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Opinions on this rig

Started by AndyinCT, February 12, 2020, 03:21:21 PM

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Mike in GA

I just listed a 1985 MCI 96a3 conversion with a 8 V 92 turbo and Allison 5 speed. Overall good condition, no bunks. Check it out on rvtrader.
Mike in Georgia
(Formerly Ridgefield, CT)
Past President, Southeast Bus Nuts. Busin' for almost 20 years in a 1985 MC 96a3 with DD 8v92 and a 5 speed Allison c/r.

Mike in GA

I just listed a 1985 MCI 96a3 conversion with a 8 V 92 turbo and Allison 5 speed. Overall good condition, no bunks. Check it out on rvtrader.
Mike in Georgia
(Formerly Ridgefield, CT)
Past President, Southeast Bus Nuts. Busin' for almost 20 years in a 1985 MC 96a3 with DD 8v92 and a 5 speed Allison c/r.

AndyinCT

Quote from: Mike in GA on February 15, 2020, 12:40:49 PM
I just listed a 1985 MCI 96a3 conversion with a 8 V 92 turbo and Allison 5 speed. Overall good condition, no bunks. Check it out on rvtrader.
Mike in Georgia
(Formerly Ridgefield, CT)
Hi Mike.  Do you have a link?  I didn't see it on there
1989 MCI 96A3
6V92, 5speed manual

AndyinCT

Thank you for all of your input everyone.  I'll pass on the 83 but I've gotten a few new leads on rigs for sale. 
1989 MCI 96A3
6V92, 5speed manual

luvrbus

Quote from: AndyinCT on February 15, 2020, 03:59:49 PM
Thank you for all of your input everyone.  I'll pass on the 83 but I've gotten a few new leads on rigs for sale.

Have you thought a later model bus with a 4 stroke engine,most of the time repairs on the older buses exceed the price of a later model conversion with a modern power train JMO 
Life is short drink the good wine first

chessie4905

If you follow this forum enough over the last few years, it is getting more and more common that it is getting more difficult getting engine repair or service done on the 2 strokes. Same problem will be selling your conversion. Spend the money now, even though it will hurt more to purchase a shell or conversion with a 4 stroke engine. You'll  be glad you did down the road.
GMC h8h 649#028 (4905)
Pennsylvania-central

Jim Blackwood

Andy, about a '95 DL3 is pretty much the best bang for the buck and will come with some very nice extras besides the 12.7L series 60 and Alison 500, such as a factory installed webasto and lift/lower options on the airbags. Maybe even r134 refrigerant in the OTR air. Several of us have those now and it makes a great starting point.

Jim
I saw it on the Internet. It MUST be true...

Mike in GA

Andy,
I am having trouble with RVT. Meantime email me at
mikeheron@bellsouth.net
And I will send a description and pix.
Mike
Past President, Southeast Bus Nuts. Busin' for almost 20 years in a 1985 MC 96a3 with DD 8v92 and a 5 speed Allison c/r.