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Old 08-04-2017, 11:21 AM   #1
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Dt530?

Found a International IC RE with a DT530 in it with 184,000 miles on it. Is this a good reliable motor? With that many stop and go miles is it ready for a inframe?

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Old 08-04-2017, 11:46 AM   #2
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I think you got a great engine there it's in the family of the dt360, 466 and dt530 excellent engines all three, should have another hundred or more before an in frame. Sounds like a great bus the only thing that would ruin it is paying too much. Here's a little information on that engine.
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Old 08-04-2017, 11:48 AM   #3
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THe 530's are awesome, but talk to cowlitzcoach and Kubla. They know more about em than me. What I've been told is that they're prone to a couple of possible issues and that a good 466 is preferable. Just what I've been told. I'd love to try a 530. MOAR power is always good!
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Old 08-04-2017, 11:50 AM   #4
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I concur more power more better [emoji41]
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Old 08-04-2017, 12:22 PM   #5
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I think you got a great engine there it's in the family of the dt360, 466 and dt530 excellent engines all three, should have another hundred or more before an in frame. Sounds like a great bus the only thing that would ruin it is paying too much. Here's a little information on that engine.
I am getting the bus for $3000
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Old 08-04-2017, 12:32 PM   #6
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Old 08-04-2017, 12:54 PM   #7
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I am getting the bus for $3000
JUMP on that!
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Old 08-04-2017, 01:25 PM   #8
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probably means its got a 643 or MD3060 trans in it too!
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Old 08-04-2017, 01:34 PM   #9
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probably means its got a 643 or MD3060 trans in it too!
Almost CERTAINLY a 3060 the 643's max hp rating is around 250 iirc, and the 530's torque/hp would definitely be a bit much for it, I'd imagine.
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Old 08-04-2017, 01:44 PM   #10
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speaking of 3060 did dred ever resurrect his?
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Old 08-04-2017, 06:13 PM   #11
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Almost CERTAINLY a 3060 the 643's max hp rating is around 250 iirc, and the 530's torque/hp would definitely be a bit much for it, I'd imagine.
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probably means its got a 643 or MD3060 trans in it too!

Is that good or bad?
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Old 08-04-2017, 06:19 PM   #12
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Is that good or bad?
Extremely good.
If its not a rust bucket, and it runs and drives I'd go get that.
Cheapest bus I ever saw with that engine was 8500 AT AUCTION. Dealers charge an arm and a leg for such a bus.
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Old 08-27-2018, 05:13 PM   #13
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Dt530

Hi there to all International DT530 owners. I have IC RE300 with DT530 and Allison MD3060. First has anyone ever replaced/retrofitted the fan clutch because mine is grinding bad but this model doesn't exist anymore and most dealers are clueless how to do the whole transitions with newer version.
Second has anyone done the Allison 6th gear unlocking thing and if so can you tell me specific dealer/location that has done it so I can call and discuss potential work on mine.
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my whole is so rusted from inside so the sides are not attached to the floor anymore so now I will be replacing the whole bus crossbeams and floor and reattaching the sides to the floor somehow. (((
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