Locked Up 565 HP Caterpillar 3406E Industrial Diesel Engine Tear Down

[@deephorizon1365]

HE IS BACK, THE LEGEND RETURNS!

[@donbrashsux]

I wait patiently for a new vid

[@insaneindamembrane7961]

Someone’s mouth smells like butt from all the kissing

[@mikeskipworth856]

He's definitely a fckn legend.

[@BoomBustProfits]

His vids rule...wish he posted more, but the quality is more important than the quantity...

[@GregBurgess360]

HE IS HIM

[@andrewb1884]

If anyone is considering buying anything from KT he’s a 100 percent stand up guy. Bought a few things from him and I was always well informed of any and all details. helpful and more then patient with any questions as well. Very fair on pricing. Thanks again buddy for all your help and being a stand up guy.

[@farmermatt7880]

I will confirm everything you said! Standup guy!

[@KT3406E]

I do my best to support the people that support me. Thanks

[@ramansingh8716]

​@KT3406E can you please send me your contact. I need you to built me a engine.

[@fehimrekic8385]

@@KT3406E my man what type chemicals you pour in Charmander’s

[@spinb]

@@ramansingh8716 Are you in India?

[@Truth_hurts459]

Best KZbin channel ever, this man knows CAT engines inside and out! So cool to see someone enjoy their work!

[@persistentwind]

He's like the more satirical adept ape!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

100%👍

[@ihavethedocuments2580]

That is a freaking mans engine for sure. Good video 👍

[@jsj297]

Legend has it, nothing has broken and needed repairing since his last appearance. 🤷‍♂️

[@januarioqueiroz3122]

You bet!😊

[@justDIY]

I don't know anything about industrial engines, and don't own a diesel, but I love watching these tear downs! 👍

[@TiborRoussou]

Same

[@86FxBdyCpe]

I'll second (or third, fourth, etc.) that.

[@craftycri]

Every single episode I've seen has had me laughing, his dead-pan monotone, "I figure I'll work on this (as he's wiggling it) and see if I can (as out it comes) get it out... yeah"

[@Ol-crusty-Cummins]

@@craftycri the “you get all that” really got me😂😂

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

100%👍

[@FarmCraft101]

I hope you film the rebuild. Would be great to see it go back together and run. Nice work.

[@exarkunn69]

You now need to buy a truck with a CAT engine and have him fix it! The collaboration we thought we never knew we needed.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

100%👍

[@Brad.whatthe]

I would like to hear his commentary if you turned up with the 4cyl out of the D3 for a rebuild John

[@nibachoable]

BABE WAKE UP Kt3406e POSTED

[@lanejackson4374]

Omg, no way, really, LETS WATCH😂

[@tavares8016]

Right, how long has it been?

[@lanejackson4374]

Like 3 months

[@Look_What_You_Did]

You would wake your man up for such BS.

[@nibachoable]

@@Look_What_You_Did you wake up your man for things

[@philmulrooney7020]

Listening to the complete lack of drama from this man is a tonic in this age of throwaway everything and this engine is testament to old school CAT engineering. So glad I found this😊

[@bryanmoreno3331]

This is the only channel that you can go to the comments and see 100% positive feed back. Your videos are great.

[@hoekjason]

This dude is a natural teacher, and he perfectly exemplifies "economy of language." Everything you need to hear, nothing you don't. Tip of the cap to you.

[@alex4alexn]

i will never see a CAT engine in my life but I sure as hell like watching every second of you explaining how they work and what the parts do. Thank you for the time and content

[@Rock-Bottem1982]

Drive an 18 wheeler OTR(over the road), you will see one very quickly

[@hotgarbagellc]

Those breakout harnesses are absolutely gorgeous, the connectors, the heat shrink, the sheathing, everything

[@daviduruqi5507]

This man knows what he is doing great video brother

[@firsttimediesels6289]

This my favorite KZbin channel rn. Been HATING work recently, this stuff takes me back to what makes me happy, actually working on stuff.

