Putting REVELL 3406 CAT engine in AMT PETE 359

[JARRNO88]

I am getting ready to start building and AMT PETERBUILT 359 from the Wrecker kit and I am planning on swapping the NTC 350 that comes with the kit with a 3406 CAT that is in the REVELL PETE 359 snap kit. Has anyone done at before , and if so do you have any tips etc. on doing it ? thanks, Keith

[Jim B]

I went just the opposite way. I put the Cummins NTC350 from the AMT Peterbilt into the Revell USA Snap Kenworth W900. I fit fine. One thing you'll have to watch out for is the NTC350 isn't as tall as the 3406, so you might have to adjust the front engine mount down. I had to build mine up a little in the Revell USA Kenworth so the NTC350 sat correctly. Not sure about the rear mounting tabs, but if I remember correctly & had to shave the ones on the Cummins down a little to fit.

[bandit1]

yep the engine sits higher in the amt kit than the revell kit! i know cause im working on one myself!

let me get you the thread~

edit here ya' go!

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42090&hl=&fromsearch=1

you better watch it im going to start working on it again here in a day or so once i get some other things out of the way!

Edited November 8, 2011 by bandit1

[Truck parts]

Looking forward to seeing some pics.