Cat 3406 B seized up!

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  • @GranpaTruck
    @GranpaTruck ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I had a C in my 93 Volvo and it was a gutless disappointment for several years. The ECM shorted out around 400,000 miles, and instead of replacing it , Terry at Pantropic Cat in Fort Meyers turned it back to a mechanical B with some pump and timing fabrication. Plus a fuel pedal. What an absolute monster. He set it at 2150 rpm's saying i didnt need it any faster. With 24.5 rubber and 373 rears 105 mph was no sweat. The beast accelerated up Mt Eagle with about 20,000 lbs in my Atlas Van line wagon rolling coal like a Fletcher Class destroyer laying smoke. 4 mpg being foolish, almost seven when being frugal. Dropped a valve at about 1.3 million miles and had the big Cat dealer in Winchester VA on I-81 overhaul it and put another ten years on it including heavy hauling prefab concrete panels up to 125,000 lbs a whack. Broke my heart when i sold it. My two 350 cummins were as bullet proof and economical as anything going but for sheer power and reliability and longevity nothing could touch that Cat. Fuck carb,epa,def,scr,dpf and every other alphabet soup sob that doesnt understand what it takes to move freight and run a business.

  • @Ham68229
    @Ham68229 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When I went to trade school for diesel mechanic, back when mechanic's were called mechanics. My engine I worked on was a Cat 3406B. Really nothing to them, solid engine and when she fired, was so sweet and satisfying. If I remember correctly, my old instructor called the 3408's throw away blocks. My opinion, this old 3406B is still worth fixing. Great video as always

  • @rickjohnson1632
    @rickjohnson1632 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Glad to see your posting Warren . I’ve always been amazed by your many talents 👍👍

  • @mikeburgess7331
    @mikeburgess7331 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Warren, I love your detailed explanation and diagnosis of the 3406 issues! Most mechanics don't have your knowledge!

  • @died4us590
    @died4us590 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Thank you warren, i really like your video's, especially when you tell stories, you do it so well. I appreciate the time it takes to make these video's after working a very full late day, and then getting the tube cheating you. You do so many different kinds of job's, and it's always interesting to see what comes in next. G-d bless you, the family, and the furry critters.

    • @user-bt6hh9yu1n
      @user-bt6hh9yu1n ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha! Can’t you see warren teaching a classroom full of booger picking gen z’ers? 😂

    • @mikeseguin8289
      @mikeseguin8289 ปีที่แล้ว

      N😊

  • @scrotiemcboogerballs1981
    @scrotiemcboogerballs1981 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    My uncle is a retired diesel mechanic and you and him are so much alike I wish I had half your guys knowledge lol always a great video thanks for sharing you made my week with the multiple videos

  • @bobv8219
    @bobv8219 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Joesie get over here , darned dog . Sometimes I need to leave un home. We live for you and the dogs champ

  • @mikes7639
    @mikes7639 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like you warren, honesty and skill makes you a valuable person. I hope you get paid enough to make it worth it. For one person to do as much as you do is unbelievable

  • @kwshilts
    @kwshilts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the lesson about the difference between a nozzle and an injector. Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new.

  • @rob4334
    @rob4334 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thanks for coming back always enjoy your stories and knowledge over so much machinery and how nothing stops you in sometimes trying conditions thanks

  • @moman0166
    @moman0166 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for the great instructions while taking the Cat engine apart.

  • @MCHeavyDuty
    @MCHeavyDuty ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you Warren for the video. I enjoy hearing your stories of back in the day and all the knowledge of engines. Keep up the good work!

  • @barney2633
    @barney2633 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video, as usual. Very glad you are back on stream.

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc4591 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am an old fart now, but also way back when I was doing my training I worked with one of the old school guys. Back then, the mechanic training you was either Sir or Mr. If you fooled around (and we did, because that's what young guys do), the mechanic would warm your ear for you ! Those old 3406 motors were fantastic, took a real beating, fairly simple to repair and gave good service.

  • @iceman9549
    @iceman9549 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love the videos warren !
    Thank you for taking time to record and edit. I really appreciate it 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @paulandersson6901
    @paulandersson6901 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Its good to see you back on form with these extremely interesting videos.

