What engine is this ?

[dfanders]

A local welding shop has this engine in a trailer out back. It was used by a local Vo -tech school as a teaching aid. They say it is from a 5 ton truck and is a multifuel engine. Can anyone ID this engine ?? He is looking to sell it, but not sure on price. He says it runs.

 

[wreckerman893]

damifino????

 

[gimpyrobb]

Shoooo, thats a multifuel! Might be a 427lds based on the turbo setup.

 

[DieselBob]

Well judging buy the flame heater setup and the turbo style I would guess a LDS-465 although the starter is setup like a 2.5 ton install. Just my guess.

 

[gimpyrobb]

In pic #5 you can see the motor's data plate painted over, still riveted to the block. Take a rag with brake cleaner sprayed on it, and clean off the paint.

 

[DieselBob]

Good catch.I didn't notice the plate still attached.

 

[gringeltaube]

Shoooo, thats a multifuel! Might be a 427lds based on the turbo setup.

That's correct: LDS427-2

G.

 

[DieselBob]

Ok how do you tell the difference between the LDS-427-2 and the LDS-465-1.

 

[hndrsonj]

Unfortunately 427's are really rare but aren't worth squat. My last LDT sold in the can for $450. I'd guess that one is at most $300-$400. I'd buy in a second if I could get it west!

 

[gringeltaube]

One true give-away is the G-code IP which is unique to the 427's.

G.

 

[dmetalmiki]

If the data plate is not readable check the SUMP layout there is a difference between the LDS and LDT. the starter as previously mentioned is in the ldt position. and the pump early 427

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Yep, LDS427-2. I just looked at one yesterday. I'd buy it.