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Old 01-28-2011, 08:16 PM   #1
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Anyone have any info on cruise control that will work on a rear engine diesel. 1991 Cat 3116?

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Old 01-29-2011, 09:37 PM   #2
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Anyone have any info on cruise control that will work on a rear engine diesel. 1991 Cat 3116?

there is a outfit called ' Cruise King' at this link: http://www.cruisecontrolking.com/ that makes them for diesel trucks and buses. I bought one for a semi some 10+ years ago and it worked great.
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Old 01-29-2011, 09:46 PM   #3
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Thanks, I did had been to their site. Couldn't figure out from it if theirs would work. I guess I'll have to get my bus home and do some studying.
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Old 01-30-2011, 03:27 PM   #4
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Don't you just love it when they don't put enough info on their site to tell whether you wasting both yours and their time?
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Old 02-01-2011, 04:12 PM   #5
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Re: Cruise control

I emailed them this morning, February 1st. By the afternoon, I had this reply:

If it is a rear engine school bus then the part number is 9262. Front engine is 9251T. In either case your cost would be $595.00. We provide phone assistance to you or your installer if you have any questions. To order call us at 507-334-0250 Thanks Steve

It's a little more pricey that what I'd hoped for, but not completely unreasonable. I'm thinking about getting it...someday! Thanks for the initial post to spur on the idea!

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Old 02-01-2011, 04:31 PM   #6
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I got a similar fast reply, same price, different engine. I agree a bit pricy, but if it's a quality unit probably worth it. Certainly cuts down of fatigue, and helps with fuel mileage.
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Old 02-01-2011, 07:27 PM   #7
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After 500 miles of foot jammed to the floor, I really would love to have a cruise, regardless of the cost! I've sometimes done the big "no no" and used the throttle lock for a period when my leg was numb! I haven't done that much since the last time I used it, I blew a tire...that was scary-fun!

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