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Caterpillar 3412/c30

Discussion in 'Engines' started by angelosauto, Dec 11, 2022.

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  1. angelosauto, Dec 11, 2022
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    angelosauto

    angelosauto New Member

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    Looking to buy a boat with cat power and engine tags say one engine is C30 and other 3412 both serial numbers start with CLX, anyone ever come up with this??
  2. TahoeJohn, Dec 12, 2022
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    You might want to call your local Cat dealer and have them pull up both serial numbers. Sounds like one of the engines has been replaced, maybe.
  3. angelosauto, Dec 12, 2022
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    Was told c27 c30 c32 and 3412 are same blocks and can be configured to same HP ratings, I didn’t know
  4. Capt J, Dec 13, 2022
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    C30 is the newer version of the 3412 and they're great motors. They should be 1550hp in a pleasure craft rating.
  5. angelosauto, Dec 13, 2022
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    Thanks for input didn’t want to be buying an expensive problem