Cummings ISB 5.9L Turbo Diesel 300hp
I'm new to the diesel engines so how many different Cummins engines do they normally use for RV's? Someone was telling me that the ISB 5.9 is small for a diesel pusher?? So please done rip on me if ...
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I am a fulltimer, my '02 Newmar Kountry Star has the ISB 5.9 300hp. I am not engine tech knowledgeable, so I can't give you any specs, etc. I can tell you I have traveled up and down many, many mountain passes - not at jack rabbit speed, but that's A OK with me. I have 98k miles on that engine, and plan on putting on lots more.
I did have a fuel pump failure, if I remember right (it's been several yrs ago), the particular pump was known for problems - a Bosch 44 - . That has been my only engine issue.
The rear radiator needs to be cleaned on a regular basis, otherwise you might start running hot climbing.
I have gotten 10mpg, but generally more like 9 - 9.5. I tow a Honda Fit, about 2500 lbs.
I did have a fuel pump failure, if I remember right (it's been several yrs ago), the particular pump was known for problems - a Bosch 44 - . That has been my only engine issue.
The rear radiator needs to be cleaned on a regular basis, otherwise you might start running hot climbing.
I have gotten 10mpg, but generally more like 9 - 9.5. I tow a Honda Fit, about 2500 lbs.
