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THE BOARD / Re: MC 5a conversion to 6v92 Allison 740 questions.

« Last post by iree75 on March 28, 2025, 10:55:57 AM »

Thanks Dave.. right side as looking from the back of the bus?  In looking across the forum.. seems while perhaps a bit underrated for a 6v92T, the 644 should handle it.

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THE BOARD / Re: MC 5a conversion to 6v92 Allison 740 questions.

« Last post by dave5cs on March 27, 2025, 12:52:20 PM »

HI Frank, We have a MCI 5C Saudi bus with a 6v-71 and a 644 Allison Auto which most of them have unless it has an 8V-71 then it does have a HT740. In a 5 you have no choice but to use the right side mount horn for the turbo unless you took out the floor above it but would be a bad idea and lots of work to do. Good luck.
Dave

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THE BOARD / MC 5a conversion to 6v92 Allison 740 questions.

« Last post by iree75 on March 26, 2025, 12:18:44 PM »

I’ve just picked up a low milage 6v92 / Allison 740 from a class A motorhome that burned (front). I’m also picking up a nice gutted 5C with a 6v71 / 740 trans with the goal to put the 6v92 and parts from the 5C in my current beautiful 67 converted 5A. It currently has an 8v71 spicer. (No one can drive it but me). The 6v92 has a turbo mount that is off to the drivers side (as if looking from the back of the coach) and knowing how low the ceiling is in the engine bay of a 5, I’m wondering (and searching this forum) for what others have done with regards to moving or making room for the turbo. Thanks for any info or question you may have.. -Frank

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THE BOARD / Re: Sonja Allen

« Last post by Bill Gerrie on March 13, 2025, 11:14:31 AM »

I haven't been on here in a long time so was unaware of Sonja's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences Clifford. 

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THE BOARD / Re: Missing the Old Members

« Last post by Bill Gerrie on March 13, 2025, 11:10:29 AM »

I miss the old board. I haven't met Ian in a long time so I hope he is doing okay. Ewen is still alive but quite. It sure would be nice to go to lunch with them again.

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THE BOARD / Re: Kudos to Bll Gerrie

« Last post by Bill Gerrie on March 13, 2025, 11:06:54 AM »

Thanks guys. Always glad to help out when I can.

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THE BOARD / Re: Missing the Old Members

« Last post by luvrbus on March 12, 2025, 06:13:41 PM »

I was going to Ricks (Buck) rally but decided not to go ,not much fun going to something alone

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THE BOARD / Re: Missing the Old Members

« Last post by dave5cs on March 12, 2025, 01:56:33 PM »

Hey Clifford, Yep most have either got out or FB and X took over, If ya like politics. Come here every so often to see if any have returned but not many. I see Buck Trout is having aanother rally at Ghost town. Don (Windtrader is going), List look about the same with a few new ones.

Take care my friend Dave & Doreen

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THE BOARD / Re: Missing the Old Members

« Last post by dtcerrato on March 12, 2025, 10:28:37 AM »

I concur. It's a real quiet place and recognize some names you brought up. It nice to respond to the occasional post here. Kinda like meeting at the back acre. Have a great day.

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THE BOARD / Missing the Old Members

« Last post by luvrbus on March 10, 2025, 09:44:38 PM »

It is a shame that this board doesn't get many posts anymore. Back in 90's and early 2000's we had engineers here that could cover anything on a bus with facts not BS ,I miss that and some of engagements like Fast Fred and Ace too,I miss Dallas lol he could tell people to go to hell and give some the directions and they never knew it. This was truly a great board for years ,I come and check here from time to time hoping it comes back to life