Whiskymack Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I'm making a scale model of a Cummins powered RS700. I've noticed that a lot of Cummins powered R models have a lubefiner mounted to the pass side cowl but some don't. I don't want to have a lubefiner on the cowl but I don't know what the oil filter would look like or where it goes on a Cummins. Please forgive my mechanical ignorance! I just tend to copy photos online for this kind of thing but I don't always know what I'm copying or what it does. Pictures of model attached. The Cummins is meant to be a 270. Any help appreciated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodly Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I've always been curious about the Luberfiner thing, too. Seems I only see them with a Cummins. Were they ever offered with other engines? If not, why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I'm not a Mack expert, but I worked on Cummins and Cat for years. The Luberfiner was an aftermarket piece; you could order it on a new truck but not everyone wanted them. The old 673 Macks had an oil filter that looks very much like a Luberfiner, but the housing is shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Here is an ad for a PT270 Big cam III: http://www.adelmans.com/cummins-pt270-big-cam-iii-diesel-engine1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskymack Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Thanks for the pictures and the link. I think I have it covered now. I guess the oil filter is the white one on the right side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 In the picture FreightTrain posted the Oil filters are shown below the turbo charger. Same location on the photo of your model engine. And yes the external cowl mounted filter/luberfinder seen on some Mack Westerns was an added option. Lets see more of this model you are building... I really enjoy the detail in your builds. hope all is well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 That is the oil cooler they are attached to, just like a Mack motor(but on the drivers side of motor). By the looks of your current motor, it has a single oil filter attached to the cooler. Not sure how accurate you are wanting to make it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Blaylock Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 A lot of old Internationals with Detriots had them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Your model looks incredible!!! I love how the exhaust manifold and turbo have been "heated." Show us more pics of that or anything else you have built!!! 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskymack Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thankyou 1958 F.W.D. Here are some links to my previous model posts. Lmackattack, all's well with me thanks. I'll post some more pictures of the one above soon when I've got it finished. All the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Whisky what is the brand name of your model kit? It looks great! I've only built one truck model was a peterbilt! Was many years ago,but I was an adult, I think it was a Revell kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxbxc Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 All most every truck I drove in the eighties had a lubefiner ,most had then mounted on the frame behind the cab and under the body. Dump,trash,box or flatbed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskymack Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 On 03/11/2017 at 6:09 PM, BillyT said: Whisky what is the brand name of your model kit? It looks great! I've only built one truck model was a peterbilt! Was many years ago,but I was an adult, I think it was a Revell kit. Started out as AMT and ERTL with lots of modifications. Back in the 70's and 80's AMT covered all the major US truck brands and some of the lesser ones as well. ERTL did a couple of Macks and a few Internationals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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