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Title: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: BRUISER on September 24, 2014, 01:35:57 PM
Hey guys,

a friend of mine just bought a bus in new jersey and he is going to pull the 6v92 out of it and sell it..

any idea what kind of price he should ask?

he also said it has a fresh rebuild, new injectors..

thanks
Ken C
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: opus on September 24, 2014, 01:49:33 PM
Does he have proof of the work done? 
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: BRUISER on September 24, 2014, 02:03:18 PM
he says he has all paperwork and all boxes that parts came in also
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: eagle19952 on September 24, 2014, 02:08:25 PM
silver or red...


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Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: dukegrad98 on September 24, 2014, 02:10:12 PM
Hop on eBay and find some comparable engines for sale.  Then watch to see if they are actually selling, or just being relisted over and over again.

Cheers, John
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: MightyThor on September 24, 2014, 02:12:13 PM
Ebay can give you a pretty good range of prices.  Bought a whole truck with a 6V92, 10 speed road ranger trans, AC and Air suspension with 25k on the new rebuilt engine for $5,000 locally.  
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: luvrbus on September 24, 2014, 04:06:42 PM
What are guys calling a rebuild,you just toss aftermarket liners,bearings and paint at one 3 to 5 k, a total reman engine are 15k up. A engine from a MCI is worthless for other buses with out doing major work he needs to find himself a MCI owner in need of a engine   
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: MightyThor on September 24, 2014, 04:46:51 PM
Quote from: luvrbus on September 24, 2014, 04:06:42 PM
What are guys calling a rebuild,you just toss aftermarket liners,bearings and paint at one 3 to 5 k, a total reman engine are 15k up. A engine from a MCI is worthless for other buses with out doing major work he needs to find himself a MCI owner in need of a engine   

Exactly,
I bought my truck from the mechanic who built the truck including the motor.  He used it for several years then got a bigger outfit.  So I have a known unit that will meet my needs for the project I am building.  E bay stuff will give you an idea of what is available to compare and as stated it may be fresh paint on an old nag or you may get a full monte at full monte price.  But a MCI motor still has value if only by weight at the scrap yard.  $170 a ton?
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: luvrbus on September 24, 2014, 04:51:27 PM
200 bucks is not much if you value a 6v92 at a 170 bucks a ton for  scrap prices 
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: eagle19952 on September 24, 2014, 05:59:53 PM
he said he has all the empty cartons... :o
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: luvrbus on September 24, 2014, 06:27:39 PM
Ok  ;D
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: eagle19952 on September 24, 2014, 06:33:01 PM
Quote from: luvrbus on September 24, 2014, 06:27:39 PM
Ok  ;D

my wife just asked what i was laughing about.....show me the rattle cans.... :-\
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: bevans6 on September 25, 2014, 04:06:15 AM
Tell him to leave it on the mounting frame, it's tempting to cut it off because you have to take the water pump off to remove it whole.  But if he sells it to an MCI owner all of a sudden it's plug and play.

Brian
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: BRUISER on September 25, 2014, 07:37:04 AM
not sure if it matters but the engine is coming out of an 1986 Eagle .

when I said cartons.. I ment he has the boxes that the injectors came in etc..
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: luvrbus on September 25, 2014, 07:47:33 AM
It matters you have photos I would maybe be interested if it is a front mounted turbo engine if the price is right
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: eagle19952 on September 25, 2014, 08:57:41 AM
Quote from: luvrbus on September 25, 2014, 07:47:33 AM
It matters you have photos I would maybe be interested if it is a front mounted turbo engine if the price is right

me too...maybe...with jakes ?
save the miter box...
what is the injector numbers/size ?

is this a DDEC motor ?
What transmission is motorvating the coach ?
Is the coach going to the scrapper ?  ???
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: TomC on September 25, 2014, 09:05:11 AM
Just wonder why he's pulling the 6V-92TA? It is a good bus engine and good for travelling. Granted, it doesn't get the fuel mileage of a good 4 stroke engine, but it is reliable and will give many years of faithful service. The 6V-92TA is one of the 2 stroke engines that are still being made for the military (along with 6V-53TI, 8V-92TA, 8V-71TA). Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: luvrbus on September 25, 2014, 09:09:19 AM
Eagle owners have this thing about replacing a 6v92 with series 60,Cat or Cummins even some with the Mack V8 if wasn't so easy they would stick with 6v92 ::) I even saw one with a 903 Cummins
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: BRUISER on September 26, 2014, 06:04:47 AM
I will ask him for more info..

he is a military guy and the 6v92 does not have the power he wants.. so he wants to drop in a HUGE cummins 
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: TomC on September 26, 2014, 07:50:50 AM
If he wants big, go with the Cummins ISX (not as tall as the NTC/N14 block). This engine has an RV rating of 650hp and 1950lb/ft torque-which ironically is the highest approved power rating of the B500 Allison. Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: luvrbus on September 26, 2014, 07:57:39 AM
LOL they forget they have the drop box on a Eagle and the gearing is very limited Davenport worked around that part by using a drop box Allison 4000 series with a truck rear axle after he used up all my drop boxes ::) the 650 hp series 60 ate those boxes  fwiw the boxes are not going to handle 1950 ft lbs very long
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: BRUISER on September 26, 2014, 10:08:08 AM
he said it does have jakes

tranny is not included in sale

the miter box will also be for sale

here is the only pic he has right now

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Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: wg4t50 on September 26, 2014, 10:08:45 AM
My view on value of any DDC Engine can not be determined until you remove air box covers, pan, and blower, other wise it is only core value. about $1,500.00
I must be from Missori, show me
Dave M
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: luvrbus on September 26, 2014, 10:20:36 AM
The miter box in that bus will only work on V6 engine just in case you guys with a V8 are looking for a miter box 
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: eagle19952 on September 26, 2014, 10:26:52 AM
Quote from: luvrbus on September 26, 2014, 10:20:36 AM
The miter box in that bus will only work on V6 engine just in case you guys with a V8 are looking for a miter box 
that's why i suggested that he not lose it.... :o
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: wagwar on September 26, 2014, 05:44:08 PM
Silver = Krylon reman?
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: eagle19952 on September 26, 2014, 06:06:43 PM
Quote from: wagwar on September 26, 2014, 05:44:08 PM
Silver = Krylon reman?

no the reds were fuel pinchers...less hp sorta.
silver was betta... sorta
that's the very short story
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: cloudy7282@bellsouth.net on September 27, 2014, 09:58:52 PM
what is a miter box and what does it do?
Title: Re: Question on value of 6v92 engine
Post by: luvrbus on September 28, 2014, 03:27:01 AM
A mitre drives the fan,alternator and Ac compressor on older Eagles your 89 model could be different and use the hyd fan setup