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09-19-2017, 03:36 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
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Engine ID please
Found a bus local, says "Big 240 GM hp motor and Allison transmission". Done alot of research on here as I prepare to start a conversion but not familiar with the GM diesel. Can you help me with what the GM motor is and if it's a good skoolie option? Thanks!
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09-19-2017, 04:19 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Kansas
Posts: 224
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: 8.3 Cummins, 643
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What year what type of bus
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09-19-2017, 04:29 PM
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#3
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
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1997 Thomas
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09-19-2017, 05:12 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Probably the 6.5.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Diesel_V8_engine
Don't take it for granted though, verify!
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09-19-2017, 06:17 PM
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#5
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
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Can anyone help with the pros/cons of the Detroit Diesel motors?
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09-19-2017, 06:19 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brokedown
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A 240hp 6.5? With an Allison?
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09-19-2017, 06:29 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
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BTW, It is a diesel per the ad info.
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09-19-2017, 06:45 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Was Thomas using GM's in 1997? I thought by then they were using Freightliner chassis.
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09-19-2017, 09:01 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Georgia
Posts: 2,264
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: IH
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Was Thomas using GM's in 1997? I thought by then they were using Freightliner chassis.
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It could be a cutaway chassis.
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09-20-2017, 04:58 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad_SwiftFur
It could be a cutaway chassis.
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Maybe, but would that have an allison?
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09-20-2017, 08:41 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
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From the photos, it is a standard flat nose bus. Hope to go look at it today. If it is a Detroit Deisel is that a good motor? I don't see alot about them posted on here.
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09-20-2017, 09:05 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2014
Location: West Ohio
Posts: 3,708
Year: 1984
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: International 1753
Engine: 6.9 International
Rated Cap: 65
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Do you have a link of the bus ad? I doubt it has a 6.5 in a flatnose.
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09-20-2017, 09:12 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
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The mystery is solved with an edit to the ad last night. It now says 8.3 Cummins. Thanks for the help guys. Going to look at it today. Will keep you posted.
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09-20-2017, 05:33 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
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Went and checked it out. Lifted the engine cover... DT466 motor. The lady that listed it has no idea what she has. Got on the freeway and pedal mashed topped out at 62 on flat ground. Very slight incline and it started losing speed. Not gonna work for the traveling we hope to do. Plan to take our time but don't want everyone on the highway mad at the slow bus.
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09-20-2017, 05:58 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cutman
Went and checked it out. Lifted the engine cover... DT466 motor. The lady that listed it has no idea what she has. Got on the freeway and pedal mashed topped out at 62 on flat ground. Very slight incline and it started losing speed. Not gonna work for the traveling we hope to do. Plan to take our time but don't want everyone on the highway mad at the slow bus.
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62 is pretty standard, seems a LOT of buses top out around 62.
Most NC buses will only do 45-50.
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09-23-2017, 07:45 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SE Washington State
Posts: 7
Year: 91
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 66
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The one I bought from the first seller's son will cruise at 65. The build begins!!!
AKA: Cutman
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