You just think you've seen an engine blow up before

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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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You just think you've seen an engine blow up before

What happens when you over-rev a 2500hp 78 litre caterpillar V18 engine?
The remains of a a fully loaded caterpillar 793 mining dump truck weighing 850,000 lbs (!)
The driver pushed it into 1st gear instead of 6th

Probably the worst engine explosion I've ever seen








FYI this is the Cat 793 (ok 797 but same idea)

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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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Not sure which is more appropriate...



or



Is that thing running 4 filters in a line?
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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How do you get 1st gear mixed up with 6th gear?
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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jbweld. it is needed.

but really..wow engine down...
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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How do you get 1st gear mixed up with 6th gear?
its easier than you think.
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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What's that worth in scrap metal?
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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What's that worth in scrap metal?
Scrap? A simple rebuild and it'll be better than new!
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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i believe that big trucks like that, and semi's have a ring / button you press after a certain gear and start all over like if it was first gear but your actually going to the next higher gear....mybe he forgot to press zeeee button?
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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horrrrryyyyyyy ****
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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horrrrryyyyyyy ****
best response. /thread
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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... Wonder what that sounded like...
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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I'm guessing it started with "Bang" and ended with someone yelling "get your crap and GTFO!"
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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If must have sounded like..."YOUR FIRED!!!!"
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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jeez it looks like it hit an IED!
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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best response. /thread
Thanks Walter



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