Are there any problems with the VT365 engine?
We are always experiencing problems like: injectors, egr coolers, egr valves, ipr failures, rocker arm problems, pushrod problems, etc. We definitely stay busy around the shop with these fabulous engines. This is the second time in 2 months we have had a pushrod bend in the same bus.
When did my VT365 6.0L International Engine die?
Thursday evening, February 24, I was delivering a load of parts from Oklahoma City to Amarillo. The engine light came on, and it started progressively losing power. I hit the next exit, pushed in the clutch and it died. I let the clutch back out and it fired back up. I pulled into a station parking lot and it seemed to idle fine.
How to fix a VT365 6.0L International Truck?
Called an emergency diesel service to get it towed, diagnosed and repaired, as I need the truck to work. He got it to their shop and tried cranking it several times with no luck. He sprayed starter fluid into the breather and it fired right up.
What to do if your VT365 injector fails?
Another one of the ’05 IC’s with the VT365. I tried replacing the 40 amp fuse in the battery cable only to find that wasn’t blown. So they sent a mechanic out to do what he could on-site, and after about an hour he finally called for a tow truck. The engine would turn but wouldn’t catch, and the yellow engine light was on.
When did the VT365 6.0L international lose power?
2004 International 4200 VT365 6.0L 6 Speed Manual 24′ Box Truck. Thursday evening, February 24, I was delivering a load of parts from Oklahoma City to Amarillo. The engine light came on, and it started progressively losing power.
How much oil does a VT365 retain after an oil change?
The VT365 retains nearly one gallon of oil in its system that never drains out during an oil change, the percentage of retained versus drained oil is much higher than in a DT. In the 15 quart refill Ford applications over 25% of the oil circulating after an oil change is used oil that never drained out.