3406e injector replacement

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  1. prerunner404

    prerunner404 Medium Load Member

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    How hard is it to replace the injectors on a 3406e cat? Im pretty mechanically inclined so i dont think thats a issue. Looking for some real world advice.
     
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  3. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    probably the easiest thing to do opening up the motor......I'm Learning myself to finally work INSIDE the motor- CAT suggests to replace the Cups also(cheap) when doing injectors.....Run an overhead and your done
     
  4. prerunner404

    prerunner404 Medium Load Member

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    Just had overhead ran and found out i have low hp injectors in my motor. So i ordered some 55's and was thinking about installing them myself. Looks straight forward but wanted some insite.
     
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  5. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    You need a height gauge to set the injectors. Over head is an easy procedure. I can't remember the height gauge part number but any CAT dealer will know what your talking about. Be sure that the injectors seat by hand, don't pull them down with the hold down clamp.

    If you want the sequence and torque specs I can post them but it's easy to find
     
  6. prerunner404

    prerunner404 Medium Load Member

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    OK i was hoping it was a swap and go procedure. Well i guess ill just wait for my appointment after thanksgiving.
     
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  7. SL3406

    SL3406 Medium Load Member

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    Which injectors are you calling low hp? 57's?
     
  8. prerunner404

    prerunner404 Medium Load Member

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    Mine now are 56’s. Rated up to 375hp
     
  9. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    You need to make a list of the new trim codes,unless your running 5232 or the 6 what ever it is codes.
     
  10. SL3406

    SL3406 Medium Load Member

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    55's are 3 sizes bigger. What turbo do you plan to run with them?
     
  11. kranky1

    kranky1 Road Train Member

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    Cups are a Cat shop scam. They're stainless, I don't know how you would ever hurt one. For the last 10 yrs I,ve just changed the o-rings and put them back in.
     
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