1987 KENWORTH T600 WILL IT START AFTER SITTING IN A FIELD FOR OVER 20 YEARS!
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- FINALLY! I GET SOME TIME TO TRY AND START THE 1987 T600 3406B. THIS TRUCK HAS SAT IN A FIELD FOR OVER 20 YEARS. IT SAT SO LONG THAT A TREE GREW UP THROUGH IT. IN THIS VIDEO I GO THROUGH THE PROCESS OF PREPPING THE ENGINE FOR ITS FIRST START. HOPE YOU ENJOY!
No computers to mess with, nothing like an ole mechanical diesel. Those CATs sounds beautiful.
Amen and reliable!
Especially with wide open exhaust
Full service on it all will be well
If you want to learn how to properly start diesels that have been sitting a long time JC is the man to learn from.
Great idea to change the fuel filter and not use the nasty old fuel.
thanks eric. that fuel was horrible smelling! im not sure if it was just getting algae build up or if someone added some "concoction" like atf and fuel additive to the tanks. it was bad!
J.C how progress coming on the backhoe good job on your projects enjoy your videos. Hopefully you can rebuild the engine from the bus that thing looks in great shape
what happened to returning to this project been awhile
I've driven A LOT of engine/transmission combinations that have been put in heavy commercial trucks over the last 40 years and the 3406 mechanical with either a 13 or 18 speed are THE MOST POWERFUL trucks I even had the pleasure to drive. If given the option, I would take a Cat 3406 engine from 1987 over a brand new X15 605 Cummins in a heartbeat, hands down, no question!
i totally agree with all of that. simple is reliable...todays engines are so sensitive. they can have catastrophic failures for the smallest problem
Last year I dropped an 3406-B into my 06 T600,bought the truck new in 07 with the C 15 Acert, ran the thing for 1.5 million miles before it literally BLEW UP,CAT wanted 30 for an exchange reman.Had an old 93 3406-B at the house, so my 85 yo father and myself re-did the old bitch ,plugged it in and I cant be more happier! ...........Got the memories from back in the day!.........Hammer down and keep the shiny side up.
No DEF, No EGR, No E-logs, what's not to like? It makes sense to put that old truck back on the road. I live in Virginia and I know a guy with a farm out in the Blue Ridge Mountains who pulled an old R model Mack around the same age out of a barn. It's going back to work for next year's harvest. With all the things I mentioned and the price of new trucks today, it makes sense sometimes.
I've got two b models best thing out there
One of the best sounding diesel engines of all time
Can you feel the POWER?!!
Yup. Rivalled only by the Screaming Jimmies!
I have the same exact model but White with polished wheels.
Kenworths with Cats are a match made in Heaven. I drive a t401 with a c12 in Australia. It's got 1.4 million km on it or 870,000 miles without having an in chassis done to it yet, still running great. Mind you that's mostly local work too, don't get to do much highway stuff. Out pulls a lot of the newer Euro stuff too on the hills fully loaded with at least a 100hp deficit. You've got a new subscriber here, I'll be following this project for sure.
That’s a good primer for how to get a barn find running again. The oil pressure is really good.
Drove a 1981 Cabover Freight Shaker with that engine for a couple years. Good horse. Pulled a Pot, Hay Train, and a belly dump.
JcC got to love key board warriors telling an expert what he should do I watch channels like yours to learn and ask questions
I drove over the road long haul trucking for 35 years. I just retired this year man I miss it. My mind says you can still do it but, my body says you better have yourself a seat. After years of waking up in a cold truck & finding out it snow last night got to be no fun not to mention putting snow chains on & off I said to myself I think that I am going to let the young guys & girls have at it. Looks like you found a diamond in the rough. Best of luck to you and the mrs in all that you do. I found your channel about 6 months ago & been a fan ever since. Subscribe of course.
God bless you Sir,WE want you to come on back!
That's cool an old mechanical 4 and a quarta' kitty. That motor is worth it's weight in gold! Oh, and bye pretty mama!
It's always nice to watch someone who knows what they're doing! That was a half-hour worth watching.
what channel are you watching? i want to watch too!
@@j.c.smithprojects - hehehe! Keep up the good work, and all the best from this side of the great watery divide. Dogue.
So refreshing to listen and watch sensible, straightforward content on RUclips. Thanks JC. Respek boss👍
3406b one of the best sounding motors ever put between the frame rails of a truck.
