06-08-2016, 10:53 AM
the 2 stroke detroits ran for zillions of miles in over the road buses and trucks. the rear radiators in the newells for that vintage with direct drive fans were/are not as efficient at cooling as a radiator in the front of the truck and or a hydraulic driven fan that is not variable with engine rpm.
i have had a 2 stroke diesel and now a series 60. i do worry less about temps with the series 60 but i did learn how to drive my 2 stroke correctly as well.
i would not be afraid of a rebuilt 2 stroke detroit.
btw, you can put a deep engine scanner on the 8v92 (the later ones with DDEC) and look at all the past codes to see if it has been overheated.
tom
i have had a 2 stroke diesel and now a series 60. i do worry less about temps with the series 60 but i did learn how to drive my 2 stroke correctly as well.
i would not be afraid of a rebuilt 2 stroke detroit.
btw, you can put a deep engine scanner on the 8v92 (the later ones with DDEC) and look at all the past codes to see if it has been overheated.
tom
2014 Haulmark 40' Super C on Freightliner Cascadia ISX15 Easton 13 speed
Former Owner 1990 38' Newell Coach 236 8V92
Former Owner 1999 45'8" Newell Coach 526 Series 60
Former Owner 2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608 Series 60