Why is my Detroit Series 60 hard start?

Why is my Detroit Series 60 hard start?

I have heard that check valves can be an issue on the Detroit so I replaced the check valve behind the engine and also the one that is inline on the right side of the filter housing. This seemed to somewhat help but it has not really fixed the problem much if any. Anybody have any ideas?

Is the Detroit Series 60 a freight train?

Truck runs great, good mpg and oil analysis. However, it smokes like a freight train during first start when the temps outside are below 32F. There was no smoke whatsoever before this last engine overhaul.

When did the Detroit Series 60 engine come out?

Discussion in ‘ Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum ‘ started by valerchekk, Feb 16, 2020 . 12.7 Detroit Series 60 PK engine manufactured June 1998. Overhauled in August 2019 at my local Freightliner service center. Truck runs great, good mpg and oil analysis.

What makes Detroit Series 60 white smoke at Cold Start?

From computer programming that runs it on 3 cylinders till it’s warm, to a bad intake sensor. But like Swaan said, the timing setting gets retarded, a few degrees, when ecm is flashed with Lo nox program. You can even hear a noticeable pinging afterwards.

Is there a 60 series Detroit on TV?

Have a 60 series Detroit in a 94 Pete was going up hill and it died like you shut it off. Pull started it and started and ran fine. Any idea or suggestions. … read more

Is there a Detroit that won’t start?

By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. 2000 series 60 detroit that… Submitted: 10 years ago. Category: Heavy Equipment Yes it turns over and no smoke its like the ecm just isn’t sending signal to injectors to fire Hi and welcome to JA.

What kind of engine does a Detroit 60 series have?

Vocational, Technical or Tra… road..brand new..When started, it blows one of the oil filters off. We have a Detroit 60 series engine in an off road pump. Engine is brand new. When started, it blows one of the oil filters off.