Thanks for the reply, Caltexflanc. This is where the confusion comes in. (And that confusion includes me.) In the 1978 and 1979 DD Service...
Follow up: Obtained a 1978 Detroit Diesel Field Service Data Book which listed the minimum compression for this engine at 450 psi.
Thanks for that colorful reply, Capt Ralph, I enjoyed it. And, thanks for all your help.
My tech wanted the cylinder liners scoped so the owner's tech scoped the liners but did not look at the valves, or at least didn't say anything...
Thank you, Capt J.
Thanks for your reply, Capt Ralph. I'm looking at a 1978 58' Hatteras with these engines in it. Engine oil analysis revealed a 189 ppm level of...
What is the minimum compression for a 1978, 17:1 CR, 550 HP, twin turbo 8V92. Thanks.