6CTA8.3 rebuild or surplus

[NEIOWA]

Any advice where to locate a surplus 6CTA8.3 new/rebuild? Many on govliquidation but all look to be pulled so likely needing need rebuild.

Local FD has an engine with a 6CTA8.3 with a trashed block. They have no $ to go down to Cummins to buy a rebuild.

 

[98G]

I have bare blocks. New unused

I've been using them as a table....

 

[Tinstar]

Any advice where to locate a surplus 6CTA8.3 new/rebuild? Many on govliquidation but all look to be pulled so likely needing need rebuild.

Local FD has an engine with a 6CTA8.3 with a trashed block. They have no $ to go down to Cummins to buy a rebuild.

Govliquation had several new ones and lots of reman ones.
Also lots of pulled "as is" ones
It was around 30-40 engines I think.

This was at the GL OKC main warehouse a few weeks ago.

Keep an eye out. There might be more.

 

[Cobra03]

Tinstar, how much were they going for?

 

[Tinstar]

From the few I looked at anywhere from $500 to 3k

The new ones had everything ready to go. Turbo and alternator etc.
Remans too
Used ones, while some were complete,
were missing various accessories.

 

[Tinstar]

All were bolted in containers and GL noted that the engine would turn freely.
Every listing said that

So at least you knew it wasn't locked up

 

[country]

We have test run take outs

click the link to see a sample runner

https://www.easternsurplus.net/PartDetails/2399/Turbo-Cummins-Diesel-Engine


call for SS special pricing

Dave
www.easternsurplus.net

 

[74M35A2]

Get a block from 98 and an in-frame kit from internet for $1000 and have at it. You won't be able to refresh a diesel back to good health for any cheaper than that.

 

[Tinstar]

Keep watching GL

There are a few on there right now.

 

[ghettoct]

Get a block from 98 and an in-frame kit from internet for $1000 and have at it. You won't be able to refresh a diesel back to good health for any cheaper than that.

concur on rebuild as well. make sure you get "cummins shop manual C series engine" "bulletin no. 3810275-00 9/86. its step by step take apart and rebuild instructions and pics. kinda like a haynes or chitons manual. take head to machine shop for rebuild, and send out injectors for rebuild or just replace.