Detroit diesel series 60 service manual pdf download. Big rigs 2003 detroit 60 coolant issues one of our trucks has a. Why do i have oil in radiator of detroit diesel 60 series engine. Start and run the engine to operating temperature 88 c 190 f. Detroit forum oil leak on series 60 3183 on 20081026. The oil temperature in the 60 series can range quite high. Getting ready for rear main seal on detroit series 60 youtube. Blown head gasket more than likely you have a bad head gasket. Series 60 engine support demand detroit detroit diesel. It will get lots of miles uphill and lots of towing and winter driving so i want the. Why do i have oil in radiator of detroit diesel 60 series. I have a detroit series 60 that has diesel leaking from between the front cover and the head. Series 60 external oil leaks detroit diesel troubleshooting. Warranty does not cover shipping, installation, labor, towing, rentals, storage, legal fees, lost wages or any other incidental fees.
Page 20 additional service information is available in the detroit diesel series 60 service manual, 6se483. Detroit series 60 water pump 127 l diesel pro power. On apr 18, 2014, a question titled detroit 60 series oil leaks behind starter 5693 was added to the detroit forum on diesel talk. Finding and fixing an oil leak in the engine compartment of an mci 102el3 bus with a detroit diesel 60 series engine and delco remy 50dn. Lubricating oil diesel the selection of the proper lubricating oil is important for achieving the long and troublefree service detroit diesel series 60 engines are designed to provide. Do you have your engine serial number so i can see which front cover support your. Detroit diesel 2 cycle 2 stroke engine operating oil tips. This electronically controlled engine has a favorable history, shared between all three versions, and despite having been out of production for years now, it remains a popular choice for many. Series 60 engine demand detroit detroit diesel series 60. The oil line coming in from the bottom is the one which leaks badly but i cant seem to see how it is connected to the turbo. To meet the demand for a new type of engine that would help usher turbodiesels into this millennium, detroit diesel a subsidiary of chrysler ag introduced the series 60 as its industry trump car. If the cylinder compression is within specification, call detroit diesel technical service group.
I have a detroit series 60 that is leaking oil from between the head and the front timing cover it appears like. Hello, i just got a motorhome prevost with an 8v92ta detroit diesel and am wondering what would be the best oil to use in it. Luckily we have a water pump that built to last, out of high quality materials, and ready to be used right away. If there is coolant in the oil, the cylinder liner orings are leaking. This was before roger penski purchased the company.
Allow the liner to sit for 10 minutes to allow the oil to work into the surface finish. Apr 09, 2015 i have a detroit series 60 that is leaking fuel and oil from underneath the valve cover. An electronics innovator the first fully, electronically controlled heavyduty diesel engine. For classic 2cycle engines series 53, 71, 92, 149, visit the mtu detroit diesel 2cycle website.
Detroit series 60 water pump replacement replacing your series 60 water pump is necessary to the overall health of your engine. Series 60 onhighway engine operators guide introduction this guide is intended for use by the speci. I specifically asked the technician i talked to which of the two delo oils 100 or 400 was best suited for the detroit diesel 2 stroke engine. It is brand new from the factory with no core part return requirement and has a. Check for leaks at oil lines, connections, mating joints, seals, and gaskets. Got a detroit diesel 8 v 92 with an empty coolant tank.
In 1985, the urban bus operations in mexico city began using this engine in two bus models known as the masasomex. New oem oil temperature sensor for detroit diesel series 60. In 1993, it was popular on many usa buses in the 11. As a result, an oil cooler or oil circuit kit is used to help cool. When this part breaks down, it can cause overheating, which can lead to serious damage to the power system. As a convenience to holders of the series 60 service manual, information in service manual format is attached. Detroit diesel 60 series power loss the diesel stop. Fuel and oil leaks causing engine runaways can have both internal and external causes. The next revision to this manual will include the revised information.
It was leaking oil on the exhaust port and the mechanic said it needed to be. Coat the bore of the liner with clean engine lubricating oil. Almost by definition, truckers have always been practically obsessed with engine reliability fuel mileage. This can result in combustion gases blowing water out of the radiator, oil in the coolant, or when the engine is stopped will allow water to flow into the cylinder and result in major engine damage due to water in the oil or hydraulic lockup. Detroit series 60 1999 oil leak discussion in trucks eighteen wheelers started by jhedmonton, jan 29, 2012. Detroit diesel released its 60 series truck motor in 1987. Brand new coolant temperature sensor for detroit diesel series 60 23514708.
Sep 28, 2007 detroit s electronically controlled series 60 diesel engine was introduced during the first quarter of 1987. Detroit series 60 with oil in turbo the truckers forum. The problem is that it is loosing prime when sitting overnight and is hard to start. Broken seals or a broken turbocharger may cause large amounts of oil. Unfollow detroit diesel series 60 engine to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
This inline, 4cycle, 6cylinder diesel engine uses the innovative ddec electronic fuel control system to provide engine management reports, answering the high demand for a fuelefficient heavyduty engine. Detroit series 60 1999 oil leak discussion in trucks eighteen wheelers. The oil gallery holes on the gasket, are probably worn and oil is getting mixed in with your coolant. Only oils displaying the american petroleum institute api symbol shown below are recommended. As the diesel engine racks up miles, oil seals and gaskets turn brittle, then oil leaks begin to show up, yet you treat the truck like it has 50k miles. What causes coolant in oil of a series 60 detroit answers. To determine if oil leaks are causing excessive oil consumption, perform the following. Chromium rings copper bushings, bearings, thrust washers iron liners, gears, camshafts lead bearing overlay material silicon dust, air leaks sodium internal water leaks tin piston plating click for detroit diesel oil analysis and recommendations. I have just inframed a 1995 detroit diesel 60 series 12. Dec 16, 2009 if there is coolant in the oil, the cylinder liner orings are leaking. At that time, it differed from most onhighway engines by using an overhead camshaft and drive by wire electronic control. Detroit diesel series 60 engines diesel engine history. The detroit diesel series 60 is offered in three versions. Detroit s60 flywheel housing removal diesel truck forum.
