Favorite diesel engine
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I had some pics of a very small home made version of this motor but now the link is dead. Anyways here is the real size diesel. BTW it's really not my favorite but it's pretty cool!
http://www.intertrader.net/ptfdeltic.htm
http://www.intertrader.net/ptfdeltic.htm
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Originally Posted by Budkole
well, I also like the kubota diesel , I dont know the model of it, but its in the bobcat 773's. They seem to last forever, well about 8000 hrs anyways
Japanese or not, that company can make a motor.
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Originally Posted by vancouverpower
I had some pics of a very small home made version of this motor but now the link is dead. Anyways here is the real size diesel. BTW it's really not my favorite but it's pretty cool!
http://www.intertrader.net/ptfdeltic.htm
http://www.intertrader.net/ptfdeltic.htm
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A 3406E would make a nice P/U engine you would have to have half the engine beside you or put a 4' body lift into the truck.
One of my favorite light truck would be the old 7.3 IDI cheap and reliable not big on power but atleast you could work on it yourself. Ohya its relativly quiet can't say that about a B series Cummins you can hear one start up 2 blocks away.
The other good engine is the old venerable 466 International I also like the old 400 Big Cam Cummins.
One of my favorite light truck would be the old 7.3 IDI cheap and reliable not big on power but atleast you could work on it yourself. Ohya its relativly quiet can't say that about a B series Cummins you can hear one start up 2 blocks away.
The other good engine is the old venerable 466 International I also like the old 400 Big Cam Cummins.
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Originally Posted by Kenworth
A 3406E would make a nice P/U engine you would have to have half the engine beside you or put a 4' body lift into the truck.
A friend of a friend had the same idea too and he actually went though with it. Sitll doesn't drive or run, but the engine and transmission is sittng under the truck.......... with the front axle on the bumpstops.
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From: Hattiesburg, MS
20-645E9 EMD - two cycle, turbo-charged diesel, 3500 Hp @ 900 RPM. It can take a 0%-100% load and only dip one time and never go off line. Used in many locomotives around the country, and offshore drilling rigs.
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i rather liked my old 6.9, though i think the 7.3 would be a better engine mostly due to the larger displacement. drop a banks sidewinder turbo on one, change the headbolts out for head studs, a little head work, and that motor would make some good power.
in the heavy duty market, goto go with the caterpillar.
in the heavy duty market, goto go with the caterpillar.
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by vancouverpower
Really! I would love to see the animations! Can you send a link or a PM?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napier_Deltic
http://www.wis.co.uk/justin/deltic-engine.html
Broadband highly recommended - 30 MB each.
http://hobbes.dyndns.org/~justin/img..._deltic320.mpg
http://hobbes.dyndns.org/~justin/img..._deltic320.avi
http://hobbes.dyndns.org/~justin/img..._deltic640.avi
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If I had the choice on the Cat 3406 it would be the full electronic version the mechanical is okay but the E will get better power and mileage. The C I think is the the one that is part mechanical and part electronic they had alot of troubles.
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Originally Posted by vancouverpower
I had some pics of a very small home made version of this motor but now the link is dead. Anyways here is the real size diesel. BTW it's really not my favorite but it's pretty cool!
http://www.intertrader.net/ptfdeltic.htm
http://www.intertrader.net/ptfdeltic.htm
http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Tomlinson.htm
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My favorite? For a big-rig, my favorite all-time engine was in my '97 long-nose Pete. This was a Cat550 -that engine wouldn't stall, and wasn't scared of any mountain under any load (well, my totals were 40 tons). Excellent engine.
For pickups, well..... While I absolutely LOVE my 7.3L PSTD, my all-time favorite would STILL be the old 6.9L (all-mechanical) diesel in my '85 F-250. STILL wish I'd never sold that truck.
In all ways comfort, power, etc., my current truck outdoes my old '85, but that truck and I saw many miles together, and as far as I'm concerned, that old diesel still sounded better than this one, and well, I just loved that old engine.
For pickups, well..... While I absolutely LOVE my 7.3L PSTD, my all-time favorite would STILL be the old 6.9L (all-mechanical) diesel in my '85 F-250. STILL wish I'd never sold that truck.
In all ways comfort, power, etc., my current truck outdoes my old '85, but that truck and I saw many miles together, and as far as I'm concerned, that old diesel still sounded better than this one, and well, I just loved that old engine.
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My all time favorite diesel would be 71 and 53 series detroits but for the wrong reason, I made lots of money fixing them. But they do seem to run forever blown up.
I haven't owned many trucks but I've been in a few boats, Yanmar gets my vote, paticularly 4lh engines, I ran one of these overheated with the temp guage pegged, and the buzzer whalin for a half hour (OK, i wasn't paying attention). No seizure, no blown gasgets nothin wrecked. We stopped the engine and opened the seacock to let the cooling water in. The engine still is in service and its been 3 years since.
I haven't owned many trucks but I've been in a few boats, Yanmar gets my vote, paticularly 4lh engines, I ran one of these overheated with the temp guage pegged, and the buzzer whalin for a half hour (OK, i wasn't paying attention). No seizure, no blown gasgets nothin wrecked. We stopped the engine and opened the seacock to let the cooling water in. The engine still is in service and its been 3 years since.