[@ictdpowerstroke4591]

When KT 3406E comes to the shop all the other can go home mechanics,,great work

[@ikidd3123]

Just happened to be working on a 3406 and when I watched the video, I realized I had shut off the coolant filter cutoff valve to change the filter, and forgot to open it back up again. Ran back out to the shop and opened it up. So thanks for showing that filter housing and valve!

[@bmwtravel1100]

every internal combustion mechanic trainee should watch your videos. love to see how you avoid the 'bigger hammer' solution whenever possible - shows your deep understanding of the materials and machining used to build these monster engines.

[@marcusgault9909]

6 hours, 239 comments👏👏 Keep up the sterling work KT. I remain in awe of your encyclopedic knowledge, work ethic and indeed flawless natural presentation. You could talk about flower arranging and I believe I would pay attention. Thank you.🤗🤗

[@danwake4431]

Part of it is the little gold nuggets mixed in with his narration ' they were a little short on brains it looks like'

[@marcusgault9909]

@@danwake4431 That was the bodged airline fitting with the wrong threads(kinda like sommat ah wud do, in a hubble to get things working)

[@joelkist1]

I’m a mechanic but holy shit you’ve got to be the most knowledgeable person about these engines I’ve ever seen ❤😮😮

[@michaelshort7297]

I had a 1999 379 with the truck version of this engine obviously. It had a 18speed behind it, it was Sable black . It was my 3rd truck and a beast! I just found your channel and I'm enjoying it alot.

[@tarungonneea4614]

nice to have an upload, missed seeing you work and entertain us!

[@Dmenbiker]

KT, morning... You have been missed... Love watching you tear into and fix diesels... Very relaxing and a learning experience at the same time... Dave...

[@michaelclutton8446]

I don’t anything about this type of engine, but I find it really interesting the way he dismantles them. You can tell that he has so much knowledge and has seen it all before

[@TomokosEnterprize]

This is my most loved power plant and truck engine. Super strong, torquey as hell and user friendly to work on. I was heart broken when Cat decided not to support or make them Any more. Thank goodness for the secondary market so we can still get the majority of parts.

[@markm0000]

Cat is making new engines now for repowering. There’s a video by Adept Ape.

[@seamusburke9101]

I love these engines, whenever I'm going to operate a Manitowoc 4100 crane the first question I always ask is does she have Cat.

[@anthonynardini4295]

This guy is great, he speaks about rebuilding a seriously complex engine like he's changing the spark plug on a weed wacker. Watching the full video it's obvious he has a deep skill set and in depth knowledge of these engines. Respect!

[@williammiller3744]

Why are you getting away from truck engines??? Hope you still make videos. Love the videos. Very informative

[@rodrod383]

yea don't leave us hanging

[@harleyhoracio1]

Inquiring minds want to know! I hope Greta isn’t influencing your decision! 😂

[@normanchristin1923]

@@harleyhoracio1 Greta's mind is about like that one sleeve that he pulled out! Completely cracked !

[@dragonwalsh100]

Powerplant generator engines are more and more common. The hybrid platform from PACCAR is pushing 25/30 mpg at 120,000 GTW (gross trailer weight) and that is more appealing than the 8-16 mpg of a strait diesel engine. I have a few classmates from engineering school and the tax incentives from Uncle Sam and the EU is to go for the hybrids then all electric. They also told me that the push for hybrid is because of fuel being 5/6/7 dollars a gallon that the trucking outfits want more fuel economy because fuck the fuel costs. The mpg testing is done at a race way going pretty much in circles with banks left and right at 65 mph for hours on end with some hills mixed in. Gist is they have had the hybrids for a while but now there is a push in the next 2 to 3 years that most trucks sold will be hybrid.

[@eugeneoreilly9356]

Off road truck engines only.Still a big player in power generation.

