12.7 liter Detroit 60 series!!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Shoestring75, Aug 24, 2018.

  1. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Just a note you mentioned new water. I hope you meant 50/50 mix. Got to have antifreeze to raise boiling point and water to cool. If mixing use only distilled water and put additives and check scan levels w dipstick strip kit. If not that new engine could have a pitted sleeve in just a few months
     
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  3. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    Check air to air and in take hose for the air compressor
     
  4. Classico

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    Thank you will do.
     
  5. Classico

    Classico Bobtail Member

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    Yes, thats what i meant, have only put reg eater once, a hose popped while on I-10 headed to FL, got a phone call to let me know i happened to be in the middle of a hurricane at 4 am so pure water had to be the savior to get moving. Other than that, ive always used the 50/50 black bottle red cap
     
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  6. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I would change when you flush or at least check it w/ test strip meanwhile. 50/50 is expensive.But I’ve found TSC tractor supply about $11 gallon for. Final Charge. Used with filter that automatically releases additives as or if needed is the fleet recommended set up. I don’t run filter as it’s another possible leak . But I check w/test strip regularly. Cheapest insurance . Don’t buy a big kit as the strips expire. If you decide on new radiator check w/ Radiator Works Wyandotte Mi. Good Prices Products and Support
     
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