One of the Best motors Cat ever built. Out fun the 3406 A. I know first hand. Used to drive a 1984 Frieghliner.. 3406 B. Turned up to a 425. Thst truck would Run & Pull.
I really enjoy watching you do things intelligently with good knowledge, there are so many less than experienced and intellectual starved experts on RUclips blundering their way through things, keep up the good work.
i fumble around like a monkey with a football at times.
Hey, I recognize that die grinder you used on the battery cables! I've still got one from 20-25 years ago when I was a Ford Tech, but she's pretty tired these days. They were $39.95 at the big box stores back then and did the job as well as the $150-200 ones from the tool truck. Probably the best bang for the buck of any air tool I ever bought.
Another treasure for tinkering & fixing at a later date. I guy's gotta have 4 - 5 of those projects going - while ya wait on parts - you can be fixing the other 👍
i always have a good number of projects going at once. keeps life interesting for sure
Can’t beat an old B model man she runs pretty good to be sitting for a long time definitely worth a rebuild in my opinion
The old girl sounded real good. Can't wait to see what you have in store for her.
I would love to have that truck. 1987 is my birth year!! And I love them old Kenworths!
I could never get that darn smell of diesel fuel off my hands either ,gloves are a good idea. Wow she sounds pretty good
RUclips’s back up and what better way to celebrate than another great JC Smith production! Well done sir! That smooth runnin 4 and a quarter kitty cat is worth at least 10k on its own, you didn’t go wrong buying those 3 trucks even if they end up being part outs, but of course you knew that going in, that’s what makes you the master!
Yeah, I was thinking to call over and ask nicely if JC Projects could head over in the service truck and see about fixing RUclips
every truck i buy has 3 possible fates. #1 fix it and use or sell it how it is, #2 fix it and "create value through repurposing or upfit and #3 take it apart........#3 is usually always the most profitable !
@@j.c.smithprojects , that is why Vanderhaags just bought another truck salvage yard in Columbus Ohio.
Our 8th location.
I work at their Des Moines, Iowa store.
Fabricator.
I've drove coal trucks for thirty years , Cummins , Detroit , macks , cats , the four and a quarter linkeig pump cat is by and far the best coal hauling motor ever built .
Can't wait to see some restoration videos of the anteater
Damn that's awesome how it started running so quickly! Still has a job to do and is eager to do it!
That was a beautiful sound when running. Congratulations on that fine machine. Looking forward to your next video on it. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and healthy 🇬🇧
The old cat sounds good 👍🏼 good work j c and wife bring back the good old days From Bourkey from Newcastle Australia 🇦🇺
Your channel is so inspiring...I own a farm and during the inactive winter months I'm thinking of doing something similar to what you do. You're the perfect place to learn from because not are you knowledgeable, you value safety as well. Thank you for sharing all of your projects.
What a find. That engine is strong. I hope the cab over is as good when we get to see that one.
That's awesome. I love the sound of the older deisels. Especially when they run that well.
I had a 1990 Caterpillar 3406B rated at 475HP no matter the weather conditions that engine used to start in less than half a turn. I just sold it 4 months ago.
I have 89 kenworth t600 with 3406b single axle from factory with 12 foot flatbed with 60 inch tow truck carrier sleeper to carry people and 6 foot flatbed space i use it to haul my fifth wheel to go camping .. absolutely love the truck and the power
would love to see that. video or pictures?
@@j.c.smithprojects sure , I also forgot to mention i haul my goft cart on the back of it ,, email or phone number i can send u few pictures?
j.c.smithprojects@gmail.com
I got an 87 T600. Good old truck. Just had it repainted, new interior, sleeper and tires. Polished up the wheels too. I put 13,000 miles on it this year so far. Part of my job involves driving.
Good stuff, congratulations on the first start, I have a Anteater as well but mine is a 1988 with a 365 Cummins, 13 speed od and 3.9 Eatons riding on broomsticks ( torsion bars). I hope that you have more good luck with your restoration.
Keep smiling mate
JD
Very nice! She sounds good, cant wait for the first run with her.
That Kenny sounds wonderful JC I can't wait to see her all Spruced up
Tony from Western Australia
Your videos seem to be always what I am looking for. Your W900 from the past is the same as my dump truck and now the T600 is the same as mine and it has sat for a while. I have always wondered why Diesel engines don't have a metal plate that with too much air suction would swing shut to stop a runaway. Keep them coming.
