Caterpillar C15 Switch Blade Upgrades

[@Military-Museum-LP]

You've done good my son! I do think if I had to do the same job after seeing your video I would pull the motor. I re confirm again that as long as I'm still alive I will keep running my old iron before I upgrade. Your trials have helped me make this decision. Thanks Mr A.

[@wbball15]

Yep, Jeff. You like to share what you know. And we thank you for it.

[@rodfrost1791]

Nothing better than someone willing to share their knowledge. Hats off to ya

[@rc3140]

Very sorry to hear about Klaus. Thanks for sharing another fabulously fantastic outstanding show,cheers mate.

[@jifi-0178]

Lost one of my fur kids on New Year's Eve. After 12 1/2 years, Boxy's body (kidney/renal system) along with the beginning fight of cancer told us it was time. We'll miss both Klaus and Boxy but cherish the paw prints they left on our hearts.

[@patriot2164]

I can't believe this is 4 yrs ago ! Time Flies with Great Content Thank Jeff

[@paulgorefiend9280]

Love the work you're doing with this C15!

[@joecrowder2248]

Sorry to hear about your German Shepherd hope the pups ok. I enjoyed watching the build on the cat. I run a lowbed in California and had to upgrade my 94 pete with a 3406 in it because the man told me I couldn't rebuild my older iron. Once that happened I had to buy a truck with a cummins in it. Looking forward to the next video.

[@Jpaydirt]

Good Hell! when are Californians going to say enough and have a pillow case party with baseball bats at the statehouse?

[@stevewright1945]

I'm not sure if you are like me but when I get that close to a fire up, it's all I can think about! Cannot wait to hear what kind of boost you gonna get now!

[@jimzivny1554]

Great progress, sorry to hear about Klouse, I've had Shepherd's and will again, great dogs and buddies.

[@roberthale8407]

TUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Jeff, the stud master. FYI a thermocouple before the turbo is a T.I.T. (turbine inlet temperature). I know you will like that acronym. Yer welcome.

[@canvids1]

As always a fantastic video of what you are doing. and can't wait to see er running and working for you.

[@_sinisterglance_3386]

So sorry to hear about your dog. I'm in a large group of German Shepard breeders, trainers, and rescue. I know how hard it is to loose your most loyal best friend in your life.

[@davefontes8532]

Hey Jeff, Sorry to here about your best friend. Just remember the good times as life goes on. Just a thought, over the years of crawling around trucks and heavy equipment the one thing that really gets me is sh-t sticking out and ripping my shirts and pants or worse ripping MY skin. The point being when I put clamps on, I always rotate them so the studs are tucked out of the way. Your clamp stud on the exhaust is up on top, sticking out, just waiting to rip YOUR hide. Maybe if you move that one so the stud is sticking out just above the waist gate cylinder, it would be less likely to get you. Same with the inlet clamp, and the housing clamp. All of those look like they could be under the turbo so they are out of the way too. Love the videos. Cant wait to see some smoke from that bad boy. Dave

[@super6954]

Hi Jeff sorry to hear about your dog, that really sucks, thanks for doing the video for us still with that happening . That Cat paint must be expensive stuff like JD colors are round here. It sure looks good the way it covers for yellow,that I hate trying to get to cover and shine like that without getting runs in !. Take care ,see ya next time

[@j.c.smithprojects]

sorry to hear about clouse. good looking germane Sheppard we have two boxers and think the world of them. truck is coming along nicely. cant wait to see her back on the road hauling equipment!

[@BigRock804]

Hi: Real sorry about your dog getting hit. Pet are very special to all of us. My father was a strong person and made use the correct size wrench when tighten nuts and bolts. I have several friends that the only size socket wrench was a 1/2" drive. They spent lots of time drilling out bolts from ringing them off. I enjoy watching with the correct tool. It safes and saves a lot of time. I hope you have FUN.

[@J4Jenius]

Logger Wade said that never sneeze is good. Goes great on toast!

[@Jpaydirt]

I'll take his word for it, but I'm not going to try it LOL

[@mmciau]

Jeff Sorry to hear your dog has been hit by a vehicle, That's ever so tough to handle. Great , most informative presentation. Mike

[@interstate5trucker]

My cousin Danny Hill turned me on to your channel and I’m loving it.

