The C7 Cat engines are ones that I avoid like the plague, 3116 and 3126 are strong bottom end, but heads and injectors are problem child designs. Thanks Mike Milhous antonio 1-21-09 Me gustaria obtener el manual de servicio Lester Parris 2-6-08 I need some information on a 8. Fortunately, these weaker head gaskets can usually be identified by visual comparison to the later, stronger genuine Detroit Diesel gasket. Now they saying again mostly cyl head gasket damaged. As a consequence the 8. Torque the three bolts previously installed inside camshaft gear cover to 56-66 N·m 44-48 lb·ft. Makes me think it is the fuel solenoid.
Bolt Figure 16 Camshaft Gear Cover Bolts. Furthermore, I don't even own a boat. The engine shows evidence of engine coolant leaking past the head gasket and into the cylinders. Then I'd lock up the cash with all my other money so I could keep my eye on it and count it every day. As a convenience to holders of the Series 60 Service Manual, information in service manual format is attached. They even had to move to a bigger, more powerful server on October 15, 2018 because the website's traffic has been growing exponentially.
Thanks for any help you can send me. Only this unit another 2 buses is running good the same engine. First off adust your valves according to the book. You will have to get a injector height gauge. So if you could send me a manual that would help out alot. I have my boat up for sale and have his name attached as the mechanic - anyone local knows and respects him. I have been studying my the motor manual that I bought on eBay and I've learned that these engines have a high pressure gear type fuel pump that pulls the fuel into the engine and pushes it up to the heads where a cam shaft opens the injectors as required.
Tech Notes: + Tech Tips: + If you think we should add a Forum Post, Tech Note or Tech Tip to this section, please submit the Link via email to the Editor EverythingAboutBoats. To avoid injury when removing or installing a heavy engine component, ensure the component is properly supported and securely attached to an adequate lifting device to prevent. Any other information would be great as well. Along with the repair manual you will find Kent Moore tools specific to repair and calibrate your Detroit Diesel 8. You must be to post a comment. School Bus Fleet Magazine Forums detroit diesel 8. Trying to get this party bus back on the road asap! The page s may be inserted into the manual.
Anyone with ideas as to where i can get authoritative information please let me know. Both of these features can be seen in the block above. Then remove the pump and replace the plug and start the engine. Really Iam waiting your favourable reply. And I commend you for your plans to add another 10,000 free informative articles over the next year. As it is now, the easiest replacement for this engine is a mechanical B series Cummins. Monobloc free standing cylinders much like that … of an engine that cadillac had hell with.
Can some one advise me on this matter? If true, these features should have reduced head gasket failures considerably. Its head torque was not properly achieved because of its small head bolts, and the engine block was made using an open block deck that created problems with its head gaskets during overheating. Twin Disc is a registered trademark of Twin Disc, Incorporated. They are an 8,2 liter engine - 4 stroke design with a somewhat tarnished reputation more in the trucking end rather than marine. John Deere® and all of the John Deere® engine models listed on this website are registered trademarks of John Deere.
Well, I think it stinks. But it is also the only forum i can find that is active to date. They say that it will take about 50,000 articles to cover the full scope that they have envisioned for the website. Thanks for your time Joey 8-21-08 I have a question about the 8. Remove bolt from front of camshaft gear cover.
I guess that they will fill in as they can get volunteers to work on them. Also do you have to remove the cylinder head to replace the injector cups in the head? They were indeed painted a blue very close to Pontiac blue. Do not primer into the filter head at the secondary as it will pressure back to the transfer fuel pump and blow the seal in the fuel pump. I want to invest in your country with a very honest person and again in a very profitable venture. I can not remember where the tachometer hook up is located.