Anyway to tell if engine has been overhauled?

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  1. Dreyvn

    Dreyvn Bobtail Member

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    Im looking at buying an 06 Kenworth with a c15, 13 speed, and 1.4 million on the clock. It's rated at 550hp and is putting 485 to the ground on the Dyno with 3 inches of blow by using mercury. There is no motor history on this truck. Myself and the dealer have both tried tracking it down but the previous owner has passed away. The truck is about as clean as they come. The interior is #### near like new. Of course it don't matter how good the truck looks if it won't drive down the road lol. Im wondering if there is anyway of knowing with any certainty if the engine has had an in frame? Also, what's the typical life span of a 13 speed? I like the truck, and id like to buy it, but I need to make sure im putting my money in the right place. Thanks for any help.
     
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  3. Please post pictures of the motor. Both sides

    It's easier to point out in a pic of the motor you speak of.
     
  4. Dreyvn

    Dreyvn Bobtail Member

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    This is the best I have right now. 20180807_145724.jpg 20180807_145700.jpg 20180807_145603.jpg
     
  5. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    There is no way to tell really unless overhaul has been done just recently
     
  6. TheyCallMeDave

    TheyCallMeDave Heavy Load Member

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    That frame is clean as hell though, so you've got that going for you. lol
     
  7. Dreyvn

    Dreyvn Bobtail Member

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    Dealers usually always blast and reapray the frames on useu trucks.
     
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  8. TheyCallMeDave

    TheyCallMeDave Heavy Load Member

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    That doesn't surprise me.
     
  9. Dreyvn

    Dreyvn Bobtail Member

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    Would a c15 with 1.4 million on it still be putting out 485hp to the ground though?
     
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    I'm betting it's not had a head put on it for sure. Most don't paint the head after install.
     
  11. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    If it had 550 from factory and wasn't treated like a rented mule it could.
     
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