24vman Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I am trying to figure out which v8 I have. The truck is a 74 dm800 tractor. V8 with six spd. I looked on the valve covers but nothing. Is there any other way of finding out? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Being a "74 and a 6spd. it's prob an 865 325HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 See if you can open this. It shows where to look for the model number...R-U-DM Unit I.D..pdf Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24vman Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yes I was able to open the link. I'll take a look on the truck and update tomarrow. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 the vin # of the truck would start out DM895 if it's the 865,which being it's a six speed its almost gotta be,not saying 100% because you never know what some people do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Blaylock Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The serial number for that engine is on the flat surface of the block just above the pan on the pass side it will be stamped either endt 865 or 866 then the rest of the number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 866 was 375hp and was silver in colour. Usually came standard with Mack 12spd or Fuller 15spd. 865 was 325 hp and gold in colour and came with Mack 5 or 6 spd. It's hard to say what you have there because who knows what someone has done with the truck over time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Like the man said, the model number will tell you what engine the truck came with. And, the ID number on the engine is pretty much foolproof.I've got all the model number vs. engine number stuff around here somewhere. I just can't seem to remember where it is.IF I RECALL CORRECTLY, 864 was non-turbo (as in END-864). 865 was single turbo Maxidyne. Wasn't the 866 dual turbo??? Maybe not...Sorry if I'm incorrect. The drugs are still messin' with the Weasel!A couple of images to ponder (hope they are legible)... 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 TheENDT 864 option was a dual turbo engine with 255-350hp depending on set up. Of the few hundred produced most were the 255hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 TheENDT 864 option was a dual turbo engine with 255-350hp depending on set up. Of the few hundred produced most were the 255hp.Okay! That helps a bunch. I KNEW there was some kind of dual turbo model, but wasn't sure which one.Mega thanks for that bit of info, 'daddy! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 TheENDT 864 option was a dual turbo engine with 255-350hp depending on set up. Of the few hundred produced most were the 255hp.My friend had one a those in his R 700.......... It wasn't good!!BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 TheENDT 864 option was a dual turbo engine with 255-350hp depending on set up. Of the few hundred produced most were the 255hp.That's awesome Dan I especially like the gear levers matching the color of the engine. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Here is a pic of a 375 in a resto that Matt Pfhal did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24vman Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Here is a pic of a 375 in a resto that Matt Pfhal did.Wow that's a neat looking project.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24vman Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 I got around to looking for the model number. It's a dm895sx1542. It's a 73. What do you guys think? 325 or 375. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Truck was originally built as an ENDT 865 325 hp Maxidyne. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24vman Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Bummer i was hoping it was the 375hp engine.. but anyway i plan to sledpull with the truck alittle. my question now is, is there alot of adjusting that can be done on the pump? maybe a little timing. id likie to get it to 400 425hp with not alot of hard parts, and maybe put on a smoke show. but this is just for fun not looking to be a sledpulling champ. thanks for the info so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I wouldn't use that engine for that,you don't want to destroy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I got around to looking for the model number. It's a dm895sx1542. It's a 73. What do you guys think? 325 or 375. Thanks.And let's do the obligatory pointing out of the "S" for tandem (all DM trucks were tandem, I believe), and "X" for heavy spec...just in case any newcomers are wondering...Glad these guys were able to help you out with the identification. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Not all DMs were tandems.Really? I've never seen a single-screw DM! Learn something new every day.Got any pics or literature on a single? I'd sure like to see one. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 325hp move fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24vman Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Got around to snaping a picture to share. Gonna start fixin her up as soon as the weather breaks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Double splined axles. "Eagle" wing camelback mount. A freakin' beast!Looks pretyy darned good. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 375hp run faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Really? I've never seen a single-screw DM! Learn something new every day.Got any pics or literature on a single? I'd sure like to see one.wrecker co. south of pittsburg pa has one heavy fronts and 26k rear and stout bed on it I should took some pics of it. It would out lift a stretched out pete with a century bed and didn't even have stablizer legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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