[@Jpaydirt]

Well give that Danny a kiss for me☻

[@waynecompton7612]

Good Evening JEFF sorry about your Dog ,hope it works out?? .Thank You for another very informative video , Can"t wait to hear the engine running . Take Care my friend from all in the UK.

[@GarnettM]

Hi Jeff you might have luck using brake fluid getting that bolt loose it's caustic and cuts rust and calcium big-time ,,Heat it some pour some on it'll suck it in ,OR, Another thing is use 12v booster cables ground the thread end add a NUT touch the bolt head few times with Pos. Cooks the bolt .😁

[@Jpaydirt]

I have been told that about brake fluid, but they said mix it with ATF also, I need to try it

[@demandred1957]

Sorry to hear about your Sheppard. That's too bad.

[@joelheaton8738]

Nice how calmly you explained the C-15 turbo job. Chipmunk speed is cool also. Ever been down to Logan or Evanston in the old days? On site prep jobs?

[@Jpaydirt]

No never did anything there but did go down to Bullfrog Lake Powell, built a school, parking lots, rebuilt the roads, built a bypass road at the visitors center, in 1995 took my XT 550 and did some riding it was an awesome job, kinda like a working vacation

[@CRice-ln8lm]

I had a XT 500 Yamaha, It pulled like a Cat.

[@2006megablue]

Your videos are the best I also work on all of my equipment an others too a know the hardships of finding parts for custom jobs... Sorry to hear about your German Shepard both my labs are always out in my shop an close by watching me swear an bust knuckles.. Can't wait for the d9 vids!

[@kellykolnes1954]

I just bought a truck and they just done the same thing to it and she runs great . They backed off the intake valve actuators on it so no more problems there :)

[@wayneboulier1113]

You are a great teacher your video is very instructive Wayne S. Boulier Easton, Maine way back in the woods!

[@captnjax911]

Jeff, sorry to hear about your Shepard. Great video..

[@raymondhorton9655]

I hope your puppy dog is alright plus like your videos keep up the great work. Big block from Richmond Va

[@jeremyeaker7362]

Great video! As always I enjoy the different camera angles and all the info. So sorry about your dog man that will definitely put a damper on your day.

[@blacksmoke5009]

Great video and advice! Very sorry to hear about your dog . Thankyou for sharing as always can’t wait to hear that CAT purrrrrrrr! 👍

[@GREGreg1]

I am getting ready to install switch blade turbo on my 2006 acert thanks for all info you posted it is great saved me a lot of time .

[@bcbloc02]

Start looking for a C-18 crank, and rods. Then get you a c-18 rebuild kit at overhaul and give that c-15 a torque boost when the time comes! No replacement for displacement.

[@specforged5651]

There’s just something about you that makes you a likable guy with likable videos...and it’s not just the women lol! I’m not a big rig driver, I drove a personal not for hire N11+ for years as our sand car and toy hauler rig, but never for an actual profession. I’m just fascinated with these big engines and while I certainly don’t know everything I’m a pretty good wrench and always enjoy learning. Thanks for sharing!

[@ToolManJT]

I like that turbo conversion Jeff, I run a Bully Dog single turbo on my bxs in my Pete. If you ever want to compare notes let me know, wish I would've seen these videos sooner to give help where I could. Good luck and best wishes from La Grange Wisconsin

[@Jpaydirt]

if your running a bully dog then you have the same manifold, problem is there isn't a return oil pipe for a c15 with a retarder so I will have to build one I guess

[@northern1937]

Thanks for the content as usual . Looking good..

[@jcjc2593]

I installed a Detroit turbo on my 3406E 1LW and it works perfect... Lot cheaper than the one it had before... Truck pulls great and boost at 30psi A little more lack between shifting gears but nothing noticeable

[@QRoutback]

Great Vid , your doing great job on that turbo install , sorry to hear about Klouse going , Shepherd's are great dog's, I still have 2 . hope you get another one Cheers from down under , Glynn

[@johnwilliamson5191]

i like the Kenny colors yellow, green, & a little chrome!

