1985 Pete 359

1985 Peterbilt 359 3406B about 425hp 15 speed 3 axle, 257" wheelbase 3.55 gears. Has a sleeper opening, but currently closed. The truck can go to work right now, but some things should be addressed. If interested, I'll tell you everything I know about it, good and bad.

I'd like $25,000, but its hard to evaluate these old trucks, so I'll entertain offers.

 

I'll try to get good pics tomorrow.

 

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1. I'll measure the bumper to cab tomorrow. 2. Roof cap doesnt leak and its in great shape, but one horn needs replaced. 3. I went through all the wiring and straightened it out fairly good. I tried to keep it all in alignment with the wiring schematics. 4. The front end is mostly rebuilt, new steers, bearings, seals, leafs, hangers, shackles, tie rods, shocks. The rear air leaf suspension is in great shape. Its actually a good riding truck. Even the old air ride seat is somewhat comfy. 5. As for a Bottle test, probably not. I think it needs a head gasket, but I'm not sure. I havent driven it much in the last year. 6. I say 425hp because its originally a 400 hp, but an air to air cooler was added and the pump was tuned up good. I can pull hills with a heavy load and still pass most trucks. 7. I do have a mousy 60" sleeper for it, just need the frame brackets, and I need to make them. 8. I'll get pics tomorrow.
So judging by what you said, its probably worth 15k to you. I'm not desperate enough to take 15k though.

 

The underlying issue was that it got hot one day, 250 degrees, and I thinked it dislodged the gasket somewhere or possibly put a minor crack in the head. It doesnt burn coolant and I dont think it burns a noteworthy amount of oil. The engine runs cool unless pulling a load up hills. Then I turn the fan on and the temp stays steady.
Iirc, a small amount of bubbles in the bottle test is a warning, but tolerable. Large amounts of bubbles indicate shutdown and overhaul. Is that right?