Are there any problems with the series 60 Detroit engine?
Coolant Leakage Older Detroit engines are prone to coolant leakage in the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system. Though the problem is not necessarily severe, it can lead to white tail pipe smoke, mild overheating and coolant loss over time. The Series 60 was one of the first in the industry to be offered with a drive-by-wire system.
Why did they change the bearings on the Detroit 60?
Spun Bearings. In a bid to save fuel, the engineers at Detroit designed the 60 to idle at very low speed. However, it took Detroit about 10 years to realize that the engine’s idle speed was not fast enough to operate the oil pump. As such, many older (pre-1997) engines have had lower engine bearings replaced more than once due to oil starvation.
Why is my Series 60 diesel engine not running?
However, it took Detroit about 10 years to realize that the engine’s idle speed was not fast enough to operate the oil pump. As such, many older (pre-1997) engines have had lower engine bearings replaced more than once due to oil starvation. When it comes to power, the Series 60 tends to favor the higher end of the RPM band.
Why does my Detroit truck run at low speed?
This lack of power leads to a no-start condition that closely mimics a dying battery, and can be recognized by battery cables that run much warmer while starting the truck than they should. In a bid to save fuel, the engineers at Detroit designed the 60 to idle at very low speed.
Is there a turbo whistle on my Detroit 60?
The turbo whistle is very faint. I have a little bit of black smoke out of pipe when i accelerate onto the interstate. I had a brand new crate model put in 2008 and they didnt change the turbo. I believe this is the original turbo.
Is the 12.7 Detroit 60 series running flat?
Discussion in ‘ Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ] ‘ started by nhramember, Apr 2, 2012 . Here is my problem I have a 12.7 detroit 60 series and it seems like it just doesn’t have any power.
What does the Detroit engine mean to you?
Detroit Engines Mean Powerful Business. Detroit™ engines perform at their peak for miles and miles, with best-in-class fuel economy and low-cost maintenance and service.
Is the Detroit engines DD8 the right truck?
The DD8 is the right choice when it comes to moving your business forward. Boost your payload capacity, uptime and your bottom line. The DD13® is a perfect fit for less-than-truckload (LTL), local delivery and distribution, regional haul and vocational applications.
Are there any problems with the Detroit Diesel 14L?
Another common complaint, especially with the 14L, is poor fuel economy. As the engine got bigger and was designed for more horsepower, fuel usage seemed to increase as well. Some argue that this lowering of fuel economy is not due to engine design, but to poor operating practices.