[@brianlomen4287]

Jeff, enjoy your videos, I ran 637's at a landfill along with D-6 and D9 Cats.Also has a Terex (crusher) with a detroit in it. It was a monster! Sure do miss the sound of those kitties, reminds me of my Haley, pure power.Keep those vids coming though! Be safe. Brian Lomen

[@burningdinosaurs]

Really looks clean on there with that single turbo. Can't wait to see how she performs! Sorry to hear about your dog, that's a crappy way to start a day. Thanks for the video

[@fredellis499]

Sorry to hear about your friend getting hit . I lost my friend about a year and a half ago , it can be very hard on you .

[@sebhac0123]

Don't forget to run some oil in your turbo because firing it up! You said it yourself but didin't showed it in the video. Love your videos!

[@tonypickrell4281]

You have the Cat lookin good , can't wait to hear it go to work with the bid loads...!!! Sorry to hear about ur Shepard , that's a big loss , it's like losing one of ur kids , I had to put my Pit/Chow down that I had for 16 1/2 yrs. I cried my 👀 out , she was my road 🐕 , miss her to death...!!! But anyway can't wait to hear the K.W. work...!! Take care....Tony Pickrell from Bolivar , Missouri , oh u forgot to paint the thermo housing while it was off...!!! Lol...!!!

[@guy1704]

Sorry to hear about your dog hope he's ok. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I really like that you fix your own equipment. Sometime could you explain how the retarder on the c15 works.

[@Jpaydirt]

ok

[@heavymachinery2843]

Great Video thanks for the information

[@richardjimenez7394]

Thanks for your sharing your experience working on Caterpillar engine it’s awesome 😎

[@mrmiscast]

I've yet to see a video of your's that wasn't entertaining. Can't wait to see how the C15 comes out and Kenny's updates as well. I'm very sorry to hear about Klaus.

[@bcbloc02]

You forgot the never seize on the exhaust housing to center section. That makes life so much better someday in the future. Sorry to hear about your pup. My shop boss Baily(pit/lab mix) is like my shadow, I would be lost without him. If you had tapped that manifold you could have a drive pressure gage too which really tells you a lot about how well matched your setup is. You can actually drill and tap it while it is all together as the exhaust will blow any shavings that fall in out on startup. Just don't blow down in it with an airgun as you could force some chips towards the valves where they could do some damage. They will blow right thru the turbo no problem when it starts, you could even vice grip the shaft from turning for security if it worried ya, I usually do anyway so it is all well lubed with pressure oil before it ever turns.

[@stanpatterson5033]

I don't know about Jeff, but I would remove a manifold and drill/tap it, then reinstall. That way nothing would be in a position to do any damage. I don't know about you, but my luck is such that if I drilled on the manifold, the damn drill bit would break or crumble, and then that would be inside the damn thing, and then I'd be forced to remove it, and at that point I'd be really angry. And you know what can happen when you're already angry and something else goes wrong..... "Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry." -- Bruce Banner

[@bcbloc02]

I have done literally thousands over the years doing gauge installs on Dodge Cummins trucks. Lucky for me that gives me the confidence to do them without too much worry of getting Hulk crazy. lol Usually its the laying over the damn fenders to work on the things that makes me Hulk crazy!!

[@Jpaydirt]

it came assembled so I don't think it's designed to ever come apart, I think if one section is bad your going to have to buy the whole thing

[@tituspullo1957]

Enjoyed the video Jeff.That engine look's so much cleaner with that single turbo.I can tell you like to do thing's the right way by how you cleaned and repainted the engine.Also smart by replacing fitting's,hoses,gasket's etc.while you have it apart rather than putting back together and saying o'crap now something else is leaking.Show's intelligence on your part I know that sound's scary except when you keep using that damn open end wrench.Have a good one.Sorry to hear about Klaus.

[@fastst1]

Good job so far and sorry to hear about Klaus.

[@Digginok]

So sorry about your doggy! Another great video!

[@daleolson3506]

Where you should read your egt's at ,is the cylinder that runs the hottest.it seems that there is always one cylinder that runs hot,be it timing,compression ,or fuel mixture,to cooling.also for example cylinder 1 at 800 rpm heavy load could be hot ,then raise rpm or increase load ,cylinder 5 might be the one too hot.you have to tune to the one that will melt first.great fun tuning on the edge!expensive too.

