Dec 8, 2016 · I'm in the process of buying another truck, It's a M2 business-class with a C7 engine and Eaton ultra shift. It's a expediters so I will be running long haul. Is this a good engine??? …

Oct 26, 2014 · A buddy of mine has an '04 Freightliner M2 with a CAT C7. Approx 350k miles. He was finished for the day and was cruising home unloaded when poof, it's blowing light colored …

Jul 31, 2012 · The C-7 in particular the early models, I think from 2002-2004 had alot of Huei pump issues which led to injector, head & turbo failures. CAT is n ot known for honoring …

Jun 7, 2018 · Sometimes you can get a rebuilt engine which is where a cat sanctioned shop overhauls engines with cat parts to cat standards. Generally a good product with mostly …

Apr 6, 2008 · The Cat C7 is the newest version of the 3126. Not exactly sure of the year it changed, but believe it was 2004. 210 HP was all I ever ran in my 26000 GVW 24 foot …

Nov 7, 2013 · Quoted from a blog found here; ENGINES FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT & MORE: C7 and C9 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines/ Air Inlet Heater Circuit - Test This blog is hard …

Nov 7, 2013 · You may not be reaching a needed operating temp to make the Cat sing on tune. That being said, the only time I had excessive white smoke was right before the HUEI pump …

Apr 28, 2012 · '06 Cat C9 ACERT 700,000 mi.s No APU No Espar or other fuel fired type coolant heaters No fuel dilution in Polaris labs Oil Analysis (<1% - Estimate) No postassium in Oil (0) …

Jun 12, 2013 · Check your coolant level, and mix ratio with a hydrometer. Too heavy on the coolant might cause a false low or high temp. A chemistry test will also help the test strips tell …

Sep 3, 2017 · Truck is a 2006 Freightliner M2 106 (Automatic Allison 2100 RDS and Caterpillar C7 ACERT) VIN: 1FVACWDC76DW71478 Allison S/N: 6310585250 Mileage: 330,000. In …