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darpen5
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USA
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Posted - 03/26/2019 :  5:04:35 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Has anybody got any and is 35000 or 1000 hours oil change working and is the motor holding up on trips

Thanks in advance

Bluenozer
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Canada
650 Posts

Posted - 03/27/2019 :  03:53:01 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
The dd13,15,16 all had no issues running that mileage, our fleet has set buying only cummins engines so hopefully I see none of these amplification injectors again they are a royal pain in the a@@
the dd is set up for cab overs like the MBE just remember you have to change oil and filter then run unit then change your fuel filters or you will spin # 6 or 7 main bearing (big bores anyway) seen many jobber shops do this (doesn't matter which you do first just make sure you do one, Then start unit let it idle , then do the other)

OEM trained in wiring and all engine platforms for over 20 years
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wwinters
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USA
114 Posts

Posted - 03/28/2019 :  12:28:31 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just cannot get use to a 4 cylinder in a bus....
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krmvcs
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362 Posts

Posted - 03/28/2019 :  1:20:25 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Do these new detroits have the same kind of balance shaft components in the bottom end like the old series 50s?

-Ken-
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wwinters
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USA
114 Posts

Posted - 03/29/2019 :  04:40:08 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have not seen a spec for sure, I know the design was formatted from the car engine with the variable cam phasing technology for improved after treatment system performance. My rep says they are for real. I still like cubic inches not sure on the 4 cylinder just yet..
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