Blew oil line engine now toast! Cat 3116 getting replaced

[snowtrac nome]

did the line break or did it have those phony rubber compression fittings. I want to watch mine closely

 

[coachgeo]

Would this be a line that would be wise to change to flex hose? Hate hoses that can vibration harden. Also would there be a sensor one could install in such a hose or in existing metal line that throws a "SHUT HER DOWN" light or horn to go off in the cab?

 

[Adventure Driven]

I like the flex hose idea

Seth

Would this be a line that would be wise to change to flex hose? Hate hoses that can vibration harden. Also would there be a sensor one could install in such a hose or in existing metal line that throws a "SHUT HER DOWN" light or horn to go off in the cab?

 

[DanM7890]

Flex would be the way to go I believe. The solution for the vibration is the bracket for the air compressor to secure it better.

 

[Suprman]

There is a rear support bracket on the compressor that comes loose and causes the issues.

 

[coachgeo]

There is speculation that going to an 8.3 cummins would give better fuel millage. Since you gotta replace engine anyway.... if cost is not much different. I'd go that route. One from a School Bus or Motorhome would be most compatible.

 

[Suprman]

Sounds like a big project to get into. This is their primary vehicle.

 

[DiverDarrell]

Yes an engine conversion quite intensive.

 

[wheelspinner]

Does anyone have a part number for this steel oil line that blew, I want to buy one today!!!! Not playing with this, don't want this happening to me.

Seth

From the -24p, diagram is on page 82

35 PAOZZ 11083 7W0367 TUBE ASSEMBLY,METAL................. 1

 

[Dirtdiggler]

it broke. right behind the coupling.

 

[Dirtdiggler]

Update: Truck was towed earlier this week to the N C Machinery in Mt Vernon. They said labor to remove and install a used engine that I sourced direct from another LMTV would be between $3,000 - 3,500. We should have an engine coming from Wyoming early next week.

Thanks everyone for the support!

 

[snowtrac nome]

that's not to bad of a deal

 

[snowtrac nome]

There is speculation that going to an 8.3 cummins would give better fuel millage. Since you gotta replace engine anyway.... if cost is not much different. I'd go that route. One from a School Bus or Motorhome would be most compatible.

I'm a big fan of the c series so don't get me wrong but I cant imagine why one would replace a mechanical cat with one especially if the engine is right below the operator them things are loud. an 8.3 in adduce would be real cool but you would likely break stuff, and the b series fits better.

 

[coachgeo]

I'm a big fan of the c series so don't get me wrong but I cant imagine why one would replace a mechanical cat with one especially if the engine is right below the operator them things are loud. an 8.3 in adduce would be real cool but you would likely break stuff, and the b series fits better.

what engine would you recommend that would give a better highway MPG yet same or better performance otherwise? 8.3 Bus/Motorhome has only been mentioned but honestly not with much detail. Look forward to your advice. Might be better to start new thread so not to hijack this one.

 

[snowtrac nome]

hp will be directly related to your fuel economy, the c series is actually a little larger displacement than the cat, a b series would get you better economy but a whole lot less torque. unless you tuned it for power which would shorten engine life and cost you mpg again. the cats can be de tuned, as can the c series, there is also the option of a dt 466 e that would also fit nicely. my thoughts are the cat fills the bill right nice I see no need to rip it out and put in a c series, just as I see no good reason to rip out my b series to replace it with a yellow motor. heck I even kept the British built 2704 et ford diesel in my big snow cat, and I had an extra b series cummins.

 

[M37M35]

Is this oil line also an issue on the 3116's in the A3 deuces? My fire department has one, need to know if I should be worried...

 

[Bobcat701]

Gents,

Thanks for the education. I am tracking down an oil leak under that side of the truck. I will check mine to make sure its ok.

Joe

 

[snowtrac nome]

externally the duce 3116 is the same I wouldn't get too excited about it I have worked on a gazillion 3116 engines that's the first I have seen of that. It however doesn't mean i'm not going to look a little harder at that line from now on.

 

[wheelspinner]

Update: Truck was towed earlier this week to the N C Machinery in Mt Vernon. They said labor to remove and install a used engine that I sourced direct from another LMTV would be between $3,000 - 3,500. We should have an engine coming from Wyoming early next week.

Thanks everyone for the support!

Wondering how its going so far?

 

[rd3war]

It looks like they are back on the road if you follow their Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/dieselpowerwolfpack/

Here is an article in Outside Mag that was just published about their adventures with the LMTV:
https://www.outsideonline.com/2245956/we-bought-military-truck-so-you-dont-have