cummins 8.3

  1. NE

    Hello !

    Hello I am about to buy a Saf-T-Liner MVP ER year 2000 with 8.3 Cummins Engine. I'm here to find out all I can about this model and to discover your vehicle. Thank you
  2. MR

    Another "which bus?" Thread

    Hi all, The age old question. This bus or that bus? Both engines are pre-emissions, so that's a wash. The breakdown goes like this: Bus 1: Dog nose, front engine, DT466E and Allison MT643 (I suspect, haven't gotten to see the bus in person yet). 77K original miles (!). Seller says engine is...
  3. Remington-SKO

    32 Foot Pusher - Poli

    Meet Poli, from Thermopolis, Wyoming! 2003 BlueBird All American, Cummins 8.3 ISC & Allison MD3060_R 146k miles and 7200 hours. Featuring a center mounted 100 gallon fuel tank, underbody storage bays on both sides, an Air Foil, factory front door lock, air brakes, air ride, block heater...
  4. Remington-SKO

    32 Foot 2003 Blue Bird All American RE 8.3l Cummins & MD3060_R

    Remington's 32 Foot RE | 8.3 & MD3060 BB A3RE Just got home with my 2nd bus! And this one is a unicorn. I'm really excited about starting this conversion. It's a 2003 BlueBird All American Rear Engine with the Cummins 8.3L and Allison MD3060_R with 147k miles I bought my first bus (24 foot...
  5. Lajoonman

    Struggle Bus

    Hey all, I recently purchased a 37 foot 2001 rear engine bluebird. It has the 8.3 Cummins with a 3090 Allison transmission. Currently has 215,000 miles and appears to be fairly well maintained by the school district. I drove it home 60 miles with no issues, other than having taken to sharp...
  6. MT

    8.3 cummins overheat in rockies, help.

    Just bought a 2000 blubird with 8.3 liter cummins it has 375,000 km . Driving it home it almost redlined going over kootenay pass, BC then check engine light came on. I summited, then all went back to normal... How can i keep this beast cool??
  7. AA

    1994 Thomas Built Pro Skoolie Build

    Owner will deliver Priced to sell! $58,350 39ft Registered as a Motorhome and insurable as a motorhome. RV windows 176k miles Solar panels Sleep 6 2 kids bunk beds Fitted with 4 seatbelts plus drivers. High-end brush brass hardware throughout. Custom cabinetry throughout. Custom live edge...
  8. Curatorsofcoolie

    Who made my chassis?

    Having a hard time finding a manual or anything for the actual mechanics of our bus. It’s a 98 Bluebird CSRE 3408 with the 8.3Cummins and Allison Transmission. I was able to do a body # search on bluebird vantage which lead me to a chassis# F084507 but I can’t seem to figure out where to...
  9. FR

    2009 BlueBird All American 40ft rear engine bus for sale

    Excellent condition. 8.3 l Cummins ISC, 5 spd Allison automatic transmission See: https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/115297189842 If you are looking for the best school bus for an RV conversion, look no further. Rear-engine buses are considered better for a number of reasons, including considerably...
  10. CR

    Ladybird the bluebird

    Well after lurking here for a number of years and planning builds out in my head more times than i can count. The time was finally right and i pulled the trigger on a bus. She is a 1998 Bluebird tc 2000RE 8.3 mechanical cummins/MD3060 with 5.38s. I won her in a govdeals auction she was a little...
  11. DE

    Looking for a 35'-40' long school bus (specs in description)

    Hello! We are looking for a school bus with a Cummins 8.3 or a DT466 engine. Year up until 2004. The best locations would be Illinois, Missouri and Indiana. Thanks!
  12. DE

    Please help, need opinions! About to travel 7+ hours for a potential purchase.RUST?

    Hello! We are planning to buy a school bus to convert it into a full time home. We like this 2004 Blue Bird with a front Cummins 8.3 engine w/2000 Allison transmission from OH. 213xxx miles, came off from the road in October. My only concern is the rust. The seller said it is just surface...
  13. RossRollingHomes

    1999 Blue Bird All American RE 84 Passenger School Bus

    1999 Blue Bird All American RE 84 Passenger School Bus Year: 1999 Make: Blue Bird Model: All American RE Engine Make: Cummins 8.3L 250HP Transmission: Allison Automatic MT643 Fuel Type: Diesel Seating Capacity: 84 Brakes: Air Options: 74" Headroom I have access to two of these very desirable...
  14. BR

    Cummins to replace Detroit Diesel?

    Please pardon my naivety! We recently purchased a completely converted ‘89 Chevy S6000 school bus with the 8.2-liter Detroit Diesel. I don’t know the transmission that it’s mated to, but I’m sure someone here might know. The Detroit Diesel that’s in it, as you know, is incredibly...
  15. rubydoooooo

    Dave and Kenny, 86 Ford/07 Kenworth

    So I’ve been working and saving up for my bus. Finally got the dollars and a plan on what I want to do! The motor that’s in my bus rn is kinda a soggy cardboard box XD wanted to do a motor/tranny swap. After looking around I decided I’d go with a Cummins 8.3 after weeks of thinking about how to...
  16. DR

    Cummins 8.3 - Belt turns but won't start

    Hey ya'll! I have a 1997 Bluebird All American with a RE Cummins 8.3. Got it back in March, it ran great for about a month and then stopped turning on mid-April. It's been sitting since then (so about 7 months), so I REALLY need to get it started now so the winter cold up here in MA doesn't...
  17. SU

    My Thomas Built HDX overheats above 55 mph

    My new 2009 Thomas Built HDX Conversion with 8.3 Cummins RE has 285,000 km on the clock. It runs smoothly and quietly on flat road but arrived with 2 annoying problems. (And I am just learning about diesel engines so any assistance is greatly appreciated). The first is that it overheats as...
  18. fadderall

    "EMILEE" Our 1999 BlueBird TC2000 Full Conversion

    Our bus is finally here!! Settled on a decent 1999 Bluebird TC2000 RE with a Cummins 8.3 Mechanical engine and AT-643 transmission. After checking out the mechanical motor I understand now why everyone has been recommending them. Much simpler machine. The bus, I mean RV, has the pass through...
  19. my5sons

    97 8.3 53,000mls Just Died after running 3min

    HELP, I was going to take the bus to work today to get some ideas on converting etc and started it to warm it up and after about 3 minutes it suddenly died. I don't even know where to start. I called a service company and they said try fuse, fuel filter etc. Any ideas? I think the fuses are on...
  20. DR

    8.3 L Harmonic Damper

    Yesterday I lost my harmonic damper, aka harmonic balancer, driving down the road. I was able to get home no problems, but I don't want to run the engine without one! Anyone have a source for me for the harmonic damper? Thanks, Drew

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