I have a 2004 western star with a detroit diesel 60 series. The leak is generally between the engine block and the flywheel housing and does not have a gasket it uses a detroit silicone sealant, similar to what is used on differential. The series 92 left the market in the summer of 1997 and the four stroke detroit diesel engine series 60 was introduced as a replacement. Wipe the inside of the liner with clean, white paper towels. The truck had an inframe 250000 miles ago, and is leaking oil up.
I contacted detroit diesel technical support department back around in 1985. Can someone tell me the best and easiest way to fix this leak. The engine died and hasnt been able to start since. There was a joke about a truck owner who had an 8v71 that had no oil leaks whatsoever. Series 60 onhighway engine operators guide howto section this section covers detroit diesel s recommendations on how to select lubricating oil, fuel oil, and coolant and includes basic engine maintenance procedures which can be performed by the operator. What oil to use in 2 cycle detroit diesel bob is the oil guy. I have a pretty serious oil leak and its coming from in between the flywheel housing and the block so i. Detroit series 60 fuel leakingpresent in oil trucker. In a bid to save fuel, the engineers at detroit designed the 60 to idle at very low speed. Ive owned it for a couple years and put about 70,000 on it, mostly local miles less than 100 mile trips, i have speedco pm it every 10,000 without fail, oil pressure is 40 hot at rpm and about 25 at idle, bout what its been as long as ive had it. Used to do a bunch of head gaskets on the series 60 when i cranked wrenchs with them. Excessive oil consumption detroit diesel troubleshooting.
Detroit diesel series 60 common problems and failures. The leak is generally between the engine block and the flywheel housing and does not have a gasket it uses a detroit silicone sealant, similar to what is used on differential housings. My experience with diesel engines is that even if it is under warranty, some garages or dealers will attempt to avoid taking care of any problems. If your detroit 60 oil leaks on the back, take it to a mechanic for repair as soon as possible. This fuel could come from a leaking injector, but it could just as well be an internal oil leak. If no oil leaks are found, shut down the engine and check for a leaking oil cooler core. This inline sixcylinder, fourcycle diesel engine for big rigs was one of the first engines to ever feature an overhead camshaft. Turbo oil leaks common turbo failure turbocharger oil leak. The popular detroit series 60 engine was introduced in 1987. Detroit series 60 in frame rebuild part 9 installing main bearings. As such, many older pre1997 engines have had lower engine bearings replaced more than once due to oil starvation. Have a 1999 detroit diesel which looses oil on the right hand side.
I painted a 2 x 4 detroit green once and it started leaking oil. Mar, 2019 replacing the core of a detroit series 60 oil cooler. I will be going down the road and my boost will disappear. Detroits electronically controlled series 60 diesel engine was introduced during the first quarter of 1987. Problems with series 60 detroit diesel engine it still runs. What was unique about this mill was that it was the brands first ever cleansheet design. I have a detroit series 60 that is leaking oil from. New coolant temperature sensor for detroit diesel series. The oil pan bolt torque specifications, of a series 60 detroit diesel engine, is 40 pounds. Detroit diesel series 60 common failures and problems.
Detroit diesel excess levels of allowable elements in oil of 2 stroke engines indicates problems with. The fuel tube out of the tank goes under the cab to a rectangular block. New oem oil temperature sensor for detroit diesel series. The series 60 is more than capable of using its oil for fuel, so oil leaking. Detroit series 60 fuel leakingpresent in oil trucker forum. However, it took detroit about 10 years to realize that the engines idle speed was not fast enough to operate the oil pump. Brand new oem oil temperature sensor for detroit diesel series 60 23527830. I have a detroit series 60 that is leaking oil from between. An oil leak on the rear of a series 60 detroit is not an easy or economical repair. The ecm lab the detroit diesel series 60 ddec iv ecm duration. The detroit diesel series 60 is an inlinesix 4 stroke diesel engine produced since 1987. I had heard somewhere that it is best to use a single weight oil like 40 wt.
Find great deals on ebay for detroit diesel series 60 engine and detroit diesel series 60 engine 14l. The most successful detroit diesel engine ever produced, the series 60 was also the first engine in the world to fully utilize electronic engine controls. There is a small filter with some shutoffs, however i have to admit i am not quite sure what it is. Maintenance instructions cover routine engine services such as lube oil and. If a dark residue appears on the towels, repeat the oiling and wiping procedure until residue no longer appears. I cleaned everything and it appears as if the oil comes from some piping, just in front of the 2 oil filters. On oct 26, 2008, a question titled oil leak on series 60 3183 was added to the detroit forum on diesel talk. Please advise on the diagnostic step isolate the problem and to repair. When you buy a detroit product, youre buying billions of miles of engineering excellence. The bolts should be tighten by alternating end to end and side to side. Changing air compressor oil line with a hydraulic line on detroit series 60.