How much oil pressure should a Series 60 Detroit have?
Should be at least 20 pounds pressure at idle, 50 to 60 at 2,150.
How much horsepower does a Detroit 60 series engine have?
515 horsepower
“With up to 515 horsepower and up to 1,650 lb. of torque, we know the Series 60 has been considered a workhorse for over-the-road and longhaul applications for nearly 20 years,” Stohler said. “We pride ourselves on providing a truly reliable engine to our customers.”
How many gallons of oil does a Detroit 60 series take?
usually going to be 8-10 gallons. Remove drain plug and drain the oil. Replace drain plug.
Which diesel engine is most reliable?
What is the Most Reliable Diesel Engine Ever? The most reliable diesel engine ever made was the 5.9L Cummins 12-Valve 6BT. The 5.9L 12-Valve has million-mile durability. It came factory with a 230hp, 440lb/ft of torque and an inline P7100 injection pump.
When did Detroit Series 60 PK engine overhaul?
12.7 Detroit Series 60 PK engine manufactured June 1998. Overhauled in August 2019 at my local Freightliner service center. Truck runs great, good mpg and oil analysis. However, it smokes like a freight train during first start when the temps outside are below 32F. There was no smoke whatsoever before this last engine overhaul.
Is the Detroit Series 60 a freight train?
Truck runs great, good mpg and oil analysis. However, it smokes like a freight train during first start when the temps outside are below 32F. There was no smoke whatsoever before this last engine overhaul.
Why does my Detroit Series 60 have white smoke?
If you own a 12.7 liter DD4 and the engine is a PK or GK, it will have 15.0 to 1 compression ratio pistons, and if you rebuild it and stay with the OEM parts for that series of engine, you are guaranteed to have horrendous white smoke upon start up until the coolant temperature reaches about 140 degrees.