My Auction Purchase

[Paso One]

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.

[kyle4501]

 

It's good to be you today!  

Here's hoping tomorrow is better!

[Ray D]

Keep the fuel and throw away the bus....


Just kidding,
Ray D

[Paso One]

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........

[Busted Knuckle]

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!   BK 

[kyle4501]

Just be sure it is properly tagged  . . . . .

"TAG APPLIED FOR" seems to be popular around here. 

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.