60 series Detroit rebuild question.

Another option you could look into, depending on how fast you need the truck, is to get a factory remanned crate engine. Pull the old one out, drop the remanned in. Then you could do motor mounts and maybe the clutch at the same time. You would get a 3 yr/300,000 mile base warranty on a factory reman and you would know that everything was done. I got a factory remanned 12.7 500 hp DDEC IV in late July for $17,800.

 

I would do an inframe. Have you ever replaced injectors, turbo, water pump, compressor, etc??? If you have not I would do all of them and a bull gear. I would also rebuild jakes and install new valve adjusters.

Post information about any parts you may have already changed and where you live so someone might can tell you best place to take.

 

I would recommend a complete engine swap as well, like Cowpie1 said. You should be also replacing the bull gear at this mileage so the whole front of the engine has to be torn apart too. At this point you're taking so much apart you should take the engine out to overhaul it anyway. Sounds like you want to do the work your self, if you want to then it will be a great project and learning experience. If you want the easiest experience, I would just replace the whole engine with a fully dressed complete reman. If you do the rebuild yourself, you basically have only parts warranty. If something goes wrong it may be very hard to get much covered. If you replace the engine you have a much better warranty that is honored at any Detroit dealer. A full engine swap would also come with all new wiring harness and sensors too.

 

Any shop that has access to Detroit parts should also be able to get an engine. I would recommend a Freightliner dealer.

 

Here's a thought, if it ain't broke don't fix it. If you want to throw $18,000 dollars away, I'll give you an address to send the money to.