Best place for new 5.9

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Hi Guys, I run a 92 D-350 used as a hotshot. I'm looking for the best reman or new 5. 9 avail. Anyone replaced 1 yet ? Looking for website and or phone #. Just trying to get honest comments/advice Any extented warrantys avil? Going price etc. TIA, Mike

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92 Std cab. LE. 98,000, 5-speed, 3. 54, 105 gal Aux tank in bed. Banks Power pack. 14cm w/wastegate. Pyro & boost guage, oil temp guage. Rebuilt pump turned up, fresh injectors. E-brake. Used as a Hotshot/express Reg. at 36,000 lbs in 48 states. http://hometown. aol.com/hotshothauler/myhomepage/business.html

 

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Have you tryed Jasper Engines? I meet one of there rep's and he said they do diesel engines. In fact he said they have done 12 strokers since Jan.

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What about a Cummins Recon?. Are there any Cummins shops in your area?. I would try Cummins first IMO.

 

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Willyslover may be selling his damaged RAM... theres a beefed up engine in there.

Scott

 

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This eng. has been a good one. It was used as a cattle hauler befor I bought it. Come to find out it had been running 1500 deg EGT for several thousand miles. After investing 10 grand into upgrades and repairs Banks, new transmission, new rear, etc I've got oil coming out from the head gasket. No not the V/C but the head gasket. So since I drive this beast pulling 36,000 lbs on a weekly basis of 3,000 miles I might as well go with a cummings new or recon Or a great low milage motor. I have been VERY impressed with this motor. Its not the fastest hotshot out there but gets the freight delivered on time. Thanks, Mike

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92 Std cab. LE. 98,000, 5-speed, 3. 54, 105 gal Aux tank in bed. Banks Power pack. 14cm w/wastegate. Pyro & boost guage, oil temp guage. Rebuilt pump turned up, fresh injectors. E-brake. Used as a Hotshot/express Reg. at 36,000 lbs in 48 states. http://hometown. aol.com/hotshothauler/myhomepage/business.html

 

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Give Loretta a call. I see one advertised on her web page. http://www.enterpriseengine.com/productservices.htm

 

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http://www.cummins.com/na/pages/en/distributors/distributor_map. cfm

 

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Jump over to the TDR Classifieds and there is a couple of for sale.

 

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How in the h*** are you stopping a 36K lb trailer in any kind of reasonable distance? Even with an exhaust brake & trailer brakes you must be planning your moves like a super tanker captain.

The truck is rated at maybe 15K lb towing and you're routinely doubling it? What am I missing here?

I just don't get it - your safety, forget your safety - how about the safety of the rest of us on the road, is worth more than what it would cost to use a PROPERLY sized TOOL (read truck) to tow that kind of load.

The engine will safely tow that load - the rest of the truck is what concerns me.

Brian

 

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Brian, My truck is under the SAME DOT reg's as a Semi. I do my pre & post trip inspection just like the big boys do. Not to worry bout the braking of a 36,000 lbs truck coming down Mt Shasta, Ca. Its fine I have over 2 million SAFE miles in the hotshots. We get paid very well and I for one invest several thousand's in brakes for the truck and trailer per year. Sorry if I got you concerned about the Hotshots. But we are a safe group of guys even if we do clear $ 2,500. 00 a week After exp. & repairs. Still like the 92 over a 2001 as well. Best regards, Mike

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92 Std cab. LE. 98,000, 5-speed, 3. 54, 105 gal Aux tank in bed. Banks Power pack. 14cm w/wastegate. Pyro & boost guage, oil temp guage. Rebuilt pump turned up, fresh injectors. E-brake. Used as a Hotshot/express Reg. at 36,000 lbs in 48 states. http://hometown. aol.com/hotshothauler/myhomepage/business.html

 

