Remember when

chessie4905 · July 02, 2021, 06:30:38 PM

Cliff, stop using satin sheets! 😂

6805eagleguy · July 02, 2021, 06:33:33 PM

Quote from: luvrbus on July 02, 2021, 06:29:30 PM

There will never be diesel made that will idle as smooth as the 8v71 IMO ,the series 60 Detroit will shake the sheets off the bed @ 500 to 600 rpm

Not a problem with flannel sheets 😂😂😂

luvrbus · July 02, 2021, 06:51:17 PM

My 1st RV was a Bluebird Bird FC about a 65 model ,another owner told me joking a Blue Bird owner invented Velcro just to keep the sheets on the bed

windtrader · July 02, 2021, 10:36:08 PM

The nostalgia live on, even without two strokes. You guys may hear the difference but I delight in hearing a truck with jakes full on. bla bla bla. Music to my ears.

epretot · July 03, 2021, 05:03:16 AM

Reading this thread confirms how little I know.

luvrbus · July 03, 2021, 05:19:16 AM

The old gasoline engines had their own sound too,I have a 534 Ford I start about 1 time a year just to hear it run

dtcerrato · July 03, 2021, 05:49:03 AM

@windtrader said: "The nostalgia live on, even without two strokes"
Our two stroke is our nostalgia!

luvrbus · July 03, 2021, 06:21:30 AM

Quote from: dtcerrato on July 03, 2021, 05:49:03 AM
@windtrader said: "The nostalgia live on, even without two strokes"
Our two stroke is our nostalgia!

2 strokes live on but at a price,parts are through the roof a set of OEM piston kits $5100.00 for a 8v92 and 8 weeks delivery or longer, 2 new cams 3000 bucks

dtcerrato · July 03, 2021, 07:59:14 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on July 03, 2021, 06:21:30 AM

2 strokes live on but at a price,parts are through the roof a set of OEM piston kits $5100.00 for a 8v92 and 8 weeks delivery or longer, 2 new cams 3000 bucks

Hear ya loud & clear, recent engine rebuild has less than 13,000 miles...

uncle ned · July 03, 2021, 01:04:14 PM

I believe that Gene has a supply of new 6/71 marine blocks.

uncle ned

Tedsoldbus · July 03, 2021, 02:25:20 PM

Everyone has a favorite. My favorite thing is not having to put DEF in in my bus. I feel sorry for guys watching them have to move their vehicle after fueling so the DEF spout is accessible.

windtrader · July 03, 2021, 05:25:04 PM

It seems if you have a 2 stroke in the bus, it sure seems like a wise money decision to grab a solid engine of a bus on the way to the salvage yard. just clean it up, and store it just in case. The situation is only going to get worse in finding parts, skills, and prices.

richard5933 · July 03, 2021, 07:03:47 PM

Quote from: windtrader on July 03, 2021, 05:25:04 PM
It seems if you have a 2 stroke in the bus, it sure seems like a wise money decision to grab a solid engine of a bus on the way to the salvage yard. just clean it up, and store it just in case. The situation is only going to get worse in finding parts, skills, and prices.

Pretty much true for every vehicle as it progresses from old to vintage to antique. Parts get more scarce and more expensive.

dtcerrato · July 04, 2021, 12:51:37 AM

Our antique two stroke is progressing through life just like its owners and may some day just retire & become a tiny home but as long as there's an ounce of energy in the owners we will continue to travel it.

luvrbus · July 04, 2021, 05:33:10 AM

There is not much difference in the price of engines parts between the 2 strokes and newer 4 stroke engine you can spend 30 to 50k on either one for a rebuild, only difference the 4 strokes don't need it as often.We have been spoiled with 2 stroke parts prices lol i remember $2000.00 was a standard price for a in frame on a 8v71 with 8 hours labor and parts and would cost about $2200 if you rebuilt the blower , kiss those days goodbye