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Gordon Smith (216.240.82.127)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 11:08 pm: | |
Exploring the feasibility of installing a Series 60 engine in a MC9. Has anyone done this, if so what are the pitfalls to watchout for? Cost is a factor as well as getting the proper gearing. DD says the engine's best performance is in the 1400-1650 rpm range. How was the engine and transmission installed? Not much room to work with!! Thanks for any info. |
RJ Long (24.127.74.29)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 13, 2003 - 12:53 am: | |
Very simply - you've got to lengthen the bus body at the rear in order for the S-60 to fit. It's too long for a stock MC-9 engine compartment.
The S-50s fit, however, if you can put up with the 4-cyl shake.
MCI's solution for installing the S-60 in the 40-foot coach was to shorten the wheelbase and shrink the rearmost baggage bin.
HTH,
RJ
PD4106-2784
Fresno CA |
Geoff (Geoff) (64.1.2.143)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 13, 2003 - 1:49 pm: | |
If cost is a factor and you are adding in a gear change on top of making room for the Series 60 the cheaper alternative is a 6V92TA or an 8V92TA.
--Geoff
'82 RTS CA |
Gary Werschler (Gary) (24.67.253.204)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 13, 2003 - 4:11 pm: | |
Check out the following web site they installed a Series 60 in two different MC-9's one without stretching the coach and using the existing cooling system . The other one they stretched the coach and added a new cooling system.They show pictures of both coaches.
http://www.bernhardbus.com
Gary |
Greg Roberts (Gregeagle20) (172.136.10.145)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 13, 2003 - 10:28 pm: | |
I am considering installing C-12 cat as an alternative due to it's smaller size and lighter weight. I probably won't do the job until I at least run the rings in on my freshly rebuilt 6V92 abd then find a buyer. |