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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  Leaking Head Gasket VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 8  Thu Nov 12 09 2:42 AM
Oct 25 2009
02:35 AM
Level-1 Member Carlf   Hello, What are the possible causes of a leaking head gasket on a Cat 3306? The engine has low hours and has not been overheated. I recently ran it up to WOT for 30 minutes to blow carbon, and ha.....
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  Overfilling coolant VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Mon Oct 19 09 1:59 AM
Oct 18 2009
02:02 AM
Level-1 Member Carlf   When I was sixteen I worked alone in a gas station at night. Being bored, I noticed that the cylinder on the tire changer had a little hole that said "Add Oil". So I did. And did, and did.....
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  Aftercooler cleaning VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Thu Oct 8 09 9:34 PM
Oct 6 2009
01:31 AM
Level-1 Member Carlf   Is the need for servicing an aftercooler when new true for systems that do not involve sea water? Mine is a closed system on a CAT 3306 with coolant only running through a keel cooler.
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  CHECKING for sleeve liner leakdown on a D333 VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Tue Aug 18 09 5:40 AM
Aug 18 2009
04:10 AM
Guest Sharynf   I have an 1964 vintage D333 that might have a head gasket sleeve liner problem. Can anyone give me an estimate to drop the oil pan and do a leak down test? Thanks Sharyn
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  Caterpillar 3306 Year VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Fri Jun 13 08 10:55 PM
Jun 13 2008
07:47 PM
Forums Moderator Tony Athens   Do we have a CAT guy lookin´ in that can ID the build year of these CAT 3306 engines...Very much appreciated if you can help.. Engine Serial Numbers: 67D2189 and 67D2191. Tony
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  Alarm comes on. VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Sat Feb 23 08 10:24 PM
Feb 23 2008
10:24 PM
Guest Chevery   When I bring the throttle back on my 350hp, 3306 the alarm comes on. I think she goes back too far and the oil pressure drops and then the alarm comes on. How do I set the idle on this motor?
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  Oil recommendations VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Fri Nov 2 07 8:27 PM
Nov 2 2007
01:29 AM
Level-1 Member Carlf   Is there any difference between major brands of oil for diesel engines? I seem to hear more enthusiasm for Rotella than for, say, Delo, but is this a case of loving what you are used to?
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  does anyone have any info on a 3306 cat engine . VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Sun Jul 29 07 5:38 AM
Jul 29 2007
05:38 AM
Guest David Plaisance   I recently bought one and cant find any information on it . Its a older model but seems to run good and be in very good condition theres what i believe to be a aftercooler but not sure.im trying to fi.....
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  How can i tell the difference between a D333 and a 3306 engine? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Wed Jun 27 07 2:27 PM
Jun 26 2007
02:22 AM
Guest Ron Kearn   How can I tell the difference between a D333 and 3306 engine? Did Cat ever make a 3306 engine that was not direct injection and had prewarm chambers or was this only with the D333? Please advise as I .....
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  Caterpillar D13000 Marine Engine VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Mon Apr 30 07 3:31 AM
Apr 30 2007
01:43 AM
Guest Chris   I´m looking for info on the cat d13000 marine engine. I´ve purchased a boat that has one, and it looks to me like the cooling system, heat exchanger has had some problems. Does anyone know.....
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  HI , I need the serial numbers the air and fuel filter VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Thu Mar 15 07 3:59 PM
Mar 15 2007
03:59 PM
Guest Erick   hello I write to him from Colombia. I need the serial numbers the filter, air cleaners of combustible. the motor to caterpillar 3306, urgent so that to lost the manual
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  intake air requirement VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Thu Jan 18 07 2:01 PM
Jan 17 2007
11:50 PM
Level-1 Member Steven Townsend   Hi , redoing trawler with 3304t looking at changing intake grills currently opening is 7.5 x 45.5 with fins everyy 3/8 - 1/2 , pain to maintain and paint looking to put a flat panel over oping with 3/.....
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  Does anyone have experiene with these engines? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 5  Wed Jul 7 04 3:09 AM
May 11 2000
02:51 AM
Guest Bob   I keep comming across the 3304 and 3306 engines as I peruse the literature from the major manufacturers, yet I don´t hear anything about them. They seem to be very heavy duty commercial diesels.....
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  Adding Horsepower during rebuild VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Mon Jan 5 04 9:12 PM
Jan 5 2004
09:12 PM
Guest Glen   I have several 3304´s on old farm equipment, I would like to rebuild one to install in a boat. Does anyone have information on how to get the most horsepower? I am interested in top end speed.
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 Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -  Cat 3306 Problem VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 7  Tue Jan 7 03 10:54 PM
Nov 3 2002
03:15 PM
Guest steven bolton   I have been building exaust pressure in the cooling system The head has just been replaced and deck checked, does this sound like a cracked liner? All responses greatly appreciated.
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