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Whats the difference between low horse and high horse Cat D339 engines?

James Sorochan ยท 2024-01-18 21:59

I see a 1968 D339 parts engine on Kajiji up Edmonton way. I have a 1963 low horse. Are there any common parts between the two? The guy selling it said two cylinders are seized up due to exposer to the elements when head was off it sitting outside for a couple years. He also said block and crank are good. Who knows.... Just wondering if it would be worth picking it up for a spare to rebuild if there are the same. How do they get 20 more hp out of the high horse? Thanks

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  1. #1James Sorochan2024-01-19 15:19

    Here is the serial number.

  2. #2D6 Merv2024-01-19 16:09

    thats a low hp serial number 48A6883 up was when they changed from 160 up to 180hp.

  3. #3James Sorochan2024-01-19 17:31

    OK. Thanks D6 Merv, appreciate that.

  4. #4lostin2025-02-23 21:59

    Where can a rebuild kit be found