Is a 3126 Cat motor any good?
So what’s good about the CAT 3126 Engine My conclusion is that I believe the 3126 is a very good engine. If you try to use it for a heavy duty, continuous duty cycle application you’ll be disappointed. But if you are just using it in your RV, and you don’t have a lead foot, I think you’ll be just fine.
How many horsepower is a CAT 3126?
Engine Size This electronically controlled in-line diesel has a 7.2 liter displacement, outputting 300 horsepower at 2,200 RPM. Caterpillar also produces a high output version of the engine that produces 330 horsepower for recreational vehicles, emergency vehicles and fire trucks.
Are Cat engines any good?
Cat makes some very good engines. I’ve owned several Caterpillar engines over the years and have good things to say about them. However, when the emission regulations started to kick in, Cat struggled badly. Their basic blocks heads were still as strong as ever.
Does a 3126 CAT have liners?
it’s a throw away motor. there is no liner to be replaced.
How do you prime a heui pump?
Also, there is no priming procedure. Since the pump is dry, it will take a little while to get oil up to the pump and the engine running. Just keep cranking in 30 second intervals. Ounce the air is purged out, the engine will start.
Why does cat 3126 B won’t start?
Really need to check the HEUI oil pressure while cranking, if it has an internal oil leak or a worn HEUI pump it wont get enough oil pressure to fire the injectors when cranking. rpsunrise Thanks this. I ran the codes as Jas suggested and came up with 87 and 34 in that order.
What kind of engine does a cat 3126 have?
I have a 3126 in a 2004 Ford that was running fine when I parked it. Tried to start it after is sat for a couple of weeks. The engine cranks like it should but makes no signs of starting.
How to count the flashes on Cat 3126?
Count the flashes, they will be two digit numbers, eg. 6 flashes then a pause then 3 flashes would be code 63. there may be several codes, it will flash them all one after another. You usually need to go through this process several times to make sure your getting the codes correct.
Is there any warranty on Cat 3126 cranks?
The diagrams I have seen don’t look exactly like my configuration. No warranty! Any thoughts?