Series 60 12.7 Jake Brake

luvrbus · January 25, 2021, 07:57:44 AM

Phil the guy that takes care of this board has a DL3 has the regular valve cover with the taller riser on his series 60 mine did too, but as you know the floor has to be raised for jakes on a series 60 on all 6 cylinders no way around it.Pac/Brake may have the taller riser if they will sell it without the complete set up.They are aftermarket Pac/Brake could not sell the tall covers only the riser in their kits but I was told the 60 series G model (CNG) engines and marine engines with a heat exchanger have the taller riser but don't know that for sure

Jcparmley · January 25, 2021, 01:43:06 PM

Yours looks to have so much more space between the beam and the cover. Mine is very tight. I know I need to raise the floor for the taller cover. That is not a problem, I'm just trying to figure out the cover issue.

Quote from: 6805eagleguy on January 25, 2021, 07:27:22 AM
Jc you need a taller top piece I already posted this pic but here it is again

As you can see my spacer is the same but it's the top cover that's taller

thomasinnv · January 25, 2021, 04:20:37 PM

See if you can find a tall one piece cover from a truck salvage yard. You don't have to use the 2 piece since you're going to raise the floor and put full jakes on anyway. A lot of the trucks used taller one piece covers. That's what's on mine. You might also try http://fowlersautowrecking.com they probably have a hundred or more of the dl3.

Jcparmley · January 25, 2021, 04:46:54 PM

Thanks Derrick. That's a good suggestion.

Quote from: thomasinnv on January 25, 2021, 04:20:37 PM
See if you can find a tall one piece cover from a truck salvage yard. You don't have to use the 2 piece since you're going to raise the floor and put full jakes on anyway. A lot of the trucks used taller one piece covers. That's what's on mine. You might also try http://fowlersautowrecking.com they probably have a hundred or more of the dl3.

Jcparmley · February 23, 2021, 04:59:48 PM

Derrick

Do you have a model number for the cover that's on yours. I am having the hardest time finding the correct valve cover for a full set of brakes.

Quote from: thomasinnv on January 25, 2021, 04:20:37 PM
See if you can find a tall one piece cover from a truck salvage yard. You don't have to use the 2 piece since you're going to raise the floor and put full jakes on anyway. A lot of the trucks used taller one piece covers. That's what's on mine. You might also try http://fowlersautowrecking.com they probably have a hundred or more of the dl3.

thomasinnv · February 23, 2021, 05:39:35 PM

I don't have a number on the valve cover. Did you check with Fowlers?

6805eagleguy · February 23, 2021, 06:05:13 PM

Jc, around here we always use vanderhaags, they have great service and fast shipping, you just need a universal tall cover, they are all the same, here is one from vanderhaags
https://www.vanderhaags.com/detailview.php?part=24477398

6805eagleguy · February 23, 2021, 06:06:31 PM

You might have to make a big hole in the floor to drop a one piece cover on.... not sure what it looks like back there on a mci

thomasinnv · February 24, 2021, 07:09:33 AM

Quote from: 6805eagleguy on February 23, 2021, 06:06:31 PM
You might have to make a big hole in the floor to drop a one piece cover on.... not sure what it looks like back there on a mci

On the DL3 you can put Jakes on #1-4 without any modifications but to have a full set it requires a modification to the floor. I built a little dog house over #5 & 6 and notched the floor out.

Jcparmley · February 24, 2021, 07:04:22 PM

I have emailed Fowlers for months and called a few times. They haven't responded back. So no luck there.

Quote from: thomasinnv on February 23, 2021, 05:39:35 PM
I don't have a number on the valve cover. Did you check with Fowlers?

Jcparmley · February 24, 2021, 07:06:57 PM

I am planing on modifying the floor. I did purchase a full set. I hope it works well.

Quote from: thomasinnv on February 24, 2021, 07:09:33 AM
On the DL3 you can put Jakes on #1-4 without any modifications but to have a full set it requires a modification to the floor. I built a little dog house over #5 & 6 and notched the floor out.

thomasinnv · February 25, 2021, 08:03:03 AM

Quote from: Jcparmley on February 24, 2021, 07:04:22 PM
I have emailed Fowlers for months and called a few times. They haven't responded back. So no luck there.

I have dealt with Fowlers on several occasions. Just keep calling, email kinda gets swept under the rug. There is only one guy (i think his name is Joe??) that handles all the bus parts orders and he is always extremely busy. There is also a salvage yard in Comifornia called transit sales 18002877253 they also have several DL3's.

6805eagleguy · February 25, 2021, 09:09:19 AM

Quote from: 6805eagleguy on February 23, 2021, 06:05:13 PM
Jc, around here we always use vanderhaags, they have great service and fast shipping, you just need a universal tall cover, they are all the same, here is one from vanderhaags
https://www.vanderhaags.com/detailview.php?part=24477398

Why? Just order it from my link. Get it over with. Have it next Monday. Why does jc ignore me.
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thomasinnv · February 25, 2021, 09:10:43 AM

I just talked to Joe at Fowlers he has tall valve covers on the shelf ready to ship. Call him after 1pm EST he said he can ship it out today.

Jcparmley · February 25, 2021, 04:52:46 PM

I'm not ignoring anyone. I was simply replying to Derrick's suggestion regarding Fowler's. I plan to order from you link. Today I purchased the wiring harness. Next pay period I will order the valve cover. Then I think I should have everything for an install. That won't take place until I install the siding. Can't drive down the highway without siding. I'm anxiously waiting for the snow to melt.

Quote from: 6805eagleguy on February 25, 2021, 09:09:19 AM
Why? Just order it from my link. Get it over with. Have it next Monday. Why does jc ignore me.
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