6BT Value

[JoeBioDiesel]

This question is only distantly related to conversions, so if the Mods think this is in the wrong place, please feel free to move/remove it.



For quite a long while I searched for a nice engine for a Chevy truck conversion. I wanted to do a '70s 2WD. As luck would have it, I found one only after I'm no longer able to do it. My job now includes full time travel, and there's just no way to get a project like this done anymore. The engine I picked up ran a water pump with an 8" outlet on it. It has 1200 hours, and I know the guy that owned it before me. It's never been hurt or abused. It is still on it's stand and has a fuel tank with it too.

My question is this: What should I do with it? What would this engine be worth to a guy doing a conversion? It still has the clutch setup on the back, so maybe it would be a shame to break it up and scrap the rest. Someone building a big generator setup would probably love to have it like it is. Dunno... .



Any advice is welcome.



Here is what it looks like, although it's not likely anyone here needs to know what a 5. 9L Cummins looks like



Joe



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[Nyoest]

Unfortunately the genset/pump units had a reverse crank rotation vs the truck engines. So it's not worth very much.






PM me with your address and I'll haul it off so you won't have to be concerned... ... ... ... .

Run it on craigsmlist some bio diesel nut with get all kinds of worked up over it.

 

[JoeBioDiesel]

Unfortunately the genset/pump units had a reverse crank rotation vs the truck engines. So it's not worth very much.

I thought it was only the ones they put in airplanes that did that. Learn something new every day.

 

[RHestand]

Just Curious?

PM me with your address and I'll haul it off so you won't have to be concerned... ... ... ... .



Run it on craigsmlist some bio diesel nut with get all kinds of worked up over it. [/QUOTE]

I also didn't Know about the reverse crank rotation and was just wondering what would be the rational for doing that?

Is there a standard that aux. water pumps and generators all turn only one direction?

TIA, Ray

 

[SRath]

I ran the one in my dodge backwards once for a few seconds... Sounded horrible, but didn't hurt it. If you're ever bored and care to check the validity of being able to do that, here's how:



1> you need a manual transmission and a steep hill. A boat ramp worked well for me.

2> let the truck begin to roll backwards slightly with the key "on" but engine "off"

3> absentmindedly put it in 1st gear instead of reverse because the truck you drive all day every day at work has exactly the opposite reverse position and you are more focused on the moron that just ran behind your boat trailer and nearly got run over.

4> pop the clutch; crap your drawers; and practically twist the key off shutting down the engine. It actually sounds like it is sucking air in the tailpipe and blowing it out the air intake. A truly horrible wheezing sound sure to get everyone's attention immediately.

5> beat head repeatedly against steering wheel before summoning the courage to get out and look under the truck for the huge oil slick you're sure will be there. It wasn't. The truck fired right back up (with the key) and has ran fine for years ever since.

 

[The patriot]

It could make one hell of a generator.

If it has an adjustable throttle and proper rotation, can be used for autos .

If it's a reverse rotation it would be suitable for a boat.

When theyre put in in sets they have them counter rotating.

 

[JoeBioDiesel]

PM me with your address and I'll haul it off so you won't have to be concerned... ... ... ... .

Run it on craigsmlist some bio diesel nut with get all kinds of worked up over it.

I also didn't Know about the reverse crank rotation and was just wondering what would be the rational for doing that?
Is there a standard that aux. water pumps and generators all turn only one direction?
TIA, Ray[/QUOTE]

He is only joking. It is not reverse rotation, and they didn't put 5. 9s in airplanes. :-laf

This is how rumors get started!!

Joe

 

[SRath]

I also didn't Know about the reverse crank rotation and was just wondering what would be the rational for doing that?

Is there a standard that aux. water pumps and generators all turn only one direction?

TIA, Ray

He is only joking. It is not reverse rotation, and they didn't put 5. 9s in airplanes. :-laf



This is how rumors get started!!



Joe[/QUOTE]



So I should scrap my plans for a Cummins powered Ultralite?

 

[JoeBioDiesel]

You might be able to get a VW TDI to fly with a bit less effort, but I'm sure you could make it work... . with some compromises!

 

[The patriot]

He is only joking. It is not reverse rotation, and they didn't put 5. 9s in airplanes. :-laf



This is how rumors get started!!



Joe

So I should scrap my plans for a Cummins powered Ultralite? [/QUOTE]





Yea, but theyre prolific in boats. And they do use counter rotating engine in boats. It's something to check into before making any further plans.

 

[JoeBioDiesel]

This one does spin the correct way. I'd still love to do a Chevy conversion, but I'm only home 2 days/week now, and there's just no way I could ever make any progress on it. A genset would be cool too, but I've already got a Generac big enough to run my whole house. Maybe someone will want it for an application like that, especially because it already is in a frame, with a radiator, throttle controls, a clutch... everything you'd need.
I already had a guy stop by to look at it for a rock crusher, but it's too big, and he's afraid it would break something if he hooked it up.

... and no. A Cummins powered Ultralight is not a good idea. Imagine the wing span you'd need to get it in the air?

Joe

 

[Nyoest]

It is not reverse rotation, and they didn't put 5. 9s in airplanes.



Joe[/QUOTE]



Yes i was joking about the genset rotation. Of course they didnt put the 5. 9 in airplanes that's just crazy talk. Planes are the reason the 3. 9s were made.



:-laf



Now that I've totally derailed this poor fellas thread would somebody tell him what it's worth?



With the whole deal I wouldn't think 2,500 would be out of line. Just find a company thats trying to pump water out off a construction site and they'll be all over it.

 

[JLEONARD]

A genset 6B is the preferred version for doing a marine conversion. With the jacket water aftercooler it would be good for about 250 hp in marine duty.

You could offer it in www.boatdiesel.com

Always someone looking for a base motor.



As a side note no one used a reverse rotation engine for marine any longer. The reversing is now done in the transmission.

 

[JoeBioDiesel]

Thanks all, for the info, and entertainment.

Joe

 

[rMetzger]

If you run it upside down it'll be extremely quiet after about a minute or three.

 

[SRath]

Will that keep the KDP from falling out?