I know that this seems off the wall, but I was wondering if anyone out there has experience with using a 6BT, or better yet an ISB in a construction equip application? I have an old Fiat-Allis 10B bulldozer with a bad engine. Can't seem to find a used engine and would like to adapt in a Cummins ISB. My pick up truck experience VS the dozer tells me that it would be a lot easer to start and probably have a little more power. I think throttle control would be better also.
Thanks

 

I thought that construction/gen-sets were what Cummins built the first 6BT's for back in the early 80's.

Other than getting it to bolt up to the tranny, I don't see why it wouldn't work.



Kris

 

It is true, that is how the 6Bt started out. It was, I believe, a joint project between Cummins and Case. What I am looking for is the adapter info to make it work.

 

If you can sort out the wiring and electrical part, then go for it. I used to be a mechanic at a Komatsu Equipment dealership. They had 4 and 6 cylinder cummins for the last 15 or 20 years at least. They've used the 12v setup and the 5.9 and 6.7 Common rail. Keep the engine adapter from the machine and bolt it up to the back of the cummins. I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't work, but then I've never done it!