The 50D Alternator strikes again

luvrbus · February 09, 2021, 03:41:17 PM

I never saw a gear drive 50D on the series 60 all were belt drive oil cooled.they have enough problems with the bull gear to start with

chessie4905 · February 09, 2021, 04:16:28 PM

I dont think the 60 series has many locations for any gear drive accessories.

luvrbus · February 10, 2021, 03:37:18 AM

Quote from: chessie4905 on February 09, 2021, 04:16:28 PM
I dont think the 60 series has many locations for any gear drive accessories.

The series 60 only has 2 locations,nothing drives from the rear only the front ,with belt drives the accessories are endless not like gear drive

Jcparmley · February 12, 2021, 12:03:13 PM

So for the 50D with a belt I don't have to worry about it destroying my engine if it quits?

Quote from: luvrbus on February 10, 2021, 03:37:18 AM
The series 60 only has 2 locations,nothing drives from the rear only the front ,with belt drives the accessories are endless not like gear drive

luvrbus · February 12, 2021, 01:52:26 PM

Quote from: Jcparmley on February 12, 2021, 12:03:13 PM
So for the 50D with a belt I don't have to worry about it destroying my engine if it quits?

Nope all it will cost you is a belt

chessie4905 · February 12, 2021, 03:38:24 PM

No problem with belt drive, but you have the bull gear to worry about instead.😲

luvrbus · February 12, 2021, 04:58:33 PM

Quote from: chessie4905 on February 12, 2021, 03:38:24 PM
No problem with belt drive, but you have the bull gear to worry about instead.😲

Only at around 750,000 miles Chessie

6805eagleguy · February 12, 2021, 05:31:29 PM

Well I'm at 450k I'm wondering how long the b500 will last but I'm not worried besides that

luvrbus · February 12, 2021, 05:39:03 PM

Quote from: 6805eagleguy on February 12, 2021, 05:31:29 PM
Well I'm at 450k I'm wondering how long the b500 will last but I'm not worried besides that

B500's will last if you stay off the retarder mine had a retarder that was never used I used only the Jake brakes

6805eagleguy · February 12, 2021, 08:32:42 PM

Well looks like I'm fine then I don't have a retarder jakes are just fine for me

luvrbus · February 13, 2021, 06:08:24 AM

Quote from: 6805eagleguy on February 12, 2021, 08:32:42 PM
Well looks like I'm fine then I don't have a retarder jakes are just fine for me

Stock pile some drop boxes for the Eagle or have the series 60 reprogramed for less torque in 1st and 2nd gear they will do a number on a drop box,the C-15 Cat is even worse I have pallet of drop boxes from Mel's (rip) Eagle

6805eagleguy · February 13, 2021, 08:39:30 AM

Yes, that may be a need, it's set at 430hp 1600tq which is more torque then most busses I see...

Feels nice on hills tho

Although it is the base engine with the small turbo and injectors

We have a crane at work with the 11.1 it makes 350 hp 1800tq... that's a lot of torque!