How To Change a 3406 Injector or C15 Injector on Cat engines
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A detailed video on how to change an injector on a 3406 Cat or C15 Cat engine. Goes over removal, preparation, and installation of an injector. Did this video help you save time or money? @AdeptApe on Venmo or AdeptApe@yahoo.com on PayPal for donations, thank you so much for supporting the channel!
I thank you very much for this video. 2 shops took advantage of me on a missing engine problem on my c15. Said it was bad fuel. I told them it was a injector issue but instead of hooking up a scan tool they went the other way. I found number 6 had a loose hold down and was missing blue second o ring allowing air into my fuel tank and disabling number 5 pushing air into that one too. I SAVED $6000 By doing this job myself. THANK YOU.
Am a maintenance mechanic for an offshore installation facility, Your videos have been of tremendous help to me especially with the diesel caterpillar engines. Recently Cat C18 was added to the equipment list but came with no manual , though I have ordered them, but with your videos on Cat C15, I have been able to perform some maintenance work so far but still need to learn more about the engine. Our main engines are cat G3512 and G398. Thanks a million for the knowledge you impact.
Hey man I really appreciate this video on changing the injector, I just finished up with cylinder 5 and went at I souly off this video and she's purring like a kitten...thanks a ton!
I learned a trick at a Cummins class years ago. Take a wooden broom handle, or same size dowel, saw a 1" long slit on one end. Then grind a taper on the same end to roughly match the taper of the cup. Slide a triangle piece of Red scotch bright pad into the tapered end slit. Now you have an injector bore cleaner.
That's a cheaper solution than the $100 extended angle die grinder I bought, now you tell me! Luckily I have good luck just spraying the bore with brake clean usually.
great video sir.. about to change my #2 injector now. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Somehow I missed this video ?!? Well now I'm caught up ... thanks for making all these packed info videos
Seems like a good time to discuss remove & install the fuel injection pump with how to time Same.
Awesome videos! Thanks for taking the time to make these!
+21elements21 You are welcome.
Thanks these videos have helped me a lot
Best Cat videos out there. Thank you.
Awesome teaching brother 🙌 .
Wow.. really informative 👏.. this will save me so much money 💰 thanks in advance!
Great video, thanks for the advice
The mind boggling complexity of this operation, jeez.
Thanks for help
Great video as always. Keep up the good work man..
Thank you. Always good to feedback, to make sure I'm not just going crazy talking into a camera.
I know QUINN is a giant dealership, it seems like they should take advantage of the very unusual combination of talents you possess. It is unusual to have someone with mechanical aptitude who also is very good in explaining/teaching, particularly in front of a camera. CAT themselves, I feel would be interested in your rare combination of talents.
You should make it easy for someone at CAT to see your excellent videos, might open some doors for you...
Your too kind sir, maybe someday they'll take me on as some sort of official "explainer extraordinaire" but for now I'm happy wrenching and doing these videos. I would like to get a sponsor or tool manufacturer to help out with the videos, but I gotta build a subscriber base first.
Thanks a lot! Good job!
Need you today. I got through it.
Great vid. Well done, Sir.
+Todd Lane Thank you for the kind words.
josh I make my guys watch your videos. it helps us do better
Thanks so so much for this
Cool video and channel learning a lot
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
Glad I could help, let me know what you find.
Awesome video
Beautiful videos!
+dobb673 Thank you.
I love ❤️ your videos I have a c13 engine is not the best but pays the bills
How much is labor for a job like this...I need help
Watching this video I was able to save about 4000 dollars doing the injectors myself on my c-15 6nz engine. Thank you for making this video.
Did you have to do value adjustment or just reinstall everything back
@@Bosnianfear15 everything went back exactly as it came out. No adjustments.
@@cosmealvarez6651 thank you,
Thanks for the video I have a cat 6nz 2002 and I’m getting fuel in the oil I’m being told it’s probably injector orings but I’m going to get a cat Machanic to check it out and do a overhead if it’s the injector thanks again
Thank you sir
If you can show about the adjusting the valves on a 1989 cat motor says 400hp on valve cover, it wood be greatly appreciated and the fuel injectors . Like you showed on this c15 cat just now,so I got the 3406B saying 400hp on valve covers. Thanks again for showing telling love watching you show that stuff good learning stuff that I wood never know about. I am wanting to go over the motor to be sure it want quit on me.well thanks and well see ya next time see ya bye.
I have a 3406B it a 1989 cat, if you can show how to change them it sure wood be nice to learn about that. Thanks for showing telling what you do I have learned a lot thanks again well see ya next time see ya bye.
Thanks!
Thank you so much Jeff! You can always email me if you need help at AdeptApe@yahoo.com
Excellent video, very well explained!
