Why is my Detroit 60 series running flat?
Here is my problem I have a 12.7 detroit 60 series and it seems like it just doesn’t have any power. The turbo whistle is very faint. I have a little bit of black smoke out of pipe when i accelerate onto the interstate. I had a brand new crate model put in 2008 and they didnt change the turbo. I believe this is the original turbo.
Is there a turbo whistle on my Detroit 60?
The turbo whistle is very faint. I have a little bit of black smoke out of pipe when i accelerate onto the interstate. I had a brand new crate model put in 2008 and they didnt change the turbo. I believe this is the original turbo.
What kind of power does Detroit 60 series have?
What model of BW turbo is dependent on the hp your Detroit is set up for. How long has it been since your air filter has been changed/checked? If it can’t get air, it can’t make power. Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
Is there charge for Detroit 60 Turbo service?
There is no charge for this service, but standard message and data rates may apply. Could be as simple as a clogged up fuel filter. That is the problem I ran into. Yep, the turbo would be bad.
Is there a power loss on a Detroit 60 series?
I have a power loss… I have a power loss on a Detroit 60 series engine its in a freightliner classic 2003.
What causes a Detroit 60 series engine to derate?
Low boost, exhaust leaks before the turbo, boost leaks, and/or bad turbo Air in the fuel due to injector o-rings, crack in the suction line, etc etc. Faulty sensor- Usually followed by a check engine light, and the engine will derate.
What kind of engine does a Detroit 60 have?
The 12.7 was a pre-egr engine. The 14L was the one with the EGR Mommas_money_maker Thanks this. Thats right! the 12.7 dont need no stinkin’ egr! LOL I believe you have a turbo issue and like SHC is saying fix it now or it will go boom.
Is there a charge for Detroit 60 service?
There is no charge for this service, but standard message and data rates may apply. Could be as simple as a clogged up fuel filter. That is the problem I ran into. Yep, the turbo would be bad. I had a 12.7 I ran for 7 years and every 200k miles I had to put a new turbo on the truck.