Converting a Caterpillar 3406E Diesel Engine to a Different Application and Test Running It

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[@gregrasmussen9915]

I like the way you stretched the bands on the main seals with a chisel, I never thought of doing it that way.

[@chunkychambers1530]

I don’t ever work on big engines like this but I’m keeping that trick in my back pocket. Might come in handy for something else sometime.

[@ljkck3578]

If you have ever used the cat tool to remove the wear sleeves, it's the same, just vertical instead of horizontal

[@jeffreymartin1892]

It also works well to remove the wear bands when changing a wheel seal.

[@ihdieselman]

I've got a crank to remove one from now and was trying to remember how I did it last time. Oh well that looks like it will do nicely.

[@electrofelon]

That trick is also handy if you have a stuck inner bearing race on a shaft.

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[@edwardojr2838]

I drove a 1994 peterbilt with a 3406. Went thru 3 Speedometers and it had almost 4 million miles on the current Speedometer. Had a driver overheat the truck. And to be sure everything was okay had a mechanic look thru it. Took the peanut cover off for the first time ever to find everything was fine luckily and still had the factory grease behind the cover. I absolutely agree with you when you say these were the best diesel engines made in the 14-15 liter category

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Best engines ever made IMHO , I drove trucks for 34 years and this was the best of all the engines I drove behind . Quite , smooth and powerful ! Glad you are saving them .

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I wholeheartedly agree.

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@@1320pass This and the 60series Detroit did it for me...just sayin

[@bw6378]

2032 lithium batteries are very common so you could probably cut the plastic housing and replace the cell if it gets to where the whole package isn't available anymore. Enjoyed the video thanks for sharing.

[@rjk7104]

Yes, or buy the 2032s that have solder tabs pre-welded onto them and use those instead. Might have to cover the thing in potting compound or conformal coating spray to get similar protection as the little plastic case.

[@spareparts007]

There are still quite a few FB2032H2 batteries available if you Google search them..

[@Hyprmtr]

I really want one of these engines. I have no idea what I'd put it in but, just to have one and crank it up every now and then would be so awesome!

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[@robertmichel4924]

Nothing beats the first start up after all the hard work of putting the pos together. Thanks for the video.

[@Pitbike65]

It amazes me how these machines can be so dirty on the outside, yet so clean on the inside

[@kevinkelley3657]

The only thing that enters these engines is filtered air. The crank case has positive pressure on it, so it vents volume out into the atmo.

[@rjk7104]

@@kevinkelley3657 And as we saw in the previous video, if the air isn't filtered everything gets completely fucked.

[@Frank-Thoresen]

Frequent maintenance of air, oil and diesel filters and oil change will keep it clean on the inside and . Not forgetting flushing the right coolant when needed to reduce cylinder sleeve cavitation.

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[@DannyBradshaw]

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The clean up always takes the longest and but it's one of the most important parts of any build. Nice work bud!!!

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Dude, that turbo is so Mad Max. Love your confidence with hardware.

[@luvtruckin]

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[@jimsvideos7201]

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[@wayneinnc5379]

Impressive amount of skill and knowledge needed to know where he puts old parts and the ability to make that complex puzzle go together perfectly. Just wow!

[@honkie247]

Thank you for finally answering my question about the hockey pucks in the cam gear.

[@briggsquantum]

I had no idea that type of dynamic balance weight was used in these engines. They are similar or related to the Salomon dynamic weights used in large radial aircraft engines I think. There is something to learn in every one of his videos!

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Finally someone that knows how to fix threads the correct way

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That green color on the front cover is a self-etching primer for aluminum without it the paint will flake off.

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Batteries Direct in Australia appear to have those cells in stock. They're $35AU each, and shipping to the US probably wouldn't be cheap, but might be worth giving them a call.

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1:19 the ol gripworks line caps you love to see em

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[@worldclassinventors]

KT you are brillant beyond your years... and self taught... simply amazing! Back in the early 80's I owned a Kenworth k100 single sleeper cabover with a 400 cat 3406 B. I logged a few hundred thousand miles and left trucking after only 3 years. I went through 2 strikes and sad enough, could see the writting on the wall, which was that the owner operator's would never unite and shut it down. The point of this ramble, is that after 42 years, I still long for the sound of that cat. As an industry outsider and a backyard inventor, I licensed 2 seperate oil filters patents to Fram, when they were owned by AlliedSignal. The oil filter products were the Fram Doubleguard & the TRT. Oh, by the way, I'm not smart enough to even carry your torque wrench. Lov your channel.

[@rtz549]

Wild how good and responsive it still runs even with the turbo not hooked up.

[@coltonkruse2313]

The engine doesnt have any load so it wouldn't be as noticeable.

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I just need something that needs a 3406. thanks for another video. you're amazing young man. I hope you're killing it bud. you could video the whole ting every bolt and hose and I'm sure most of us would watch it all.

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Just put one like this in the living room with a glass top on it. Tell the wife it's a "working coffee table" 😂

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These engines will go down as the best ever made. Great content. Driven all kinds of rattle traps but the ones with the big yellow motor under the hood were always worth while.

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[@Sircraig7963]

G'day , Another cool vid ,as always . Thanks for putting them togeather, and entertaining the faithful. Was quite surprised how smooth and balanced these engines are ,when you started it in the shop. Keep em coming . Respect....!

