Million mile engines

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Oldironfan, Jun 12, 2018.

Engine of choice for trucks

  1. CAT 3406,3406e,C15

    30 vote(s)
    46.2%

  2. Detroit 60 series

    26 vote(s)
    40.0%

  3. Cummins N14, M11, ISX

    15 vote(s)
    23.1%

  4. Mack E7,E6

    4 vote(s)
    6.2%

  5. Cummins NTC,NTA 855

    4 vote(s)
    6.2%

  6. Other

    2 vote(s)
    3.1%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Jun 12, 2018 #1
    Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    What engine if you had the choice would power your truck for reliable service life.
     
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  3. Jun 12, 2018 #2
    DUNE-T

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    ISX should not be in the same category as N14
     
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  4. Jun 12, 2018 #3
    AModelCat

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    They're all million mile engines. Just some need more rebuilds to get there :biggrin_2559:
     
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  5. Jun 12, 2018 #4
    mslashbar

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    Engines are like bananas, the good ones are yellow.
     
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    gokiddogo

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    Does that mean the green ones aren't any good til they turn yellow?
     
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  8. Jun 12, 2018 #6
    Dino soar

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    Cummins big cam!
     
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  9. Jun 12, 2018 #7
    Oldironfan

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    Green means go.
    Yellow means caution.
    Red means danger.
     
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  10. Jun 12, 2018 #8
    Hurst

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    CAT

    With out hesitation it would be nothing but CAT.

    I have a BXS ACERT C15 in my 2005 Columbia with 1.5 million and 2.4 million on the 3406E that's in my 98 W9. Rebuild was done at 2.1 million.

    Both trucks are very reliable money makers.

    Hurst
     
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  11. Jun 12, 2018 #9
    DougA

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    I'd vote for an N-14,but not an ISX,or M-11,completely different.
     
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  12. Jun 12, 2018 #10
    Hurst

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    Usually. But if it turns yellow I think you'll have other things to worry about.

    Hurst
     
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