I hope that if I ever need brain or cardiac surgery, my surgeon sounds like KT when he explains my surgery just before I go under the knife. I will feel much more confident and relaxed.
I was an OO hauling overdimensional back in the late '70s with a K100. Had a 350 Cummins (couldn't afford a truck with a Cat), and I learned to appreciate mechanics who knew what they were doing. People like you kept people like me on the road making money. It's a pleasure to watch (and listen to) you work. Stay well.
Yep has all the good stuff. Straight to the point, he shares a lot of knowledge, no gimmicks, well put together. All I need is KT and AdeptApe and I'm a happy man.
I drove a 1994 peterbilt with a 3406. Went thru 3 Speedometers and it had almost 4 million miles on the current Speedometer. Had a driver overheat the truck. And to be sure everything was okay had a mechanic look thru it. Took the peanut cover off for the first time ever to find everything was fine luckily and still had the factory grease behind the cover. I absolutely agree with you when you say these were the best diesel engines made in the 14-15 liter category
I was never super partial to any diesel manufacturer; with a gun to my head I would have said Cummins, just due to proximity, but you’ve converted me. I have caught myself hearing that unique tone on the road and thinking “yep that Pete’s rocking a Cat” 😂
For all practical purposes he is a surgeon. He has the same level of command, confidence, courage, and absolute knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of his "patient".
Really like this channel. No BS, waffle or irrelevant stuff, just straight to the point with commentary where appropriate to provide details and explanation. The channels that show every bolt being removed or replaced accompanied by needless drivel about basic stuff that anyone watching an engine or engine related channel will already know, are just painful. This guy knows his stuff and just gets on with it. Keep it up dude, and you should do some merch, although something tells me it's not your thing!
Frequent maintenance of air, oil and diesel filters and oil change will keep it clean on the inside and . Not forgetting flushing the right coolant when needed to reduce cylinder sleeve cavitation.
Gotta be happy with that. Loved the “ this is the best motor in its range, ever has, ever will be” and then a few minutes later “ well I’m going fire this piece of shit up” lol
Best engines ever made IMHO , I drove trucks for 34 years and this was the best of all the engines I drove behind . Quite , smooth and powerful ! Glad you are saving them .
Not sure what it is , I never worked around heavy equipment and no nothing about them . But since I found this channel few years back I will watch every video this guy has time to make . With his video ability and straight forward plain explanation , he makes the boring parts interesting . 🌵
I had no idea that type of dynamic balance weight was used in these engines. They are similar or related to the Salomon dynamic weights used in large radial aircraft engines I think. There is something to learn in every one of his videos!
As a young fella I spent many seasons operating a D400 on large infrastructure projects in the UK - the waves of memories that are unlocked whenever a 3406 is fired up on this channel are fantastic! Thank you.
KT you are brillant beyond your years... and self taught... simply amazing! Back in the early 80's I owned a Kenworth k100 single sleeper cabover with a 400 cat 3406 B. I logged a few hundred thousand miles and left trucking after only 3 years. I went through 2 strikes and sad enough, could see the writting on the wall, which was that the owner operator's would never unite and shut it down. The point of this ramble, is that after 42 years, I still long for the sound of that cat. As an industry outsider and a backyard inventor, I licensed 2 seperate oil filters patents to Fram, when they were owned by AlliedSignal. The oil filter products were the Fram Doubleguard & the TRT. Oh, by the way, I'm not smart enough to even carry your torque wrench. Lov your channel.
i will never even see a CAT engine or be within 100 feet of one but i will stop whatever i am doing and watch your videos every time. Appreciate the content and the education
2032 lithium batteries are very common so you could probably cut the plastic housing and replace the cell if it gets to where the whole package isn't available anymore. Enjoyed the video thanks for sharing.
Yes, or buy the 2032s that have solder tabs pre-welded onto them and use those instead. Might have to cover the thing in potting compound or conformal coating spray to get similar protection as the little plastic case.
It’s always good when the master posts I know you can’t really understand why you’re popular but the thing is while I’m sure I’ll never rebuild one I’ve driven a lot of miles on them and knowing how they work and seeing them torn down an put back together is really pretty cool Thanks for taking your time to do these.
He's popular because of a few things. 1. No bullshit or fluff. 2. Complete and encyclopedic knowledge of subject matter. 3. Really does a good job capturing the action on camera.
All I can say, beside the fact that I love watching these presentations, is that its obvious this young man was raised right. Good on your pop. Keep up the fine work.