[@rogerweaver7686]

Ran 34 series marine engines in my fishing boats, 3406's in the twin screws and 3412's in the single screws. The best engines ever built. Also ran cats for gensets but typically 33 series, 04's and 06's.

[@moman0166]

I love learning as you explain everything you are doing and you give the good as well as the bad to watch out for. You really need to be a diesel Tec school teacher because you pass information in a way that young men could really learn and be a true asset to companies.

[@KT3406E]

Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.

[@dudeman50073]

Hey man, it's good to see you posting again.

[@metocvideo]

It is always enjoyable to watch an expert do something skilfully and methodically.

[@wendellbrown8030]

Thanks for doing these videos ! Our family farmed for a lot of years and used several caterpillar tractors. The biggest cat that we had was a D9 and your videos remind me a lot of the farming days and repairing the cats !

[@mikehart6708]

So good to watch someone who is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his work. Thought I would watch just a little of the video but ended up watching the whole thing. Long years ago, I worked as a diesel mechanic, mostly on Detroits. When I was a little kid, I loved the smell of a diesel running and I still do!! Keep up the good work.

[@ericvogel1126]

You have accumulated an amazing knowledge of CAT engines. I'm retired, but I still enjoy learning about these engines. Thanks for your site.

[@DavidGrassSr]

Love to watch you work on these engine, you and Warren are the best there is ? Thanks, See Ya

[@PageMarker1]

A lot of Warren's projects just seem like nightmares to tackle, but he gets them done somehow.

[@KPutubing]

Another master class in CAT engines. Fascinating to watch! Thanks for sharing!

[@davidmonro3270]

If I knew as much as you do about Cat engines, I would consider myself a genius.

[@Look_What_You_Did]

of course an idiot would think such things....

[@mikeskipworth856]

I could watch this dude read a phone book. Seriously, always a good day when a new KT video drops.

[@Binderstroke]

Cat has a chart showing the various shades of color the paint turns with the approximate corresponding temperature

[@lzappa9109]

10/10 every time! Thank you for all your effort, really appreciated. Australia.

[@richardlincoln8438]

I really appreciate the time and effort You spend to share this. Thank You.

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

Possibly could have been 1 of 2 engines used on a locomotive. Direct drive goes to a 450 HP electric generator and an air compressor. Would have been another unit exactly like it on the other side of the cab. I used a 1200 HP engine built the same way but with a dead generator on the A-end side. We were limited to 600 HP and that was on a good day.

[@ntekniklaus3710]

so it came out of a genset well deserving of a scrapping?

[@josephmichuda6447]

@SD40Fan_Jason I believe you are correct. The only application that requires that big of a air compressor are for the railroad industry, particularly the locomotives.

[@tjeerdwiersma464]

​@@josephmichuda6447 i belief atlas copco used these on their 46m3 mobile air compressors. Used for sandblasting and other micellanious jobs in the off-shore oil and gas. But i think this compressors were built back in '07 &'08.

[@TheStefanskoglund1]

I don't think you need that type of voith hydrodynamic coupling in generator setup. Direct drive ? YES.

[@rodrod383]

@@TheStefanskoglund1 the voith hydrodynamic www looks like a locomotive is a good guess

[@Pitbike65]

The best channel I always forget about!

[@connormurphy5503]

Hope getting out of the business doesn’t mean we won’t get anymore videos. I love watching your teardowns.

[@blabaduplatinum1]

Been watching your channel for years. I’ve had no real experience in commercial diesels, I’ve worked at a new car dealer for 25 years as a mechanic. Japanese cars in particular. Ironically however I’ve recently made a big change to fleet working with ISB and ISL Cummins engines. I’ve learned a fair deal watching your videos, it’s cool to see the similarities. Great vids.

[@JJthejetplane-in7ii]

I have a job lined up to work for CAT after I graduate with my degree in diesel technology. I'll be working in the power systems division seeing industrial engines like this. Thanks for sharing always love the videos, keep it up!

