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    Caterpillar 3126B oil cooler problems

    I have the same filter but yet to install. Might do it on the passenger side. Personally I run Amsoil 15w40 Signature Series diesel oil. And oil changes are guided by analysis.
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    Caterpillar 3126B oil cooler problems

    The HEUI actuation pressure sensor is located in the cylinder head HEUI oil passage and if the filter system was some kind of restriction to flow it would cause a fault on the ECM as it tries to control pressure through the HEUI injection actuation pressure control solenoid on the HEUI pump...
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    Caterpillar 3126B oil cooler problems

    As with all engines - the main engine oil filter is not full flow. It is bypass filtration. So under MANY conditions the engine is already getting unfiltered oil. If the oil is cold, especially at high RPM (see ECO hub discussions), and if the filter element is partially plugged. If the...
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    Caterpillar 3126B oil cooler problems

    Ah yes - obviously there is going to be a spectrum of warpage to coolers. Which could also explain why you have so many miles on your truck *without* having experienced a HEUI pump issue, and necessarily both of the trucks that I've been party to pulling apart DID have HEUI pump problems -...
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    M1078A1 Caterpillar pin outs on computer schematic

    It's spread out all over the diagrams. Here's the engine side of the 3126B: Both connectors (J1 and J2), share the same 70 pin numbering. This is looking at the back of the chassis side - so as if you are staring at the allen bolt that retains the connector to the ECM: The chassis side...
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    M1078A1 Caterpillar pin outs on computer schematic

    It IS a 3126B. That's all the military used in our trucks (besides the 3116 and C7 of course) CAT is often confused with military serial numbers and in any case it doesn't really matter. The chassis side pinout is the same and I believe pretty much the same on the C7 as well. Since all 3126's...
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    Caterpillar 3126B oil cooler problems

    Interesting findings! I'm concerned that CAT doesn't seem to agree in the NHTSA documents I linked to above. It clearly shows checking with a straightedge and if light is visible then the implied conclusion is "bad". Additionally when we had them decked in both cases it was very obvious...
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    Caterpillar 3126B oil cooler problems

    How did you end up getting the cooler flat? Pics of the gasket failure? Between the clean/dirty halves of the cooler? BTW - this is often overlooked on the 3126B since it's not covered in the NHTSA docs on this this subject. The docs only reference C7 and C9 engines because the docs are from...
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    M1078A1 Caterpillar pin outs on computer schematic

    Which engine? If it's a 3126B, check the jumper harness that the military installed to delete the deprecated EMI filter box near the ECM. The chassis side connectors and the jumper harness itself are prone to water intrusion and anytime I see these I delete them entirely. Cut out the chassis...
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    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    I tried anerobic sealer years ago for a bunch of applications. It was less reliable in some situations. But worse, the cleanup on it is horrible in my experience. If you want a "high tech" sealant, I would recommend Hylomar. But it's unnecessary. Permatex "The Right Stuff" works great. It's...
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    LMTV Caterpillar Diesel Fuel Additives

    Small local auto parts store that has a machine shop. They have done two of them now. Chris knows the owner.
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    M1088A1 Starting Issue

    Sounds like a heat related electrical connection issue. How many grounds and starter connections have you cleaned? Have done a voltage drop test at the starter and aux solenoid while holding the start button? Any clicks from starter, aux solenoid, or PDP panel when you press the button?
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    HEUI Troubleshooting - Injection Pressure Desired and Actual Mismatch

    You want an MLS (Multi-Layer Shim) style WITH a fire ring to prevent the exhaust gasses from working their way between the layers. If you want a really high quality (better than CAT) alternative, this is one option: https://www.ebay.com/itm/292272369494
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    HEUI Troubleshooting - Injection Pressure Desired and Actual Mismatch

    Yeah looks right. Just not what they handed me. Probably you'll get the same thing I got. End of the day it's a standard T3 divided port turbo gasket. They are under every rock from a million suppliers.
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    HEUI Troubleshooting - Injection Pressure Desired and Actual Mismatch

    The turbo exhaust gasket that CAT gave me was fully rectangular without the bolt "bumps" on the short sides. Probably irrelevant. Make sure it's got a fire ring though. It's going to see ~60 psi of pressure.
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    HEUI Troubleshooting - Injection Pressure Desired and Actual Mismatch

    There's two of one gasket - block to spacer, spacer to cooler. And one of the divided gaskets - cooler to filter head/plate.
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    HEUI Troubleshooting - Injection Pressure Desired and Actual Mismatch

    You don't have to pull off the oil drain pipe from the bottom of the turbo. There are a couple o-rings between the pipe elbow and the block though. You will need those.
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    HEUI Troubleshooting - Injection Pressure Desired and Actual Mismatch

    The updated filter head/plate is one piece. Is the one on your truck though? The one we just did was not.
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    HEUI Troubleshooting - Injection Pressure Desired and Actual Mismatch

    Here's the breakdown on the cooler. I can't pull up the o-rings on the two-piece filter housing - do you have a picture of your filter housing? Note the gasket and o-ring required quantities. 4 o-rings and 2 gaskets.
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    HEUI Troubleshooting - Injection Pressure Desired and Actual Mismatch

    CAT Service Information System. You have to have a CAT dealer/corporate login to use it.
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