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Rod F.
04-19-2005 21:02:15
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Re: OT Cat engines in reply to JPatton, 04-18-2005 19:45:35
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The 3208 and 3116 are both throw away engines in the modern scheme of things. They are not intended to be rebuilt in the same sense that a 3406 was. The 3116 is about a 300 K mile engine. By that time, the truck under it has fallen apart, and it all goes to scrap. As far as power specs go, you should be able to find an info tag somewhere on the engine that tells the power spec. I think it's on the valve cover of the 3208. Personally, I wouldn't be too picky about the nameplate. There's lots of old Ford louisville's, International S-lines, and small Freightliners out there that will do the same as the Topkick, and be spec'd much the same. The international DT-466 was a good engine, as were the Braziallian Ford's (for a single axle application). There's also nothing wrong with a Cummins C8.3, or even an older L10 (although a bit dated), or a more modern M11. Even a Detroit 50 series if you see one. Personally, I'd stay clear of a 3208 or any old 71 or 92 series Detroit. If you shop carefuly, you should be able to jump to the mid-late 90's for $10000. I just bought a 1996 International 9400 tractor for 10000 Cad. as is. Cummins N14-435, 13 speed roadranger, 40000# rears, tires 30% 1.3m km (800000 mi). Good working straight old truck. There's lots of old tractors out there, with strong power trains, are good cosmetically, and are still inspectable locally. The simple problem is that on a long haul, little things add up, and down time and lost loads cost too much to run old gear. For what I do, the truck will last a long time, and is a big step up over the old Freightliner I had. There's no need to run an old truck, when you can get a newer truck for the same money. Just be carefull of licencing in your area. For me, it's not an issue, as weight is cheap on a farm truck, and I have a CDL, so I'm covered there. It costs less to put on the road than a 1 ton. Anyhow, this has gotten long winded. Good luck shopping. Rod
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