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Opinions needed on CAT 3116TA

Discussion in 'Engines' started by CTdave, Aug 15, 2006.

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  1. CTdave, Aug 15, 2006
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    CTdave

    CTdave Senior Member

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    Has anyone heard anything positive or negative on the CAT 3116TA diesels? A friend is looking at a boat with @800 hours on them
    Thanks!
    Dave.
  2. CTdave, Aug 15, 2006
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    CTdave

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    Never mind. I just found lots of information on the 3116 time bombs. Seems they had a few very bad years.
  3. CaptTom, Aug 15, 2006
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    Dave,
    Can you share where you found the info?
    Capt Tom
  4. CTdave, Aug 21, 2006
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    CTdave

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    Tom
    I did a search for "Caterpillar 3116 problems" & found quite a few articles. It seems there were a few years that had some big problems. I found a very long thread on the BOATUS board where the moderator posted complaints that they had received.