I need some help so the blow by cam fowler on the side middle of my engine as i was breaking my motor downnmay have haf a bolt fall into it and into the engine. I haf tried to take it off but cant get the cam fowler off. Any helpful ideas?
The CAT C7 is one of my favorite Caterpillar motors. I love the ones used in the 1st gen/04-07 BlueBird Visions and BlueBird All Americans, love the engine!
Exceptional. I've rebuilt my share of motors and really appreciate the methodical approach, clear instructions and Attention to detail. Liked and subscribed.
I've rebuilt the C7 engine at least 10 times, I thought they assembled really well. The common failure I saw on most of them was piston failure, I think they were aluminum one piece and the skirts would some how get destroyed, causing really bad blowby. Nice touch changing the injector harness, those were always hardened and brittle.
We have a 2006 Freightliner School Bus with a C7. The HP rating is around 210. Are these engines as much trouble as what I have heard? We are in the middle of converting it to a Skoolie. Hoping it doesn't let us down. I put the IFS kit on it hoping to help with the HEUI system.
How many Cummins ISX heads have you had to do ? I had a stack of them cause of a casting flaw lot of them seem to get hairline crack in-between cylinders and start mixing coolant and oil. Just curious if you had same issue.
This is not a knock on what you do, I have a few genuine questions. One, you did not use the standard tightening sequence for the main bearings, (inside to outside), do you feel that is not necessary? There was no use of plastigage to check mains or rod bearings for clearance, again do you feel unnecessary? Again, the torque pattern for the head seems odd, I really don't know if this is spec for this particular engine, I have never built this engine, but it seems odd from all the engines I have built.
So I take it you can’t pull this motor apart with anything but snap on right can’t be done. Oh boy am I in trouble I rebuilt 100 J engines don’t have one snap on tool.
Really well done. I am not a diesel guy but all of a sudden this video is making me think things that I should best avoid.
Thank you sir for taking the time to record this.
Watching it on a Saturday morning was priceless!
Glad you enjoyed it TolaTrucking and thanks for the comment!👍
This is very informative for those C7 owners out there, myself included. Thanks for taking the time to share the rebuild!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching child
I need some help so the blow by cam fowler on the side middle of my engine as i was breaking my motor downnmay have haf a bolt fall into it and into the engine. I haf tried to take it off but cant get the cam fowler off. Any helpful ideas?
@@collinkelly3355what did you do )
@@elperrocovero changed the entire motor
I use to work for Yancey and rebuilt alot of engines and the C7 was my favorite then the C15. Miss those days, good job on the rebuild.
Thank you sir for the compliment
The CAT C7 is one of my favorite Caterpillar motors. I love the ones used in the 1st gen/04-07 BlueBird Visions and BlueBird All Americans, love the engine!
Wonderful video, people don't understand how much extra work it is to shoot and edit a video. Amazing job.
Thank you Ken for the compliment glad you liked the video and yes there’s a lot of time involved with the video
Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to put it together.
Thank you for the comment and glad you liked it
Excellent video make it easier, to me to do my first overhaul any recommendation for first timers???
best engine rebuild video on youtube
Thank you very much Rob!
I only saw one video , but I am a subscriber now.
Realy good content with a nice pace and no overexplaining.
i love the videos im halfway done with heavy duty diesel training im hoping i can get entry level job with caterpillar
here because my sergeant told me to tear one down clean every bit of oil out and rebuild it
Exceptional. I've rebuilt my share of motors and really appreciate the methodical approach, clear instructions and Attention to detail. Liked and subscribed.
What a show. Sure beats tv.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
It is a very helpful training video, thank you, brother
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment Alaa👍
Great video!
Enjoyed every minute. Thank you
Excellent video
Thank you for the video.
Love the cat engines always talked my employer's into getting rid of compounds for a single.
Thank you for this info! I have 2 to rebuild.
I've rebuilt the C7 engine at least 10 times, I thought they assembled really well. The common failure I saw on most of them was piston failure, I think they were aluminum one piece and the skirts would some how get destroyed, causing really bad blowby. Nice touch changing the injector harness, those were always hardened and brittle.
hello what is the difference cat C7 and C7.1 ?
@@CR7_XJJ The 7.1 is completely different in design, and I think was originally was made by Perkins.
@@ridindirtyface i see C7 or C7.1 I am confused if is most of same
Very great work, nice I like it, great explained
Thanks man glad you like it
your the best , thank you sir
Very nice 👌
Do you not check the ring gap before fitting on the piston?
Good work
We have a 2006 Freightliner School Bus with a C7. The HP rating is around 210. Are these engines as much trouble as what I have heard? We are in the middle of converting it to a Skoolie. Hoping it doesn't let us down. I put the IFS kit on it hoping to help with the HEUI system.
Nice video Good job 😊
Thanks for watching Hector
Can you reuse the same head bolts ?
Motor bem fácil de fazer, rápido e sem muito blá blá blá, trabalhei num desses no d6t
Did you have the cylinders sleeved?
Great videos
Glad you like them James
Is there a video where you do that taking apart piece by piece
I’m planning to get into trucking Otr. I’m mechanically inclined. What truck do you recommend?
This engine looks very simple to work on
How many Cummins ISX heads have you had to do ? I had a stack of them cause of a casting flaw lot of them seem to get hairline crack in-between cylinders and start mixing coolant and oil. Just curious if you had same issue.
Where is Your shop and what do You charge to remove, rebuild & replace a C7 CAT motor, in a 2005 Thomas bus?
What are the small head bolt torque spec sir
Do u breakdown a c15 acert?
I notice u didn't use plastic gauge like I see on most videos
I'd like to see an old school 3406b engine brake (346d) install.
Soooooooo opinions on the C7S? I have an ‘09 Bluebird 150k miles with one. So far so good but bought it before I read some other opinions 😬😬😬
What bolts can’t be used on reassembled engine
This is not a knock on what you do, I have a few genuine questions. One, you did not use the standard tightening sequence for the main bearings, (inside to outside), do you feel that is not necessary? There was no use of plastigage to check mains or rod bearings for clearance, again do you feel unnecessary? Again, the torque pattern for the head seems odd, I really don't know if this is spec for this particular engine, I have never built this engine, but it seems odd from all the engines I have built.
How much horsepower and torque does this engine make?
This particular engine is built to a 190-210 HP depending on the flash file. The torque is around 500 ft/lbs.
190-210 HP. 500 ft/lbs of torque
What’s price on this engine rebuild?
Do they make oversized piston for a c7?
IPD does. I like to go back standard if possible.
Question how much this engine cost
please show me the Caterpillar 3114 Engine rebuild
Where you guys are located
McDonough GA
ETR Truck Center. McDonough Georgia
So I take it you can’t pull this motor apart with anything but snap on right can’t be done. Oh boy am I in trouble I rebuilt 100 J engines don’t have one snap on tool.
Good for you 👍
Hey, great video! Could you check your email. 👀