Broken Down off of I-10 Louisiana

[Rick 74 MC-8]

Anybody

What is the place (I thought was in Louisiana) American rebuild or something like that. He was on this board a few years ago. Claimed complete exchange or rebuild in three or so days.

Rick

[DKO]

Glad to hear you are up and running, Scott. At least you will be able to keep some of your schedule and hopefully be able to plan your next downtime where it is a little more convenient for you.
It seems like the shop worked with your need to get going in mind.
American Fleet in Springfield, Missouri might be the place someone was recommending above. I believe they are a first-class operation and know their Detroit engines.
http://www.americanfleetinc.com/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local%20Listing
Davy

[windtrader]

Echo the recommendation of American Fleet. My MC8 is a rebuilt 8V71 from them; so far, working great.

[luvrbus]

It is a love /hate relation with American Fleet same with Relbilt engines for most owners but when you start shipping a 8v92 from point A to B and back it cost big money now I shipped one to Arkansas was over a 1000 bucks

[olebusman]

 Come on Chessie!!!  Whats the name of the amish boys is southern Pa. 

[Scott & Heather]

So I just drove it almost 400 miles without issue. Had plenty of power, boost was good, and just checked the oil and didn't use any. Like zero. Oil still looks amazing after the oil change it was given yesterday. Not sure what to think... doesn't blow any kind of white or blue smoke while driving. Does it at idle though.  Just over fueling a little on take off as it always has after smoke control was disabled. Do I drive this? What do I do? Worst oil pressure I saw under full throttle and load was around 35psi. Less when lugging and of course 10 psi at low idle... highest I saw was 66psi when I first started it this morning. Flooring the throttle and downshifting gets me 40-44psi.

[Scott & Heather]

Cliff and I were just chatting, anyone remember the place in california that sells two stroke engines? They advertise here on the board.

[luvrbus]

It is Transit Sales ,Riverside CA 951-684-9585 ask for Mundo

[windtrader]

Scott,


How you proceed from here is the basic risk/reward question. Risk, in your case, includes economic weight due to fact you are at risk of losing revenue and creating unhappiness as related to your business. Your decision is spans more than personal factors as your bus represents a valued and critical business asset.

[neoneddy]

A repower won't be cheap, if it were me, I'd be finding my next power plant, maybe a few options around the country. When it turns into a must   Do it, until then, let it ride. Run oil tests regularly, it would warn of a similar situation. I'd run some Lucas in there to keep the oil pressure up anyway.

Maybe all rout need is a rebuilt blower , and or glare if you can sync up with Scott Crosby on your travels for him to give it a once over.

From what I know about mechanical failures, there is a runaway point at which it turns catastrophic. You found that point with the bearings, they could have been worn for a while, and when the power was turned up it was only a matter of time. Now you're good to go maybe? I'm a glass half full kinda person.

[richard5933]

I've been watching videos from Scott over on Bus Grease Monkey as he works on a number of 8V92 engines recently, and he has been saying for a while the importance of getting the bearings changed on them as part of routine maintenance at 100,000 miles or so. (can't remember exact number)
Wonder how many miles were on the engine since the last bearing change. Sounds like you were lucky to get things shut down before it became catastrophic though, so perhaps it will continue to do so if you stick to a routine for bearing change.

[chessie4905]

http://nationalpowersupply.com/dieselengines/detroitdiesel.html
Maybe this would be one to check out.

[luvrbus]

Scott's engine has a line bore problem it has a stamp showing it has been line bored they just didn't did not do a good job,If he and the family make it another 400 miles he has good help waiting.Detroit has no set mileage for changing the bearings I have seen the 8v92 with 250,000 miles with no wear on the bearings, most people do not change the bearing till they see a drop in oil pressure. I like to change the bearings around 100 to 150k just for piece of mind because the 8v71 and the 8v92 share the same bearing with the 8v92 having a lager piston bore,They are tough engines if you keep it cool, HP they will handle I maintain 2 -750 hp 8v92TT engines that have 15,000+ hrs and still going strong. 

[Scott & Heather]

Hi guys,

Ok I really need to be pushed here. I've spoken to this guy on the phone and they have 100% eBay ratings and an almost 5 star google rating for their local shop in Michigan. He offered to sell this engine to me for $7000 even. He said it came out of a military vehicle which literally had only 13,000 miles on it. Shipping is $900 and he will pay for the core to ship. Should I jump on this? I can take anything off my core that I need. It's a DDEC IV which I believe I can make work with my coach even though it's DDEC II right? Help me please:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F383321826138

[Scott & Heather]

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