is the caterpillar 3126 motor , good or junk

Old 01-15-2010, 10:58 AM
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looking at buying a toterhome witha cat 3126 with allison 6 speed auto trans. it has 100,000 miles on it . I thought cat was the best motor you could buy , but it seem like if you own one its going to cost you big time. if you have one tell me the good and bad , should I stay away from buying this ? wanting to travil the U.S.A. give me the good and bad thanks
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Old 01-15-2010, 05:27 PM
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Ok two thing's on this engine-trans,

1] Check the oil make sure it is not loaded with diesel, If so the rings are shot :!:

2] Check the trans fluid make sure it isn't burn't :!:

Otherwise this is a great combo.


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Old 03-23-2010, 05:38 PM
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1st thing take an oil sample to cat, have them check it, if thats a go put it on a truck dyno this will answer all your questions.
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