Search results
-
Converting my 1955 GM Coach to a DD50 - Seeking RTS NOVA/Flxible Metro/Neoplan
Stood in one. Great bus to drive but if memory serves the 'tallest' interior standing room I've seen on one was about 7" too short. ;-) Pretty uncomfortable to stand and cook/do dishes/work in hah! Supposedly those things will get with the program...engine is a bit of a pain to work on but an...- Brandon314159
- Post #19
- Forum: Everything Big Diesel Powered
-
Converting my 1955 GM Coach to a DD50 - Seeking RTS NOVA/Flxible Metro/Neoplan
Hehe! When it's all locked up, it's not so bad but no where near enough ratios to make it work in the hills. If it was a 6v92T or something I'd probably be more apt to a rebuild and whatnot but I can't see shoehorning one of those beasts into what was really designed for the inline-6...- Brandon314159
- Post #17
- Forum: Everything Big Diesel Powered
-
Converting my 1955 GM Coach to a DD50 - Seeking RTS NOVA/Flxible Metro/Neoplan
I (with the expertise of typ4) tried but the cost of rebuilding this 2-stroke is right on par with a repower...and us 2-stroke guys have to run single weight rated oils (which are not so common anymore). I'd turbo the 2-stroke but that adds $ fast as I'd also need to swap out the injectors...- Brandon314159
- Post #14
- Forum: Everything Big Diesel Powered
-
Converting my 1955 GM Coach to a DD50 - Seeking RTS NOVA/Flxible Metro/Neoplan
Not sure where my manners went...OF COURSE THIS THREAD NEEDS PICTURES! Picture from an event we volunteer locally with, with all my Communications gear set up. Picture from Fields Station, Oregon (way in the middle of nowhere) And some powerplant pr0n. 26,150lbs in that evening...- Brandon314159
- Post #12
- Forum: Everything Big Diesel Powered
-
Converting my 1955 GM Coach to a DD50 - Seeking RTS NOVA/Flxible Metro/Neoplan
Found a bus with a locked up motor on e-bay but the price isn't very good and it's a LONG ways away. Not sure if I'm allowed to post ebay links...it's auction 112041568363. Seller didn't have much information outside locked up engine. I have feelers out to some bus resellers looking for a...- Brandon314159
- Post #10
- Forum: Everything Big Diesel Powered
-
Converting my 1955 GM Coach to a DD50 - Seeking RTS NOVA/Flxible Metro/Neoplan
I've seen v-motors installed in these transits and it is not pretty...not to mention the 2-strokes are big heaters of the cooling system. The forward valve cover has to be accessed via the ground or hole in the floor. Not a pleasant experience for running the rack. The redding bus is a T-drive...- Brandon314159
- Post #8
- Forum: Everything Big Diesel Powered
-
Converting my 1955 GM Coach to a DD50 - Seeking RTS NOVA/Flxible Metro/Neoplan
Guy says it's a 'Detroit 92 super carged' so sounds 2-stroke (probably 6v92). Dang!- Brandon314159
- Post #5
- Forum: Everything Big Diesel Powered
-
Converting my 1955 GM Coach to a DD50 - Seeking RTS NOVA/Flxible Metro/Neoplan
Texted him seeing if I can get a photograph. Supercharged seems to indicate 2-stroke BUT always worth a look. Some folks just don't know what they have :-) Thank you!- Brandon314159
- Post #3
- Forum: Everything Big Diesel Powered
-
Seeking mid 90's Transit (RTS/NOVA/Flxible/etc.) with DD50 + VR731RH for Repower
Wanting to do a re-power on my bus and it was suggested I cross post here. Link: http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?77470-Converting-my-1955-GM-Coach-to-a-DD50-Seeking-RTS-NOVA-Flxible-Metro-Neoplan Please direct any leads or info to that thread. Thank you in advance!- Brandon314159
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Marketplace
-
Converting my 1955 GM Coach to a DD50 - Seeking RTS NOVA/Flxible Metro/Neoplan
Intro: I'm typ4's son, with a big old transit bus RV conversion I've been flogging down the road for a handful of years. We're upgraded the cylinder head, rodded the radiator, re-plumbed, tuned, adjusted, and upgraded all that is possible on this TIRED 6-71 Detroit Diesel. I converted it to an...- Brandon314159
- Thread
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Everything Big Diesel Powered
-
Has anybody here had a 1984 Mercedes 300D?
The non-turbo engine isn't shabby (right around 80HP). It won't pull like a big-dog like the turbo model will but it does get you around. The earlier 300D (found in the w115 bodied cars) has one less crank main journal and it shows (they don't often make it much past 300K except in rare cases)...- Brandon314159
- Post #23
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
-
Has anybody here had a 1984 Mercedes 300D?
Lots of useful good data on this tread. Some misguided information too. Be forewarned. :) 300D (a w123 body) came with both a 617.192 and it's non-turbo variant. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_300 Anything after 1982 will have the 722.3 transmission (It's not a ZF BTW) and they...- Brandon314159
- Post #22
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
-
Web banner
Russ' son here: Workin' hard...should have something for you all to check out soon. Thanks for the photos! Keeping it simple for right now, but will put a nice 'dial up friendly' customer photo area in the near future. :) -Brandon- Brandon314159
- Post #19
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
-
Quick Question about Detriot 671 & 6v71
Hey all, I am Typ4's son Brandon. I have a quick question regarding Detriot engines. My 1955 GMC coach has a 6-71 in it matched up to an Allison VH transmission (single speed, converter lockup or unlocked). I am interested in swapping in a newer transmission but they all come off of...- Brandon314159
- Thread
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Everything Big Diesel Powered
