motor info please

4905 doc · February 12, 2010, 12:04:11 PM

I'm a newbie when it comes to MCI buses. When did they change to the newer series detroits?
thanks in advance.
Alex

John316 · February 12, 2010, 01:23:24 PM

I don't know when they changed over, but our 95 DL3 has a S60 and a B500.

God bless,

John

4905 doc · February 12, 2010, 03:15:14 PM

thank you John. reading about the problems (electrical) some have with these engines, has made me a little gun shy. $:-\$

DaveG · February 12, 2010, 03:49:50 PM

Problems, what problems?

edroelle · February 12, 2010, 04:39:13 PM

I think Series 60 Detroits were introduced into buses in 1994. The first ones came with the Allison 740 series transmissions. Later 1994 got the 6 speed Allison B500 that could utilize the 4 cycle engine low end torque better.

Ed Roelle

luvrbus · February 12, 2010, 04:55:10 PM

All depends on the model the 1993 102 DL had a 60s with a Allison 746 the MCI 12 kept the V692- 2 stroke till 1998 all the hiway coaches manufactures started the change over in 1993 and 1994

good luck

John316 · February 12, 2010, 05:17:21 PM

Quote from: 4905 doc on February 12, 2010, 03:15:14 PM
thank you John. reading about the problems (electrical) some have with these engines, has made me a little gun shy. $:-\$

No doubt, as soon as there are electrical issues, it could get tough. We feel blessed, because we haven't had an issues yet.

As for me, I like that S60. But it does sound wimpy.

God bless,

John