Any mechanics here work on a Ford 9000?

[Stick]

... I work with one good mechanic, and one half-bright one. I'm looking to keep it in tune ...

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Hey, I'm back with more info. it's a Ford F9000. Detroit Deisel, 6 cylinder engine. Don't know if that was OEM or not. It does have other ford components.

And this. Could be bad news. Be very careful if you or your mechanics decide to do a tune up on that detroit, especially if it's an older 6-53 or 6-71 2-stroke diesel. If they don't set the fuel rack correctly, they can and will run away, and you will end up putting an engine into the truck. Not many people work on old detoits anymore, it's getting harder and harder to find someone who knows what they are doing on those, and tuning them is done just as much by ear as by the book.

And yes, that detroit was probably factory. Usually you had the option of Cummins, Cat 3208, or Detroit when you ordered the truck. Depending on the year, I've probably got parts and service manuals for both the chassis and the engine.

Edit: If you are serious about doing a tune up, be aware that there are a ton of specialty tools required for setting the rack and the like, depending on which 6V series engine it is.

 

[tatra]

if it's anything like a loco engine, you need feelers, pogo stick and a hockey stick..........ain't gonna make it easy,,,google them...........will check back later...........

 

[nissan_crawler]

interesting, that must be a dog with a 6. Ours had the 8v92. Of course, our loads were probably much heavier, I suppose.

 

[Stick]

if it's anything like a loco engine, you need feelers, pogo stick and a hockey stick..........

And you'll notice that all three tools are euphemisms for ****, because you will feel like you got screwed by the time you get done tuning the thing up.

 

[Vinko]

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And this. Could be bad news. Be very careful if you or your mechanics decide to do a tune up on that detroit,.

No, I'm not working on it. Neither are the two guys that work with me. We aren't an auto or truck shop. Truck shop's in town. Does all diesel. Just normally not that big.

I wish I had a service manual for it though

 

[Jared]

Make sure you dont put multi grade oil in it detroit two strokes require sae 30w with a low ash content.

 

[Rnz520]

Make sure you dont put multi grade oil in it detroit two strokes require sae 30w with a low ash content.

hmm, I was always told to use straight 50w, with low ash content.
Then again this was in the middle of summer, the guy filled it with 15w40 and when the customer found out he made him drain it and refill it with the proper oil. It was a 8V92.
I am fond of those old Detroits, way before my time, but so cool regardless. Make sure the blower is in good shape.

 

[Jared]

I was wrong, you are supposed to use 40w oil detroit use to say 30w but they have changed there recomendation.

 

[Vinko]

hahah its probably a 6-71, those things were so sweet, reminds me of the International tandem and my buddys farm with a 6-71 and a 13 speed, the first 5 gears get you to 10 mph. Leak oil everywhere, but thats normal

Ive done quite a bit of work on the L series Fords, but never one that old. Its all nuts and bolts, just arranged different

Yes, I checked it's a Detroit inline 6-71. It's the turbo-charged variation as well.

The body says F-9000. What's the diff. btwn that an the "L" series?

The driver didn't check tires once (they weren't in good cond), so the story goes, and blew the whole front end off, driving down the freeway, but I'm pretty sure it's a F-9000.

I found a place that this guy in town recommended, and it's one town over and he's got a lot of experience on Detroit 6-71 of this era, so we'll see.

Over the years, the 71 series has enjoyed a reputation for dependability and ease of maintenance. Due to their ubiquity and operating characteristics, inline models acquired a variety of nicknames from those who used and serviced them. Most common were "Screaming Jimmy" (Jimmy being trucker slang for GMC trucks) or "Rocky Mountain Humming Bird," which terms referred to the engine's sound at full throttle. Other nicknames include "Green Leaker" and "Driptroit Diesel," referring to the powerplants' factory color and propensity for leaking oil on everything in or near the engine compartment.

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Diesel_Series_71

 

[TireTracks]

My grandparents have a early 70's ford 900( i think) iirc. Has a propained 513?v8, gets 2mpg on a good day.

 

[Stick]

You may be in luck as far as books go. I know I've got some parts books for a '79 6-71 motor, but I'm not sure if they are for the V or for the inline. I'll have to do some digging, but I may have service manuals for the 6-71 as well, and possibly chassis books though they might be for a 8000 model truck. I'll try to do some digging on the next couple days at work, and see what I can come up with. We've surplussed all of our detriot powered dumptrucks the last couple years, so I think they just got boxed up to auction off at a later date.

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

Ive got one of those Detroits in the shop right now. I can't find a data plate, but I believe it a 6-71

this one has Carquest / Napa filters all over it

You can see the 3118 number -- most parts companies just modify the OE # or use the last 4 digits for thier #'s

 

[Rnz520]

thats a V series engine, so it would be a 6V-71 if it was a V6 71 series engine.

 

[Tavy]

I have a half-eaten 7-Up Ford 9k for hauling taters around. Currently, it survives on caffeine fueled beatings and Valvoline. I think it doesn't like me, but I've had to do more work on it than I can think of.
Nothing quite like a Ford Diesel. It's like a cookie wrapped in chocolate and..ice cream.

 

[Vinko]

You may be in luck as far as books go. I know I've got some parts books for a '79 6-71 motor, but I'm not sure if they are for the V or for the inline. I'll have to do some digging, but I may have service manuals for the 6-71 as well, and possibly chassis books though they might be for a 8000 model truck. I'll try to do some digging on the next couple days at work, and see what I can come up with. We've surplussed all of our detriot powered dumptrucks the last couple years, so I think they just got boxed up to auction off at a later date.

Cool. Let me know! That'd be great.