[AT] Detroits

[Steve W.]

The big changes are going to be Extremely low sulfur content (virtually 
none), All diesels will be fitted with the converter/soot traps and they 
are tightening the emissions levels on them as well. From what I have 
been hearing through the grapevine MANY folks are worried about the 
older diesels being able to handle the new fuel. The sulfur in it now is 
what lubes the injectors and I have read a GM notice about the new fuel 
testing causing problems in the D-Maxes.

Larry D. Goss wrote:
> Hey, does anyone know what the proposed changes in Diesel fuel for 2007
> are?  I was talking to a man a couple of days ago who has a son working
> for Cummins.  They are currently headed for New Mexico for a couple
> weeks of testing on their new engine line before starting production for
> compliance with 2007 fuels.  Since none of the fuel is available along
> the route, they have to spot tankers at dealerships along the way for
> refueling both coming and going.  Supposedly, they did the sub-zero
> testing in a big controlled environment setting close to St. Petersburg,
> Florida.
> 
> Larry 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of charlie hill
> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 7:17 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: [AT] Detroits
> 
> Heck it didn't matter how much oil they dripped.  It only took 24 quarts
> to 
> change the oil in a 8V71.  A 290 Cummins took 60 quarts.   As long as it
> 
> didn't drip 36 quarts between oil changes you were ahead of the game!
> 
> Cecil I have a soft spot for the old Detroits too.  If you knew how to
> drive 
> them they would get the job done as well as anything on the road at the 
> time.
> 
> On that subject.  I hear that Detroit has recently come out with a
> notice 
> that they will NOT honor the warranty on any of their new engines that
> have 
> been run on Bio-diesel.   Something about the valves.
> 
> Charlie
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> From: "Cecil Bearden" <crbearden at copper.net>
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> 
> 
>> Boy you got that one right.  It used a quart a day around here on
> these 
>> short runs, but I still loved it...  For some reason I still have a
> soft 
>> spot for Detroits..
>>
>> Cecil
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Ronald L. Cook" <rlcook at pionet.net>
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>> Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 4:33 PM
>> Subject: Re: [AT] old expressions
>>
>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> and then when we had our first 6v71 Detroit diesel, an old truck
> driver 
>>>> looked at it and said:
>>>>
>>>> " Most efficient means known for turning good diesel into noise!"
>>> Also known as a 318 horsepower road oiler.
>>>
>>> Ron Cook
>>> Salix, IA
>>>
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