Looking at a couple trucks, what do ya'll think?

https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/trucks/for-sale/204408447/1996-peterbilt-379exhd

https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/trucks/for-sale/204050815/2007-kenworth-t600

 

I think 02 was when 12.7 stared having ear valves. May have been some ordered early, without them. There’s a lot of old Trucks, that have been kept up for that reason. Still plenty of junk too. In a few years when 2017s are available for $40-$60k Most of the emissions nightmares will be over. Having an egr isn’t too bad. Really nothing compared to def and catylitic converters

 

I wonder if it was a mis print? Meant to say 12.7

 

he could have had that MB engine, from a previous truck he owned?

or he got a really good deal on it?

don't forget too, that Daimler owns MB and Western Star.

so even brand new on the lot's, many can have a MB engine.

 

All good points. If building a glider, what’s the need for the MB? I see a fe Dealerships that buy donor Trucks for the engines. I see them stripped and picked apart. Maybe someone had a low mileage wreck? Doesn’t really make sense. Maybe it is a 12.7

 

I forgot about that connection..Thats to bad
Such and good truck
Such a POS motor

 

Not doubt that's the boat anchor MB motor

 

Too better options there. Been seeing plenty of well kept 379s coming out of CA for sale. Great engines, no rust. With a little elbow grease, you have a great asset that can just run and run and run.