Locked Up 565 HP Caterpillar 3406E Industrial Diesel Engine Tear Down

Tearing down a seized Cat 3406E industrial engine to the bare block.

[FarmCraft]

I hope you film the rebuild. Would be great to see it go back together and run. Nice work.

[alexalexn]

i will never see a CAT engine in my life but I sure as hell like watching every second of you explaining how they work and what the parts do. Thank you for the time and content

[hotgarbagellc]

Those breakout harnesses are absolutely gorgeous, the connectors, the heat shrink, the sheathing, everything

[firsttimediesels]

This my favorite YouTube channel rn. Been HATING work recently, this stuff takes me back to what makes me happy, actually working on stuff.

[bmwtravel]

every internal combustion mechanic trainee should watch your videos. love to see how you avoid the 'bigger hammer' solution whenever possible - shows your deep understanding of the materials and machining used to build these monster engines.

[ikidd]

Just happened to be working on a 3406 and when I watched the video, I realized I had shut off the coolant filter cutoff valve to change the filter, and forgot to open it back up again. Ran back out to the shop and opened it up. So thanks for showing that filter housing and valve!

[TomokosEnterprize]

This is my most loved power plant and truck engine. Super strong, torquey as hell and user friendly to work on. I was heart broken when Cat decided not to support or make them Any more. Thank goodness for the secondary market so we can still get the majority of parts.

[Dmenbiker]

KT, morning... You have been missed... Love watching you tear into and fix diesels... Very relaxing and a learning experience at the same time... Dave...

[michaelshort]

I had a 1999 379 with the truck version of this engine obviously. It had a 18speed behind it, it was Sable black . It was my 3rd truck and a beast! I just found your channel and I'm enjoying it alot.

[mikehart]

So good to watch someone who is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his work. Thought I would watch just a little of the video but ended up watching the whole thing. Long years ago, I worked as a diesel mechanic, mostly on Detroits. When I was a little kid, I loved the smell of a diesel running and I still do!! Keep up the good work.

[moman]

I love learning as you explain everything you are doing and you give the good as well as the bad to watch out for. You really need to be a diesel Tec school teacher because you pass information in a way that young men could really learn and be a true asset to companies.

[rogerweaver]

Ran 34 series marine engines in my fishing boats, 3406's in the twin screws and 3412's in the single screws. The best engines ever built. Also ran cats for gensets but typically 33 series, 04's and 06's.

[dudeman]

Hey man, it's good to see you posting again.

[metocvideo]

It is always enjoyable to watch an expert do something skilfully and methodically.

[davidmonro]

If I knew as much as you do about Cat engines, I would consider myself a genius.

[connormurphy]

Hope getting out of the business doesn’t mean we won’t get anymore videos. I love watching your teardowns.

[Land-ww]

Your knowledge is unbelievable. One of best YouTube channel ever. Please keep them coming.

[dieselhatz]

Voith are a German company that makes train parts, most likely that engine was locomotive application. Where I work we use Voith parts, couplers for trains.
Great video and tear down, look forward to your next video, whenever it may be!! One of the best content creators in this line of work!!

[blabaduplatinum]

Been watching your channel for years. I’ve had no real experience in commercial diesels, I’ve worked at a new car dealer for 25 years as a mechanic. Japanese cars in particular. Ironically however I’ve recently made a big change to fleet working with ISB and ISL Cummins engines. I’ve learned a fair deal watching your videos, it’s cool to see the similarities.
Great vids.

[KPutubing]

Another master class in CAT engines. Fascinating to watch! Thanks for sharing!