Apr 2, 2014 · Most failed in the first 500 hours. Call Cat with the serial numbers of the engines on the boat you want and they can tell you if they are soft ...

Jun 12, 2023 · In my experience, 3116 @ 300hp has been a good engine. Smooth running and very low soot exhaust. One chronic problem is leaks around the oil ...

Biggest issues we have are starter solenoids, HEUI pumps (caused by clogged fuel tank vents starving the pump for fuel, scores the inside of the housing), ...

Nov 6, 2012 · Erratic behavior of a caterpillar 3116 engine. It is losing power and I have changed the unit injectors - Answered by a verified Technician.

Jun 24, 2018 · As a guy who used to work for cat on those engines, I will say they are NOT a good engine. Not that it will blow on you, but you can have ...

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Sep 10, 2009 · The valve failure always happened somewhere in the 125 to 150 hour time span, and yes, Caterpillar warrantied all the engines that were affected ...

May 25, 2016 · The copper cups on the faulty injector either needs to be cut with the reamer to square it up. Or the cup is too low to seal and needs to be ...