Pro and cons of a V555

Hi just looking for some general answer on reliability of the V555 and rebuilding cost or if it cheaper to just re-power the old girl.

Many thanks

Very good reliable diesel for local work or lighter work. Biggest problem is/was if they were used for paid drivers.
This is because the engines tended to be over revved more by paid drivers. (downhill in mountains?) Over rev the 555 & within a short time the flywheels became detached. (saying politely)

if it just needs a rebuild kit through it ... and you dont do many miles id keep it . .

My dad had one from 1974-1994 working out of quarries etc. Yes He did rebuild it a couple of times and broke the crankshaft after 12 years service and with an Allison MT650 for 18 years then took my MT653 for the rest of the time. In that 20years, he never changed the water pump.

He has a fuel pump and a few items still laying around. If you are interested just give me a PM.

Bruce99 nailed it 110%

Thanks for the advice. As it was described to me you "you ether love em or hate em. I suppose the trick is to make sure it hasn't had the bjesus flogged out of it in the past. Again thank you for your comments

You mean to say there were PRO's??!!!!

triple 5, triple trouble

nah mate they ar called a 555 cummins but if an idiot is driving one they are triple trouble.