1983 Kenworth Cabover 3406E Gets a Tune

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[@I-am-not-D1-4U]

It is awesome that you’re keeping the old school trucks 🛻 alive James I applaud you for that you’re one in a million my hat goes off to you.

[@JamesPretty]

thanks brother

[@stevencaka]

I agree 😉👍

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Yes sir love ol Krystal beautiful truck

[@JamesPretty]

thanks bro

[@kman-mi7su]

A 1983 Cabover with engine tech that didn't exist back when it rolled out the factory doors. Kyrstal is looking and running good James. Thanks for the hard work and taking us along on the journey.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for being here

[@simonbingham6813]

Krystal is a amazing truck , gets better every time you work on her , hope she is a keeper

[@JamesPretty]

thanks Simon

[@Drew_379]

She sounds very happy!! Wow

[@JamesPretty]

She is pleased!!

[@davidsimons6881]

James, Crystal sounds pretty good. And is looking better every time we see her.

[@JamesPretty]

she does for sure.. I need to get the exhaust and intakes done then get after the horrible body conditions

[@rodericklewis9277]

Somebody looks like a happy camper 😂👏👏👏👏

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya being here

[@sterlingknight83]

She sounds good! Glad to see you driving with flip flops like a real trucker!

[@JamesPretty]

Hell ya

[@leonrose7799]

Hi James I like your smile when you talk about Krystal😂😂😂

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@BobBarenthin]

Sounds awesome 😊 . Get some anti sail hangers fot those cool 😎 flaps

[@JamesPretty]

I’m gonna for sure

[@TimBullins-z2z]

Son that kw is looking good and running good 10/4😊

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@daviddickey4331]

Bossman you make that truck ''' Krystal '' look better and better every time that you work on it. Now that's a gorgeous Rig.... TWO THUMBS UP. Stay safe and blessed. You are the man with the master plans. Enjoy your day.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks 👍brother

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

She sounds good that turbos, just a whistling 😎 Hi Jessica … You all stay cool and hydrated. Have a good and smooth rest of the week.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx John

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

@@JamesPretty you’re welcome James, you and Jessica have a good rest of the week and a good and smooth weekend. That Cabover sounded great man at least on this end.

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video James and Jessica Krystal sounds good after the reflatching the pcm with a new file. Thanks for sharing stay safe James and Jessica.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Richard

[@anytractorman]

Sounds healthy! Keep rockin James! Love the 69 camaro . Had a 67 for years until the ex was drinkin and wrapped it up!

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appreciate ya

[@raymondbradley6788]

Good job, James👍👍👍 you and Jessica have a awesome Independence Day👍👍👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Raymond

[@uliwehner]

cabover content, just like the doctor ordered. 3 KWs, red white and blue, just in time for 4th of July.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx for being here Uli

[@Paul-ov6kd]

Ive watched the first seven minutes of your video tuning up the truck and the first thing that come into my head hope you have Tim Gentry on speed dial because I'm going to need him

[@JamesPretty]

hahah I do have him on speed dial, but I have another guy who is master of 3406 that was helping me thru the troubles

[@glennhunter7018]

The truck sounds good brother tell Jessica good camera shots and I appreciate her doing that with the camera safe travels on the airplane captain

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@B1487W]

Loving the videos brother. The way you're focusing on Crystal is awesome. Can't wait to see the progress!

[@JamesPretty]

thanks for being here

[@leonrose7799]

She is your favorite truck❤❤😂😂

[@JamesPretty]

She truly is

[@ryanb.1119]

She sounds awesome James great job on her

[@JamesPretty]

thanks Ryan

[@I-am-not-D1-4U]

Just try and do your best James and go as far as you can go with your knowledge there’s someone out there who will want to keep your passion of restoring old school big trucks so they can keep running.

[@josephfrye6248]

Krystal is a good looking truck and sounds good to.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@kevinhornbuckle]

That truck is looking and sounding really nice. Good work!

