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I had what I thought was an injector problem. Fluttering at all rpm's. I pulled all the injectors and paid $50 each to have all of them tested. They all tested good. So that is when the testing guy got to looking at the o rings on them. He noticed one with a pretty good nick gone out of it. So...

No glow plugs on 3126. You first reach down on the side of the engine and unplug the injector oiler pump. With injectors out, you place rags over the ports and crank engine over. Like piper said, you ain't seen nothing till you see that baby blow oil. It can make a mess quick. After you crank it...

piper1, I am so glad you chimed in here on this subject. You may not know a single thing you say, but, I for one, believe everything you say. The thing about "you" is you use good gramar and spelling, and lay it out where even a not so experineced person can understand. Your info on this subject...

There is not a problem with getting them out. Take off what you need to get to the valve cover. Take the valve cover off. Da-da. There they are. 4 little bolts and a wire harness and those babies are outta there. Simple, Huh? Yep, even a truck driver could do that, right? Yep, but they have to...

All my life, I have thought the whole idea behind a diesel engine was run them at low RPM's. But every truck I have owned with a Cat 3126 diesel, was or is, set up to run right there at max rpm on top end. So guess I don't know as much as I thought. Good luck to you. Keep us posted. It's my...

You asked which truck stop "brand" is my favorite. Mine is Pilot. You didn't ask why, so I ain't elaberating just to have some one else tell me I am crazy. Pilot, Pilot, Pilot. And you didn't even put it on the list. They got good coffee and a place to pee. I don't sleep in truck stops, so I...

Mine seems to be same as yours. Upshifts work best for me at around 2000-2200 RPM. If I know I am going to have to downshift, I do it around 1500-1600. According to an owners manual that came with a 2001 Sterling, the Cat 3126 will take lugging. It said that if you think you can pull a hill at...

Having had 3 of the 3126 Cat's (and have one now)(and also happen to like them), I have found that on top the valve cover, there is a sticker with your Max RPM's at different HP's. re: 195HP Max RPM 2450,,,250HP Max RPM 2250. Now while all of mine have been 1999 and 2000 year models, I assume...

Most of you run loads for one of the "big names". Doug Travels has it right. I run loads for "all the big names". Not saying all my loads are from them, but some of them are. And if what I read is correct, they pay me more than they pay you. But I get no back hauls. So I guess there is always a...

I drive a 2000 Peterbilt Model 330 w/Cat 3126 250HP w/9 spd tranny. It has a 60 inch standup sleeper and a 24 foot box. Most uncomfortable truck I ever tried to drive. But it gets the job done.

Maybe potty mouth "Stern" will bail them out! Not!

I don't know about 30 minutes, but I believe I could swap one easy under an hour. But the whole point is, after trading trucks, you would think they could fudge an hour to swap a seat for you. Bet you remember that next time you need another truck.

This day is right up there with my favorite days of the year. In fact, I am writing Obama to see if he will consider making it a national holiday. Expediters will probably not get to take it off, but don't you know federal employees would appreciate another holiday for them?

Moot could've made it up. hehehehe!

I thought they were gone also, but in my hometown here in Tn, I saw a DHL van pull into a market and the driver was wearing a DHL shirt. While he only bought a drink, I assumed he was on the job. So I don't know for sure what his duties were. I only know what I saw and what I assumed from that...

This thread goes right along with "Singing the Blues". We have all sang the blues in the past. Now we are beginning to feel what they actually mean. Times are getting harder . All of us are effected differently. Those who have their ducks in a row will be able to stand the test. Those who don't...

I doubt sleeping on a foam pad or anything else in the cab, will fly with DOT man. Unless it meets requirements of an approved sleeper.

gee turtle, i hope it didn't sulphate your plates!!!! hahahaha!

My Garmin has sent me through a city park full of little leaguers in Murfressboro, Tn. My Garmin sent me through a residential street behind the industrial park I was looking for in Florida. And several other times it had me exit the interstate and get back on at the next ramp. But when it put...

I am old and retired, but I drive at night. I like to take weekends off, too. But don't if there is work to do. Heaven forbid you ever go down an embankment, but if you do, Maybe that comment ("old retired coots") will flash before you. Ha! Ha!