[@bill8by5]

Always appreciatee your fact-filled Vlogs KT. Never ceases to amaze me with your wit and humor.

[@charlesgraham9954]

my grandfather built diesel engines, when he got in his 50s, he just quit working at his job and started building them in his garage. my grandfather never really retired, well in his 70s still doing favors for friends. every time i smell a diesel, I'm reminded of my grandfather. loved the video sir. P.S. I'm my grandfather age now, this was back in the 70s 80s when i was a kid into my teen years. again thank u

[@dieselhatz4247]

Voith are a German company that makes train parts, most likely that engine was locomotive application. Where I work we use Voith parts, couplers for trains. Great video and tear down, look forward to your next video, whenever it may be!! One of the best content creators in this line of work!!

[@erik_dk842]

They also make retarders for trucks and busses - generators that burn all the generated energy off as heat to brake the vehicle. And automatic transmissions for busses and trucks

[@dieselhatz4247]

I believe Voith Turbo deal mainly with the rail side of heavy industry, transmissions and adaptors. Not a 100% it’s just rail, but it’s now called Voith Turbo Schafenberg (forgive the spelling).

[@stuartscott60]

Voith are also big in marine thrusters, could have come from a tug or push boat?

[@sailcat662]

I have no idea how these engines work and I don't work with engines but I think this was one of the most fascinating videos I've seen in a long time. Thanks for sharing.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

I’m at the dad gum grocery store so I can’t watch the video right now but I can promise you brother soon as I get home we’re going to watch it

[@Land2020-w6w]

Your knowledge is unbelievable. One of best KZbin channel ever. Please keep them coming.

[@Reduxalicious]

S/N 3145 is a Generator, 6BR1004 was built in 98 and sold in 2000 to a dealer In Austria, How it ended up back over here is anyone's guess.

[@martin09091989]

But why hase it that Voith cupling (Made in Germany) on it and a compressor? That looks more like special vehicle aplication! With that coupling i guess either some sort of hydrostatic drive or somthing like a snow blower. If it was originaly sold as a Genset engine in Austria, i would tend to think this was last used as a replacement engine in a snow blower or maby a snow groomer, and somehow ended up in the US!?🤔

[@212kody212]

Shit never breaks in a convenient way like that. Literally shook my head when you just got the liner chunk to wiggle out. Pretty cool.

[@jamiebeverley9705]

Hi KT, Jamie watching from Newcastle Australia, great to see you back, and being addicted to all things C15 Cat engines I found this like your other content so very interesting, I could watch you doing your Cat thing all day long, every day, it's quality and super informative, keep up the great video content, especially the C15 stuff, it's the best. Really appreciate your efforts, it's really helpful indeed Sir. Cheers from Australia🤝🇺🇸🇭🇲

[@morganmerritt8846]

This content is really helpful for a newbie like me. Starts getting my mind around diesel technology without getting lost in details and losing interest. Thank you.

[@leonblittle226]

That's a great idea, bars of carbolic soap in CAT yellow with the logo engraved and painted black - you know you want it !

[@YerluvinunclePete]

That was a totally legit ad. Pretty much bonus content really.

[@phenoix75]

That seriously brought back some good and bad memories for me. I lost count of how many of those I rebuilt as a tech for Cat. Great engine. Loved working on these in a Pete 379. Hated them in the dozers. Would have liked to see what this came out of. That coupler is made by a company I deal with quite a bit now.

[@hessranch]

Finally, another video by the master. Nice to see you showing more of how to take it apart instead of just before and after…..

[@jimlong527]

Very interesting KT, we see so many big machines run but the maintenance and upkeep is so important and time consuming. Thank for all information.

