Are there any problems with the series 60 engine?
We’ve briefly discussed some of these problems in our Series 60 spotlight, but we’ll dive into them a bit more fully here. It Still Runs also mentions a few of these issues. Cold starts, aptly named for starting your engine in cold temperatures, have given Series 60 engines trouble. They can lose their prime and not start properly.
When did Detroit Diesel start making Series 60 engines?
Starting in the late 1990s, Neoplan made the Series 60 as an available engine for their high-floor and low-floor articulated buses – the AN460A and AN460LF. Detroit Diesel began making Series 60 marine engines in 1999, with wider availability starting in 2000.
Are there any problems with the Detroit Series 60?
This issue did not affect all pre-2002 Series 60 engines, but it was a problem that occurred and could cause catastrophic engine failure. As with most engines, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your cooling system. Overheating is the cause of many major issues with diesel engines, so maintaining this system can help with many preventable issues.
What’s the serial number on a 1997 Detroit Series 60?
1997 DETROIT Series 60 12.7 Liter Engine, 355-400 H.P., 450 Max H.P., Engine Serial Number: 06R0088453. NON EGR LONG BLOCK 2003 and Older Built Exactly to SN and application. Items are assembled: Block, ,Crankshaft, Cylinder Head, Cylinder Kits, Connecting Rods, Bearing, Overhaul Gasket…
How does Series 60 Detroit Diesel engine work?
The Series 60 was one of the first in the industry to be offered with a drive-by-wire system. This configuration does not utilize any mechanical connection between the throttle pedal and engine, relying instead on the truck’s computer to modulate air delivery by demand.
Why is my Detroit 60 engine not starting?
Starting Issues. The factory starter cables on some Detroit 60 engines have been known to weather badly. While the 4-gauge wires the engine came with were sufficient from the factory, time can reduce the cable’s ability to transfer current to the starter. This lack of power leads to a no-start condition that closely mimics a dying battery,…
What causes a Detroit Diesel Series 60 to overheat?
This can indicate a coolant leak. If there is such a leak, you might also notice lower coolant levels in your engine, but things otherwise appear normal. This can lead to an overheated engine. Operators often find that they experience issues with their EGR system on their 14L Series 60 in particular.
What causes a Detroit Diesel Series 60 bearing to spin?
Bearing problems, particularly spun bearings, are typically caused on older Series 60 by low oil pressure at idle. A spun bearing occurs when there is a lack of lubrication causing overheating.
What causes a Detroit Diesel Series 60 to spin?
If there’s an issue with your throttle, that’s a good place to start. Bearing problems, particularly spun bearings, are typically caused on older Series 60 by low oil pressure at idle. A spun bearing occurs when there is a lack of lubrication causing overheating. The bearing can eventually seize, creating even more problems.
Is there a power loss on a Detroit 60 series?
I have a power loss… I have a power loss on a Detroit 60 series engine its in a freightliner classic 2003.
Why does my Volvo S60 stop at 900 rpm?
1. The earliest symptom happens in this circumstance – after driving steadily for a while at highway speeds, you come off the highway and have a series of stops – at traffic lights, or whatever – each time, the engine speed will drop noticeably below the 900 rpm idle speed, then come back up to 900, with an ever-so-slight surge.