MechanicGuy24

Thanks for the kind words. I will start posting more pictures as I get working.

Wow, that looks like an awesome start to a great project! Wishing you guys all the best, lots of fun with the build, and an amazing...

Save those seats and resell them! There are plenty of people out there who want a couple of those for their build… including me!

Sorry to the OP my reply sounds confusing. That is indeed a 5.9 in his bus. Edit: I have the parts and repair and maintenance manuals...

Is that a 5.9 or 8.3 cummins? If it's the 5.9 I'd look into doing a KDP fix, as that looks like a 12 valve! But once that's done...

Hope you get it at the price you want. That's a great starting point. I just bought myself a 97 Thomas MVP with the mechanical 8.3l...

pm me and I’ll send you a copy of the 8.3 service manual. I took my old belt to Napa and they got me a new one. I don’t have the same...

Thank you so much. Very good solid advice. I will do a lot of research and make calls before I come on here asking the same 974...

Not that uncommon, but not overly seen due to extra expense. Not sure of the advantages but I suspect the uniform length and even...

Thank you, it's really the sole reason I got this bus. It has the Allison MD3060. I am very excited to have something not plagued with...

I just took a closer look at your first pic. You got a mechanical 8.3! A/C too! Nice score! Which Allison tranny?

Good information thank you. I might just give Thomas a call and see what they tell me. I know bringing it to Napa is the correct way to...

3 ways of doing this... 1) ask for and someone will tell you what they got, might not fit yours though. 2) call a Thomas bus dealer...

Hello all, I am having a real issue figuring out what this fan belt part number is, and where to get one. I have a rear engine 97...

Will do! They are suppose to be taken out from where I bought it from but if they end up not taking them out I will absolutely reach...