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[Fate3d]

Hello all, My name is Joe and im here in Texas. I just finished rebuilding my Cat 246 3034 Turbo engine. I bought the Cat this way and have been restoring the machine. Im here if you need any help or info.

 

[antfarmer2]

Welcome Texas here too

 

[Fate3d]

Here is the link to my photos of the rebuild. http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Fate3d2003/library/Cat%20246%20Skid%20Steer%20Rebuild

 

[Tazza]

Here is the link to my photos of the rebuild. http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Fate3d2003/library/Cat%20246%20Skid%20Steer%20Rebuild

Looks good.
Can i ask what the rebuild ran you?

 

[Fate3d]

Looks good.
Can i ask what the rebuild ran you?

I think it was under $4500. Block i did not replace but had it sleeved. I did have the crank redone for $600.

 

[Tazza]

I think it was under $4500. Block i did not replace but had it sleeved. I did have the crank redone for $600.

I guess that isn't too bad for a turbo engine.
I got a Kubota sleeved a few years back, i got the machining done for free, it still added up quickly for parts....

 

[Fate3d]

I guess that isn't too bad for a turbo engine.
I got a Kubota sleeved a few years back, i got the machining done for free, it still added up quickly for parts....

Well the rebuild is cheap because of the motor is kind of rare. But a very good motor if taken care of. My machine I bought was in really bad shape and have been restoring it. Just got new rims and tires for it and made the artwork myself and also building my cnc plasma table to make all my attachments

 

[Tazza]

Well the rebuild is cheap because of the motor is kind of rare. But a very good motor if taken care of. My machine I bought was in really bad shape and have been restoring it. Just got new rims and tires for it and made the artwork myself and also building my cnc plasma table to make all my attachments

That is a good point, a new engine could run you at least twice that much.
I hope you are taking pictures of the CNC build, that would be very interesting.

 

[Fate3d]

That is a good point, a new engine could run you at least twice that much.
I hope you are taking pictures of the CNC build, that would be very interesting.

Yes I have pics. This is my second one Im building. Got some plans from ebay and have modify it a bit to more of my liking. I have alot of cool toys I have a cnc router, Laser cutter not for metal, Metal Lathe and Mill, 54" solvent printer etc..

 

[Tazza]

Yes I have pics. This is my second one Im building. Got some plans from ebay and have modify it a bit to more of my liking. I have alot of cool toys I have a cnc router, Laser cutter not for metal, Metal Lathe and Mill, 54" solvent printer etc..

Why aren't you my neighbor? those are some fancy toys
If i had the space, i think i could use a plasma CNC

 

[antfarmer2]

Why aren't you my neighbor? those are some fancy toys
If i had the space, i think i could use a plasma CNC

Hey Joe where in Texas I am outside of Fortworth

 

[Fate3d]

Hey Joe where in Texas I am outside of Fortworth

Hello, Im in Kingwood TX. North side of Houston.

 

[antfarmer2]

Hello, Im in Kingwood TX. North side of Houston.

That is as close to Houston as I care to go got in there once never again worse than Dallas lol

 

[antfarmer2]

That is as close to Houston as I care to go got in there once never again worse than Dallas lol

If I can't pee off the porch and shoot a shotgun at the same time im not liveing there

 

[Tazza]

If I can't pee off the porch and shoot a shotgun at the same time im not liveing there

Now there is an image i didn't need

 

[msccat236]

Hello all, My name is Joe and im here in Texas. I just finished rebuilding my Cat 246 3034 Turbo engine. I bought the Cat this way and have been restoring the machine. Im here if you need any help or info.



Ik this is an old thread but curious as to if you got into the cylinder head at all I am wondering if they have glow plug sleeves in the heads I have a broken glow plug and coolant coming from it

 

[Fate3d]

Hello, been awhile. I sold off my rebuilt Cat 246. I did not see a sleeve for the glowplug. They just screw in. If coolant is coming out sounds like a bad head gasket or warped head.