Aug 10, 2007 · The 3116 is a mechanically injected motor that is pretty problem prone. The 3126 is a bit more reliable but injector o-rings are a common ...

Oct 7, 2006 · Hi all..I know that the subject of Cat 3116 vs Cat 3126 has been discussed in length before....but unfortunately....that history is not here ...

For an overland build I would suggest the 3126b or the C7. They both support cruise control, and in general are considered longer lived and more reliable than ...

Apr 12, 2004 · The motors it competes with are the 3116, 3126, and ISC, and also sort of the 3208. 466s have a reputation for being pretty well bulletproof ...

Jun 24, 2018 · Looking at 1991 tandem truck with automatic and 20' bed. As a guy who used to work for cat on those engines, I will say they are NOT a good ...

The general rule is the 6.2 and the cat engines don't really like WMO too much. Yes it will run but what kind of other things are going to get hurt.

Oct 13, 2014 · Supposedly the new 3126 line was a much better engine, but Cat took a big hit in the "small" marine diesel engine market because of their poor ...

Apr 27, 2009 · The question is; which is the most reliable engine, the Cat 3126 or the DT466? I would prefer an engine in the 250 to 350 H.P. range with ...