  • @noseeum6385
    @noseeum6385 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve said it more than a few times over the years about you but it’s always true: you work hard, you work smart, you lead your chosen field by example. Thanks Warren.

  • @scrumpy179
    @scrumpy179 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do not stop making vids. Such a great content every time.

  • @raycollington4310
    @raycollington4310 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video Warren. So pleased to have you back fixing stuff. TH-cam is not the same without you sir. I'm waiting for the day that train breaks down and they call on you to do the locomotive engine.
    Did I see that the new Cat truck engine looks like it's PACCAR MX. You'll be delighted as a PACCAR lover.

  • @ZeroHorsePower
    @ZeroHorsePower ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always learn something watching you wrench, great videos!

  • @iamnoone.
    @iamnoone. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watched you pull a cat down but came here for the great stories you tell.

  • @michaelweatherhead9470
    @michaelweatherhead9470 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for the video Warren great job as always you are amazing mechanic. Take care of yourself and family and be Blessed and your dogs.

  • @lennyfitzgerald4714
    @lennyfitzgerald4714 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for taking us along on this engine repair

  • @user-lf9np5dd3j
    @user-lf9np5dd3j 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went to wyotech in 2010 and Bill Zweig was my instructor. He passed away in 2012. He was my favorite

  • @clericiranch1
    @clericiranch1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now, this was a great video. Informative, educational, and a great use of my time!

  • @joecorrie1
    @joecorrie1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It’s crazy how many engines you do every year? Keep up the good work Warren we enjoy the videos

  • @SamuelBerryhill
    @SamuelBerryhill ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the video man always enjoy seeing people keeping the old engines running. I really like the old b model cats and big cam Cummins . I did a inframe on a b model cat in a frieghtliner cab over couple years ago and those sure are some really good engines. Keep up the good work man Thanks again God bless

  • @John-gj9db
    @John-gj9db ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making and sharing this Warren. Much appreciated

  • @farmark457
    @farmark457 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great show and tell video. Please keep posting as these are very informative. Thx

  • @jimharpine6853
    @jimharpine6853 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed your video. I like it when you reminisce about the old days and your explanation of the fuel system.

  • @domenice3756
    @domenice3756 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the video Warren

  • @richardhoneywell7411
    @richardhoneywell7411 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Warren to bad it spun a bearing. Thanks for sharing really enjoy your commentary on this video stay safe Warren.

  • @johngoldsmith6629
    @johngoldsmith6629 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks like you have a 7FB, JWAC, with a Brakesaver.
    3406 (now called A model) was a PCT, PCTA, DIT, DITA. (1973-1984) 92U prefix.
    3406B at first was a 7FB, JWAC DITA, later ATAAC was added. As they ran out of serial numbers, the first 4MG's 1-03599 was still basically the same and still could be a JWAC.
    Starting at 4MG03600 the VTU was the major change. And they went into the 90,000 serial numbers. Then they came out with a 5KJ and it was a 3406B, 1-07799. Most people get this serial number mixed up is the 3406 B 3ZJ, serial numbers 1-16181 is a 3406B. During the late 80's the dreaded PEEC was released. Electronic governor and VTU. You had PEEC II, PEEC II.V They started out as a 3406B 8TC. released next of the PEEC was a 2EK, still a 3406B. Last PEEC was the 4CK and it was a 3406B 1-0845. Another 3406B PEEC was a 5YG strictly a 460 HP @1900 RPM'S.
    After the 3406B ended the 3406C was released. Mechanical was 5KJ07800 and up, I have never seen one of these.
    3JZ16182 and up. The last fully mechanical 3406C was the 8PN. It is a totally different engine and parts do NOT inner change well with the older engine. Finally you had the last PEEC, 4CK0846 and up. It was a PEEC III and had a lot of VTU problems.
    Just ran across some 5KJ's 3406C's that was JWAC and high HP. Looking into these.

    • @danielelliott3659
      @danielelliott3659 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It kinda sounds like you might have spent a little time in a cat shop... guy like you are getting few and far between. It's getting harder and harder to call anyone that knows anything about the older engines. Most of my old buddies that know stuff like you obviously do are gone.

