2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission '01, Wrecked Auction (Oregon)

[fj40dave]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2469751714&category=31831



Here's a link to an '01 that's up for auction in Salem, Oregon... .



Just passin it along..... heck, the VP44's worth the $1,500!



Dave

 

[SRadke]

Sounds like a deal if you need engine parts. The question is whether or not it's a 53 block?



-Scott

 

[fj40dave]

What is the difference in the 5. 9 Cummins..... is it something about the HO versus the non-HO?

 

[Chipstien]

The difference is that this one is the V-8 version.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Looking at photos 9 and 10 sorta makes you wonder if the VP-44 is in one piece - the APPS is trashed, and check out the intercooler boot and all the other stuff including the battery along the driver side of the engine compartment...

 

[fj40dave]

V8 version??? The Dodge in the link to the E-Bay auction is a Cummins 5. 9..... but my question is, what is the "other" Cummins motor if this one is (like the one in my '01) a "53 block" ??

 

[SRadke]

The pics clearly show a Cummins powered truck although the Ebay info lists a V8 they are incorrect. Where are you getting this "other" Cummins thing? I don't understand your question.



-Scott

 

[fj40dave]

Hi Scott...



Ya... the State of Oregon doesn't list the motor correctly on their diesel motor vehicles very often... . I always look at the photo's!



As for the different Cummins motors... ... some references in post's I've seen here (TDR) refer to a number for the motor block being a 53... and my interpretation is that it is the less sought after one. That's why I was wondering what the difference is between these two (if there are two different ones?)



Dave

 

[Lurch]

The "53's" are thinner/weaker castings. More prone to cracking.



Hope I didn't ruin your whole day.



Lurch

 

[fj40dave]

Nah... . no ruinin my day... just makes me prone to trading up to the Quad Dually sooner

What's the reason for a less durable casting, or should I ask, was there a choice I had between motors?

What is the other motors identifier (ie: 54?)

 

[SRadke]

No Dave, you had no choice. Cummins has many casting plants around the world where their products are made. Most of the B series blocks we use come from either Mexico or Brazil. One of the molds used in the Brazillian foundry (#53) had a flaw and thereby threw a block that was prone to cracking under severe use. Some would even crack under normal use and others have not cracked at all. Not that you should replace one that you have (if you have one) but it may be benificial to avoid buying one.



If you scroll down this page about half way TMTT has posted links to the best threads for info on the subject. You may have some reading ahead of you.



-Scott

 

[fj40dave]

Thanks for the block info Scott!

I only have 59k on my '01 at this point - but we do haul the camper and a car trailer/4x4 (FJ40 Land Cruiser) around..... kind of why getting a dually would be even better..... but with the 100k warranty, guess I'll look at training up to a dually before 100k!



Thanks for the link info too..... I'll get some reading in today at work!



Dave

 

[RichardButler]

I have just replaced my 53 block @89,000 make damn sure you check that out before buying a used truck cause if you have no warranty left or you bomb your truck the dealer wants like $11,500 for a G. Darn new block... I speak from experince. Although i was told the old block would go back as core, they dumped it, even though I wanted it for a future hot rod 49 Mercury Project I am working towards. Non the less any great welder could have welded the 13 inch long crack. Oh and keep all your original parts and don't mess stuff up to much in case warranty issues come up... If you know what I mean... I didn't say that!

99 Ram 3500 QC Too Much Crap in her to list... ALOT!!!