You should be a trainer.
I would like to be a trainer, I'm kind of a UA-cam trainer.
@@AdeptApewe approve!
Always my first port of call before I tackle pretty much any job myself, if nothing else but for the tips and tricks to make life easier.
esta perron el video saludos guero
good video thanks alot!
+aaron benson Thanks for watching it.
ok thanks!
Thank you. That's tomorrow's task.
Awsome video ,I have I had a mechanic change all 6 of my injectors and after he got done not even couple hours later got diesel in oil,opened up engine and found the cap was cracked took it back to parts store and they fixed it put it back together and again has diesel in fuel opened it up and another injector is cracked ,not sure if the mechanic is messing them up or got some bad injectors or mabee something else is causing it ,any ideas on what it could be??
please let Buddy know I subscribed. thank you for the video. I am on the verge of finding a leaking injector and doing an overhead on a 6nz. doing some studying up now....
+Doc Bandy Best of luck on your leaking injector quest.
Awesome video thanks so much! I have two questions if you sir.
one is when you're pulling off the Rockers does the engine have to be rotated at a certain position top dead center or anything?
Second is only when it's it's for the weekend I go to start up my 04 C15 it cranks and cranks hard to start smokes white smoke very heavy for 3 -4 seconds doesn't do it again until it sits again over the weekend.
Do you have the torque spec for the 3 bolts with studs coming out of them on the rocker hold down rod and also the 3/4 inch nuts on top, for a MXS Acert?
I notice a little loss of power last time they replaced 2 injectors and got the power back but now it started doing it again
if you remember when I was turning the engine the opposite side and adjusted them and after a week when I got back from a treep I corrected them
Got diesel in my coolant on a Cat 3406E. Im going to pull the injectors and replace the injector cups and O rings. Do i need to position the motor in any specific orientation (for example piston 1 at Top Dead Center on the exhaust stroke) before taking the injectors out, or do I only need to worry about that when doing the overhead after I get everything back into place? Also, is there a coolant drain plug on the block of a 3406E and if so, where is it?
Thanks for your video and my question is Do need to adjust valves and injector Hight if I change 1 injector?
Thank you sir for this good video. Pls can you kindly tip me on how to solve a diesel engine hunting problem? What are the things I need to look at. The generator hunts even at no load. Thank you any comment would be much appreciated
So if I wanted to replace the injector cups and injector there is no need to bar the engine to TDC, I would “simply” tear down jakes and rockers and reinstall? Then once that jobs done I would bar the engine to find tdc cyl 1 and start running the overhead procedure, do have this right? I’m gathering all the tools, parts and supplies to get this done and just taking as many notes along the way. Thanks for the knowledge you pass on to us
ur way f explanation s damn good sir!!! Der s lot more to go, Hope u guide through
Thank you, I just think "what would I like to know before doing this." I will keep the videos coming as long as people keep watching them.
Yup,dat will help
What's the fuel burn on a Cat C32A marine rated at 1925hp? I see information on the c32, but there a lower horsepower and the charts are complex to understand.
Love these videos, man. I'm wanting for a career in diesel heavy equipment and soon to be going to school. So these videos really are informative and interesting to pay attention to. Keep them comin'!
I didn't think too many people would watch these injector videos for the entertainment value, but I can see how they would be interesting if you're thinking of being a Mechanic. Thanks for the comment! I get motivated to make more of these when I hear from people that like these.
+Adept Ape I'm seriously thinking about pursuing a career with CAT. And I was wondering what it's like? When working for CAT, can you work in a specific criteria like just engine, suspension, electrical, work? Or is it engine, hydraulic, etc?
+Maxx Edwards So if your working for Cat you'll actually be working for your local dealership, you probably know that already. Yes there are different departments for the mechanics. There is a weld shop, truck shop, generator shop, industrial engine, earthmoving, hydraulic bay, CRC (engine rebuilds), and field service. Pretty good diversity of positions. There is also mining, marine, logging, and asphalt depending what part of the country your in. Hope that helps you out. I get a lot of Cat specific employment questions maybe I should do another career video.
If you could do a video on CAT careers for diesel mechanics, that would be so awesome. I would love to hear about all the details for the options, it would help me tremendously! :)
+Maxx Edwards I was going to do an impact wrench video this week, but maybe I'll try to squeeze a Cat one out too, since it'll be mostly me talking and not a lot of technical stuff shouldn't be too hard. Give me a few days and I'll see what I can do.
I had a question I have a 3406 and wanna upgrade my injectors to 59 series what mod do I need to do to be able to use those injectors thanks
Do you do a C13 engine injector basically the same way? Thanks for the help!
bout time someone started a channel for big engines!!! just wondering though shouldn't you do a valve set after changing an injector??
