Junk yards and Salvage

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 6wheeler, Aug 18, 2021.

  1. 6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    I need a head for a C15 3406e. 6nz.
    I have called around 7 states looking for this head. I am willing to drive 400 miles from Virginia to get this.

    Also, has anyone ever had a cracked head welded that worked or repaired with something like that locknstitch.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Roger McG

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    What about the local Cat dealer?? Last summer went to cat for a reman head for an accert, cat told me no remans in there system (Milton Cat) parts manager sold me a brand new one for reman price and gave full core credit for my cracked core
     
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    062 Road Train Member

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    062 Road Train Member

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    If you’re looking for used only. Have you called stricklands in Cana va?
     
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  6. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Why not go for a new aftermarket head? Even a Cat reman is not a good bet anymore from what I hear. I have a used head sitting in the shop, well past the 400 mile range you're looking for though.
     
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  9. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    Beat me to it.

    BTW, he is a funny guy on Facebook. I'm friends with him and Bobert Cawixtro too. He fills in when Robert is in Facebook prison.
     
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  10. 6wheeler

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    Thanks. I'll call in the morning
     
  11. 6wheeler

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    Cat around hear doesn't have one and to get one would be too much, $8000
     
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