Impressive amount of skill and knowledge needed to know where he puts old parts and the ability to make that complex puzzle go together perfectly. Just wow!
Batteries Direct in Australia appear to have those cells in stock. They're $35AU each, and shipping to the US probably wouldn't be cheap, but might be worth giving them a call.
Thanks so much for your vids man. Sitting here in Queensland Australia just enjoying your work. These simple and reliable engines are a thing of beauty, and can feel your joy thru the screen
Really admire the knowledge you have dude to install all the components we see in the engines and make it looks like a piece of cake, and let's not forget the sound of these inline 6 Cats, boy can't get much better than this..
I just need something that needs a 3406. thanks for another video. you're amazing young man. I hope you're killing it bud. you could video the whole ting every bolt and hose and I'm sure most of us would watch it all.
One of the only YT comment sections that are always positive. Shows that when a master knows his craft and can talk to his audience with 100% confidence, folks appreciate it. Next time I’m headed to my family’s place in southern MO, I’ll give you a honk on the way by. 👍
This dude has an insane amount of knowledge, he explains everything in detail, I am an Aircraft Mechanic, also dabble with diesels, seeing as I drive truck's, came across one of his video's a few year's ago and I haven't stopped watching since. I have learned alot, keep up the great work!
As a CAT man i can totally understand why you would say these are the best diesel engines ever produced in this category. Others may disagree but i tend to agree with you. My experience was not with any particular manufacturer but that also means ive seen the best and worst from each manufacturer and overall these engines and supporting equipment are definitely on the top of the food chain. Its a shame 3 letter agencies, mainly the one starting with E has caused the USA to no longer be on top of this much needed product line.
G'day , Another cool vid ,as always . Thanks for putting them togeather, and entertaining the faithful. Was quite surprised how smooth and balanced these engines are ,when you started it in the shop. Keep em coming . Respect....!
I love that you don't try and reuse a flipping gasket 😊😊😊 like a few others on the tube!! What do they save?? Its a small price in rebuild of 10k...~~Cris
There’s no telling how much these caterpillar engines have contributed to the improvements we enjoy in our everyday lives. Diesel engines are responsible for building the world we know today.
These engines will go down as the best ever made. Great content. Driven all kinds of rattle traps but the ones with the big yellow motor under the hood were always worth while.
Hi 👋🏻 KT3604E I’m on mechanic but I drive a DAF XF106 with a Paccar engine so I do love watching videos like yours that fix engines and yours are amazing 🤩👍🏻🏴
Love this channel. Im too old to do this stuff anymore due to health probelms but man he sure gets my blood flowing in a good way watching him do his thing. Very satisfying watching things done right on equipment.
Also wanna say our dude here has really learned some subtle but creative tricks in filming for UA-cam. He might as well be selling these vids to CAT for educational purposes by now, although we get 'em here for free!
Im not a diesel engine or heavy equipment mechanic by any means but i operate hdd and other equipment and watching you helps to remind makes me take care of my equipment and keep it clean for those who have to work on it! Keep the videos coming
I hope that if I ever need brain or cardiac surgery, my surgeon sounds like KT when he explains my surgery just before I go under the knife. I will feel much more confident and relaxed.
"Time to see if this piece of shit will work"
@@johnathansmith9059 🤣🤣
@@johnathansmith9059 Now I've got all these defib lines and other junk fixed on lets see if we can't get this thing to fire up.
Yeah that's KT's way of saying "I know it's right" while still showing his humble roots
It has to be all in the right ear tho, without that id start getting anxuous..
this guy has a phd in CAT engines. This is incredible.
Hot damn 2 videos in the same month
Ikr! 👍🏻👌🏻
✊🏻🇺🇸🦅
Haha
such a blessing indeed
Just logged , guessing it would 2 years since last video!
Now I've got something to watch on Saturday night.
Oh boy
Look up "I do cars" if you need regular Saturday night entertainment!
I was an OO hauling overdimensional back in the late '70s with a K100. Had a 350 Cummins (couldn't afford a truck with a Cat), and I learned to appreciate mechanics who knew what they were doing. People like you kept people like me on the road making money. It's a pleasure to watch (and listen to) you work. Stay well.
Best channel for a non-mechanic plumber who will never do this work to watch endlessly
Immediate thumbs up 👍 love watching these.
I love his monotone dead pan. I know he's not trying to be funny but it just cracks me up.
Came across this channel a few weeks ago.. great find
@@johnrauner2515 I like it because there's no bullshit to sift through.
Yep has all the good stuff. Straight to the point, he shares a lot of knowledge, no gimmicks, well put together. All I need is KT and AdeptApe and I'm a happy man.