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Thanks for the great responces guys! Ordered my Reman 5. 9 today from cummins A Complete motor minus starter, electronics,fan assy. $6148. 00 + 1900. 00 core charge. 2 year 100,000 mile warrenty. Guess the turbo hot end housing will have to be replaced with the Banks 14 but other than that not too much will be affected. Will be here in one week. Thanks again for the responces. I do appreciate it. Best regards, Mike

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92 Std cab. LE. 98,000, 5-speed, 3. 54, 105 gal Aux tank in bed. Banks Power pack. 14cm w/wastegate. Pyro & boost guage, oil temp guage. Rebuilt pump turned up, fresh injectors. E-brake. Used as a Hotshot/express Reg. at 36,000 lbs in 48 states. http://hometown. aol.com/hotshothauler/myhomepage/business.html

 

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David/Mike,
What are the DOT regs pertaining to trailer weight versus manufacturer's max towing capacity? I'm a bit confused when DC says towing capacity is 15K lbs and you're pulling 36K lbs & DOT compliant.

Brian

 

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GVW is all all based on your tags. I have a Fooooord thats only reg @ 32,000 while the Dodge is @ 36,000. The apport tags are used to base weight. Really has nothing to do with manuf. rating. I see guys pulling grain in big trucks weighing in at 105,000 when they are reg @ 80,000 Its up to the operator to follow the DOT regs and rules. Just last week we had a Nation wide " Super saftey inspection" 72 hr blitz by DOT Both my trucks were inspected Mine in La, and Davids in Ky. All passed with flying colours. And I had 13 K of Hazmat on board. There are Approx 25,000 1 ton hotshots running the roads in the USA alone. They do handle the weight very easy. Once again if you have a safe operator who keeps his truck in good shape then he has a safe truck. Thats what this is all about. Safe operation is the key to everyones safty. Best regards, Mike

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92 Std cab. LE. 98,000, 5-speed, 3. 54, 105 gal Aux tank in bed. Banks Power pack. 14cm w/wastegate. Pyro & boost guage, oil temp guage. Rebuilt pump turned up, fresh injectors. E-brake. Used as a Hotshot/express Reg. at 36,000 lbs in 48 states. http://hometown. aol.com/hotshothauler/myhomepage/business.html

 

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Hey Mike!

Question for you... . Is this recon Cummins equipped with the older style Bosch "VE" injector pump that came standard on our vintage Rectangular trucks or are you upgrading to the more precision P7100? Just a thought, but if I was laying out that much money for a new '12 valver' I would want a Bosch P7100 on my list.

Just a consideration... ... ... . Keeno

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1992 W250 5spd. 3. 54 gears, LSD, JRE enhanced VE Injector Pump, BD High Output Injectors, Banks "Stinger Plus" consisting of a 14cm2 wastegated housing, 3 1/2" JRE modified exhaust/muffler, pyro/boost gages, K&N, Skyjacker 2 1/2" front suspension lift to clear 305/70R/16 Goodyear MT's, Mag-Hytec, Amsoil

 

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Keeno, good question ! To be honest with you..... not sure I do know because of the @#$####@ EPA I cant get the larger HP motor Has to be the same 160 pony one. I'm on the road now layed over in Dothan Al headed for Pa with some lightweight signs till I do get the new motor in. Hope all is well. Best Regards, Mike

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92 Std cab. LE. 98,000, 5-speed, 3. 54, 105 gal Aux tank in bed. Banks Power pack. 14cm w/wastegate. Pyro & boost guage, oil temp guage. Rebuilt pump turned up, fresh injectors. E-brake. Used as a Hotshot/express Reg. at 36,000 lbs in 48 states. http://hometown. aol.com/hotshothauler/myhomepage/business.html

 

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Mike,
I believe the rule is you can't put an older engine (before your model year) in the truck but higher horsepower shouldn't be a problem. That's the way I remember it but it has been a while since I read that.
Matt

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90 W250, 5-speed, 3. 54 gears, 16 cm2 housing, tach, pyro, and boost gauges.