[AT] Cummins 250 Information

[charlie hill]

Hi Ernie,  I think they pushed that block as high as 290 hp but I'm not all 
together sure.  In the early and mid 70's there were a lot of 29 cummins 
around here.  They were on par with and slightly better performance wise 
than 8V71 detroits and a good bit more dependable and long lived.   A 250 
should do a good job for you if it is in good shape but I know you realize 
you are dealing with a 35 year old engine.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ernie Thackeray" <cchopper at mchsi.com>
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Subject: RE: [AT] Cummins 250 Information


> I'm sure there are better people than me for answers on this question.
> But, the summer of 1969 I drove a semi across country that had what they
> called a Cummins 250 with a turbo, giving it 270 hp.  This was a very
> common engine at that time.  I would say it is like any other engine new
> or old, depends a lot on the care it has had, in your case during the
> recent past.  Good luck on getting better answers.
>
> Ernie
> Collector of Samson Model M tractors
>
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> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Allen V.
> Pruehs
> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 9:18 AM
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> Subject: [AT] Cummins 250 Information
>
> I am looking for information on the Cummins 250 engine. What problems
> were
> these engines prone to? Were they available with a higher horsepower
> output
> rating; if so, how high? Looking at an old truck to haul antique
> tractors
> and engines to shows and pulls.
>
> Thank you,
> Allen Pruehss
> SE Michigan
> Oliver, Hart Parr, Orphans & Oddballs
>
>
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