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Interstate Mcbee

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by DobleS, Jan 15, 2015.

  1. Jan 15, 2015 #1
    DobleS

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    Anyone have input on an Interstate Mcbee inframe kit for a Cat? Thinking of buying a 379 Pete with a fresh inframe that will be done using Mcbee parts. I spoke to the mechanic he has used them before but I want input from real drivers that put some miles after the I frame using these parts on their Cat engines.

    Thanks to all who post in advance.
     
    DobleS, Jan 15, 2015
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  3. Jan 16, 2015 #2
    Superhauler

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    you will save money doing aftermarket.---at first. I personally think oem is the only way. have one truck in here right now with a clevite overhaul kit. 300 miles rings collapsed on two pistons. had one with a ipd overhaul kit wrist pin bushing failed on a piston with 25000 miles. cheaper isn't always better!
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2015 #3
    GrapeApe

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    Interstate McBee is the only aftermarket that I trust. They actually manufacture many OEM parts. I would not worry about the parts used if they are Interstate-McBee. I would worry about the skill of the mechanic and what will really be done. In-frame is a very vague term.
     
    GrapeApe, Jan 16, 2015
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  5. Jan 16, 2015 #4
    saddleup

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    I used there parts to in frame our 60 series have 300,000 now and no issues what so ever. I have used there engine parts for years without any issues.
     
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  7. Jan 16, 2015 #5
    Superhauler

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    your statement on the skill is the key. customers wonder why I get upset when I have to fix someone else's screw up and have to charge for more labor than it takes sometimes to fix a bad job! personally I have never had an issue with mcbee or ipd. on the other hand clevite. yes.
     
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  8. Jun 18, 2020 #6
    Kw Owners Club

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    Old post I know but if your still around How did the mcbee kit hold up ?
     
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