[@michaelbrown8545]

Dale olson you are correct but that reading is only relevant if you can adjust the fuel setting of each injector, it is also handy when diagnosing a bad injector. All Cat performance specs state after turbo exhaust temps as generaly that is the hottest exhaust temp. If you have a cylinder that is not burning all its fuel the pre tubo EGT will be cold but the after turbo EGT will be hot because the unburnt fuel leaving the cylinder will cool that cylinder but as it is still burning in the manifold it will increase the exhaust temp. Cheers mate🍻

[@lesmahannah7290]

Great video I always like the things you do sorry about the dog it is always tough pets are part of the family

[@mechcntr7185]

That engine is massive.

[@kowboy.kez359]

Jeff I think that’s only on a kw how the oil pump goes to the oil filter because my has a C15 6nZ in his 01 pete and his is on the block or maybe that’s just for the 6nZ idk cause I’m like you I don’t know much on the newer cats I know about the 3406b and all but newer motors I’m just going by what I see and what my dad says

[@Jpaydirt]

A retarder model will always have a remote mount filter, you can also get a remote on a non retarder, but the issue is the way they went from hoses to metal lines on the ACERT so the drain line for the turbo will not fit an ACERT with a single turbo and a retarder, It was never meant to be

[@phippsto]

Sorry to hear about your dog. That's tough to deal with I know. Enjoy your vids. Tommy

[@JRRACING1327]

Sorry to here about Klaus Jeff,I liked seeing him in your videos.

[@rayjones4954]

Hey Jeff i leave in Frog Jump Tennessee which is in West Tn. We have a few pieces of heavy equipment and i really like your videos !!! We are about to get started on dirt work here when this ice and snow gets off. We farm about 3000 acres of crop and it is a challenge every yr. to control soil erosion , anyway keep up the video's i look forward to seeing them. Razor

[@ionracer24]

Sorry bout ur doggie.. I use anti-seize by the buttload, especially on exhaust bolts/studs and spark plugs. Welded up some bobcat t250 buckets and grapples this week..was not fun...blew threw a 10lb box of rods too! Keep up the wrenchin vids!! Awesome!

[@gregsharrits6268]

Great video as usual Jeff. Sorry to hear about your dog. (Painesville, OH)

[@cobadogeats]

sorry about your Dog man, that's always rough. Very interesting videos - thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Thanks for sharing your many skills

[@avalon1995]

If you stroke that hose more than three times you're playing with it. 😛

[@jamesmorrison5632]

Nice video, and the CAT C15 is a very strong pulling engine great video..jjmbunnyjumping

[@BigJfan]

Sorry to hear about your dog. German Shepherds are the best. I've enjoyed seeing him in some of your videos. I turned my C-15 into a C16 during overhaul. A couple of my friends turned theirs into C-18s. Once you get over 800 horses they start to get better milage. It seems 600 horse is about the worst milage. I take it that your visitor will be reflashing your ECM. Nice job.

[@Jpaydirt]

so what's the difference between the 15 and 16

[@BigJfan]

Jpaydirt The C-15 is 14.6 liters. The C-16 is 15.8 liter if I remember right. No replacement for displacement. 2050 lbft . I bought a crank and rods. And then a Cat platinum rebuild kit for a C16. It's making 650 HP now but is capable of much more. Just wanted to put some time on it first.

[@Junkyardmethod]

The brake saver is also an effective warm up tool once you get her running. Warms the oil which in turn warms the water. Sorry about the dog :-( Keep up the good work!

[@MrJdeereboy]

Jeff you make a great teacher. Always wanted to know the ins and outs of the retarder.

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

I was only watching Klaus the other day as you were on the forklift unloading a delivery : ( Sorry to hear about that mate. All the best from a Brit somewhere nearer his homeland in Vienna Austria.

[@johnnyholland8765]

Jeff..... You may have already stated but why are the manifold studs so long? Looks good so far.

[@Jpaydirt]

Good Question Johnny, seems to be a ARP thing,

[@ralphsmithco1]

You already know you’re going to drop a few hundred degrees going from exhaust side in, to exhaust side out. Skip the first thermocouple and it can never burn off and go through the turbo. 😢

[@bcbloc02]

Been my experience the pistons always melt and blow thru the turbo long before the thermocouple does. Maybe there are chinesium ones that are the other way around but that is how the isspro ones are.

