Cummins 555 903 Engines

A Cummins 555 was mentioned - would that engine (or maybe the 903) have been used in the old International Emeryville trucks in the late '50s/early '60s? I think that truck had a V-8 in it.

Thanks,

Stan

Regarding your comment about rambling on, there's an old saying - "Don't get into a P _ _ _ ing contest with a skunk".

Thanks for the reply. I don't know what time frame the Fleetstars come from, so I can't compare very well. I did hear from a former Cummins engineer that the engines in the Emeryville were Cummins V-8s, but that's only a rumor. That Emeryville was one cool truck, with an exhaust sound that identified it without even seeing it - sort of like the Jimmys in the late '50s as far as unique sound.

Best regards,

Stan

I wouldn't call these a small tilt cab. Are you referring to those low-to-the-ground style trucks like the Fords that Roadway used forever?

The Emeryville was a full height COE - probably almost as tall as today's trucks. Some were really short (lengthwise) with the cab ending just behind the door, and some had an extended cab, probably about as much longer as today's extended cab pickups - it may have been a sleeper, but only for us slimmer folk, I suspect.

I did put a post on the IH board, and someone there said this series was called the DCO line. I'm afraid that response is talking about some newer trucks ('70s), but I'm not sure. They also told me about an IH truck website that I'll check out. Will let you know more if and when I find it out.

Now who's the "Ramblin Man"? LOL!

Stan

Stan