Aug 30, 2010 · :read The valve lash must be adjusted before adjusting the Cat compression brake lash. Table 1Setting Tightening torque for the jam nut 0.9398 mm (0.037 inch) 15 ± 3 N·m (11 ± 2 lb ft) Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust".

Dec 23, 2010 · yes we are looking for a light weight truck because we pull frameless dump. we also haul off the farm alot so short wheelbase is important to.we are actually looking at some trucks from caladonia haulers in caladonia mn. 379 pete 13spd 242wheel base 16,180 lbs stamp weight c13 cat. price is decent they have one with 47k on overhaul..

Jan 29, 2012 · Just like any other cat except you need to remove the jake / vva housings to set valves and injectors. Set valves and injectors on TC compression, rotate 360 to TC exhaust, set valves and injectors. Install jakes and VVA housings. Set 3-5-6 VVA and 2-4-6 exhausts. Rotate 360 again then do 1-2-4 VVA and 1-3-5 exhaust. Use new VVA housing o-rings.

Feb 22, 2010 · im going to be buying a new class 7 truck this week im going to be geting a freightliner single axle from ryder what motor should i get c13, cat c15 cat, or the 12.7 detroit and why. Im going to be pulling a 53ft step deck doing oilfild going to be pulling about 30,000lbs and the trailer is 13,000lbs I do oil field hot shot loads

Jun 2, 2010 · Have a c13 2004 serial KCB in the shop running smooth but a lot of blowby.Just started to push dipstick about 8 inches out of tube followed by the oil.Pushes the dipstick only after a long pull under full boost.Going to check turbos for leaking into the crankcase.Engine has high 300,000 on...

Nov 18, 2014 · My c12 gets 7mpg on a round trip; loaded one way and empty coming back; and the c13 only gets 6mpg. But when you look deeper my c12 only gets 5.2 mpg loaded and the c13 gets better at 5.6 mpg loaded. But when i am empty the c12 gets over 10 mpg and the c13 only improves to about 6.5 empty.

Mar 9, 2010 · I realize the C13 is a smaller engine. At those ratings for each engine and the trucks being '03 freightliner columbia's for the c15 and '05 columbia's for the c13 and both 10 speeds, would there be much difference in pulling power/torque if we are at 80k gross with a 12'6" high steel gondola trailer behind it? any info would surely be appreciated.

Jul 25, 2016 · If you have a Cat C13 (maybe C10/C11/C12 also) that is getting coolant into the oil, I have found a manufacturing defect in a C13 that caused coolant to run down past the cylinder liners even before pressurizing the cooling system. I …

Jan 1, 2012 · Monitor the status for "Engine Oil Pressure" on Cat ET while the engine is operated throughout the rpm range. Also check the value on the mechanical gauge. Verify that the oil pressure is above the trip point in Illustration 4 or Illustration 5. Turn the keyswitch OFF. ilustration04 Illustration 4 C11 and C13 oil pressure map

Apr 2, 2011 · Or call foley cat and ask for the rebuild shop and then ask for Eric north he will build you a 6nz and put 4 year 400,000 mile cat coverage on it. 2011 389 c-16 stage 2 tune stage 2 injectors stage 3 cam stage 3 turbo Coming soon Twin turbos!