[AT] Oliver 990

[Steve W.]

charliehill wrote:
> Steve you are generally right but if they are very well maintained it is 
> possible to stop the leaks and they don't really burn much oil unless they 
> have a lot of wear on them.  If the oil rings get worn and you leave one 
> sitting running idle it will accumulate oil in the air boxes and run away by 
> burning the engine oil.   I've seen a 3-53 and a 6-71 run away.  It'll make 
> you run for cover.
> 
> Charlie

That "Very well maintained" part is the catch. The ALF we have falls
into the "so what's broke this week and can duct tape fix it" group!

It's a 75 and is showing it's age. The department we got it from runs a
lot of calls and likes to drive the trucks for training a LOT as well.
We picked it up for two reasons. It was CHEAP and it would fit in the
station. NOBODY makes an engine that will fit in the old station any
more (doors are 9' wide 8' high!). We would love to replace the station
but with the economy the way it is that isn't going to happen anytime soon.


-- 
Steve W.