    • @johngoldsmith6629
      @johngoldsmith6629 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@danielelliott3659 In my 43rd year, been around the block with Cat engines. Worked on everything but a 1670, 1676, 3306/3406, Gas truck engine and a 1693 with a forged body fuel system. I have never seen these in a truck only pictures. When I hired in 3406 92U's was current production.

  • @drgdawson1
    @drgdawson1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Warren, you obviously love your work and desire to excel.

  • @calumanderson5617
    @calumanderson5617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video Warren, 👍

  • @davep9199
    @davep9199 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the entertainment Warren. Always interesting to watch you fix stuff.

  • @NerveLindsay4187
    @NerveLindsay4187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice footage - Thank you Warren 👍🔥

  • @Peanutbeards
    @Peanutbeards ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you warren!!

  • @brettkratt6154
    @brettkratt6154 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see you back, I smile when I see a new video has been posted.

  • @tomgraham2987
    @tomgraham2987 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Warren, thanks for the video. I enjoy all of your hard work on these videos you put out and wish that I was able to support your channel other then just watching them. You sir deserve it more than anyone that I know of on TH-cam and I really appreciate it. So once again thank you.

  • @jimmyjazz9014
    @jimmyjazz9014 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video Warren. As always, very informative and your stories are the icing on the cake (or do you guys say frosting). Regardless, I always look forward to your new video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @tracydiller9378
    @tracydiller9378 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Warren as always you take the time to bring us these videos and like you said you already work from sun up to sun down to make a living. Appreciate everything you do to bring us these videos. God bless Warren to you and your family stay safe.

  • @alannichols8977
    @alannichols8977 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Warren , thank you. 👍👍👍👍

  • @coreybrown5371
    @coreybrown5371 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for posting videos again sir! I will contribute to you

  • @Prariedog
    @Prariedog ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Warren ,it's always so interesting watching and listening to you while your tearing down an engine .
    Enjoy the stories,and rants
    Thanks for sharing
    Safe travels

  • @philglover2973
    @philglover2973 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your time and consideration Warren very informative 🚜🚜🚜

  • @hddm3
    @hddm3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love that engine. I in framed 2 of them from the same farmer. Had 2 kenworths that were twins. Had a blown head gasket and they let it sit for a year. Top end was rusted so had to replace everything. Great running engines for sure. Love the sound too

  • @jimstewart2625
    @jimstewart2625 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video Warren. I'm not a mechanic but I learned a lot from the video. Thanks again.

  • @tonyjones9715
    @tonyjones9715 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another great video.

  • @denfantatsiskaraggsockan9782
    @denfantatsiskaraggsockan9782 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey warren , want to thank you for all the videos during the years , you have learnt me alot , even push me to try out heavy mech since its seems good fun , sadly i workt at that shop for 2 months with no pay , leasson that too , greatings from sweden

  • @gordonkraich3129
    @gordonkraich3129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another video I always enjoy them and always watching for them as I get no notifications from TH-cam even tho I am a subscriber. Keep up the good work.

  • @billdornan4379
    @billdornan4379 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thank you 🇨🇦

  • @connorbutler5813
    @connorbutler5813 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Warren, did I see the hay loader still in the shop? You were doing a engine conversation on it, How is that coming, You are a master at figuring this stuff out, what a joy to watch and learn.

  • @vincenthalas7055
    @vincenthalas7055 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There I was, scratching my ass, throwing stupid toys at the cat and I thought....Warren!
    Lo and behold. Joy, another Warren video.
    So, large coffee, a couple of biscuits, feet up, cat punted out the window. Settled down to watch the master at work.

  • @bryontharp5790
    @bryontharp5790 ปีที่แล้ว

    The b's one of the best engines ever made simple and powerful

  • @jenniferandres4602
    @jenniferandres4602 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Warren very much for all your videos. They have been a life saver for my husband as he has been under the weather lately and watching your videos has been really good for him. He loves every one of them and I usually get a blow by blow explanation as to what you are doing, why and a “that’s how I’ve done it too” comment. Keep the videos coming. He loves every one of them.

  • @85932
    @85932 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you WARREN.

