| Author | Message | ||
| Robert Chamuler (Nemos88)
Registered Member Username: Nemos88 Post Number: 5 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 24.19.183.71 Rating: N/A |
I am looking at a Eagle with a blown 8v92. Can a 6v92 be dropped in without a lot of modification? and if I rebuild the present motor how much $$ am I looking at. Motor overheated and blew a rod. any input would be appreciated Bob | ||
| Douglas Wotring (Tekebird)
Registered Member Username: Tekebird Post Number: 85 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 69.136.90.146 Rating: N/A |
I would rebuild rather than put an unknown motor in and possible have a problem the next day. What you would spend on a rebuild is prob what you would pay for a documented 6v92 | ||
| Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy)
Registered Member Username: Drivingmisslazy Post Number: 1818 Registered: 1-2001 Posted From: 75.108.84.149 Rating: N/A |
And the 8V92 would be a lot more fun to drive. I pulled the 6V out of my 80 Eagle and put an 8V in. What a world of difference. Richard | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 5 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.55.92 Rating: N/A |
Robert, i just spent 9700.00 on my 8v92 for parts a new crank, piston and liners,rebuilt heads,turbo,blower,cams,injectors,water and fuel pumps,crankshaft,cam balancers and machine shop work for line boring of the block parts are not cheap any more | ||
| larry currier (Larryc)
Registered Member Username: Larryc Post Number: 1 Registered: 2-2007 Posted From: 207.200.116.13 Rating: N/A |
Robert,I don't like your chances with a rebuild on your engine. I think you need to many parts,like probably a crankshaft for starters. I don't think you will ever find happiness with a DDEC engine. My advice is to find a used MUI 8V92 for cost effeciency. That said,I feel the best engine they made was a dry sleve 8V71 TA and that is what I'd be looking for because I like to hot rod and the MUI 8V71TA gives you unlimited options. | ||
| Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
Registered Member Username: Bob_greenwood Post Number: 635 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 64.136.49.228 Rating: N/A |
robert.. The really important thing is to identify the engine that is in the bus...LOTS of people 'think' they have a 8v92 when they really have an 8v71,which was a standard,NOT the 8v92.have seen lots of people advertise 8v92 & then 'claim' they 'thought' it was | ||
| Robert Chamuler (Nemos88)
Registered Member Username: Nemos88 Post Number: 6 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 24.19.183.71 Rating: N/A |
The current owner states the engine overheated and blew up?? Whatever happed it sounds like most of the engine is toast as far as using the current heads etc. | ||
| Robert Chamuler (Nemos88)
Registered Member Username: Nemos88 Post Number: 7 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 24.19.183.71 Rating: N/A |
The bus is a 1965 Eagle made in Belgium, What is different if anything on an Eagle made in Belgium? | ||
| Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
Registered Member Username: Bob_greenwood Post Number: 637 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 64.136.49.228 Rating: N/A |
cheaper steel in framework...rusts real easy.. | ||
| norcal kyle (Kylexisxrad)
Registered Member Username: Kylexisxrad Post Number: 112 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 75.5.250.225 Rating: N/A |
plus there ain't nothin' like a brownsville birdie.  | ||
| Arthur J Griffith (Arthurseagle)
Registered Member Username: Arthurseagle Post Number: 21 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 72.236.102.242 Rating: N/A |
Starting in 1989 Eagle started using CORTEN steel in their frame construction. Made all the differance in the world. sorry, Just had to defend those beautiful Eagles. ARTHUR | ||
| Tom Mason (Manasst)
Registered Member Username: Manasst Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2007 Posted From: 75.88.171.217 Rating: N/A |
i dont' want to hijack this post, but what is CORTEN steel and what does that mean to me and my 91 model 15 | ||
| Tom Mason (Manasst)
Registered Member Username: Manasst Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2007 Posted From: 75.88.171.217 Rating: N/A |
i also just happened to remember that there is a 1990 model 15 that the owner says is well cared for and running great. it was on ebay for $10k and didn't sell. it's probably still listed with his phone. it was not completely converted, more like a day coach. i just couldn't convince my wife we needed a spare. :-( | ||
| Tom Mason (Manasst)
Registered Member Username: Manasst Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2007 Posted From: 75.88.171.217 Rating: N/A |
sorry, i hit post before i finished. i meant to add that it may be a better idea than buying a bus with a bad engine, even if you had to change a few things to finish it up for a complete conversion. | ||
| William J. Ray (Billonthebay)
Registered Member Username: Billonthebay Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 12.208.30.77 Rating: N/A |
8v71 for sale or trade if you are still in need! |