[@cdun6969]

Listening to him talk and how knowledgeable he is just blows my mind. You’ve got your good techs then you’ve got your top 1% of guys that retain insane amounts of knowledge

[@bobbygibson3586]

Bro you're a hell of a mechanic. Love watching your videos

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

Thank you

[@michaelkolb6142]

I give you credit you truly know your engines. It’s very interesting to listen to you explain about all the differences. Good job.

[@paytonwood5079]

HES BACK!!!!!!

[@yeahok115sure]

I'm not sure if your doing this on purpose or not, but the random videos every year makes me want to watch. Your batting 1000 dude!! Good shit

[@devonp3432]

You can hear the excitement in his voice compared to other videos. This engine is what motivates this man!

[@ronpatava]

Love watching your videos. Thanks for all the time and knowledge you put into these. One of a kind

[@ScarlettStunningSpace]

Always good to see another video from you!! Hearing you say the words "truck engine" will never get old

[@TurbineResearch]

Always look forward to your videos! Thanks for awesome content

[@stevenkegerreis166]

I learn something every time i listen to your videos. Love driving a truck with a cat engine. I have enjoyed 3406A , B's WS , and 6NZ. The bossman and I kept on trying bifferent spec settings on the 6NZ. Run 68 mph and was getting 6.5 to 6.9 mph running west out of St Louis. Most of the loads west were 45.500 and produce back.

[@MtnHiker]

Another great teardown. Good to see and hear about the range of reusable parts you have for sale too.

[@quietbrianquiet]

Thanks for letting us watch you work. Top Notch for sure.

[@slowtrucksgarage]

“Can you believe it? I can’t f$#@in believe it.” Pure greatness

[@TomokosEnterprize]

I have always preferred the straight/mechanical non computerized models. All old school for this old fella eh, LOL. Good to see you have a great selection of goodies needed to maintain these old beauties.

[@Ozarkwild]

Are you getting out of the Cat engine business altogether, or just the truck engines? Love the videos man! I watch all of them!

[@keithross4511]

Man it’s so good to watch you again!!!! Gain so much information and knowledge watching your videos. Great to see you back!

[@cbrcliff]

Why are you backing out of the truck engine business? Sweet @ 16:30!!

[@93Martin]

And what are you getting into?

[@genelegear5418]

Love watching your ch, just found you a few days ago and can't stop watching. I'm 83, retired mechanic from another discipline . Really enjoy watching....RTR

[@alldaylong7910]

Love your video man....Keep them coming!

[@dragnaath]

I really enjoy your vides, please continue to upload additional content. Love how you explain the teardown process along the way and your knowledge of these engines is amazin.

[@philstreeter9703]

Great video! I love your tear downs. Very informative.

[@russellclement2058]

Love your work . 40 years ago I wish I had a fraction of your knowledge .

[@mj-dd2fb]

Always great content! Thanks!💪💪

[@Worldfamoustrucker]

Solid content man. Straight forward. Can believe 40 minutes already went by! Great tear down

[@tpa6120a2dwp]

The little sticker with the german writing on it is the company name and address/contact info. Voith is a maker of big gearboxes, it seems this driveshaft coupler was made by a subsidiary called "Voith Turbo Hochelastische Kupplungen GmbH & Co KG". Hochelastische Kupplungen translates to "highly elastic couplers" or "highly elastic clutches" so maybe there is some sort of shock absorber or torque limiter in this thing.

[@jonlowe8727]

Great video. I know nothing about engine's ,but I can confidently identify a peanut cover now.

[@markbridle9329]

Yet another great video, fantastic knowledge base. There is something very satisfying rebuilding engines. Well done.

[@hankh1610]

Thanks for the walk-through. You definitely know your engines.

[@MechanicCompetence]

At 39:02 Voith make gearboxes for the busses I work on, they're pretty common here in Europe. So yeah, makes sense they'd make that adaptor there for some sort of transmission unit. Has me even more curious now as to what it was supposed to drive. Awesome video as always dude. That parts store tour blew my mind when you panned up hahaha :)

[@dieselhatz4247]

Voith make parts for trains, so I reckon locomotive application?