  • @BlackAck90
    @BlackAck90 ปีที่แล้ว

    THanks for letting us watch. Yer awesome

  • @dennisbailey4296
    @dennisbailey4296 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great to see another one!!! 👍👍😊

  • @dogwoodish
    @dogwoodish ปีที่แล้ว

    good video ,always teaching us

  • @christopherkingston9601
    @christopherkingston9601 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video. Without you a lot of these tasks would never be documented or shown .

  • @dimitrirens5490
    @dimitrirens5490 ปีที่แล้ว

    Weer een top video Warren ben blij je terug te horen en zien top kerel 💪💪🤘

  • @tirbomax
    @tirbomax ปีที่แล้ว

    i just dont have the patience to work on that kind of crap, more power to you sir!

  • @kerrygleeson4409
    @kerrygleeson4409 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Warren you have a great channel keep up the great work would hate to loose you buddy best wishes from down under 🦘

  • @timothyreed6054
    @timothyreed6054 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Warren.

  • @doglaslondon7904
    @doglaslondon7904 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to se you are happy again love it

  • @kylecaskey1752
    @kylecaskey1752 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Warren, I've got a 4MG and a 3ZJ mechanical 3406 and haven't seen a more informational teardown. Both mine have under 400K and only get driven at harvest but the age of them makes me wonder when a liner O ring or head gasket might go bad. I really liked the diagnostics of the 8R 3 point hitch although I hate seeing such nice equipment completely abused like that.

  • @brendondolan6488
    @brendondolan6488 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video I hope you don’t give up your video work

  • @billw4746
    @billw4746 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am not a fan of cabovers because I drove cabover Freightliners for years. If that was my truck I would find a used engine or a used crankshaft and get it running again. The older trucks are way better than the new ones. But I am a fanatic about 3406`s as I am one of the few that ever ran a D7 with a 3406. It was the fastest Cat steel tracked crawler every made. It is the only D7e ever converted that I know of the other D7`s were D7f`s. We pulled out a 180 hp 4 cylinder engine that ran 1330 rpm`s wot. And we installed the 3406 that would run 2100 rpm`s wot. But we did change the ring a pinion gears on the cross shaft. The tractor would go 8 mph in 5th gear so we never used 5th. But I know how much torque a 3406 has back in the 80`s I was driving a 1979 International 4300 with a KTA Cummins set at 525 hp. Some viewers may know a KTA Cummins is 1150 cubic inches. When pulling Cabbage Hill east of Pendleton guys with 3406`s would out pull me going up the hill. But I would always pass them when it started to level off as the acceleration of KTA would let me upshift. And they could not upshift until it leveled out. But the drivers we have now have no clue what real truck driving is like. I learned in a Kenworth a 318 Detroit then I was driving a Freightliner with a 220 Cummins. This a truck that took me an hour to drive 13 miles. This is also a truck that I hand to downshift going down hill because of the headwind. Thank you for another nice video.

  • @stephenheyes4324
    @stephenheyes4324 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again for another interesting video

  • @conernedcitizen2898
    @conernedcitizen2898 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always well explained - Keep em coming!

  • @govtfunded
    @govtfunded ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP Bill Zwieg, I have fond memories of that man myself.

  • @charleskeenom9481
    @charleskeenom9481 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video I am working on a b model now inframe

  • @scubasteve7946
    @scubasteve7946 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Haha Bill was right 👍. Cat did that on their backhoes also, remember the 416 was their first model. Then the next gen was the 416b, 416c, etc.

  • @appercumstock3017
    @appercumstock3017 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Video!!

  • @ffemtdd
    @ffemtdd ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn't do all that work to find out it spun a bearing!! You were told it hydrolocked and you removed the head and verified the original complaint. Further investigation, after finding that with the head removed it was hard to turn, found the spun bearing!!! Great diagnostic teardown!!

  • @danielakin7638
    @danielakin7638 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked your comment on the turn in the fuel screw. We farm and pretty much all of our tractors have been turned up I don’t have anything stock. Years ago I used to tractor pull with an 86 series international Harvester those American Bosch 100 pumps had a fuel screw also to turn the fuel up we would turn them up to go tractor pulling and turn them back down to go back in the field at what we normally ran them at there was an old mechanic years ago that was a pump master I’m getting horsepower out of them. His best line used to be I can make it run I won’t guarantee how long lol

  • @KCAATV
    @KCAATV ปีที่แล้ว

    In a previous life, I had one of those. I could haul 110 bales of pressed cotton at 80 mph. I loved the sound. I could whistle while I worked.