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@salmelendrez9095]

The truck sounds beautiful

[@JamesPretty]

It does. I love it

[@davidtrafford1451]

Great stuff again James very informative to us that no nothing about these things

[@JamesPretty]

Thx David

[@rickjorstad7134]

Sounds awesome. It will sound better with two stacks.

[@JamesPretty]

Hope So

[@I-am-not-D1-4U]

You have all that great knowledge James who are you going to pass it on to so that it would not get lost.

[@JamesPretty]

I guess no-one since im alone in the pursuit of these old gals here

[@paulcorkum2105]

You’ve made this old girl sound amazing you come a long way keep up the good vibes brother I always enjoy everyone of them. Cheers brother ❤

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@edwardwilliams9874]

There she goes rolling coal heck yeah brother man she sounds great lol Jessica 10 million years to turn she is a hot rod brother

[@JamesPretty]

thanks brother

[@scottlambert2949]

I have to say that they don't make classic trucks like this anymore but it's great to see you getting them running again

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Scott

[@youtubemonitors1202]

Just love your channel James like all what you do my friend, from over the pond in the uk.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@melvinthompson9635]

The truck sounds great really good 👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Melvin

[@allenmitchum9356]

She sounds great James!

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@martineames2491]

Crystal sounds the 💣! Great work as always James, enjoy your videos from across the pond here in the UK 👌

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Martin

[@fastback5201]

Hello driver! Man that truck sounds amazing!! Would love to see it with 2 stacks and maybe an old style wing on top?? Keep the videos rolling, 10-4 driver im gone

[@JamesPretty]

working on stacks as we speak

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Going to sound awesome with dual exhaust. Sounds great now

[@JamesPretty]

I hope so.. Im working on it now. stacks are backordered.

[@TrainboyRR]

That thing sounds so nice

[@JamesPretty]

it really does.. I love the 5ek maybe some time I can get a c16 or c18 then I can run with the big dogs.

[@bigpaulrc3531]

Hi James from Yorkshire England Kristal with 500hp is going to be a monster just be back and watched Marla pulling your new low loader trailer and she looks cool as f##k bro love your content keep it coming 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JamesPretty]

thanks big Paul

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Great video brother Krystals happy now that Lil kitty can stretch its legs

[@user-lq8lo8my7s]

Get in touch with Steve at FSC Trucking to see how he did the double stacks on his truck and he also has a apu on his truck also

[@JamesPretty]

Me and Steve are friends. Stacks aren’t bad it’s the intakes that I’m struggling to find the parts for.

[@rickmunson8317]

That sound never gets old, does it. Love the video, Mr. Pretty!

[@JamesPretty]

thanks Rick..

[@vancevankirk6679]

Sounds awesome.

[@JamesPretty]

it really does.. I love this engine.

[@jonathanmerica5015]

She's a mean machine. I love them detroits and those cats. My dream truck is a pete with a 3408. Great videos as always my friend.

[@JamesPretty]

id like to own a 3408 at some point

[@chrisphelps9595]

Good looking ride sounds good to

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Chris

[@Adam-pz2tm]

Vroom vroom, sounds good, looks good.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@pupweiller1]

Hell yea man!! Krystal sounds good, & looks like she's ready to hook to that new RGN & ROLL!!

[@JamesPretty]

Getting closer every day

[@user-ro1ct9cc9p]

Good stuff brother happy 4th

[@JamesPretty]

happy 4th..

[@larryspencer76]

Sweet bucket.

[@JamesPretty]

thanks Larry

[@user-kg4eb7nl5b]

Detroit powered Boing 777 would sound real cool😁commin in a little hot & hit the Jakes

[@JamesPretty]

lol for sure

[@tonypezza2190]

Make the turbo sing brother sounds great

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Thx Tony

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Good morning yall man what a hot morning

[@JamesPretty]

morning bro

[@virgilio1355]

Hard to believe that those old trucks were effectively computer controlled .

