Guidelines

How much to replace Bull gear?

How much to replace Bull gear?

The cost for the Bull Gear is about $700.00 and it takes about 16 additional hours to replace it. If your Detroit is nearing 850,000 miles, this is something you are going to want to do.

What does the bull gear do?

The bull gear directly drives all of the gear-driven engine accessories (except the oil pump), meshing with drive gears for the fuel pump drive, air compressor drive and power steering pump (if so equipped), raw water pump (if so equipped), water pump and accessory and alternator drive.

How much horsepower can you get out of a 60 series Detroit?

Detroit Diesel Series 60

Series 60
Cooling system Water-cooled
Output
Power output 330–605 hp (246–451 kW) at 1800–2100 rpm (11.1 L)
Torque output 1,150–2,050 lb⋅ft (1,559–2,779 N⋅m) at 1200 rpm (11.1 L)

How much HP can you get out of a 12.7 Detroit?

Horsepower and Torque The 12.7L only has a horsepower capacity of 380-455 at 1,800 RPM, while the 14L is a bit higher at 425-515 at the same RPM. Similarly, the rated torque on the 14L increased, coming in at 1,550-1650 lb-ft. at 1,200 RPM, up from 1,350-1,550 lb-ft on the 12.7L.

Is the Detroit series 60 A good engine?

At lower RPM the Series 60 has very good fuel mileage, but at higher RPM the fuel economy drops out the bottom. At higher RPM the demand for fuel is higher thus fuel mileage suffered. Though the Detroit Series 60 has its issues, it is a very reliable engine and has less to worry about than modern trucks.

Which Detroit engine is the best?

1. Detroit Diesel Series 60. Why We Love It: Hands down the Detroit Diesel Series 60 is the best diesel engine ever produced for the class 8 world.

How much boost can a 12.7 Detroit handle?

It has been my experience that all Detroit 12.7 have a weak assometer but normally pull pretty good. The torque peak on this engine is 1200 RPM, but you should see the boost run up to around 25-28 psi at @1700 RPMs on a hard pull.

How many miles will a Detroit 60 series last?

Because the airlines, military, etc has well defined life expectancy expectations and Preventative Maintenance programs in place. On my Series 60, it will get a new crankshaft damper at roughly 300,000 miles (and each 300,000 miles), a new bull gear at roughly 700,000 miles, etc, etc, etc.

Is Detroit 60 Series A good engine?

How many miles can you get out of a 12.7 Detroit?

Exactly 956,233 Miles. No More No Less.

How many miles does a Detroit engine last?

The typical time frame for a Series 60 Detroit (which is the go-to standard among 13L pre-emission diesel motors) to need an overhaul is somewhere between 750,000-1,000,000 miles. There are a lot of factors that lead to someone wanting to do an overhaul on their motor.

How to troubleshoot Series 60 Detroit Diesel engine?

Hold the crankshaft timing gear stationary, and rotate the oil pump drive gear in one direction, as far as it will go, without moving the crankshaft timing gear. Zero the dial indicator. Move the oil pump drive gear in the opposite direction, as far as it will go, without moving the crankshaft timing gear. Read and record the total gear lash.

When to replace bull gear and idler gear?

Inspect the bearings for signs of distress or overheating. If there is any bearing distress, replace the bull gear and idler gear assembly. If damage is not found, reuse the bull gear and idler gear assembly. Coat the bearings with clean engine oil.

What is the gear train on a Detroit Diesel engine?

The gear train consists of a camshaft drive gear, camshaft idler gear, air compressor and power steering pump drive gear, bull gear, oil pump drive gear, crankshaft timing gear, water pump drive gear, accessory pulley drive gear, and adjustable idler gear. The gear train is lubricated by oil splash.

What kind of gear does the bull gear drive?

The bull gear directly drives all of the gear-driven engine accessories (except the oil pump), meshing with drive gears for the fuel pump drive, air compressor drive and power steering pump (if so equipped), raw water pump (if so equipped), water pump and accessory and alternator drive. See Figure “Engine Gear Train” .‪ Figure 1. Engine Gear Train