[@ralphsmithco1]

bcbloc02 When dad lost one in the sixties, Isspro was the only brand available. Even fire brick burns out and needs replacement. Why risk it. There’s a reason OEM goes in the exhaust pipe. I’ve never had one in front of a turbo since.

[@bcbloc02]

If you are messing with stuff outside stock parameters you can have an 800deg post temp and an 1800deg pre temp if you have a lot of back pressure from a small turbine or housing or both. The pyro would say no worries but you would have already put holes thru your pistons so the gage didn't do you any good then.

[@Jpaydirt]

It probably won't stay there, I'm putting it there to show everybody what kind of temperature it runs, I wish I had that data for the twins, maybe somebody can tell me what they run before and after so I have some comparison

[@johnleake708]

Sorry you lost your buddy. That hurts... been there done that.

[@seanmesaehable]

i have always assumed that the extra large oil cooler was for trucks with brake savers. could u get it on a non brake saver truck?

[@Jpaydirt]

you could update it

[@thepostman69]

Use the exhaust manifold port closest to the bolt for drive pressure and the other for egt

[@divafizz]

Sorry to hear about Klaus :(

[@steveschweizer3651]

Jeff I didn't see it, but, I hope you anti-seized those bolts going through that aluminum thermostat housing. Those are always a bugger. Sorry to hear about your dog.

[@Jpaydirt]

OH yah, I drowned them babies in white love potion

[@steveschweizer3651]

Jpaydirt, Good to know. Keep up the good work on the videos!

[@pjexc5500]

So sad to here about your dog,Very nice job on your single turbo conversion

[@johndouglasdawson7298]

Is this new turbo going to up the BHP or in the USA do you HP.What Will the engine make 450 550 or more always love engines. Keep up the vids

[@Jpaydirt]

It's a 550 now, I don't think it will up the BHP, It should make the same boost just way less stuff

[@altinfoil592]

If that air compressor is the original, with 620,000 miles on it. I suggest that it is time for a new or rebuilt. I have seen a number of CAT compressors fail after 500,000 miles - the bearing at the rear of the compressor shaft fails, allowing the compressor shaft to wobble around and destroy the drive gear at the front of the compressor. The drive gear for the compressor runs off a very expensive gear train at the front of the engine, and a wobbling compressor drive gear will tear up the whole gear train. Replacing that gear train can cost $8,000 to $10,000.

[@Jpaydirt]

I don't think it's the original, looks like a reman, thanks for the info I'm definitely going to pull it off and check it now

[@lottsalasagna431]

You get more work done in chipmunk mode

[@ShainAndrews]

Might want to consider taking that short radius boot off the charger and clean the inside surfaces with alcohol. The release agent makes it prone to blowing off, especially since you can hold high boost for extended periods. I frequently use hair spray as a lubricant when installing. I've never had any issues using that method. Sorry for your loss. Never gets any easier. Take care buddy.

[@oldpete3153]

That new short radius hump hose Jeff installed is on the suction side.

[@cecilgatlin6950]

when going from a twin turbo to single turbo do have to reprogram anything. and what's the benefit of doing this?

[@jameshickey9393]

I subscribed, love watching these builds.

[@dougrichison788]

Thanks for the GREAT VIDEOS! sorry to hear about Klaus, is he ok? Doug Richison Visalia Ca,

[@bill605able]

I was scared to ask, I assume not.

[@Jpaydirt]

Nope

[@geno55912]

Hi Jeff, Gene Groby from Austin, Mn and I started driving commercial vehicles back in 1987. I personally feel trucks should not have an automatic transmission as it takes away the professionalism of truck driving. With automatics, any Tom, Dick or Jane can jump in and not worry about having to learn on how to drive a semi truck.

[@Romans--bo7br]

Eugene Groby..... Hi Eugene, First... I completely agree with your sentiments regarding transmissions and the degenerative effect it's had on the "quality" (or rather, the severe Lack of quality in relation to today's so called "truck drivers" / steering wheel holders). However, I would just like to clear up One thing in relation to the transmissions these days, especially those utilized in todays large (and Not so large as well) fleets... and that is, calling the ransmissions "Automatics"..... they are Not, "automatics".... automatic transmissions are "fluid drive"... like in a car or pickup truck, etc, etc. What Semis have are... "Automated MANUAL transmissions"... a huge difference. These are still manual 10, 13, 15 and 18 spd boxes... and still retain the shift tower, but the shift lever is now actually controlled by an electro-magnetic servo motor which is controlled by it's own ecm which is attached to the engines ecm, and the same goes (in many cases) for the clutch, it's still there... but it is actuated in the same manner as the shift lever.