Yes it is a good idea. I did a quick check of the overhead on this engine, but am going to do a full C15 overhead adjustment video in the future and that is why I didn't include the adjustment in this video. Thanks for the comments.
I'm gonna recommend buying the bolt that holds injector as I just broke mine off in the head as I was reassembling. Got lucky and backed the rest out with a flathead screwdriver.
Hey adept ape my 3406 was computer and i converted it to the mechanical high pressure fuel pump would i have to change my injectors or anything else?
Great Video man keep these videos coming on CAT equipment please :)
I try to get one video up a week, so they will keep coming. It kinda depends what I'm working on that week, but is there something specific your looking for? My next video will probably be a tool video, but I'm up for suggestions. Thanks for commenting!
+Adept Ape another tool video would be great :)
+Adept Ape I just found your channel and i am slowly going through your videos. If you could do a series on an engine rebuild it would be great. Keep up the videos!
+Regal2800 Thanks for the comment. I have been toying with the idea of doing a rebuild compilation of maybe step by steps of a Diesel rebuild with photos or just short video clips. Would you prefer a single video or maybe a series? Make sure you subscribe too, it keeps me motivated every time I see my subscriber count go up.
+Adept Ape My suggestion would be to make it a series. The more information the better. A few videos on trouble shooting diesel engine problems would also be helpful to many. I have already subscribed!
I have a 05 c15 mxs motor when I put the Jake's back on what do I torque the bolts Down too
hey adept, my company has a cat generator with a c15 engine. It has set up for about 2yrs. when we tried to crank it the engine is siezed up. we are thin king about pulling the injectors to relieve compression, and pouring marvel mystery oil in the cyllinders, letting it sit a couple days, vacuming it out and trying to turn the engine over manually to free it up. I was just wondering if you have any thoughts on this????
thanks for the viedo.video..
got a question . have u ever had a truck start missing after a hard pull...I have 2008 that has a miss after a hard pull and only that time.
#4 is missing any ideas?
Would a defective injector on c15 cause a vibration that loosened the bolts on the trans oil cooler? I changed my crank damper and had no effect thank you
Hey adept ape what if I put c18 injectors in a accent c15
Thank you
Love ur vids too u know ALOT
can you give help me how to adjust C18valve and injector procedure.
Evening sir, I am in the process of replacing an injector on my 3406e 2ws, do I have to put it on TDC and pin it or can I just replace it like that?
99 c15 white smoke ,smell like antifreeze on start up sputters and puffs white smoke between gears, haven't notice moisture in oil pulls heat great after sputter i was wounding if coolant is getting into cylinders thru injector cups or seal ?
What about any kind of valve adjustment on the jake or the air valve actuators when changing injectors on a c15 cat motor.
I think I mentioned in the end of the video that it is good idea to have a complete overhead done after doing injectors. Since the overhead is off anyways, you can kill 2 bird with one wrench.
Leaking oil behind the oil cooler. 3406e catapilar motor. what is behind the oil cooler that could be leaking ?
I will be sending you a paychek every month for schooling hahah thnx
I might actually add a donation link on my videos in the future, but haven't decided yet.
@@AdeptApe should called a local shop and they want $993 in labor to replace just 1 injector.
Hey Adept! does this work same for C13 ACERT KCB series too.
thanks for the great work.
Hi adept ape, can you please tell me how to identify which injectors is leaking on c9? Is there any technique to find out which one is faulty, i usually change Complete set of 6 ,
This is an awsm vid. But i have a question Mr. a.a. , im working on a CAT C15 and have finished installing injector no.6 and operated the vehicle then checked it with the scanner, it said injector 6 low current so what might the problem be ?
How to determin the injector performance on CAT ET , I mean if uou can say this injector has 50% or 70 or ------- . my engine is CAT C32 ,thanks in advance
I was just curious to know if you found it hard learning to be a diesel tech from previously being an automotive guy. Originally I was planning on going into the auto industry, but changed my mind over to diesel in hopes of making more money. I'm just getting at that I know a lot more about auto and gasoline cars than I do diesel, and didn't know how much of a difference there really was. I'm enrolled to go to UTI next fall in the diesel program but I was just curious on what you thought. Love your videos, appreciate all the info! Thanks!
+Tj Willians If you understand the principles of an automotive engine, you can understand the Diesel fine. A Diesel, while heavier and more expensive, is somewhat simpler. There is no spark system to worry about, many are inline 6 engines so there is only one valvetrain. No timing belt to worry about and no intake control system for the throttle.
So would you not automatically change the injector cup when you replace injectors? Just wondering.
Changed injectors 6nz.
