MC8 that says Remanufacturers 1998

Sebulba · July 23, 2021, 11:05:28 PM

Hello all,

Quick question. In my search for a bus I found an MC8 Crusader that says Remanufactured March 1998.

What does this mean?

Thanks

Seb

luvrbus · July 24, 2021, 04:27:44 AM

Quote from: Sebulba on July 23, 2021, 11:05:28 PM
Hello all,

Quick question. In my search for a bus I found an MC8 Crusader that says Remanufactured March 1998.

What does this mean?

Thanks

That means the bus was a 85% total rebuilt ,some states allow one to be titled the year it was rebuilt Ky and Illinois do I know I bought a 1971 Eagle titled in Illinois as 1996 and I had the title changed back to 1971.ABC Bus did a lot of remans on MCI's

Seb

hogi6123 · July 24, 2021, 06:29:39 AM

My bus is titled as an RV and the title has the original vehicle year.

I bought an old truck that is titled as an RV and the title said "Remanufactured 2014", and it also has a replacement VIN number. I think this was part of the process of converting the title to an RV. A basic interior had been added, but it definitely was not 85% rebuilt.

luvrbus · July 24, 2021, 07:26:38 AM

Entertainer coach converters would widen and stretch a old 40 ftx96in Eagle making it 45ft L x 102 W and sell it as later model as long as they rebuilt it 85 % it was done for years .I don't know about a old truck.ABC bus rebuilt tons of MCI 9's for Greyhound,a tile reading remanufactured seems like gray area in that state

Sebulba · July 24, 2021, 07:34:08 AM

Alright, thanks for the info.

Interestingly it is an 8, but it has an automatic in it. Did 8s come with automatics, or was this maybe a part of the rebuild?

Then, as I understand cooling can be a bigger issue with that era bus when an automatic is installed. So, I'm thinking that could be a concern here.

Thanks

Seb

luvrbus · July 24, 2021, 07:51:36 AM

Yes the MCI 8 could have a automatic 740 Allison from the factory

Glennman · July 25, 2021, 08:50:27 AM

My 1974 MC-8 has the HT 740 Allison Automatic. I'm pretty certain it is OEM.

Sebulba · July 26, 2021, 03:17:47 AM

Quote from: Glennman on July 25, 2021, 08:50:27 AM
My 1974 MC-8 has the HT 740 Allison Automatic. I'm pretty certain it is OEM.

Thank you Glennman, good to know.

By the way I am enjoying your videos on YouTube.

Seb

Sebulba · July 26, 2021, 03:19:22 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on July 24, 2021, 07:51:36 AM
Yes the MCI 8 could have a automatic 740 Allison from the factory

Great, Thanks

So then, I was eliminating the 8s from possibility. But if they can have the Automatic, that changes my thinking.

So, what essentially would be the difference between the 8 and the 9?

Seb

chessie4905 · July 26, 2021, 05:41:43 AM

I wouldn't go with less than a 9 personally. For the small difference in price, go with as current as you can possibly afford. There is a place in Basset Virginia, that last time I was past had scores of 9's. At the time the owner was a $%#& to deal with from others reports, but has passed away, so may be much better for dealings.

Sebulba · July 26, 2021, 06:29:42 AM

Quote from: chessie4905 on July 26, 2021, 05:41:43 AM
I wouldn't go with less than a 9 personally. For the small difference in price, go with as current as you can possibly afford. There is a place in Basset Virginia, that last time I was past had scores of 9's. At the time the owner was a $%#& to deal with from others reports, but has passed away, so may be much better for dealings.

That has kind of been my thought. the 9 and then the 12 was a very successful platform.

Hmmm, Bassett VA? That wouldn't be the busses101 guy? or someone else?

BTW, Thanks chessie, I truly appreciate your help -- as well as everyon's help here.

I have spent counteless hours reading on here over the last 3+ years or so. We may be pulling the trigger later this year if we find something we like.

Seb

luvrbus · July 26, 2021, 06:39:39 AM

No Bobby Easter was the guy in Basset Va ,the main difference between the 8 and 9 was the windows and no hump at the front,the 9 has a better suspension, the 8 was a good bus just under powered with the 8v71 N/A engine

Sebulba · July 26, 2021, 06:44:34 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on July 26, 2021, 06:39:39 AM
No Bobby Easter was the guy in Basset Va ,the main difference between the 8 and 9 was the windows and no hump at the front, the 8 was a good bus just under powered with the 8v71 N/A engine

Aaaah, I see the hump now. I never noticed that before.

Thanks

Seb

Sebulba · July 26, 2021, 06:50:12 AM

I found Easter Auto and Truck sales in Bassett, VA.

Maybe I'll see what they have to say.

Seb

buswarrior · July 26, 2021, 08:23:36 AM

Get an MC9 1982 or later, after the change to integral style power steering.

You really don't want the ram assist in 2021... and you really don't want to have to source the parts to upgrade, at this late date...

MC9 with a tuned up mechanical 6V92 would be a lovely blend of economy, power, and difficult to overheat.

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior