60 series Detroits

[rsmith]

I see there's a 53c with 60 series in the for sale section. Looks like the repower was 05 A friend repowered a 53c with these "Vodoo Lady" out of Sebastian Fl. The boat wasn't any faster just burned way less fuel than the old 12ti's you done hear about these 60 series anymore. Are they still supported?

 

[saltshaker]

I think MTU is still making them. They're very big and heavy compared to others of similar HP. They're also very tall making them a tough choice for most boats looking for engines in that range. I think MTU never cranked up the HP on these as they already have higher HP engines in the 2000 series engines. Very successful engine in the on and off road markets but never a big player in the marine market. I'm sure timing has a lot to do with it as the first marinized series 60's started to hit the market just before the boating market tanked.

 

[SeaEric]

The series 60's have a good reputation in boats. AFAIK they stopped producing them due to EPA standards.

 

[Boatsb]

I think they stopped making them 10 years ago. Also a ferry on the island had one with 65,000 hours or so without a major so I think they were reliable.

 

[capttonyf]

We have a Kenworth T800 Tri-Axle Dump Truck with a Detroit 60 Series Motor. It's rated at I believe 435HP and like 1900Ft lbs of Torque. It just broke 600,000 Hard Miles, in dusty, slow, dirty conditions, hauling for Demolition jobs, and is still running great with no problems other then regular maintenance. I mention Demolition jobs because it has a Heavy Steel Bed unlike an lighter aluminum bed "Poverty Rock" haulers. So even when it's empty it's still heavier then most trucks. So the truck is never really fully unloaded and the motor has been strong.

Again it's only rated at 435HP where a marine engine I believe was up to 835HP which will definitely shorten the life span a bit I would think. It is a big tall motor and it's painted a Greyish/Blueish/greenish kind of color. Any way it's been a good motor for us, so no complaints. The truck is now about 10 years old.

Tony

 

[krush]

See thread I made a while back here, 67,000 hours with just oil changes: http://www.samsmarine.com/forums/showthread.php?14798-67-000-hours-only-oil-changes

One of the best engines ever made. FACT!

 

[SKYCHENEY]

The S60 is a prized engine with the bus/motorhome crowd. Great engine.

 

[jim rosenthal]

I have been told that OBX charter captains like them, too. Reliable and long lived. When were they last built?

 

[saltshaker]

These are still listed on MTUs site under current products so they must be still building them. The series 60 is a big engine in comparison to others in the same HP range. Detroit/MTU never cranked these up or bored them out for the marine market. consider this for comparison;
Series 60 is 825HP, 14L, 4056lbs w/gear, 80.3in L, 40.7in W, 45.7in H.
Cat C12.9 is 985HP, 13L 3985lbs w/gear, 77.6in L, 42.7in W, 43.7in H.
Cat C18 is 1136HP, 18L 4470lbs w/gear, 79.4in L, 44.6in W, 47.2in H.
All three engines with TD MG 5114 gears.

 

[SKYCHENEY]

These are still listed on MTUs site under current products so they must be still building them. The series 60 is a big engine in comparison to others in the same HP range. Detroit/MTU never cranked these up or bored them out for the marine market. consider this for comparison;
Series 60 is 825HP, 14L, 4056lbs w/gear, 80.3in L, 40.7in W, 45.7in H.
Cat C12.9 is 985HP, 13L 3985lbs w/gear, 77.6in L, 42.7in W, 43.7in H.
Cat C18 is 1136HP, 18L 4470lbs w/gear, 79.4in L, 44.6in W, 47.2in H.
All three engines with TD MG 5114 gears.

They did increase the displacement for the marine market. The first S60 was 11L, I think. Then they went to 12.7L in the truck market. Marine versions were 14L.

 

[saltshaker]

They did increase the displacement for the marine market. The first S60 was 11L, I think. Then they went to 12.7L in the truck market. Marine versions were 14L.

Wasn't aware of that. Still not a high output engine for it's size. I think timing had a lot to do with why this engine never gained popularity in the marine market. At the time they started to push these for marine use, the SF market was starting its decline. There's a number of Ocean SF that have the series 60 and I think Post may have used them too.

 

[Top Hatt Craig]

Check out the bearings and valve train in that engine - stout!https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ejnIgYgjA