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01-24-2020, 03:40 PM #41
I had two 1982 Fords with silver 6v92 TAs on contract towing animal feed pressure tanks.In the Fords ,the motors were accessable ,unlike the same trucks with BC Cummins ,where 2/3 of the motor was in the cab,and even the heads were a hassle to get at....All the GM problems were cured in the last 92s.,and they were fantastic motors ,and with cheap parts....and according to my GM 92 series manual the 8v92 TA is 2400lbs.....and they used no more oil than a Cummins.If a GM uses oil,its time for new liners and pistons.
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01-24-2020, 06:47 PM #42
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01-24-2020, 07:39 PM #43
Navy and Coast Gaurd Frigates used to use the 149's for gen power. They all got replaced with V12 Cat's a decade or two ago though. The V12 Cat's are all electronic (not reliable electronics) and were probably a big part of the reason why most of the frigates have been used for target practice now.
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01-24-2020, 07:43 PM #44
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01-24-2020, 08:27 PM #45
Assuming JH1 new toy has a 3.1 or 3.5 axle ratio,he ll be cruising the interstate at 100mph....like Smokey and the Bandit on roids.....steroids that is ,not the other kind.
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01-25-2020, 09:32 AM #46
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01-25-2020, 08:27 PM #47
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01-25-2020, 08:38 PM #48
What was the noise before the start?
Just a chattery solenoid on the glow plugs circuit?
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01-25-2020, 08:51 PM #49
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01-25-2020, 09:13 PM #50
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01-25-2020, 09:14 PM #51
Local fire dept got a hand-me down pumper from NYC after 9/11. Only red truck I drive. Not a very fun or pleasant experience but when duty calls.. to the point, check the frame rails and hangers before you get to invested in it. Preferably magnaflux them around the holes. We just ordered a new pumper due to said problem.
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01-25-2020, 09:17 PM #52
As for my moniker, I used to do dal rescue, when you have 5 dals the neighbors start calling you names
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I too was into Dal rescue and for about 8 years I also had 5 or so Dals around along with 4 Cockers .
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01-25-2020, 09:30 PM #53
Had a '51 Seagrave 906 CDI pumper a few years ago as one of my toys. About 3-4 MPG driven lightly ,muffler not required on fire trucks around here,talked pretty good on straight pipe.
OX That was a V-12 with 12 plugs per side you were looking at. Also many FT were powered by Hall-Scott straight 6's 855-935-1091 CID,also thirsty beasts.
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01-25-2020, 09:47 PM #54
No glow plugs in a GM,if you need heat for a start ,then the choice is a giant flamethrower in one of the airbox handhole covers ,or a ether capsule unit......we used to start the GMs in freezing temps ,out in the open ,no worries ....and some of them were made in the 1950s ....good batteries is all you need ......Anyhoo ,being a firetruck ,it will have a lekky blockheater,so you can turn out in an instant.
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01-25-2020, 10:47 PM #55
This dated back a cpl decades before the "v" anything was built.
I would guess it in the 1915 to late 20's on the way outside.
It was the better part of 40 yrs ago when I seen it, but I'm pretty sure it was inline 12 as I was amazed to think of the crankshaft down in that thing!
It may have had 12 cyls, but the motor - as well as the whole truck was a baby.
I was looking "down" into the engine bay.
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01-25-2020, 11:02 PM #56
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01-26-2020, 01:36 AM #57
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01-26-2020, 11:57 AM #58
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01-26-2020, 03:26 PM #59
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01-26-2020, 03:38 PM #60
Yes, now that you mentioned it, the T.V. program I watched on it, was how Ford's designers took the cost out of the design.
IIRC allot had to with the coring of the casting, or lack of coring needed.
I don't know if it was also the first application of Ford's cast iron cranks as well.
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