Re: [MV] NHC 250 Cummins and M-813?

From: James Shanks (n1vbn@bit-net.com)
Date: Fri May 23 2003 - 03:09:26 PDT


At 10:20 PM 5/22/2003 -0500, Adam Suess wrote:
>Is a NHC 250 Cummins a good engine?

Yes

> Is it true they have about 250 hp?

Yes 250 HP is it's rating.

> vs. the around 200 for the LDS? Is a NHC 250 similar to a 855 Cummins?

Same engine block IE: 855 cubic inches.

> What rpm do these run at?

idle 550-650 RPM.
Working range (where you are not lugging the engine) 1500-2100.

> Does the M-813 have the same top speed as the M-54?

Don't know

> Fire dept has access to a 1970 XM-813 through the DNR forestry to
> replace a 1955 gas M-62.

> XM 813 only has 44,000 miles on it how long to they last with reasonable
> care?Longer than you and I will be on this planet in this form.

> Thanks, Adam Suess
>
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Good Luck Adam sounds like you got a good one.
Jim

James Shanks
n1vbn@bit-net.com
1998 IMZ 8.103
1984 H-D FLHT-C



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