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Old 01-19-2017, 11:13 AM   #1
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Talking 1983 Crown School Bus!

1983 Crown Coach
condition: fair
cylinders: 8 cylinders
fuel: diesel
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
1983 Crown school bus w/ RV registration, 4 speed auto Allison trans, 169,000 miles on the complete inframe rebuilt Detroit diesel. All work and service was done through the Arlington school district. $7000OBO
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Old 01-19-2017, 11:18 AM   #2
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Seems a tad on the high side. What does the body rust look like?
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Old 01-19-2017, 11:19 AM   #3
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No rust. The body is primarily aluminum.
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Old 01-19-2017, 01:47 PM   #4
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Post some more pics!
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Old 01-19-2017, 02:12 PM   #5
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Coachwork: Crown, integral. (With 2kW of tiltable solar)
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Engine: Detroit 6V92TAC, DDEC 2, Jake brake, Allison HT740
Rated Cap: 37,400 lbs GVWR
8 cylinders? The only Crown buses with 8 cylinder engines were the Atomics and tour buses with rear 8V71s.

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Old 01-19-2017, 02:35 PM   #6
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You are 100% correct. The crown is a mid engine 6n71
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Old 01-19-2017, 02:59 PM   #7
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The vintage suggests to me that it is a 6-71T, 6-71TA, or perhaps a 6-71TAC.

I don't think any of the Crowns with 6-71's after about 1978 didn't have at least a turbo.

The model of the bus should tell the story.

If it is an A-426-11 it would not have a turbo. HP rating would be about 210-225 HP.

If it is an A-426T-11 it would have a turbo. HP rating would be about 230-250 HP.

If it is an A-426TAC-11 it would have a turbo with an after cooler. HP rating would be about 245-285 HP.
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Old 01-19-2017, 07:41 PM   #8
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Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
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Arlington School District? Washington, Virginia, Texas or other?

Could you post pics that show the engine?

Thanks.
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Old 01-19-2017, 07:54 PM   #9
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Year: 198x
Coachwork: Crown & MCI
Chassis: 40ft Tandem/40ft MC-9 Tag
Engine: Cummins 855 BCT/6V92TA, RTO-910/HT-740
Rated Cap: 47,000lb/38,000lb GVWR
Definitely need more pictures and information. Can you post VIN plate picture?

What options, or even better, have you got build number?

(This looks to be a Washington Crown considering lights and side rub rails.)
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Old 01-19-2017, 07:55 PM   #10
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I may be interested if you can post up some pics and info.
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Old 01-19-2017, 08:08 PM   #11
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Engine: Cummins 855 BCT/6V92TA, RTO-910/HT-740
Rated Cap: 47,000lb/38,000lb GVWR
(BTW- I'm not interested in buying this bus. I have enough of a problem with 3 large buses already (GMC, MCI, Crown. o.O)

BUT... I am interested in seeing it go for a fair price and to someone that wants it. I may even have some parts for whoever scores it. (Long story but I somehow managed to get a few pallets of DD 671 and Crown parts quite some time ago that I still keep.)

@DiscoveryTheBus: I suggest you post as many pictures and information as you can.
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Old 02-13-2017, 11:44 AM   #12
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Year: 1990
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Engine: Detroit 6-71 Turbo
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Trade?

PM me if you are interested in trading for 1955 International R-100 pickup.
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