CAT 1693 - Specs and the story on them? | The Diesel Garage
457 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · Nov 1, 2006. I have been searching around for info on the old CAT 1693. What are the specs, weaknesses, etc. All I know is that it is a predecessor to the 3406. Any info or comments are appreciated. Thanks. 2000 F-250 PSD 6 speed 4x4 Lariat. 1959 Kenworth CC 925 NTC-400 5x3 4.10 SQHD's.
Caterpillar 1693 Specs + Pics? | The Diesel Garage
Mar 13, 2008 · My 1693 gets better fuel mileage (4.103 avg. last month) than my 06 acert (3.628 avg.) and it pulls 10 to 16 thousand # per load more weight at 13 mph faster in the hills. Average weights grossing 105,000 to 120,000. Far as I'm concerned the 6nz was the …
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Feb 23, 2007 · Last year was 76 both the 1693 and 3406 were offered 77 was strictly 3406. Thaat 74 Pete might be a 1693 but it also could be a repower, I would have to see some pics of the motor to be sure. Cody. 79 KW W900A 3406B, Garrett GT55 turbo, RTO12513, 4.11 SQHP rockwells. 79 KW K100C 400BC1, Holset HT4B hybrid, custom.
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Jan 1, 2009 · 12 Posts. #43 · Oct 29, 2010 (Edited by Moderator) I worked for Adams truck lines back in the 80's he had an all Cat fleet mostly 1693's and a few 3406A's the 1693's were mostly 425 hp a few were 325 hp the 425 had an after cooler the 325 did not. That engine hp rating was to the wheels not the flywheel that engine with the big turbo could be ...
1693TA arrangement nos. for head rebuild | The Diesel Garage
May 7, 2010 · For information, the 1693 was billed as the first “million mile” engine. This was Cats claim that you wouldn’t need a major rebuild for one million miles. This proved to be a bit ambitious, but it did sell engines, and the 1693 & it’s sister engine the D343 were popular until the introduction of the 3406s, which were a much cheaper ...
what do you think about a cat 1693? - The Diesel Garage
457 posts · Joined 2006. #14 · Jan 6, 2012. In the truck version (1693) they had ratings well down in the low 300's 325 comes to mind. They are the same displacement as a 3406 but that is about all they share. The industrials I think used a different designation. The Dozer version is the D343.
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Feb 23, 2007 · 248 Posts. #31 · Mar 15, 2011. My 1693 gets better fuel mileage (4.103 avg. last month) than my 06 acert (3.628 avg.) and it pulls 10 to 16 thousand # per load more weight at 13 mph faster in the hills. Average weights grossing 105,000 to 120,000. Far as I'm concerned the 6nz was the last good engine cat built.
1693 oil pressure? - The Diesel Garage
Jan 24, 2010 · M. midnitetrucker7 Discussion starter. 248 posts · Joined 2007. #1 · Jan 24, 2010. picked up a 74 pete 359 with 1693 in it. Don't know much about it, but it seems to have low oil pressure. Start it up cold and its at 63psi but once it warms up its at 8-10psi at a idle, have seen it down to 5psi, and runs about 25-30 going down the road.
turning up a 1693 - The Diesel Garage
Feb 23, 2010 · Precombustion is very simple early stage torq producer. It is where fuel is injected at a purdy low pressure thru a one hole pyss nozzle into a "precombustion chamber". A pre-cup chamber is nothing more than a nozzle adapter with a "cup" below it (bout 1/2 a cup actually) and a bigger hole below that inters the combustion chamber.
turbo for 1693 | The Diesel Garage
Oct 31, 2010 · 1693 Turbo I have checked my resources sorry they don't have any rat holed away. I was told watch what you buy. Their are industrial turbo's out there. You do not want one of those because they will not respond correctly. I will try to get a number for the correct turbo. As far as the pump goes you may need to change the torque spring.