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Subject: Question on Detroit engine Author: Ernest Smith (Ernie) [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 12/ 4/ 02, 2:07pm When looking in the FMCA magazine at experienced Blue Birds I see quite a few advertisments stating "rebuilt engine". My question is, why? Are there problems with the Detroit engine or is it that the coach had a lot of miles on it. Just what can one expect from the Detroit? Ernest Smith FMCA F160377 dynast95@juno.com [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Question on Detroit engine Author: harvey Lawrence [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12/ 9/ 02, 9:42am Ernie, The 6V92or 8V92 Detroits, properly cared for, are engines that should run between 300,000 to 500,000 miles or more without pulling heads.This has happened repeatedly in dump truck service of even with tractor trailers, But the key is to properly care for the engiine!With blue Birds or any other coach you have owners with a wide range of knowledge or no knowledge on how to take care of them. Very often it is the primary reason for engine failure.The same is true with the 3208 CAT engines. Harvey Lawrence [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Question on Detroit engine Author: Mick [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12/ 10/ 02, 11:00am In addition to advertisments with rebuilt engines and miles listed, I have seen ads that state engine hours only, with no mention of miles...is there a range of hours that correspond with the range of miles a well maintained engine should last? Thanks in advance. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Question on Detroit engine Author: djnichols [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12/ 10/ 02, 8:57pm >is there a range of hours that correspond with the >range of miles a well maintained engine should last? It appears that PT40s are driven 40 to 45 miles per engine hour. Thus, lasting 300,000 to 500,000 miles is the equivalent of about 7,000 to 12,000 engine hours. This is NOT from the engine specs, just back-calculating from other facts. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]