Is the Jacobs 3406b Jake a good car?

Is the Jacobs 3406b Jake a good car?

Jacobs never perfected this Jake. After, say, 500K miles the slave pistons will wear in their bores, and oil will start leaking by causing poor performance. They only made these for a short priod of time, reason being…fast wear. They sounded really good, (almost as good as the 401 model on the old Cummins) and braking ability was good also.

Which is better a 346B Jake or a 349d Jake?

The only difference in the 3 and 4 mounts, is a little tighter lash on the 4 points. The 346 series will never have much braking ability. The 346D will do better than the rest, although not as good as the 349A. The only drawback to the 349A is longevity. Jacobs never perfected this Jake.

Where can I find Caterpillar 3406 engine parts?

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What kind of truck is a Kenworth 3406b?

I have a couple trucks but my pride and joy, my baby, is a 1989 Kenworth T-600. 3406B 13 speed. 275 wheel base. 1.3 m on the clock no rebuilds. I have the pump turned up and she runs damn well with the big dogs.

What kind of brake do I need for a 3406 engine?

The P-36 Engine Brake is designed for 3406 applications. Examine the valve cover. An identification tag is attached to the valve cover showing all the necessary information. NOTE 1: Early 3406 Engines prior to Ser.# 92U17820 require special fuel lines and may require a special turbo to manifold crossover pipe if equipped with a low mount turbo.

How to install a PacBrake on an engine?

Before installing engine brake housings note that each housing is designated FRONT or REAR. This designation is marked clearly on the distributor body centered in each housing. 23 Install and lubricate the oil supply adapter o-ring. Lubricate the housing oil supply adapter bore. 5 | PACBRAKE INSTALLATION 24

Where can I find part number for Jake brake?

In this section, you’ll find a part number cross-reference tool, parts and service literature, service locations, and answers to frequently asked questions. The tools and wizards will help you fill in all necessary information to locate the right tune-up kit and application for your truck’s Jake Brake®.

What are the parts in a Jacobs caterpillar?

not present Part No. Rev. Date Description EX5 09/1994 Cast Machined Elbow next to Turbo (26.32 EX6 01/1995 Extarder Parts Manual 020194 (71.56KB) EX7 10/1995 Changes to 10mm Extarder (93.29KB) EX8 02/1998 New Exhaust Brake Model for 1998 Caterpi