I have appreciated the mechanical info from Weave, and have printed some of his information for my files on my truck.
I have 334,000 miles on my FL70 with 3126 cat engine. A number of owners have told me that before I reach 400,000 miles this engine will blow, and that I should have a new head put on it soon to save money (versus complete rebuild or replacement when it blows). I was told that this could be done for about $1500.
I recently had new injectors installed. What is your opinion?
My 3126 is 230hp, which is weak for my current needs. I often haul near the max 33,000 GVW over the mountains of PA, WV, northwestern NJ, and northern NY. Should I run this engine til it blows and then replace it with a 300+hp engine?
I know you don't think much of either my 3126 cat engine or my 7 speed Spicer transmission.
I wrote this on the open forum rather than your direct email address because this way we all get the benefit of your knowledge. Thanks for your info.
I have 334,000 miles on my FL70 with 3126 cat engine. A number of owners have told me that before I reach 400,000 miles this engine will blow, and that I should have a new head put on it soon to save money (versus complete rebuild or replacement when it blows). I was told that this could be done for about $1500.
I recently had new injectors installed. What is your opinion?
My 3126 is 230hp, which is weak for my current needs. I often haul near the max 33,000 GVW over the mountains of PA, WV, northwestern NJ, and northern NY. Should I run this engine til it blows and then replace it with a 300+hp engine?
I know you don't think much of either my 3126 cat engine or my 7 speed Spicer transmission.
I wrote this on the open forum rather than your direct email address because this way we all get the benefit of your knowledge. Thanks for your info.