I'm looking at 80's vintage Hatteras convertibles so of course I'm looking at a lot of high hour Detroits. Some have already been rebuilt and some are probably approaching time to rebuild.<br>My question is how many times can a DD be rebuilt? I'm particularly seeing 6v92 and 8v92 in 45C and 52C.<br><br>I'm not a fisherman. I'll be cruising in a convertible so a leisurely comfortable speed is fine with me. If I find a recent rebuild or if I have one rebuilt, can I assume that I will not be dealing with another rebuild for a couple of thousand hours if I treat the engines nice and don't run it too hard?<br><br>I appreciate the experience shared on the board and look forward to some input from the veterans here. I've never owned a diesel.<br>Thank you. <br><br><br>
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08-12-2017 04:12 PM #1Registered Member
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How many times can a DD engine be rebuilt?
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08-12-2017 06:24 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: How many times can a DD engine be rebuilt?
They can be rebuilt forever as long as the block isn't compromised. It's a sleeved engine, IE: liners. So no boring of the cylinders. New liner and piston assembly. New bearings, cam, overhaul blowers and turbos. Plus a few other goodies like injectors and Poof, good go.
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Re: How many times can a DD engine be rebuilt?
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