[@JamesPretty]

It was a fully mechanical truck. Now it has modern power plant

[@jamesseley4885]

That's cool running good.cant wait to see her done.ha ve you been the new toy to work ?

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks James

[@carwynjones731]

Oooooh sounding goooood.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@larryspencer76]

Morning James. They screw ya at the drive threw.

[@JamesPretty]

always...

[@brucehodges7889]

Very cool! So now it’s a 500? Love that Cat turbo whistle! Nice job James!

[@JamesPretty]

we actually went backwards a little and put a 475 on it. with the smaller injectors it makes more power on the 475 tune. we will put injectors and a turbo on it in the coming year

[@gregfrazier9656]

1 stack k.wopper,sounds good pretty

[@JamesPretty]

I agree bro

[@billysmith2494]

Love that truck James can't wait to see what is next keep up the good work brother

[@JamesPretty]

thanks billy

[@billysmith2494]

Love the content brother

[@561ENTERPRISE]

Sure sounds good.

[@JamesPretty]

It really does. Hopefully twin stacks don’t change the sound much

[@3CSCHAEFER]

Put an HHO fuel cell on it, to stop all the black smoke.

[@larryspencer76]

It's gonna look good with dual exhaust and air intake.

[@JamesPretty]

im half way done with the exhaust but the stacks are on backorder ugh...

[@WilliamHencey]

Morning Mr. Pretty. you know I get it, Dual pipes and all, but man one single 7inch 45 degree turn out stack would roll coal man❤❤ Have you thought about a classic cabover golf cart to ride around in at shows? Make a scale model of your Truck you use to take the others to the show? Ride around with your logo on it?

[@JamesPretty]

Maybe if I sell Off some trucks I’d be into building some kind of something like that

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Yall take care be safe 🙏

[@JamesPretty]

you too

[@daveooten7459]

She definitely likes to sing like that

[@JamesPretty]

She’s a runner

[@daveooten7459]

@JamesPretty glad it's finally going your way with her an she is putting a smile on your face

[@user-tx9ro5rf2u]

Jemes complimenti

[@billymccomas8694]

She sounds beautiful James do you have a fleet pride near you they have a great selection of parts for these old trucks love the old iron ❤️😊😊

[@JamesPretty]

I use Fleetpride for most of my parts

[@stansdds]

Could not help but notice you standing in front of a truly classic KW big bunk K-100C. The only thing more luxurious in the KW catalog in the late 70's through 90's was the Aerodyne. I'm guessing flashing an ECM is a bit like flashing the BIOS in a computer in that the word "uh-oh" is never a good utterance during the process.

[@JamesPretty]

lol yep uh-oh is never a good thing lol

[@uliwehner]

There is Marla the Aerodyne.

[@randomgingergamer2.0]

Hello from Australia have a look at some Australia kenworth cabover for some ideas on the air intake 🙂

[@JamesPretty]

ive been looking had to get info such as part numbers and things

[@randomgingergamer2.0]

@@JamesPretty nice 👌 good luck 👍

[@brandoncherry1651]

Each his own but super singles are a pain turning unless heavy haul in future

[@JamesPretty]

Thx for bein here

[@brandoncherry1651]

@JamesPretty I watched vid on you tube big screen wich I just figured out I can do via my phone 😁

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@@brandoncherry1651 nice

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@@JamesPretty yes sir it was 💯

[@alaindunkerque59]

Belle vidéo 👌 😉 🚛 🚛 🇺🇸 🇫🇷

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thanks brother

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[@jeremybrowning6013]

Good morning

[@JamesPretty]

Morning

[@xmastercavanhalbmaster1365]

Bom dia abração é o Marcio Cavanha do Brasil , Curitiba PR. Adoro os truk👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thx for being here

[@glens2036]

Roll that beautiful coal footage! She's a smoker now. Seems to run good on that.

