PDI Premium Rocker Shaft for CAT C15, C16, and 3406E (6I0901)

Premium replacement rocker shaft engineered to restore valve train stability in CAT C15, C16, and 3406E engines. Ideal for rebuilds showing wear, scoring, or rocker movement.

Why Replace Rocker Shafts During a Rebuild?

A worn rocker shaft can create performance issues long before it fully fails. It is one of the most overlooked components during a rebuild, yet it directly affects:

• Valve timing
• Valve lift consistency
• Rocker arm stability
• Oiling efficiency
• Overall valve train wear rates

Installing a new rocker shaft during a rebuild ensures the valve train operates on a smooth, correctly machined surface—something a high-mileage shaft can no longer provide.

Common Wear Indicators on Existing Rocker Shafts

Customers often do not realize their rocker shafts are worn until the engine exhibits valve train noise or performance loss. During teardown, look for the following signs:

• Scoring and groove wear
  Visible grooves or scratches where rocker arms ride indicate insufficient lubrication or prolonged friction.
• Flat spots or uneven wear patterns
  A round shaft should remain round. Any flatting or reshaping of the contact areas reduces rocker stability.
• Discoloration or heat spotting
  Blue, dark, or burnt areas indicate excessive heat and reduced material hardness.
• Excessive side-to-side rocker movement
  Worn shaft surfaces can create lateral motion, causing inconsistent valve lift and accelerated rocker arm wear.
• Oil starvation marks
  Dry-looking patches or rough texture often indicate oil not being distributed evenly across the shaft.

If any of these conditions are present, the rocker shaft must be replaced to restore proper valve operation.

Key Features and Benefits

• Premium material construction
  Built from high-strength steel designed to resist scoring, surface fatigue, and deflection.
• Precision machined
  Critical surfaces finished to tight tolerances for smooth rocker arm travel and stable valve operation.
• Improved durability under load
  Engineered for the heavy-load demands of C15, C16, and 3406E applications.

Available for:

CAT C15, C16, and 3406E 

OEM Cross Reference # 6I0901