| Author | Message | ||
| scott kneifel (Kneifels)
Registered Member Username: Kneifels Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2009 Posted From: 67.236.192.87 Rating: N/A |
hello all,i am getting ready to rebuild a new engine.im told that the cams for the coach with the gear driven alt is different from the trucks.i bought a basket case engine that looks awesome but a detroit parts guy says dont use them.not sure if he just wants the sale.anyone got knowledge on cylinder kits,cams and turbos that work well together on a mechanical engine?thanks.scott | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 1031 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.43.204 Rating: N/A |
They are different so is the cam gear and drive, you will also need the spacer check with Don Fairchild 1-661-391-4521 he can also give you all the info you ask for and he sales the kits what are you installing this engine in not a MCI I hope good luck (Message edited by luvrbus on February 09, 2011) | ||
| Steven Foster (57_gmc)
Registered Member Username: 57_gmc Post Number: 30 Registered: 12-2010 Posted From: 72.156.216.251  Rating: N/A |
Hi Scott: I just got my 6-71 back together and it running great. I know there is a lot of help here on the board as Im still new to my bus and got a lot of info reading here. I got all my parts that you might check out as the price was good and the kits were good stuff. www.heavydutykits.com they were very nice and helpful on my rebuild. Have fun with your project. Thanks Steve | ||
| scott kneifel (Kneifels)
Registered Member Username: Kneifels Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2009 Posted From: 69.95.122.235 Rating: N/A |
6v92 in a mci9.from what i see it doesnt look too bad to do this.the rebuild will be time consuming.thank you | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 1034 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 70.103.89.102 Rating: N/A |
You will have your self a ball changing all the parts from a truck engine to a MCI engine,truly I hope you have a 6v92 from a MCI if not those parts are going to be a little pricey good luck | ||
| Ralph Peters (Ralph7)
Registered Member Username: Ralph7 Post Number: 184 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 75.223.94.220 Rating: N/A |
IF you do not have the MCI gear drives for the rear of the engine, the truck engine will work. But you will be short one drive, you can change the truck alt. drive on the blower end to drive the PS pump, also pump must turn oppsite direction, and mount the compressor on the(bus right side) drive. Then make a alt. mount, an drive it off the crank if you do not need the big bus alt.. Do you have the bus cradle and bus rear(upside down V back of bus) engine mount? Cause there is a difference in the mount, bus/truck, makeing a sling to mount that end????????? | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 1035 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.43.204 Rating: N/A |
Different bell housing and end plate on a truck engine than a MCI engine if you have the old MCI engine change the cam,bell housing end plate and the drives be done with it then everything will work good luck | ||
| scott kneifel (Kneifels)
Registered Member Username: Kneifels Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2009 Posted From: 67.236.192.87 Rating: N/A |
yes i have the engine from the bus.basically building a short block and swapping parts to new short block.thank you all for your input. | ||
| Bill Gerrie (Bill_gerrie)
Registered Member Username: Bill_gerrie Post Number: 428 Registered: 3-2006 Posted From: 216.198.139.38  Rating: N/A |
Scott I hope you have the engine service manual to guide you. A lot of things to watch for as no head gasket. Different from a car engine. Call if you have any questions as I have the books and have rebuilt several DD's. Bill |