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[Nige]

How about rods checked for straight, new small end bushings, big ends checked and new rod bolts?

Wouldn't they be part of the cylinder packs..?

 

[John C.]

I've never bought cylinder packs so I don't know. None of the engines I had to rebuild had availability for packs.

 

[Truck Shop]

I've never bought cylinder packs so I don't know. None of the engines I had to rebuild had availability for packs.

That is a good point because of the fact if aftermarket internals are used the rods will be reused also.

 

[DMiller]

Quote I received of CAT here on C15 rebuild parts estimate(ONLY a Estimate) was within a few hundred to after market at each juncture. Cyl Packs, pistons on rods with bearings sleeves, rings and seals were comparable to overhaul kits from IPD but would still have to buy Mains and lower gasket kit from CAT. New in lieu of Reman exch cyl head 4080 compared to 34-3800 for a aftermarket no name, and stated could get the exch price if brought the old head in a basket in pieces. Bolts and associated hardware all competitive for aftermarket pricing. Once truck is here and block condition determined positive will be going CAT parts.

 

[colson04]

Quote I received of CAT here on C15 rebuild parts estimate(ONLY a Estimate) was within a few hundred to after market at each juncture. Cyl Packs, pistons on rods with bearings sleeves, rings and seals were comparable to overhaul kits from IPD but would still have to buy Mains and lower gasket kit from CAT. New in lieu of Reman exch cyl head 4080 compared to 34-3800 for a aftermarket no name, and stated could get the exch price if brought the old head in a basket in pieces. Bolts and associated hardware all competitive for aftermarket pricing. Once truck is here and block condition determined positive will be going CAT parts.

Have you watched any of KT3406E channel on YouTube? For a younger guy, he has a wealth of knowledge on Cat truck engines. Just sharing for another view point. His last rebuild he used IPD parts, but bought a brand new bare head from Cat and discussed economics of it vs. a reman head.

 

[DMiller]

Spoken with him a few times, is where I got my IPD quote from and have watched his vids on YT. Cylinder OH Kits(Derate Compression), Pistons sleeves bearings(M&R) no Conn Rods and gaskets were a few hundred less than the Cat Cylinder Pack sets. He does not offer heads, so I priced from other sources where I believe they are all the same producer different prices. The Cat New in Lieu(Fully Loaded Valves Etc) is only offered if buy the OH packs and parts thru them.

 

[DMiller]

One aspect I had Not considered is he Decks and sleeves the counter bores/water jacket contact points on every engine he does. Expense is not an option for him to put his name to them.

 

[lantraxco]

One aspect I had Not considered is he Decks and sleeves the counter bores/water jacket contact points on every engine he does. Expense is not an option for him to put his name to them.

I watched one of his vids, I like that belt and suspenders approach to the block machining.... Proper job.