Start up procedure of 1991 INT. 3700

[tjh1127]

hey all, i just bought a 91 3700 at auction (which i honetstly bid on a whim). so i am woefully prepared and brand new at this ( i know i know....)


im hoping someone who owns a 3700 or similar model can help me out with a video of the start up procedure and anything else you think i should know while i continue to educate myself with the wealth of knowledge available here.


Also if anyone can recommend a mechanic to inspect the bus near loganville GA before i hit the road to bring it home to MI i would appreciate that i cant see mto find anyone withing 30 miles

[Brad_SwiftFur]

I am relatively close to Loganville. PM me if you want.

[tjh1127]

Originally Posted by Brad_SwiftFur

I am relatively close to Loganville. PM me if you want.

Sent you a message, thanks!

[Brad_SwiftFur]

A quick Google search on the 3700 model brings up the wiki page, which says this was the lighter version of the usual 3800 school bus chassis, which only came with the 7.3 engine and hydraulic brakes.


How long had it been sitting? What did the auction say about condition and operability? You'll want to check the oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid levels. Tire pressures, condition and tread depth (I wouldn't be too concerned with age at this point, as long as they're not really dry rot cracked). Will the batteries need to be replaced? Do all the lights work?

[tjh1127]

Originally Posted by Brad_SwiftFur

A quick Google search on the 3700 model brings up the wiki page, which says this was the lighter version of the usual 3800 school bus chassis, which only came with the 7.3 engine and hydraulic brakes.


How long had it been sitting? What did the auction say about condition and operability? You'll want to check the oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid levels. Tire pressures, condition and tread depth (I wouldn't be too concerned with age at this point, as long as they're not really dry rot cracked). Will the batteries need to be replaced? Do all the lights work?

the auction will only tell me that it is listed as "runs and drives" but that is determined when the bus hits the lot, not when its auctioned and they dont know how long they have had it.

[EastCoastCB]

Prob just check the oil and fluids and hit the road is how it sounds.