What I like about this channel is your proffesional and disicplined and have a plan of what to do. The mistakes you make which are few you figure out how to get back on track
Lovely old cat look really nice all cleaned up
Good work man my dad learnt me how to start old equipment a while ago good work jc keep up your Videos 👍
Oh that's good 1202 ...👌👌✌️👍👍
I love this project man I can't wait to see it up and running again keep us updated thank you 😊
Hey at 23:00 it started charging the batteries. You had the camera pointed right at the volt meter when it started. I have a Kenworth Volt Gauge just like that in my truck. Truck sounds Great! Great Video! 😎 Wes, in Oregon
You can't go wrong with a CAT! Nice video JC, love the rescue/will it run videos, much respect for your skill and patience brother! Work safe.
Doug@ the "ranch"
we have more to come doug!. this project will be a very looooooong series for sure.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, that old truck runs exceptionally well. A sound investment. Can't wait to see what's planned with it. Thanks for sharing either us. Have a good day
The wife and had an 88 airodine the best truck ever we now have 89 Volvo 3406 cat its a great truck but never as as a kw thanks we will keep watching you thanks (hemming towing ) ross&ali
What a good score JC, she'll be a good investment. Love that Cat sound.
This video made my night ! Sounds awesome
Many thanks again JC for this video.. I just sit and watch and still learn about things I may never need, but its the watching and learning that keeps my old brain ticking over and alive still.. Oh the work gloves, its not cissitus its knowing you doing the right thing, even I still wear the black heavy duty gloves If Im working outside on "mucky" things, as I have to service my diesel car over the next few days or so, but nothing so big as your projects, but, the way of life for a 72 year old retired guy.. Well, I wish you and your Mrs well, stay safe, stay happy, a stay making videos for me and 1000`s of others to watch.. Thankyou - Ian - UK... Oh I now got to google to see how a Jake Brake works - lol.
love to see those baldwin filters! some of the best out there
What a good old truck and motor, i have a 94 t6 with a C model. Was PEEC but i fixed that lol.
Great video. I've been driving them more than 40 years but never spent a great deal of time under the hood. I learned a lot.
She runs sweetly considering the long lay up and some of the "interesting" work that's been done...
I got a million miles back in the day in a anteater. It had a 13 speed. Loved that transmission.
I had an old W900 with a 3406B. It would run no matter what as long as there was fuel. Pre-emissions, no DEF. all mechanical, that truck could run another 500,000 miles easy with a little maintenance. Trucks like that are worth money these days. You can’t get that kind of life out of newer ones with all the emissions stuff. I’ll bet cleaned up, a new paint job, that truck would sell for over $50k.
i have no intentions of selling this truck.
JC I think you need to bring it back to life brother go with T600 I like it
well you got luc on yours side you bought dead horse sound great
2 thumbs up four for gore !! Nice job Mr. Smith
If you're doing a bunch of old starts, consider a pump sprayer for your fuel tank. We just take the sprayer valve off, have some adapters to go to the fuel line. Fill the pump pot with diesel, pump it up until fuel comes out the return and once it fires open the vent on the pot. Small supply, but there's usually enough reserve in the filters for a decent run out
I'm sure glad we don't have smell of vision thumbs up for the job you're doing thank you
Caterpillar, there is no substitute!💪🏾
Amen to that
That cat sure does sound good it's the same engine I had in my LT 9000
Wish are Michigan rust was like your Ohio rust,...but it's not. Nice job on getting her started 👏 👌 👍
As usual a clear and concise description of this CAT engine, I’m not familiar with this but how good to hear it come back to life after so many years, good oil pressure and sounding smooth. I suppose the fuel and air leaks were to be expected. It’s reassuring to hear your enthusiasm so we can hope to see another video in the near future. Thank you again for brightening my Morning.
The diesels without all the computers just have an all together better sound. Nice to see you bring the old girl back to life. Going to tell my age now the last time I ran a cat diesel I was a kid and it still had a hand crank pony motor to crank her up. Bigger problem starting the pony than the cat.
i have hand crank started a couple pony motors on old dozers....we was much younger and stronger back them!
The world could use more folks like you and the wife in it good all around Americans
I don't like dirty diesel but 20 years ago I started my business with $300 old 1978 chev luv pick up 5 45 gallon barrels of dirty diesel an idea and Faith. Following from South Africa. Really enjoy your videos
As far as comments regarding not changing oil first,,, it’s actually better to let them run 15-30 minutes with old oil in them(provided there’s no water or fuel in oil) it will allow settlements to be circulated and get caught in filters or be able to drain out with oil.