[@radimkolar2270]

Thanks for explaining the detailed things and things that only people in the business understand , great videos.

[@TheMechanicalKoopa]

really enjoy watching your videos! Any chance we'll ever see this block rebuilt and run again on your channel? I'd love to see it back in action! keep the vids comin' really great content and I enjoy how you explain everything. Right down to each nut and bolt.

[@windwardsailor6427]

I'm not a diesel mech by any means or mech at all. But I love watching, learning something new that is way out of my comfort zone everytime!

[@windwardsailor6427]

Dedicated craftsman is always great to watch

[@ericnewton5720]

I bought an EV because I don’t like dealing with engines but I still love seeing the beauty of the concert of parts all working together. Also entertaining seeing a breakdown, reassemble.

[@frank64409]

I'm so happy to see you post another video on a Cat Engines takedown. And for us neophytes, can you tell us what you used to soak the rust loose on the pistons?

[@Look_What_You_Did]

Water.

[@jasonstalder5208]

i cant say for sure but i use turco WO2 which is phosphoric acid. nova phos cleaner would also work

[@jasonstalder5208]

@@Look_What_You_Did idiot

[@86FxBdyCpe]

I was thinking the same, I usually use Acetone & ATF.

[@jasonstalder5208]

@@86FxBdyCpe that's a great penetrant, but it won't dissolve rust

[@matthewkesler1175]

Thanks for an informative and very educational video .I work on various engines though not even close to your level. I learned alot .Your delivery and depth of knowledge made it interesting. I never know where I'm going or what I'll be doing so your videos are definitely time well spent .Thanks for the education.

[@Bigmike3406E]

I love my 3406E in my 2000 379 Pete . It’s kinda a rare motor nowadays . For one thing it was specked out with a 3406E 1MM 15.8 liter 600 hp factory settings. I guess it’s actually a C 16 if you think about it. It got a fresh rebuild last March and runs so strong . I had another truck with a 2WS Set to 550 hp that I got a hundred thousand miles out of with no breakdowns. Great engines both of them . Nice to see you back on here . Take care brother.

[@elijahrobinson2362]

The 3406E came in both 14.6L and 15.8L displacements. Your 15.8L 600 🐎 motor is somewhat similar/analogous to the follow up C-16 (7CZ) while the 550 was replaced by the C-15 (6NZ).

[@hansjansen7047]

A hundred thousand miles? probably more like a million. I ran my '97 Pete for 1,750,000 kl-ms over 9 and a half years when I sold it and I know it went for several more years after that

[@Arexodius]

Love you man for doing these in depth rebuild videos! It's so satisfying to watch things getting restored, improved and/or upgraded! And honestly it's exciting to follow along with your detective work. It's like an adventure or a discovery journey. Love how real and down to earth it is too! This beats any TV production by far!

[@PageMarker1]

Damn, Dude, quite a tasty alert notice to see you again! Best wishes, upvoted and watching now.

[@baconsledge]

I missed this channel. Love the content!

[@robandnell4305]

Wondering what you used to free the cylinders up or is it a secret. You do a fantastic job of explaining what you are doing.

[@ke6bnl]

Maybe vinager

[@andrewg2322]

Acetone and atf

[@jesushelpme6995]

I vote for acetone and atf

[@jesushelpme6995]

Acetone evaporates fast though

[@brandonvarney7258]

If it was atf and acetone, it would be red. It sure wasn't red

[@toddvaught6587]

This dudes a legend...! Thx for all your tutorials. He must be getting married? Happy trails to you...and your new adventures. I'm sure I'm not the only one...who would pay for a teardown/rebuild an engine...experience. Great content. Hopefully your next endeavor is on utube as well. You've got a simple/honest way of looking at, figuring out, and explaining things...that this world has been missing. Don't change abit. Rock on...Sir.