  • @gasperajdnik8004
    @gasperajdnik8004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video 👍 see you on the next one
    Take care 👍👍

  • @raymeus
    @raymeus ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah when i was in Diesel school in 1987 , the school wouldn't let us rebuild the cat engines , too expensive , so we were stuck on the DDA's , i remember seeing the first prototype Cummins diesel in a pick up truck , after that diesels became a big thing in Pick up trucks. No more racks for fuel delivery , everything was switching over to Electronic. Worked for Cullen , they had the lightest truck engine on the market but the heads would crack , ended up in the shipyards and worked as an engine fitter. Lots of memories , my uncle and grandfather were diesel mechanics.

  • @oby-1607
    @oby-1607 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 3406C and this video was of the most interesting to me. The engine in my Kenworth has over 40,000 hours on it and still running. Really felt for you when you were getting the oil pan out. I seriously doubt the owner will rebuild this engine due to cost and time down. Way cheaper in $$ and time just to replace.

  • @daneblackburn613
    @daneblackburn613 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Picked up my b from cat yesterday. Bad block and 43 k later we are back to hauling

  • @jamescole1786
    @jamescole1786 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4/22/23; ..spun rod bearing on # 5 from liner 'o' ring leaking water, = thin 'milky' oil=ruin crank. Incredible details captured by your very hard work & video editing! Very good job Warren! Stay safe & carry on!👏👏👍👍✅️🙂

  • @anthonybendl8125
    @anthonybendl8125 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting, as always. Thanks

  • @phillipthebigj8971
    @phillipthebigj8971 ปีที่แล้ว

    great vib Warren, lve just stripped a 4 cylinde dura torque engine down with a rob knock only to find all the top bearings on the rods where worn badly and this was on a reman engine to that had only done only 10,000 miles.

  • @Bructer21
    @Bructer21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Warren

  • @v4yt126
    @v4yt126 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb content

  • @elroyelblander6277
    @elroyelblander6277 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍have got a B model outback in a retired freightshaker...hasn't ran in probably 10 years.. should do something with that engine some day....have also go an E model, that I quite like.... like most folks ..as well as it's successors ...just got done out of Framing the fuckin thing... hopefully it runs a long time again...knock on wood...but anyway,thanks for all u do..as always 👊

  • @jameshaiskey2931
    @jameshaiskey2931 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks warren!

  • @johncone9516
    @johncone9516 ปีที่แล้ว

    When the 3406b was introduced into trucks in the UK in the 80's we found that they had a lot of problems with the intermediate head gaskets, also the engine stop solenoid on the fuel pump was very unreliable,forever being called out to the roadside

  • @tomtribby2309
    @tomtribby2309 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the amazing content I especially enjoy your stories from the good old days.

  • @paulcrocker2837
    @paulcrocker2837 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic thankyou, I enjoyed that, people think they no best,

  • @heavymachinery2843
    @heavymachinery2843 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Video 👍

  • @samrugtiv3839
    @samrugtiv3839 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dam good job Warren if it was me I would fix it.that is a real good semi right there.sam

  • @blake9361
    @blake9361 ปีที่แล้ว

    great vid warren

  • @pcdubya
    @pcdubya ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbelievable amount of work for a diagnosis. Your brain and know how is a vast amount of knowledge that could hardly be learned from a manual. If you get tired of doing it yourself, you should teach, like the fellow you mentioned that made an impression on you, since you would have so much to offer. Kind of like the last few in a tribe of Indians passing on a skill before they croak and it's lost.

  • @geraldguyette470
    @geraldguyette470 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing the bad news Warren , great video though , engine swap video , maybe , have a good one .

  • @michaelmcdonald6727
    @michaelmcdonald6727 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there Warren. Had to watch your video very late so hope I didn’t miss much, haha. Will you be getting paid for all that work. I surely hope so. Great work on your part to find the problem. Thanks much for sharing.

  • @MiguelChavezTrejo
    @MiguelChavezTrejo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good Work bro

  • @bobv8219
    @bobv8219 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love u r channel bro