Engine Weight

[TORQUE THIS]

What is the weight of the engine in a 2001?

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3500 SLT Quad Cab
Auto 4x2

 

[Evan A. Beck]

THe ISB has a dry weight of about 1,100 lbs. #ad

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Just for a comparison, the weight of the 16 cylinder Diesel in a 2000 EMD SD60M Locomotive is 39,600 lbs dry. The turbocharger weighs 2,014 lbs. Once you add the 436 gallons of oil, it will be alot heavier. I think adapting one to fit in the Ram is unlikeley.

 

[Big_Bad_Dually]

Would that locomotive be like one that runs through northern kansas?
I'd like to have one of those connecting rods and a piston in the shop to sit on. #ad

 

[EMDDIESEL]

That type of Locomotive is used by every major Railroad in the US. Union Pacific, CSX, BNSF, KCS, NS, etc. A Connecting rod and piston would be a little too big for a stool. Each Cylinder in that engine is 710 Cubic Inches. It has a 16:1 compression ratio. At 904 RPM it puts out 3,840 HP and It uses 187 gallons an hour at that RPM.

 

[roadranger]

Hey EMDDIESEL- isn't Kansas deep into GE
FDL-16 territory?? #ad


Just kiddin'. #ad


[This message has been edited by Deezul Doug (edited 04-12-2001). ]

 

[Max340]

Hey EMD, I'll bet the pistons are perfect as stools, I have one from an ALCo 539 sitting in my living room, makes a great seat.



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Y2K 2500 QC Sport 4x4 LWB
72 Dart 340
89 LeBaron GTC 2. 2 TI

 

[pres10]

I don't want a rod and piston ... ... . just six injectors #ad


Seriously, it is amazing what those diesels can do. I have worked on a lot of heavy equipment and some tugs on the mississippi. The power of those diesels never ceases to amaze me.

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2K Auto, 354 gears, VA and BLUE box, 4" exhaust, Auto Meter EGT and 60# Boost Guage, pressure lock,(soon to be replaced by DTT VB and TC) every option but the sliding rear window and snow plow prep. and sport package

 

[Skunk]

If anyone's interested, I've got a fork & blade from a lowly EMD 16-645 E2. Sorry, no pistons though. I would assume that shipping them anywhere would be considerable...

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Y2K Quad Cab SWB 4X4, White (aka: The "Iceberg"), Auto, 4. 10, Leather, Loaded, Line-X, KNAACK Crossbox, Smittybilt Nerfs, BFG 295/75-16's, DC Bug Guard, Rancho 9000's.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I am interested in that fork and blade, let me know what you want for it and consider it sold.

 

[B. Gill]

EMD,i have always been amazed by how big the loco engines are one we were in out truck and the train was parked right next to us at stop lights and it was crossing the street,the sound of the engine, we could feel in our truck rather than hear and it was towering compared to out Ram,how many cylinders the engine has and who makes them?
if i remember right these engines are in a V configuration and they are 2 stroke?
please correct me if i am wrong but would love to know more about those engines.
thanks
bob

 

[EMDDIESEL]

99% of all locomotives used by US railraods are made by either General Electric or EMD (which is owned by general motors). Ge's have always been 4 cycle engines and untill just recently, EMD's have always been 2 cycle. GE uses 16 cylinder engines in there locomotives. EMD uses 16 cylinders in most of theres, but some have 20 Cylinders and the small yard engines have 12 Cylinders. Older units had "Roots" style blowers. Newer engines use Turbochargers which are gear driven up till around 700rpm then the freewheel off the exhuast. EMD's have a max rpm of about 904. EMD's newest engine is a 4 cycle, twin turbo 16 cylinder engine that puts out 6,240 HP. EMD's are also used in tugboats and Oil Rigs. They also see use as municipal power generators. The blocks are fabricated steel, not cast as that would be a little hard due to the shear size of them. Most engines by both GE and EMD have mechanical fuel injection. Newer units are using EFI. Some commuter lines are using Cummins generators for passenger cars in Locomotives too. I was originally a Locomotive Mechanic. I am now an Engineer so i dont get as much time to play with nuts and bolts so to speak. If you have any other specific questions, email me, i dont want to bore anybody else with this, but i am always happy to discuss trains.

 

[mike r]

Hey EMD, There's no such thing as a boring train story or boat story. I grew up next to the RR tracks along the Monongahela River and they still make me happy when I see them. Best thing is my boy loves them too. #ad


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'99 QC SB White/Agate Auto 3. 54's Mustang Bed Cover, Bed Liner,BD PNP, 4" ex, 275 injectors, ISSPRO PYRO/BOOST A-Pillar,LOUD JVC CD, boost module and elbow coming soon. transmission upgrades needed soon

 

[Loco-Motion]

Nothing against high-tech motive power with microprocessors and desk top consols but.....
It's hard to beat the smoke show of an old Alco on a hard pull.

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2001. 5/3500/SLT+/Patriot Blue/Q-cab/6x6/HO/6 speed/4:10 uncle-slip/Jakey brake/all options w/leather/Taylor Wing & tool box/VDO on the "A" pillar/Mag-Hytec/WAAG nerf's/Lund/
2000 33ft. Holiday Rambler 5th/Double slid/11,000lb.
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