detroit 60 series seems to be running flat or no power

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  1. nhramember

    nhramember Light Load Member

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    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. I bought the truck used in 2001 and never replaced the turbo would it be worth it to by a pdi turbo or a factory turbo? I havent did any mods to the motor.
     
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  3. fastsix62

    fastsix62 Light Load Member

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    Could be as simple as a clogged up fuel filter. That is the problem I ran into.
     
  4. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    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. I'd suggest getting a boost gauge on it if you really want to know if it is or not. But a turbo for them is only $850 and it wouldn't hurt to change it out now before it went BOOM !!!
     
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  5. thesvg

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    I dont know much about detroits but I hear some had EGR problems.
     
  6. SHC

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    The 12.7 was a pre-egr engine. The 14L was the one with the EGR
     
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  7. Mommas_money_maker

    Mommas_money_maker Road Train Member

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    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. I have same engine but mine has a fresh rebuild and new turbo and it kicks butt
     
  8. SHC

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    To be honest, the PDI Stage 1 turbo is only $975 so if I were you, I'd go with that over a rebuilt stocker at $900 from the dealer.
     
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  9. last 1

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    Some 12.7s had egrs
     
  10. Cowpie1

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    Especially if the turbo is a waste gate version. You can get a Borg Warner non wastegate turbo for $600-$700 and have far better results than the stock turbos. And at those prices, even have a spare one lying around! What model of BW turbo is dependent on the hp your Detroit is set up for.
     
  11. Dino1968

    Dino1968 Light Load Member

    How long has it been since your air filter has been changed/checked? If it can't get air, it can't make power.
     
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