What kind of engine does a cat 330 have?
I have a CAT 330 HP (C-7) it’s 2003/4 vintage. It’s in an Allegro Bus (38 TGP), which performs fine on regular roads but really has a tough time with grades. I was wondering if anyone knows of after market enhancements for increasing HP that may be available and what would involved for making improvements?
What causes a cat 330 engine to overheat?
Insufficent air flow through the CAC and radiator WILL cause overheating. Also, with your 3126, it wouldn’t hurt to reach under and check water belt tension– it is NOT tensioned by an automatic belt tensioner. Let us know what you find.
What should the fan temperature be on a cat 330?
Lower one is that dictated by the thermostat. From thermostat setting (say, 195 degrees F) to where the fan cuts to high SHOULD be 4-5 degrees. If the fan cuts on too soon you just pay HP and MPG to run it.
What kind of engine does a cat 3126E have?
I have a Cat 3126E 330 HP and an Allison 3000MH six speed transmission in a 2004 coach. We just did a 3,000 mile trip pulling a 4,200 lb toad up through the Carolinas to NY then back through the Virginia’s to Pigeon Forge, TN then back home to Florida.
How much horsepower does a Caterpillar CAT have?
Actually feel a whole lot better today about the 330 hp Cat. This is not related to RV’s, but back when I was driving 18-wheelers, some of the trucks began to come out with the Caterpillar engines. One of the fellows we “kind-of” run with purchased one. He went some time and was always complaining about how much of a dog that engine was.
Are there 330HP Cummins in a cat 3126?
We will be towing our Ford F150 4×4. I have never owned a 330hp Cat Diesel and have only had 350hp Cummins. We found the Cummins did fine towing and getting the coach up hills. Do I really gave to worry about the 330 Cat?
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Which is better 350 or 330 hp engine?
The 350 HP engine is only 5.5% more HP than the 330 HP engine. You’ll never notice that small amount. Thanks for the info. This confirms what I thought, but, wanted get some input from first hand experience.
When did my Fleetwood discovery engine overheat?
My mechanic and I need help solving my overheating probliem with the Cat 330 hp in my 2004 Fleetwood Discovery. I have owned it since July 2010. It over heated on a trip from TX to MT right after I bought it.
What is the horsepower of a cat C7?
The 3126E Cat was 330 HP at 860 ft-lbs of torque. When the 3126E became the C7 series it was offered in both 330 HP and 350 HP version but both had the same 860 ft-lbs of torque.