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Great video! I have learned more from your videos than any on the net. You have really helped me work on my own C15. Thanks for what you do.

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Also wanna say our dude here has really learned some subtle but creative tricks in filming for KZbin. He might as well be selling these vids to CAT for educational purposes by now, although we get 'em here for free!

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There’s no telling how much these caterpillar engines have contributed to the improvements we enjoy in our everyday lives. Diesel engines are responsible for building the world we know today.

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Master mechanic at work! its a pleasure listening and watching you explaing

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Ya know, it pisses me off how "easy" you make it look. Thank you for all the hard work. It's nice to see a tech chasing threads too ;)

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Your skill level is amazing. I know technicians twice your age who are not at your level.

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Thanks for the content. You forget how many applications these engines were fitted for. I remember the last video on the other truck O/H where you mentioned the stiffener plate on the lower block. I could only imagine the library of parts you have.

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I had a leaking injector in a 3516, pissing out of the solenoid Used the old uv dye trick worked a treat

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Your an exceptionally knowledgable cat guy...In every aspect...Your really good....

[@ionracer24]

Learn somethin new every time i watch. Didn't know they were timed that way. It's amazing how you know so much about the applications and what parts go on all the different ones. Far out

[@woos31]

Nice work man! I'm barely qualified to run a grease gun, but do drive a couple cat powered trucks and I understand your train of thought and explanation 100%. Also helps with your technical info to diagnose or explain to someone else what the hell don't feel or sound right. So thank you for making your projects take you longer to video and share with us peanut gallery fellers

[@Tafs315]

Keep it up great job. was getting worried it was going to flop when hitting the pedal

[@bigbattenberg]

Yeah surprised he did not support it better, that thing tips over quickly. He's done it a thousand times though.

[@alfadoofus]

Always good to see someone who knows what they are doing .

[@claterpillar1]

Awesome. I always look for burnt 836 landfill machines. Usually I can get a cheap c18 crankshaft out of it.

[@richardlincoln8438]

I am very impressed with Your apparent depth of knowledge. Your narration style and sense of humor are enjoyable. Thank You for the effort and time You spend on these videos. Best Wishes to You and Your Family.

[@DoRC]

Got to love some sweet Saturday gasket ASMR :-)

[@DT-ge8gd]

Your knowledge on these engines is better than those at CAT !! It's like you are one with the engine !! Awesome. Such a pleasure to watch you work, and learn so much along the way !! Keep it up.

[@williamstamper442]

As a CAT man i can totally understand why you would say these are the best diesel engines ever produced in this category. Others may disagree but i tend to agree with you. My experience was not with any particular manufacturer but that also means ive seen the best and worst from each manufacturer and overall these engines and supporting equipment are definitely on the top of the food chain. Its a shame 3 letter agencies, mainly the one starting with E has caused the USA to no longer be on top of this much needed product line.

[@1320pass]

Agree 💯%

[@mdcrews71]

Had a few B models, always wanted an E model. Love the start-up and the tap on throttle!!!

[@CrisHarrison]

I love that you don't try and reuse a flipping gasket 😊😊😊 like a few others on the tube!! What do they save?? Its a small price in rebuild of 10k...~~Cris

[@nunyabusiness7405]

thanks for explaining the cam gear stuff, i had an idea thats what they were but couldnt verify! think of the cam gear as a torsional rotating deadblow, it adds mass to get through the high pulses of torque when it pushes injectors and dempens that same impulse.

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I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time to film and share with us.

[@gordonagent7037]

Gotta be happy with that. Loved the “ this is the best motor in its range, ever has, ever will be” and then a few minutes later “ well I’m going fire this piece of shit up” lol

[@johnfisher7143]

He usually says “greasy piece of shit” but this one he’d steam cleaned first so not necessary to add the “greasy” part 😂

[@alexgoldstein7997]

Impressive engineering for its time. Terrific video. Interesting bit about the keep alive memory battery in the ECU. Never seen a battery like that!

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I love when a KT video pops up!

[@danielcalvo1337]

It's hard to explain how much I enjoy these videos.

[@rodd8125]

What a great trick for taking off bearings

[@Ryan_Atomic]

immediate thumbs up! lets go! glad ur posting!

[@woobykal68]

I love the way this dude talks, cheers from australia.

[@cleenlivin]

Always love watching the video’s. I wish I had a need for a heavy duty Caterpillar engine rebuild turn-up. 🤔 I would definitely send my business your way. 👍👍

[@gmlover82]

Another awesome video! Thanks for taking us along .

[@neffk]

It's a relief to see someone install seals without using a hammer

[@danielsingleton3576]

My absolute favorite channel for stuff like this. Can't get enough.

[@dadgarage7966]

Looks great just as it is without being fogged with paint.

[@ivtec4fun55]

Got to be my favorite diesel engine the 3406 besides the two stokers.

[@davidmellor4556]

Nice job. It's a real pleasure watching the engine come to life, settle down and purr. Thanks for making the video.

[@tirbomax]

i'm glad you explained those roller thingies in the end of the cam

[@caullinsmith6210]

nothing beats the sound of a 3406e or b model cat

[@manuelmoraila3386]

Power washing heavy machinery is so satisfying, especially watching all the hydraulic oil, engine oil thats caked up with dirt be washed away n that yellow shine again