I like the way you stretched the bands on the main seals with a chisel, I never thought of doing it that way.
I don’t ever work on big engines like this but I’m keeping that trick in my back pocket. Might come in handy for something else sometime.
If you have ever used the cat tool to remove the wear sleeves, it's the same, just vertical instead of horizontal
It also works well to remove the wear bands when changing a wheel seal.
I've got a crank to remove one from now and was trying to remember how I did it last time. Oh well that looks like it will do nicely.
That trick is also handy if you have a stuck inner bearing race on a shaft.
I drove a 1994 peterbilt with a 3406. Went thru 3 Speedometers and it had almost 4 million miles on the current Speedometer. Had a driver overheat the truck. And to be sure everything was okay had a mechanic look thru it. Took the peanut cover off for the first time ever to find everything was fine luckily and still had the factory grease behind the cover. I absolutely agree with you when you say these were the best diesel engines made in the 14-15 liter category
Only reason they quit making them is the stupid ass epa
@@williamuskoski1385 All my homies say FUCK THE EPA
@@rjk7104 yup
2 videos in a month, hell yeah baby! Keep it up KT WOOO!
I see a KT video, I click
I was never super partial to any diesel manufacturer; with a gun to my head I would have said Cummins, just due to proximity, but you’ve converted me. I have caught myself hearing that unique tone on the road and thinking “yep that Pete’s rocking a Cat” 😂
Kid did it better with Kenworth
Cat Legend with another one in a month! 🔥
Watching this guy is like watching a surgeon
For all practical purposes he is a surgeon. He has the same level of command, confidence, courage, and absolute knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of his "patient".
Exactly right. The knowledge is so impressive.
I work in IT, but could watch this guy fix stuff for days, hell id even provide the beer
Really like this channel. No BS, waffle or irrelevant stuff, just straight to the point with commentary where appropriate to provide details and explanation. The channels that show every bolt being removed or replaced accompanied by needless drivel about basic stuff that anyone watching an engine or engine related channel will already know, are just painful. This guy knows his stuff and just gets on with it. Keep it up dude, and you should do some merch, although something tells me it's not your thing!
I really want one of these engines. I have no idea what I'd put it in but, just to have one and crank it up every now and then would be so awesome!
something something auctions... 😂
You could have one heck of a full house generator.
@@markm0000 Good idea!
It amazes me how these machines can be so dirty on the outside, yet so clean on the inside
The only thing that enters these engines is filtered air. The crank case has positive pressure on it, so it vents volume out into the atmo.
@@kevinkelley3657 And as we saw in the previous video, if the air isn't filtered everything gets completely fucked.
Frequent maintenance of air, oil and diesel filters and oil change will keep it clean on the inside and . Not forgetting flushing the right coolant when needed to reduce cylinder sleeve cavitation.
Gotta be happy with that. Loved the “ this is the best motor in its range, ever has, ever will be” and then a few minutes later “ well I’m going fire this piece of shit up” lol
He usually says “greasy piece of shit” but this one he’d steam cleaned first so not necessary to add the “greasy” part 😂
Best engines ever made IMHO , I drove trucks for 34 years and this was the best of all the engines I drove behind . Quite , smooth and powerful ! Glad you are saving them .
I wholeheartedly agree.
@@1320pass This and the 60series Detroit did it for me...just sayin
Not sure what it is , I never worked around heavy equipment and no nothing about them . But since I found this channel few years back I will watch every video this guy has time to make . With his video ability and straight forward plain explanation , he makes the boring parts interesting . 🌵
Thank you for finally answering my question about the hockey pucks in the cam gear.
I had no idea that type of dynamic balance weight was used in these engines. They are similar or related to the Salomon dynamic weights used in large radial aircraft engines I think. There is something to learn in every one of his videos!
As a young fella I spent many seasons operating a D400 on large infrastructure projects in the UK - the waves of memories that are unlocked whenever a 3406 is fired up on this channel are fantastic! Thank you.
KT you are brillant beyond your years... and self taught... simply amazing! Back in the early 80's I owned a Kenworth k100 single sleeper cabover with a 400 cat 3406 B. I logged a few hundred thousand miles and left trucking after only 3 years. I went through 2 strikes and sad enough, could see the writting on the wall, which was that the owner operator's would never unite and shut it down. The point of this ramble, is that after 42 years, I still long for the sound of that cat. As an industry outsider and a backyard inventor, I licensed 2 seperate oil filters patents to Fram, when they were owned by AlliedSignal. The oil filter products were the Fram Doubleguard & the TRT. Oh, by the way, I'm not smart enough to even carry your torque wrench. Lov your channel.