Rocker arm bars do not sit flush on the bottom. Afraid to run bolts down. Help.
Can you tell me what the resistance should be on the coils? Thanks
could you do videos on the d398 and d399 models please?
my antifreeze is milky white and smells like paint thinner in my asert motor not sure if it is injector cups or oil cooler, what do you suggest?
You said the cylinder was getting fuel due to that broken o-ring. Could that issue be resolved by simply putting a new o-ring on it? If it really necessary to replace an otherwise working injector?
yes changed both valves pressure and bypass, no recirculation hose. I will try to run it directly from tank to transfer pump will let you know the results thank you !
Preferably like a 5 gallon fuel tank or canister and not the fuel tank.
I have a c15 cat "03" Peterbilt and getting fuel down in the oil pan. Is it the injectors or the fuel pump in front of the motor. Where do I start to correct the problem? What happens if I keep running it?
first I want to say thank you for does videos, they are very helpful.
if you would make one video, I just ask if you can, how I can use that tool, injector hight tool and how we can adjust it on C15 engine.
thank you again.
Will do, I'm going to make a C15 overhead adjustment video. There are some on UA-cam, but I want to do a thorough one that will describe injector height, valves, Jake's, and IVAs. I just have to wait to do one at work and record it.
Thank you very much, I wanted to ask you that, but I thought it will be too much too ask, thank you again, looking forward to see, you are good man.
Sir show one video c18 ijcter chang and valve lash
thanks I guess i Missed that.
+charle smolinsky It is a good question, many people don't do the overhead and it is a good idea to run when it's done.
caterpillar 6ts in a 98 379 no check engine lights but you can hear a pop through the exhaust no abnormal smoke would it be an injector problem?
What are the tools called that you used to clean the injector cup and to vacuum the cleaner out
Hello i had all my injectors tested and 2 of them were faulty so i bought 2 and the for remaing were cleaned up and resealed but the seals are not the same color as the 2 i bought, do you think that could cause trouble later on ?
Wat about I have a c15 6nz, and everytime I start it (after short term of it sitting) it blows white smoke out the exhaust. Smells like Raw fuel. That would be a leaking injector correct?
Is that 3/8 torque wrench? Cant find one like the one you are using.
Great video my friend . I have a 2001 pete with a c15 6nz , could you do a video on adjusting Jake Brakes ?
Yes sir I can, C15 overhead is actually my number 1 request, but I'm waiting to get one in the shop. Been working on a lot of C7 engines, cooling system faults, and electrical faults. I'll hopefully get one up soon though.
Thank you for the fast reply . I am actually a John Deere Ag master field tech and I bought my peterbilt as a hobby truck and maybe a show truck some day . It is funny but all the things I watch you do are so much the same with Deere . But CAT rocks I am a huge fan of CAT engines they are the best in my opinion . Farm tractors do not have Jakes so I am curious on how to adjust them . Thank you
Hello Josh,
If I'm only replacing O rings on an injector do I need to re-set the height?
MXS engine.
Thank you in advance.
Hello, any ideas on where to look for help with replacing the o rings around the injectors on a 3306? It is on an older military generator set that got hot and now leaks coolant around each injector. Thanks
+Justin Hoehner I did an in frame on a 3306 engine last year with the pencil nozzles. Does the engine run? The reason I ask is because if coolant is coming out around the injectors you probably have a cracked head or head gasket that is sending coolant into the combustion area.
I have a 3406E in my kenworth
Hello Mr. Cat. I have c15 which had all the emission system disabled include the IVA/VVA. I need to back off the setting on the IVA/VVA. Can you please help on to do so. Thank you.
It's a c15 twin turbo on 05 peterbilt
Adept ape,
I have a 3406. The oil gets thinned out after about 3000 miles. And then the oil pressure will drop and the oil light will come on. Once I do an oil change in the filter replacement the pressure goes back up to normal. I can't seem to figure out why? Do you know what kind of issue I am experiencing?
Hey I am workining on a 3406e but I broke a stud off of the top of the injector. Can I use a cap from c12 and just replace it. Or do I need a one specifically for a 3406e. Thanks
have3406e misses on different cyl. it goes from on cyl to another all new injectors head everything camshaft all components
I just put a cylinder head on a c15 acert (BXS).My buddy who helped, installed the rockers. I was below handing up parts and didn't witness the installation.
The jakes dont work now(they did before tear down). The lash seems to be correct.My question is, does the shaft that holds/pivots the lifters install in a certain orientation inorder to allow the jake housing to fill with oil? The plungers on the cam side of the rockers are very loose(1/8-1/4 inch of play) and the only thing that seems to explain this is that the jake housing isn't getting ANY oil.
Its okay, you dont need jakes 😆. Wiring mayb?