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Cummins N14 Celect Plus

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by flat-step, Dec 11, 2015.

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  1. Dec 11, 2015 #1
    flat-step

    flat-step Light Load Member

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    Hello all,

    I'm looking into buying a cummins n14 select plus tomorrow. Never had this motor in any of the trucks i've owned before. I would appreciate if someone can shed some light on what things to look out for other than the usual oil/water contamination, misfire etc.

    Thanks
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2015 #2
    uncleal13

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    If your hear it chirping, almost like a bird tweeting, then it may have a broken head bolt, or in my case a head gasket ready to let go.
     
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  4. Dec 11, 2015 #3
    Smellfunny

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    Oil leaks.. Front crank seal, accessory drive seal, and on the drivers side the cam followers.
     
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  5. Dec 11, 2015 #4
    rank

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    Does the N14 have the oil leaking wiring harness grommet at the back of the head like the M11?
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2015 #5
    062

    062 Road Train Member

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    No
     
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  8. Dec 12, 2015 #6
    KenworthGuyNH

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    Even with minor issues, the N14 is a solid powerplant. Economical to rebuild and easy to work on. What HP/torque rating is it?
     
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  9. Dec 12, 2015 #7
    special-k

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    Pretty good engines. They seem to be prone to leaks of all sorts lol. They have good power and can get really good mileage if driven right.
     
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  10. Dec 12, 2015 #8
    062

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    They like clean fuel,cummins spec.is a 10 micron filter. The guy before me was using 16 micron,he was dropping injectors every two years like clockwork.
     
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  11. Dec 12, 2015 #9
    DUNE-T

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    I have two of these, one with 1.6 mil and another with 1 mil. Both are 500hp and both get 6.5 mpg with 40k loads and driving 65-70 and 7.5 mpg with light loads. The do leak at camshaft, costs about $1200 to fix. PAI makes good aftermarket parts for them, for example oil cooler costs $300 compare to $800 at the dealer. If something happens on the road you can go to anybody, any truck dealer or private shop and they will fix it. So yeah, go ahead and get it
     
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  12. Dec 12, 2015 #10
    DUNE-T

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    What part number and brand do you use? I don't even know what kind do I have
     
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