Nothing beats the first start up after all the hard work of putting the pos together. Thanks for the video.
i will never even see a CAT engine or be within 100 feet of one but i will stop whatever i am doing and watch your videos every time. Appreciate the content and the education
I don’t know what is, but your videos always get my pressure down
The clean up always takes the longest and but it's one of the most important parts of any build. Nice work bud!!!
The smoothest voice in UA-cam!! Thanks for posting, your knowledge is absolutely amazing
2032 lithium batteries are very common so you could probably cut the plastic housing and replace the cell if it gets to where the whole package isn't available anymore. Enjoyed the video thanks for sharing.
Yes, or buy the 2032s that have solder tabs pre-welded onto them and use those instead. Might have to cover the thing in potting compound or conformal coating spray to get similar protection as the little plastic case.
There are still quite a few FB2032H2 batteries available if you Google search them..
It’s always good when the master posts I know you can’t really understand why you’re popular but the thing is while I’m sure I’ll never rebuild one I’ve driven a lot of miles on them and knowing how they work and seeing them torn down an put back together is really pretty cool
Thanks for taking your time to do these.
He's popular because of a few things. 1. No bullshit or fluff. 2. Complete and encyclopedic knowledge of subject matter. 3. Really does a good job capturing the action on camera.
You else is ecstatic that KT has dropped two vids in 3 weeks? 👍 Keep them coming there young feller.
Finally someone that knows how to fix threads the correct way
I transport/haul yellow iron, always had respect for the heavy equipment techs... great skill...
All I can say, beside the fact that I love watching these presentations, is that its obvious this young man was raised right. Good on your pop.
Keep up the fine work.
I really like your monotone voice. Its easier to process all the information
Dude, that turbo is so Mad Max. Love your confidence with hardware.
Impressive amount of skill and knowledge needed to know where he puts old parts and the ability to make that complex puzzle go together perfectly. Just wow!
I thumbs upped before the video even started 😂
1:19 the ol gripworks line caps you love to see em
Batteries Direct in Australia appear to have those cells in stock. They're $35AU each, and shipping to the US probably wouldn't be cheap, but might be worth giving them a call.
That green color on the front cover is a self-etching primer for aluminum without it the paint will flake off.
I know one thing. If I ever have another cat,I want this young man to build it! Absolute genius on cat motors!
This is the only channel watch that I don’t mind seeing the ad’s. Unless they are for Kamal Toe and Tampon Tim.
😆😆😆
Thank you for taking us along. I admire your attention to detail and the time you put into making life easier for the next person to work on it.
Got to love some sweet Saturday gasket ASMR :-)
Wild how good and responsive it still runs even with the turbo not hooked up.
The engine doesnt have any load so it wouldn't be as noticeable.
Looking forward to the next "runaway" destruction vid, but this great nonetheless. Thanks for taking the time to make these vids for us
Thanks so much for your vids man. Sitting here in Queensland Australia just enjoying your work. These simple and reliable engines are a thing of beauty, and can feel your joy thru the screen
immediate thumbs up! lets go! glad ur posting!
Really admire the knowledge you have dude to install all the components we see in the engines and make it looks like a piece of cake, and let's not forget the sound of these inline 6 Cats, boy can't get much better than this..
I just need something that needs a 3406. thanks for another video. you're amazing young man. I hope you're killing it bud. you could video the whole ting every bolt and hose and I'm sure most of us would watch it all.
Just put one like this in the living room with a glass top on it. Tell the wife it's a "working coffee table" 😂
I would love to custom install that in a new pickup even if I had to extend the front frame or relocate something
"...there is a reason for everything you're seein' here..." Nuff said.
You are a master craftsman sir, always enjoy your content.
I should be done watching this just in time to watch Eric and his usual Saturday night tear down.
No....i don't have a life.
😂😂
That makes 2 of us
what youtube channel is Eric tear downs on?
@@feelinghealingfrequences7179
I Do Cars is the channel
@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 @IDoCars is Erics channel
Wow!!! Buy more equipment build more engines more videos please , never get tired of watching, thanks!!!
KT3406E never fails us
Brother reman'd that flywheel like a boss
Oh hell yeah, thanks KT!
Excellent cleaning with yur hot water 💧 high pressure washer 🎉🎉
I love when a KT video pops up!