[@JamesPretty]

not bad, needs injectors and bigger Turbo then it'll be complete

[@glens2036]

@@JamesPretty I've tried to search for a air filter can in my state for ya, but never came across anything.

[@JamesPretty]

@@glens2036 thx for trying

[@johno6963]

That's awesome how many HP's now?

[@JamesPretty]

We actually turned it back down to 475 need some bigger injectors

[@pavelblazoun992]

Super 👏👍🥰🇨🇿😉

[@JamesPretty]

Thx pavel

[@ronniehayward3730]

I had to take a big loss and sell both my cabovers for $2,000 per truck

[@JamesPretty]

it happens Ronnie.. the market is down down

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Hi James looks like it took. That’ll pep Krystal right up. I must’ve missed it how much torque will it be making? I heard the 500 horsepower. Curious what was it originally set at? Krystal is coming along great. Stinks they sent the wrong elbows! And bad on that shop not getting in touch with you. They should have called when they didn’t have your order. Stay safe

[@JamesPretty]

I put the 500/1850 tune in but went back to the 475/1750 because I didn't have the injector for the 500 and bigger tune.. thats gonna happen eventually but this one works very well

[@darrencatenacci2737]

That stinks wrong injectors! Seems like a lot of work for that small a gain. Unless you can go up higher than 500 with the injectors. I’ve done almost the same change and as far as it seemed I really didn’t gain economy performance was only slightly better. But too remember I’m running 2500-3000 miles a week so I might be looking differently. But if it was mine biggest worry would be clutch rating.

[@JamesPretty]

@@darrencatenacci2737 engine base is a 435. Smallest horsepower for the iron set. Can take 550 with injectors and turbo change. I already did the harmonic damper upgrade.

[@JamesPretty]

Clutch is a 2150 torque Eaton easy pedal

[@darrencatenacci2737]

@@JamesPretty Oh heck you already got it covered! Then I’d boost it to 550 2050 torque if possible. That would make big difference. But turbos and injectors ain’t cheap so. You’ll probably have to do one then the other. Cool

[@ralphups7782]

That, tune up. Sounded like Tim gentry and son's was just out of shot talking you through the process, while cooking a rack of ribs.? 👈👀👀👺👍

[@JamesPretty]

Hahaha me and Tim are friends but nope he wasn’t helping I have a 3406 guru that gave me a hand with the files and some education

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Going to make it run like a scaled dog are you 😂😂😂😂

[@JamesPretty]

Might just do that ;)

[@nelsonmattoon150]

@@JamesPretty just going to give a little pepin it's step. Run with the big dogs

[@skycowboy_7391]

James aren’t you a commercial pilot as well?

[@JamesPretty]

Yes

[@bowslap]

Sounds MEAN…looks like it’s ready to head up to your home state and haul 100K+with those Michigan floats on the steer axle😂dang sure has the power to do it now! I hear ya in regards to less-than-reputable online parts sales…chaps my @$$ too.

[@JamesPretty]

ya maybe some day ill have a bucket to pull behind it

[@charlesland8287]

She sounds like she is running pretty stout now

[@JamesPretty]

ya it feels nice.. could benefit from a bigger turbo

[@Bungoonafarm]

Just be careful about those hot tunes just look at Tim gentry he’s always rebuilding them hot engines way before they should be Not critical just an observation but dam it’s nice

[@JamesPretty]

I’m using factory tunes I want it to live

[@Bungoonafarm]

@@JamesPretty Kool mate

[@youtubeisawesome2487]

gas tanks, your a hoot, fuel tanks noob, wink, just a reminder that every 550 hp 5ek breaks the crankshaft, you better get a air filter before you dust that engine, check your injector numbers,

[@JamesPretty]

It’s always gas tanks and gas pedal for some reason. Can’t get it out my vocabulary lol I’m looking for filters. And not everyone breaks the crank but ya they do lol