I have a 91 460hp peec serial number 5YG that is a B according to the data plate. There were also B model peec's before mine

 

Oh and i think its actually spelled PEEC leading to even more confusion about the c model.

 

And not all C model Cats were the goofy electronical engine. My 1996 8PN C model was factory mechanical. Great engine

 

Thanks for the clarification.
Crazy how the facts turn out.
Guess I will have something to wonder about.

 

Was it a true mechanical? a rod from the fuel pedal directly to the fuel pump?

I'm real hazy on those middle 90s cats. By the time the e model came out it was all electronic. And my 91 Pete had a mechanical b. But everything in the middle confuses the heck out of me. Like my 93 w900 3406b PEEC. Its almost like caterpillar intentionally made their numbering system make no sense in those years.

Edit to add: on a personal side note. I think you are on to something with that early retirement thing. I just finished up my monthly paperwork and I'm looking at how little i worked in april so i went back through the monthly for the last two years. Its sad how little I'm actually working the last few years. Not sure why i don't just call it, but for now i can't quite get myself to do it. However i don't think it will be to many more years before i join you in the ranks of retirement.