Cummins Vs. Detroit Series 60 Comparison

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  1. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    I got a big cam I'll sell you after I'm done with it..
     
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  3. Markvfl

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    a simple alternative - 3406C with the bigger stronger stuff inside and no electronics to deal with. Mine is set up to run and getting 5-ish MPG pulling a step deck with a moderately heavy foot!
     
  4. walton379

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    Ive had detroit and they do get good fuel milage. thats cool if thats your thing but get ready to spend a heap of money.. I had a b model cat that was real stout. way stouter than any 500 horse det. I will never, ever own another detriot. always kept my parking spots to oily!
     
  5. Coyner

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    Well, if you want an old mechanical engine, get a 3408-V8 Cat (I know you dont want a cat, but you will never look back if you get this engine) or a 8V71 Detroit. If you want Electronical, then get a 3406E or a C16.. A 3406A Cat would be even better in a 60 Kdub
     
  6. 550hpW900L

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    8V71? Ok Butters!

    3408 is a great engine but the 2.5mpg it will get is not for todays standards, air compressors and fan clutches for them are ALMOST obsolete.
     
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  7. 25(2)+2

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    Maybe a 12V71, the 92 motors were strong, but weren't very durable.

    There seems to have been a mechanical N-14, probably that was also called a Big Cam V.Anyone that knows better please feel free to enlighten us.

    The B Cat is much preferred by the people I know over the C Cat, that OHC motor had lots of issues.

    I don't know how you are going to run an ECM in a 1960 tractor. It would be expensive no matter which you used. I'd stick to a mechanical engine and not just for cost.
     
  8. 550hpW900L

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    12v71 was a waste of iron as well, so was the 8v92, leaked oil and no power.

    All you need is a wire harness and you can run any engine in any truck.

    The C model was a OHV not a OHC motor and is stronger than the B, the pump, block, pistons, main bores were wider than the B, it wasent made as long.
     
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  9. KeithT1967

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    Agreed, All you need to run any ECM in any vehicle is a few good grounds, power from the batteries, and clean power from the key or even a remote kill switch if you're inclined to go that route. Some ECM's don't even require continuous battery power.
     
  10. 25(2)+2

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    Which ECM doesn't require constant voltage, even half of 12 volts as in starting sometimes can trigger a Cummins to throw a check engine or code?
     
  11. Flyer

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    And the weak bottom end that will have you in the shop every 100,000. for OH.... Been there, Done that. They were not as impressive as we thought they would be. Give me at the time, a 3406B with the timing advanced....
     
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