Broken Down off of I-10 Louisiana

Scott & Heather · January 27, 2020, 01:22:24 PM

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DoubleEagle · January 27, 2020, 01:46:59 PM

It looks like a truck setup, so some changeover will be needed. Would this be coming from a trade school program? It would be prudent to check out it's history to find out if it was just run on a test stand, or did they also allow students to completely disassemble and put it back together again, repeatedly. I had an instructor many years ago that gave me a brand new engine to tear apart and put back together, and I had no prior experience, and no guidance.

chessie4905 · January 27, 2020, 01:48:33 PM

Personally, I'd go for it if the price is right. We had a DDA 8V-71 304 hp. in our school that I taught at. It was a donation from GM. Never run, kept inside, still all sealed up. They eventually moved it out and two years later, auctioned it off. Went for $800 dollars. Employees wern't allowed to bid. Oh well.😕
Does it have a cooling system and coolant in it?

uncle ned · January 27, 2020, 02:08:09 PM

Scott Have you talked to David at Davids coach 828 874 6105.

He usually has access to several from different places.

He also has the cleanest shop around Right Jack Campbell.

Was by his shop several weeks ago and he had a 6v92 on a stand
Sticker said 400 hp.

uncle ned

Scott & Heather · January 27, 2020, 02:11:02 PM

I'll call David. John silver hasn't returned my call yet. Maybe I can get ahold of David.

uncle ned · January 27, 2020, 02:14:05 PM

Scott David starts early in the Morning and if you get him to do any work I might know where you can put up.

Might have to leave one of the little ones for ransom LOL

uncle ned.

Scott & Heather · January 27, 2020, 02:25:03 PM

Lol. Ned, these two mangy critters will wear you flat out. John Silver just called back and doesn't have a single 8v92 in his yard. He went out and physically looked.

richard5933 · January 27, 2020, 02:54:31 PM

Long shot here, but Interstate Power Systems in Milwaukee (Butler) bought a few dozen used Detroit Diesel engines about a year ago. There were 8V92s in the mix. Not sure what they had planned for them, but it was my understanding that at least some where to be parts engines. I assume that some were to be rebuilt and used as replacements as needed. They do a lot of work on 2-strokes at this location, including on buses, boats, and trucks. Also in stationary equipment. Worth giving them a call to see what they say. Phil is the branch manager, and Darryl is the asst. service manager. I'd suggest starting with Phil. 262-781-7100. If they don't have them available, they might be able to point you towards one.

Scott & Heather · January 27, 2020, 04:37:31 PM

I'll keep making calls, but guys I've been doing this for over a week and at some point I need to pull the trigger on a motor. None of my phone calls have panned out. Literally none. The fire engine motor looks rough and I just didn't feel comfy with it. Leids is six weeks out on rebuilds, American fleet wants a ton of money,....anyone have an opinion on the one I posted photos of above?

luvrbus · January 27, 2020, 06:24:02 PM

I think I would pull the trigger,make the best deal you can and tell the guy you are going to dyno test it and ask for help with the cost,you can tell the engine has been run for a few hours,if the engine lasts on the dyno for a couple of hours you are good to go
Walter you had a bad instructor when I did a couple of classes for Davenport I loved busting those out of class that wore their ego on their shirt sleeve only took 1 time the next day after their chat with the CO they came back with a different attitude

Scott & Heather · January 27, 2020, 06:24:55 PM

Ok thanks. I'm going to call him tomorrow and see what we can work out. How and where do I get it dyno tested?

luvrbus · January 27, 2020, 06:35:57 PM

Scott he possibly can get it done cheaper in the LA area but call around to some shops a lot of those have a dyno that will do a print out for you.Me I like to be there with a dyno test personally .Wish I wasn't so busy I would love to come help you and Jack and would enjoy the trip

Scott & Heather · January 27, 2020, 07:47:41 PM

I'll chat with him tomorrow but he's a pretty busy young guy and I'm not sure if he will take the time to hassle with that but I will certainly try my bestest.

Scott & Heather · January 27, 2020, 07:52:29 PM

Chessie,

No cooling system or coolant that I know of in it. Looks dry to me. If you look closely at the inside of the exhaust manifolds, they look clean with almost no black soot at all. I honestly think this thing was run the 11 hours that the hour meter actually shows. Maybe not...but I have no reason to believe otherwise. But maybe I'm being naive. I've been known to be naive before...

DoubleEagle · January 27, 2020, 08:25:16 PM

Quote from: luvrbus on January 27, 2020, 06:24:02 PM

Walter you had a bad instructor when I did a couple of classes for Davenport I loved busting those out of class that wore their ego on their shirt sleeve only took 1 time the next day after their chat with the CO they came back with a different attitude

It was the sixties, and it forced me to consult the manuals and figure things out, so maybe he was being very clever and saw my potential to operate without guidance (and ease his workload).