[@mechcntr7185]

There are 4 openings in the twin turbo. It would be helpful if you pointed which opening was the inlet(s?) for the exhaust gas, which was the inlets(s?) for the air intake and where the output of the twin turbo airstream goes for us noobs.

[@Jpaydirt]

Okay I'll do that, sometimes I forget that kind of stuff, thanks for the reminder

[@woos31]

Sorry to hear about your co-pilot getting hit Jeff, that's a shitter. Enjoying every installment of wrenching with Jeffey and can't wait for the decert to hit the street! See ya next week pard

[@shopdave7489]

Well darn. I was going to say you were doing good, no skinned knuckles. Sorry to hear about your dog being hit. We had a German Shepherd, great dog.

[@allanmccullough8550]

I've got a 1996 3406E 5EK and it is not a bridge engine. I know that there was a 6NZ "Bridge" engine in 2003.

[@colinsymonds4665]

Hi Jeff love your work i am the old bloke with a c16 in a super liner here in Queensland Australia Town St George c15 should be good for a million m 1.6 m ks I pull 3 trailers with old girl regards Colin symonds

[@scottkaser188]

awwww poor Claus sorry for the pooch awsome dog

[@dustinrieck312]

Hi Jeff Dustin from knoxville iowa I have 2 questions what make and model of tool box did you just get? Have you every made a video on the trailers you use there and why because I run a 7 axle set up 4 axles on the truck and a 51 foot 3 axles hydraulic detach ? I was just wondering if the weight laws and bridge law are different for you in your area . Thanks I really like your videos

[@Jpaydirt]

The tool box info will be coming soon they are new to the US market so keep watching, I think "Brakes Bullshit and Canadians" has an explanation of my trailer and the weight rules

[@waynebrogdon9628]

Was there a gasket between the turbo and manifold

[@Jpaydirt]

Yes when I put it together for the final time, it's a very thin gasket, almost like a shim

[@keithparker9027]

Did you delete the diverter valve and pre cooler

[@kennymysak2079]

They why you got the new turbo on there looks like it came from the factory that way great work. Sorry to here about your pup. Keep up the great video's

[@joefalmo5528]

When you are over 50 and you stroke your hose that’s called a systems check hey sorry hear about your dog I have a couple here in the shop with me all the time can’t wait to see. The W9 blowing some smoke

[@dougshadrick8194]

There were c-15 and just c15 engines also not exactly sure which one was the acert engine

I enjoy the videos! What brand is that yellow toolbox you said you like? Is Bruce from Pittsburgh Power the special guest? I also like Adept Apes Channel. I am out of The St. Louis MO area on the Corrupt Illinois (That's one reason why I am a Cat Fan & Quality Products) side of the Mississippi in a small farm town surrounded by Corn & Soybeans. Did you or Jake ever go to school for Diesel Mechanics? I would be interested in hearing your job or work history, if I remember right you did do some trucking at one point?

[@Jpaydirt]

Ok I will address some of your questions in a video, like who the hell is this Jeff guy LOL no schooling for either of us just school of hard knocks

[@Pete-from-Tn]

Have a question for you? Back years ago we used to jump on Hwy 20 north of you. Run that up to I-90. Always loved that ride through that valley. But being its been around 23 years ago. I can't for the life of me. Remember what road we got on north of there. That took us to I-90? I have a feeling it was 87 to 287. But not sure, just know in the winter time. it was better and shorter when heading to Bismark ND. I just remember when It was my time to drive. And it was daylight. That was a nice drive. We ran team back then. 7200 miles per week. So had to have a nice ride sometimes. LOL

[@Jpaydirt]

Well you can run up through the park (yellowstone park) on 191 and into Belgrade to 90 or take 287 on the other side of the hills and come out in Three Forks

[@mmccoy577]

Looking Good!!