New Jhonston sweepers are in- back to CUMMINS!

[Wayne M.]

The last few series of sweepers have had Mercedes power, and before that had ISB power. It was my understanding that they went to Mercedes led by a stack of promises. I heard the engine was not doing too well and so here we are. 2008 models with QSB 6. 7 power. If I'm around for the first PM, I'll try to snap some pics. From what I see so far, it's red, has rear mounted accessories (QSB) and has the EGR plumbing across the front of the head but no batwing cover Looks like it has a regular spin on fuel filter.

 

[abrankod]

Yeah, Mercedes talked the talk, but couldn't walk the walk... The 900 series of engines are noisier than anything else on the market, have a poor build quality, extremely expensive parts and overall are a rather mediocre offering by the company that practically invented automotive diesels. Its too bad, I really wanted to like them, but they clatter worse than a 12 valve in winter, Injector lines leak constantly and they just generally need a LOT of constant stupid repairs. Their ONLY redeeming factor is an option for a true jake brake PLUS an exhaust brake retarder. Otherwise, throw away engines.

-Dan