Well I finnally got around to starting the 6V71.
Last week I told you about checking the fuel level and when I opened the fill lid the fuel poured out all over my shoes. ( I can afford new shoes now instead of buying fuel )
I took one interstate deep cycle boat battery with the spin on lugs.
Hooked up the battery hit the start from the rear compartment and away she went.
I couldn't believe it there was absolutly no smoke out the exhaust stack when cold and after running 10 minites no drain tube puddles.
I feel my existing motor is in reasonable shape but I would get both of the above normally in the same time.
Looks like the deal I got is truly a good deal $755.00 less a tank of fuel = not very much for a healthy power train.
;D
It's good to be you today! ;D ;D
Here's hoping tomorrow is better!
Keep the fuel and throw away the bus....
Just kidding,
Ray D
Thanks Kyle you never know when you buy at auction what you end up with.
Ray I'll do exactly that throw the bus away..... after I take the fuel............ motor, tranny, air throttle, tires & wheels, power steering box, electrical goodies, air dryer, air bags, tilt steering column (maybe just the steering wheel ) a few body panels.
Then I'll need more storage darn what have I done........
Quote from: Paso One on September 30, 2008, 06:38:22 AM
Thanks Kyle you never know when you buy at auction what you end up with.
Ray I'll do exactly that throw the bus away..... after I take the fuel............ motor, tranny, air throttle, tires & wheels, power steering box, electrical goodies, air dryer, air bags, tilt steering column (maybe just the steering wheel ) a few body panels.
Then I'll need more storage darn what have I done........
Leave the wheels on the bus or put on some sure-pops and have a mobile storage shed! LOL! ;D BK ;D
Just be sure it is properly tagged . . . . .
"TAG APPLIED FOR" seems to be popular around here. ;D
If you leave it where it is still driveable, it will be lots easier to get it to the scrap yard. Towing is pricey. :(
(once there, you can remove the wheel & lights & other small things that may be needed as spares. ;D