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04-18-2018, 02:08 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Wisconsin N.E.
Posts: 412
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Thomas
Engine: 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Anyone have a clue what a rebuild would cost?
I really love the look of this does anyone know what it would cost to have this engine swapped or rebuilt?
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1988-38ft-CROWN-SUPERCOACH-84-PASSENGER/263608328885?hash=item3d6047e2b5:g:19wAAOSwMURaqbj Q
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04-18-2018, 02:15 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Wisconsin N.E.
Posts: 412
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Thomas
Engine: 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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PS.
I know nothing about crowns except this one looks so cool, so any info is welcome
Thanks
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04-18-2018, 02:43 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,028
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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DD 6-71 is an engine that has been around since the dawn of time and has been used in many things that needed to start without hassle and keep running for a billion miles.. We're talking about tanks, boats, trains, pipelines, heavy machinery, and even some buses. That doesn't make them invincible, regular maintenance schedule to get a bazillion miles includes a lot more than oil changes, and as neat as that bus looks I would be looking at something a little more modern.
As far as cost goes, if you're not doing it yourself, it'll surely cost more than a reasonable example of a more modern bus.
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04-18-2018, 02:44 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,674
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Probably 15-20 grand to rebuild it. Maybe more.
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04-18-2018, 02:46 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Wisconsin N.E.
Posts: 412
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Thomas
Engine: 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Probably 15-20 grand to rebuild it. Maybe more.
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Well that's a bit outta the budget
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04-18-2018, 02:53 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Marion NY
Posts: 103
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: HDX
Engine: 3126 7.2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Whatthefak
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That is a sweet looking bus.. The cost could be low or high depending on what is wrong with the engine.. Sweet bus though.. I know nothing about diagnosing a diesel engine... plenty for me to learn
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"Fitting a bus for your lifestyle is certainly easier than fitting your lifestyle into your bus" The journey begins... I am expecting a rough road ahead!!
Jim, Marion NY
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04-18-2018, 03:35 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Whidbey Island, WA.
Posts: 1,109
Year: 1984
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: 3208 na boat anchor
Rated Cap: 2
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I rebuilt a few 6-71's back in the day. If the journals on the crankshaft aren't worn beyond limits it probably could be inframed for about $6k. When I did them it cost $100 for a piston loaded in a liner with connecting, with exchange.
Drop those in the hole install new bearings, send the head out for rebuild, overhaul the blower, pumps, and check out the turbo. About $3k to do a 6-71 (non turbo) in the 1980's.
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04-18-2018, 03:55 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,400
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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You might consider looking at the Crown bus that Crown_Guy offered for sale here recently.
It has a freshly rebuilt 671 and was offered at $12,500.
It is a very nice looking bus.
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04-18-2018, 07:59 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,179
Year: 1971
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International Loadstar 1700
Engine: 345 international V-8
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I just bought a liner kit with bearings and gaskets, genuine detroit diesel, cost about $2500 for the parts.
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04-18-2018, 08:25 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Wisconsin N.E.
Posts: 412
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Thomas
Engine: 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Thanks guys, that puts if firmly beond my budget.
I'm a couple thousand miles away and work full time not going to be able to do the work
I'll just keep an eye out for the right one
I don't have a time limit but I do really want to get started
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04-18-2018, 09:02 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,674
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bus-bro
I rebuilt a few 6-71's back in the day. If the journals on the crankshaft aren't worn beyond limits it probably could be inframed for about $6k. When I did them it cost $100 for a piston loaded in a liner with connecting, with exchange.
Drop those in the hole install new bearings, send the head out for rebuild, overhaul the blower, pumps, and check out the turbo. About $3k to do a 6-71 (non turbo) in the 1980's.
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Typical cost these days at a shop is around $3000 a hole.
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