One of the only YT comment sections that are always positive. Shows that when a master knows his craft and can talk to his audience with 100% confidence, folks appreciate it. Next time I’m headed to my family’s place in southern MO, I’ll give you a honk on the way by. 👍
Another awesome video! Thanks for taking us along .
Two videos in less than two months? 👍👍👍😂😂😂
It's a relief to see someone install seals without using a hammer
What a great trick for taking off bearings
Two in a month, it’s miracle!!
This dude has an insane amount of knowledge, he explains everything in detail, I am an Aircraft Mechanic, also dabble with diesels, seeing as I drive truck's, came across one of his video's a few year's ago and I haven't stopped watching since. I have learned alot, keep up the great work!
Been waiting patiently on this!!!
Babe wake up, KT3406E posted
As a CAT man i can totally understand why you would say these are the best diesel engines ever produced in this category. Others may disagree but i tend to agree with you. My experience was not with any particular manufacturer but that also means ive seen the best and worst from each manufacturer and overall these engines and supporting equipment are definitely on the top of the food chain. Its a shame 3 letter agencies, mainly the one starting with E has caused the USA to no longer be on top of this much needed product line.
Agree 💯%
Your an exceptionally knowledgable cat guy...In every aspect...Your really good....
G'day ,
Another cool vid ,as always .
Thanks for putting them togeather, and entertaining the faithful.
Was quite surprised how smooth and balanced these engines are ,when you started it in the shop.
Keep em coming .
Respect....!
I love that you don't try and reuse a flipping gasket 😊😊😊 like a few others on the tube!! What do they save?? Its a small price in rebuild of 10k...~~Cris
I understand most of what you say, most of what you do, but all of what you accomplish. Thanks for sharing the knowledge and the skills.
I learn some stuff watching your videos.
I wish I knew about you before I had my last cat rebuild .
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time to film and share with us.
Great video! I have learned more from your videos than any on the net. You have really helped me work on my own C15. Thanks for what you do.
DUDE YOU FUCK ME UP when I first seen the hammer and chisel 😂 I didn't know ot was a sleeve on the crankshaft at first 😂😂
16:20
hahahaha
hammer time
@feelinghealingfrequences7179 lmfao I was like umm ok I guess I'm learning something new🤣..
Keep it up great job. was getting worried it was going to flop when hitting the pedal
Yeah surprised he did not support it better, that thing tips over quickly. He's done it a thousand times though.
Damn, that's the best pressure washer I've ever seen! Always enjoy your videos, and I learn a ton.
Nice to see a good mechanic that knows what he’s doing it’s really hard to find one these days keep those videos coming 👍
So glad you’re posting videos again. I’m not even into diesels but I love this channel!
There’s no telling how much these caterpillar engines have contributed to the improvements we enjoy in our everyday lives. Diesel engines are responsible for building the world we know today.
It's hard to explain how much I enjoy these videos.
i'm glad you explained those roller thingies in the end of the cam
These engines will go down as the best ever made. Great content. Driven all kinds of rattle traps but the ones with the big yellow motor under the hood were always worth while.
Got to be my favorite diesel engine the 3406 besides the two stokers.
This chap is without a doubt a very gifted technician. Brilliant video.
Hi 👋🏻 KT3604E I’m on mechanic but I drive a DAF XF106 with a Paccar engine so I do love watching videos like yours that fix engines and yours are amazing 🤩👍🏻🏴
What i like about you is you don't put up with the bull shit some people try .
Glad you said what you did about cat blocks with red patches in block I have seen a few like that lately thanks for the videos.
My absolute favorite channel for stuff like this. Can't get enough.
Awesome. I always look for burnt 836 landfill machines. Usually I can get a cheap c18 crankshaft out of it.
Love this channel. Im too old to do this stuff anymore due to health probelms but man he sure gets my blood flowing in a good way watching him do his thing. Very satisfying watching things done right on equipment.
Also wanna say our dude here has really learned some subtle but creative tricks in filming for UA-cam. He might as well be selling these vids to CAT for educational purposes by now, although we get 'em here for free!
Appreciate the video man!
You bought a winner, healthy ole girl for almost 800 days of run time.
Watching this guy building another CAT motor while sitting in my Cummins... honestly feels like I'm cheating. 😂
He’ll yes a new video.
Im not a diesel engine or heavy equipment mechanic by any means but i operate hdd and other equipment and watching you helps to remind makes me take care of my equipment and keep it clean for those who have to work on it! Keep the videos coming
Thanks for taking time to share your knowledge. You do it in an entertaining way also.
Love your videos man, keep it up, very interesting 👍