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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-30-2018, 10:51 AM
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Posted By boojiewoojie
Congratulations! Now, is your new thread up? If...

Congratulations! Now, is your new thread up? If not, are you going to hold us in suspense or properly close this thread out with the details??? LOL

In TN the commercial tag for a school bus...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 11:35 PM
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Views: 22,765
Posted By boojiewoojie
Ok, a lot more to chew on. First, EastCoast you...

Ok, a lot more to chew on.
First, EastCoast you made me laugh. No, I don't know a lot just been a bus driver a long time because I'm a musician that couldn't find another job. Now, I kinda really...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 09:31 PM
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Views: 22,765
Posted By boojiewoojie
With all the engine talk here's my non-mechanic...

With all the engine talk here's my non-mechanic take on it: The transmission makes a big difference. Yes, if it's a 3060 it's probably paired with a bigger engine so it's kind of an apples to oranges...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 08:38 PM
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Views: 22,765
Posted By boojiewoojie
Fadderall I'm hoping you're ok with the thread...

Fadderall I'm hoping you're ok with the thread drift but I've wondered about the 466/530 (rebuild) differences for a while. East Coast, I'm thinking the mechanic was telling me, "Since we have it...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 05:07 PM
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Posted By boojiewoojie
The mechanics in this neck of the woods don't...

The mechanics in this neck of the woods don't like the 444E unless it's on a small bus. And even then they don't like working on it. The 444E is an 8 cylinder (used in Ford pickups) and the 466/530...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,765
Posted By boojiewoojie
Apparently it's in the rebuild kit which contains...

Apparently it's in the rebuild kit which contains new sleeves and pistons, etc. I'm assuming the sleeves are interchangeable between the 466 and 530 and the inner diameters are different to fit the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,765
Posted By boojiewoojie
Sounds like you're really doing your homework....

Sounds like you're really doing your homework. The only other thing that looks like wasn't mentioned is the early 2000s DT466E was messed up because of the antifreeze messing up the O rings in the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-25-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,765
Posted By boojiewoojie
I'm not a mechanic but the shop that rebuilt my...

I'm not a mechanic but the shop that rebuilt my 466 told me I could turn it into the 530. It's been a couple of years but I remember him saying something about the stroke. I think it had something to...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,765
Posted By boojiewoojie
You can actually convert a 466 to a 530 with a...

You can actually convert a 466 to a 530 with a top end rebuild. Rebuild kits are about $1200. Parts are interchangeable. No big deal.

No way would I go from a 530 to 466.

The stickers are...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,765
Posted By boojiewoojie
The leak at the seal? All of them leak there....

The leak at the seal? All of them leak there. Sure, replace it but it wouldn't be at the top of my list. Mine leaks and I've put 20k on it with the leak. It's the least of my mechanic's worries.

I...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,765
Posted By boojiewoojie
Yep, use the roof and hours as leverage. Also...

Yep, use the roof and hours as leverage. Also it's too old and high mileage to go back into service so remind him unless he's got an exporter buying it he's gonna be selling it to someone like you...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,765
Posted By boojiewoojie
In Tennessee the bus contractors know all the...

In Tennessee the bus contractors know all the troopers that do the bus inspections. Over the years they get to know our buses well.

My bus is identical to yours except I have the 466 and it's a...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2018, 02:45 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 22,765
Posted By boojiewoojie
Ok, I'll chime in. First, you absolutely can buy...

Ok, I'll chime in. First, you absolutely can buy a bus now and have it ready to hit the road by October. I bought a bus once and after taking the seats out and painting it I spent one day...
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