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MACEXCAVATING · 08-15-2009, 06:52 PM

Hey guys, have not posted in a while, good to be back. I am looking at a truck with a 3116 cat motor. What is your opinion about this motor? I know it is not a power house but, I think it will work fine and it has low miles with allison auto.

MACEXCAVATING · 08-16-2009, 09:20 AM

Oh Come, I cannot beleive no one has a comment about this engine!

backhoe1 · 08-16-2009, 09:32 AM

Dad's got one in a Topkick. almost 300k and still going strong, very reliable so far. pretty good fuel economy and like you said, not a big powerhouse but not real bad either in a S/A

rustyjames · 08-16-2009, 10:02 AM

From my experiences around them they seem to be a great engine.

JDavis21835 · 08-16-2009, 01:30 PM

I believe this is what we have in our tandem axle sterling at work. Its not a bad set up, in fact it makes driving easy. The only thing I dont care for, is the auto doesnt seem to put the power to the wheels that a manual. Other than that, its a nice set up, and seems to get the job done nicely.

wrightconst · 08-16-2009, 02:09 PM

Bullett proof, have two no major problems Change the oil often

MACEXCAVATING · 08-16-2009, 03:37 PM

Thanks brothers for the info, I still have not made up my mind. I think the 3116 motors don't need hot rodding and very good maintenance program to survive. I am thinking that the negatives I have heard are from fleet guys that have a hard time with drivers not taking care of the equipment.