donsuefuggrwe wrote:
How do I find all this info for a 2001 3126B 300 HP rear radiator Cat engine. THANKS
Well Sir,
If you're asking about replacing the belt(s) and or any other items of wear on the front of that CAT, there's a couple of alternatives. You've got some explanation above this post. Another way is to "cut" a large access port, right on the top section of the shroud. Many have done that for a multitude of reasons. They've replaced the fan hub bearing, the serpentine belt, belt tensioner(bearing) and idler(bearing) etc. The final alternative is to R&R the radiator and the CAC. I did that.
I had ulterior reasons though. I had a leak in the radiator and, my CAC and radiator were both severely clogged due to blow by fumes/oil/dust/road debris etc. Now, while R&Ring that radiator and CAC is a fairly pain in a$$ job, it sure as heck makes getting at the rest of it, real easy. And, like stated, you can go to town on replacing all the drive bearings you can get your hands on too.
It's sort of a tossup. You stand on your head, arms twisted, blood rushing to your head, hands and arms going to sleep, all while TRYING to do all that kind of service. Or, you simply ( I say "simply" yeah sure it is) remove th radiator and the CAC and do all your work at one time.
Neither way is real fun. It took me about 6 hours to remove the radiator and CAC. But, I got a lot accomplished while it was off. So, it's your choice. Good luck.
Scott