Morning JC. Good job well done 👍🏻 Love the sound of the CAT 🤣 It’s like an old British Gardner Diesel engine 😄 Its an education watching you get things going as you’ve a fantastic technique of explaining things that keep my attention. Take care buddy until the next time 👍🏻 Cheers Stevie 😎🏴
Smokes a little drinks a lot!Just like i like em!
Back in the early 2000’s I picked up a late 90’s T600. Hated the look of the damn thing, it was a day cab already and it also had a 3406 in it. We messed with it the first winter and ended up putting a T800 hood on it without a lot of fuss. Made me feel better about it but confused the hell out of a few guys when I decided to sell it.
i have been looking into that exact swap. cant find anyone that did it anmd could tell me what was different and what needed modified.
Nothing like the sounds of a cranky CAT waking up. B motors are one of my favorites. Drove an 85 peterbilt 359 with one that was supposed to be 425 but the pump was turned up all the way. Once the third battery was put in it started up in any cold weather. The company would buy new trucks and they couldn't pull me out of that, this was in the early 2000s 2010, I would have bought that truck if it wasn't for Dam emissions in California ( F U CA)
Sounds good, brings back memory's!
One of the best sounding engines there is in my opinion , this one is worthy of Some Lovin.👍
Nice job getting it going
Love that you got it running on diesel I can’t stand when guys shoot a case of starting fluid into a old diesel they nothing about just to hear it pop off good job buddy looking forward to more!!!
starting fluid can do so much damage to an engine in general....imagine what it could do to dry cylinders on an engine that has not been run for a long time. with time and patience i can usually get them going without the devils suace.
@@j.c.smithprojects I agree buddy
Nice Job J.C.
That thing puurs! 😀👍 glad to see the Jake brake still worked. I cant wait to see you take it for a spin 😀 Happy friday to you and the misses. Take care J.C!
Good news J.C.! Sounds great!
He was only checking to see if the engine will run. If there's water or diesel in the oil, then he will fix the problem(s) then change the oil. You keep on doing what you're doing. I'm learning a few things. I would keep that engine in case one of your projects needs it.
Best explanation of a runaway diesel....Ever....
well you got me inspired i have a 88 t600 and it is my old rig 400 BC it to has been siting ran when parked was a very good truck pre computer and all owner op spec THANKS
Do love the sound of those mechanicals. We always try to put rod bearings in them every 200k
Congrats on another great video, I hope the rest of the driveline is just as cooperative
Great project JC & Lady, another good truck saved. Good one to work on as there is NO drive by wire electronics or computers to sort out. Usually any truck you buy has 3 options as to which way you will go with it, I am eager to see what you choose to do with this one, one thing for sure it will be cost effective ! Thanks for great content JC & Lady.
i have a plan....hopefully my theory is close to reality.
I do the same on gasoline or diesel engines change fuel filter check the rest fire it off it run then change it all if needed your videos are a lot of help too keep them up thanks
Great job getting it up and running!👍
B Cat great power house......another great video JC!
I drove an '86 like this and the same color,it had a b-model cat with a 15speed double over
Always a wonder to me why some of these trucks are just parked/put out to pasture as it were.,. What happened--even though most of the time you never hear the true story.
Love the knowledge here-
That really is impressive - started relatively easy and seems like the engine is in good condition. Definitely has a lot of potential.
The charging system even came back to life after a few minutes.
It did too. Didnt even notice
Them kitty cat 3406 is one of the best engines cat made and the most reliable
I was 2 years old when that truck was built in 1987
Nothing beats the sound of a good old American made mechanical injected diesel! Be sure to check the nut filter before you hook up the intake!
i had already removed the filter and checked for any unwanted guests.
awesome sounding kw cat b motor sounds great for sitting so long
Great job J C
Mr JC cool video Love the 3406b Stay safe
i may have another one coming. working a deal right now.
Great video again jc. Man I love watching first starts. As wee say in Scotland, she sounds Hail and herty. Eng : (whole and harty)
Ran a 1985 CL9000 Ford in my logging days with that same engine. Wouldn't go very fast but would get down and pull. We had two Morebark whole tree chippers that weighed 110,000 pounds. Truck had 44,000 pound rears with a walking beam suspension. Would tote it with no problems. Those are easily million mile engines. I hope something good comes of that truck...