This sounds interesting. If you do make the switch, please show us how it's done. (photos)
I installed a rebuilt turbo on my 74A couple of years ago and at that time it was $1,000. Did not put the screws to the pump. Still stock.
Ya the exhaust side of the turbo cartridge v band flange is rusted away. It would need a remain.
I see reman ones for the d6d around $4-600.
Had a 17A D-7 that the turbo went bad and could not find a new cartridge for it.Found a used turbo from a D-6C and put it on.Bolted right on and seemed to work well.I would think a turbo from a 3306 should work fine on a d333.
The 9S9243 field replacement turbo is still a good number and runs about $1000.
Careful what you do, without a waste gate you might just beat the wrist pin bushings out of it or something worse. Locals here ran the boost up on a TD25 and did that very thing.
Old magnet do you think the 0r-5812 would be a suitable replacement. Cat dealer pulled this up as interchangeable to d6c with 3306.
This can be had for $500 ish aftermarket.
I don't have information to verify the interchange. There is a difference in cubic inch displacement but that may not be significant. The flange mounting dimensions would need to be checked. Perhaps a phone call to Garret Turbochargers would get the answers.
Ok guys,im posting this for future reference for people with the older big low speed turbo needing a replacement.
I dug around and between my research and cat,decided to take a gamble on a new turbo part # 0R-5812. This is the turbo on the 10k series d6c with d333c and 3306. I'm happy to report it paid off,it is a direct bolt on for the earlier d333t engine.
I didn't have to change anything, all intake, exhaust, and oil lines fit like it came with it originally. Cat wanted $1800,found a new aftermarket for $525 inc shipping.
I've got my precups resealed, new injectors in,new glowplugs, new exhaust manifold, and new turbo. Waiting on guy to finish up the injection,and transfer pumps.
I can't wait to bust her off again
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