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08-23-2014, 12:24 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
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cat 3116 a good idea
So I really like everything about this bus, but have heard not such good things about the CAT 3116 engine. I would like honest advice from anyone who has had any experience with this engine at all. I won't pay more than 3k for the bus but that doesn't mean I want a crap engine. Thanks in advance for any and all input!
P.S. we will be living in it full time.
http://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/4603507398.html
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08-23-2014, 10:46 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NUNYA
Posts: 4,236
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DT408, AT545
Rated Cap: 23 500 gvw
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Re: cat 3116 a good idea
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08-23-2014, 04:37 PM
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#3
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3
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Re: cat 3116 a good idea
Anyone with experience please. Googleing engine problems is hardly hands on experience or unbiased but thank you. 
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08-23-2014, 10:34 PM
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#4
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Iowa
Posts: 120
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Honey Badger RV Co
Chassis: tc2000
Engine: 5.9 cummins
Rated Cap: 74
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Re: cat 3116 a good idea
If it's around 40 degrees f out(or colder), you will need to plug in the block heater to get it to start reliably.
I've had a couple in work trucks, OK power just cold blooded.
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08-24-2014, 10:47 PM
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#5
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NUNYA
Posts: 4,236
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DT408, AT545
Rated Cap: 23 500 gvw
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Re: cat 3116 a good idea
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Originally Posted by natertots
Anyone with experience please. Googleing engine problems is hardly hands on experience or unbiased but thank you. |
Soo...how's your way working out? Not too good, huh? Most skoolie owner aren't rich or stupid. That's why you won't get a whole lotta feedback because there aren't that many here. Much luck in your search for info.
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08-25-2014, 10:41 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 1,626
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All-American R/E
Engine: 8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: cat 3116 a good idea
Actually, Googling is more productive than asking here. I know of one guy that has a 3116, and I think it was on this forum. Search and find him. Last I knew he we doing an inframe on the engine.
Google will give you all the experiences of RV owners and medium size truck businesses, not only random skoolie owners....some who can't even figure out how to operate air brakes.
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08-25-2014, 11:41 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NUNYA
Posts: 4,236
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DT408, AT545
Rated Cap: 23 500 gvw
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Re: cat 3116 a good idea
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Originally Posted by opus
Actually, Googling is more productive than asking here. I know of one guy that has a 3116, and I think it was on this forum. Search and find him. Last I knew he we doing an inframe on the engine.
Google will give you all the experiences of RV owners and medium size truck businesses, not only random skoolie owners....some who can't even figure out how to operate air brakes.
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Why are you confusing things with facts. Besides, this is not hands on experience.
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08-25-2014, 11:47 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 1,626
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All-American R/E
Engine: 8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: cat 3116 a good idea
Sorry, I got carried away. I wont let it happen again....today.
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08-25-2014, 11:53 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NUNYA
Posts: 4,236
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DT408, AT545
Rated Cap: 23 500 gvw
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Re: cat 3116 a good idea
Good. Don't let it happen again! Today or tomorrow. Or tomorrow until 12pm. Pacific time!!!
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08-25-2014, 12:55 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 1,626
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All-American R/E
Engine: 8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: cat 3116 a good idea
You been talkin' to my wife?
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08-25-2014, 01:34 PM
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#11
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NUNYA
Posts: 4,236
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DT408, AT545
Rated Cap: 23 500 gvw
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Re: cat 3116 a good idea
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Originally Posted by opus
You been talkin' to my wife?
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Nope. I had a great teacher, my ex whiff. 
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08-25-2014, 01:59 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: cat 3116 a good idea
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Originally Posted by crazycal
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Originally Posted by opus
You been talkin' to my wife?
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Nope. I had a great teacher, my ex whiff. |
I got's one of dem also
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