Engine Replacement

[dano8696]

We are considering purchasing a 1995 - 100' TOWER/QUINT with a blown engine does anyone, roughly know what it's costs to replace a Detriot Deisel series 60 engine???

[FWDbuff]

Wow......

Parts & Labor......I would say at LEAST 25K.

I would get prices from no less than 3 or 4 shops. Try the local DD Shop, and a few independants as well.

TC What do you think???

[Frmboybuck]

Depends how you are going to go about it. You can rebuild what you have, go with a reman, or go with new. Cheapest will be to rebuild what you have if your block is good. Id say you are looking at $15 to $20K depending on what all you need done.

[CanadianFyrTrks]

We are considering purchasing a 1995 - 100' TOWER/QUINT with a blown engine does anyone, roughly know what it's costs to replace a Detriot Deisel series 60 engine???

Dano,

Tomorrow, I'll get some prices north of the boarder gawd only knows prices could go either way.

[islandfire03]

The price will depend on what they mean by "blown engine: If it's got a rod sticking out the side it's only good for a mooring.
You can rebuild the one in it if the block & major components are salvageable, install a short block , long block or complete new box motor. Last I knew P&L on a 60 series was in the 22k plus range for a box motor that a friend had install in his tri axle dump truck this past spring.

[FWDbuff]

The price will depend on what they mean by "blown engine: If it's got a rod sticking out the side it's only good for a mooring.
You can rebuild the one in it if the block & major components are salvageable, install a short block , long block or complete new box motor. Last I knew P&L on a 60 series was in the 22k plus range for a box motor that a friend had install in his tri axle dump truck this past spring.

I tacked on a few more grand for labor due to the fact that this is an aerial...I am assuming on a custom (cab-forward) chassis....Therefore there is only one direction the engine can come out- UP. (also add on some labor for dealing with the hydraulics of the aerial ladder and manipulating it out of the way.) In fact, you know what? I am changing my original guess- 25K to 30K.

Island also brings up a good point, I didnt even think about short or long blocking it......Or, if the damage is not all that bad, perhaps an in-frame overhaul? What is the definition of "Blown" here?????

If an in-frame overhaul could be successful, I say 15K.

[CanadianFyrTrks]

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Island also brings up a good point, I didnt even think about short or long blocking it......Or, if the damage is not all that bad, perhaps an in-frame overhaul? What is the definition of "Blown" here?????

If an in-frame overhaul could be successful, I say 15K.

At this point a Mechanic will need to define that, we have yet to complete an inspection on it. However, regardless of the engine damage it will be a worthwhile investment.

[chiefengineer11]

The price will depend on what they mean by "blown engine: If it's got a rod sticking out the side it's only good for a mooring.
You can rebuild the one in it if the block & major components are salvageable, install a short block , long block or complete new box motor. Last I knew P&L on a 60 series was in the 22k plus range for a box motor that a friend had install in his tri axle dump truck this past spring.

Detroit Diesel's "Reliabilt" program is well respected. It's a good alternative to 'brand new in a box." An in-frame major would be good if the block, crank and heads, etc. are OK and you don't plan to keep the truck forever. Good luck!

Stay safe out there, everyone goes home!

[RoofTopTrucky]

If an in-frame overhaul could be successful, I say 15K.

It might be a little higher than that, but I'd say thats close. We had that done about 3 years ago....and it was a little over 12K.

[Rescue101]

Like an old man's diapers;Depends! What is "blown",how many hours,who's doing the overhaul. As long as the Crank/block isn't spun/broke you can fix these pretty easy. Like CE11 says,using the DDA Reliabilt parts gives you a good product at a good price with a WARRANTY.A complete repower I would expect to run 27-33K with labor PARTICULARLY in an Aerial because of access limitations.More info would be useful. T.C.

[RedBaronl32]

Convert the Detroit to a boat anchor and put a Cummins in there!!!

[FireLineEquip]

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