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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-26-2018, 07:58 AM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
Heck- I learned something today!:thumb:

Heck- I learned something today!:thumb:
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-26-2018, 06:32 AM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
To all folllowing along- NOTE that insults and...

To all folllowing along- NOTE that insults and abuse were not needed to have the conversation.
Dj- thanks for an informative and intelligent discussion. :thumb:
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-26-2018, 06:27 AM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
The very first generation of DT's had the bore...

The very first generation of DT's had the bore different between the 466/530 but that was long ago.

Now your manual's numbers are making sense!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-26-2018, 06:05 AM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
That pdf doesn't make sense... Its got...

That pdf doesn't make sense... Its got nomenclature that doesn't seem too legit. They don't refer to the engines by their company given names and the 408 wasn't available in 2004.

The 466/530 use...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 09:42 PM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
That sounds about right. I know you know a good...

That sounds about right. I know you know a good bit about buses. Don't you post over on the School Bus Fleet forum?

IDK where the other guys manual came from but a DT408 is a long stroke version...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 07:28 PM
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Views: 22,763
Posted By EastCoastCB
https://www.redpowermagazine.com/forums/topic/8592...

https://www.redpowermagazine.com/forums/topic/85923-dt530/

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090209192202AAWzsJy&guccounter=1
...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 07:23 PM
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Views: 22,763
Posted By EastCoastCB
Oh wow, I totally missed that post entirely. LOL ...

Oh wow, I totally missed that post entirely. LOL

That's total misinformation!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 05:53 PM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
I guess so, IDK that got a bit confusing. :oops:

I guess so, IDK that got a bit confusing. :oops:
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 05:41 PM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
Plz see the parts in bold.:thumb:

Plz see the parts in bold.:thumb:
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 05:36 PM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
I'm saying the bore on a 466 is the SAME as a 530.

I'm saying the bore on a 466 is the SAME as a 530.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 05:20 PM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
IMO the 444E is maginal. I'd take a short bus...

IMO the 444E is maginal. I'd take a short bus with one, but no way I'd buy a full size bus with a 444E. Unless its to resell on CL.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 05:18 PM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
I think its AAA bus sales in AZ that a few folks...

I think its AAA bus sales in AZ that a few folks on here have had good luck with.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 05:17 PM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
The bore on a 466 and 530 are the same. The...

The bore on a 466 and 530 are the same. The bottom end of the 530 is what's different. Yeah you COULD turn a 466 into a 530 but it would be ridiculously expensive and time consuming. Could just buy a...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 09:52 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,763
Posted By EastCoastCB
Go to AZ and pony up for one of the RE 8.3's or...

Go to AZ and pony up for one of the RE 8.3's or DT's.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 05:44 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,763
Posted By EastCoastCB
That isn't right. The 530 is a longer stroke. The...

That isn't right. The 530 is a longer stroke. The top end is the same as a 466HT. The crank is not.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2018, 06:42 PM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
Just looks like pish. Buses are OVERLY...

Just looks like pish. Buses are OVERLY structural, the sheet metal doesn't mean squat.
But I'd hate to spend all that time and money on something with body damage. I like nice looking buses with...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2018, 06:38 PM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
I've never seen a DT with a dry rear main seal....

I've never seen a DT with a dry rear main seal. No big deal.

The dents in the roof are the biggest detractor for me. No real way to get rid of them and I just think they're an eyesore.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-22-2018, 11:22 AM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
That's a $2000 bus man.

That's a $2000 bus man.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-21-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 194
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Posted By EastCoastCB
Add on coolers are only a bit of a bandaid. it's...

Add on coolers are only a bit of a bandaid. it's definitely gona help.

The slippage can't be stopped.

If I find you a free/cheap 643, would you be interested?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-21-2018, 04:28 PM
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Posted By EastCoastCB
Replacement is the only remedy. Its just a 4...

Replacement is the only remedy. Its just a 4 speed slushbox with NO lockup and no OD. I've had a few and hated them.
Folks drive all over with that transmission FWIW, but its FAR from ideal for...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-21-2018, 11:45 AM
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Views: 22,763
Posted By EastCoastCB
If you can build a bus from scratch in a few...

If you can build a bus from scratch in a few months, rearranging a few interior bits should be childs play.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-21-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,763
Posted By EastCoastCB
545 sucks on the highway. The friction puts more...

545 sucks on the highway. The friction puts more heat into the cooling system.
6500 for that bus is robbery.

WC lift is easy to remove, doesn't affect anything.
But you're looking at low end...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-20-2018, 05:59 PM
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Views: 22,763
Posted By EastCoastCB
At a bus dealer you get someone to hold your...

At a bus dealer you get someone to hold your hand, tell you what you want to hear while you pay 5x as much as the bus is worth.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-19-2018, 09:45 AM
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Views: 22,763
Posted By EastCoastCB
No special insulation- its fiberglass batting.

No special insulation- its fiberglass batting.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-19-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,763
Posted By EastCoastCB
This would be the route I'd go if I were you- ...

This would be the route I'd go if I were you-
Used 1975 MCI MC-5B Conversion Coach - C11426-Used1975MCIMC 5B (https://www.nwbus.com/sold-buses/used-1975-mci-mc-5b-conversion-coach---c11426)
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