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93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - mbulriss - 04-18-2008 11:22

Kurt,

Thanks for the update. I'm going to change mine over to the Amsoil
equivalent of the Transynd, since I can get that cheaper. 1MPG
increase is 20%!

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minvan"
San Antonio, TX


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> I call Prevost and they told me it is Transynd by Castrol.
> http://www.allisontransmission.com/service/transynd.jsp
>
> I also had a level 3 service which replaces all filters. In the
> Allison 6 speed I think there are 3 internal filters and of course
> all oil, fuel and air filters. They greased everything that could be
> grease and it also helped in the braking. I used to get a noise from
> the front brake that was called normal but it has now quit.
>
> I was told when I bought my coach that all the fluid & filters had
> been changed but I really don't know for sure. But it did not perform
> like it does now.
>
> What I do know is that I'm up to 5.5 to 6 MPG from 4.5 to 4.8
> according to the SilverLeaf VMSpc.
>
> Call it what you like, it's working for me.
>
> Here's something to chew on. I don't know anything about H2O helping
> your fuel mileage but I know Propane injection works. On a trip last
> summer I was at a Flying J in S.W. KY. At the RV island.
>
> A trucker in a red and white Peterbuilt pulled in behind me. I
> thought that to strange in itself, so I went back to his truck to
> tell him I was going to be there a while for fuel and propane.
>
> He told me he was after propane. I asked why and he said he had a
> truck with propane injection and the outfit he drove for was testing
> the system on 20 or so trucks. I asked if it was working and he
> professed almost 2.5 MPG up on average.
>
> I don't know about that, but I do know the guy whom works on my Ford
> Powerstroke has a propane fire diesel pick up that with rip and
> snort, and he's getting better MPG than my truck gets
>
> Kurt Horvath
> 95 PT-42 WLWB
>
>
>
>
> In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@> wrote:
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
> > wrote:
> >
> > > filters and the high grade transmission fluid really made a
> > > difference, about a mile per gallon and super smooth shifting.
> >
> >
> > HELLO! 1MPG from tranny fluid change!? Hey Kurt, feel free to
> > expound on the tranny fluid change. Synthetic I assume? I have
> been
> > putting that change off for a while since the dino tranny fluid was
> > fresh, but for 1MPG.....
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> > Mike Bulriss
> > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" - in need of a quick cheap 1MPG upgrade
> > San Antonio, TX
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Well you can tell I've been off the web for a while. My computers
> > > were infected by a Trojan virus late in Jan. It took a while and
> a
> > > new laptop to fix the problems. I lost a lot of files and had to
> get
> > > new credit cards. S.O.B.'s, "and I don't mean, Some Other Bus" So
> if
> > > I repeat any request or post, or stuff you guys have already
> beaten
> > > to death, forgive me.
> > >
> > > Mike your right; I do recall seeing that coach listed for a while
> > > now. If it's truly a good deal it won't stick around for long.
> I'll
> > > go by Staley's if I have time just to look at her.
> > >
> > > Paul, The Indulgence is safe at home and ready for this weekend's
> > > trip. I'm taking my daughter and 9 of her friends to Nashville
> for
> > > their Senior Prom. Should be Hoot!
> > >
> > > Bye the way my coach is not for sale, I like all Birds, but the
> PT-
> > > 42's are my favorite flavor, maybe a 43 would due but I would not
> go
> > > to a 40 footer of any mfg. Yes you're right I'm spoiled! All I
> need
> > > now is a Stacker Trailer that doesn't cost as much as my coach,
> so I
> > > can load it up full of toys and its party time!
> > >
> > > I had a full servicing done at Prevost Nashville a few months ago
> and
> > > it was well worth the money. All new filters & fluids, the new
> tranny
> > > filters and the high grade transmission fluid really made a
> > > difference, about a mile per gallon and super smooth shifting.
> The
> > > Jake is even smoother and not as radical, the jerking upon
> activation
> > > has gone away. I'm a very happy camper. The brakes were checked
> for
> > > wear and a full chassis lube, headlights adjusted and new wiper
> > > blades. She is ready to roll.
> > >
> > > Kurt Horvath
> > > 95 PT-42 WLWB
> > >
> > > Damn the price of fuel! Full speed ahead!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Being rather partial to green coaches, I tend to watch for
> them.
> > > That
> > > > one looks really good in the pictures, but it has been on
> > > consignment
> > > > on Staley's lot for a *long* time. I distinctly remember the
> > > > (HEADLINER IN FRONT LOUNGE HAS DAMAGE AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED)
> > > > comment. Odd there are no pictures of the damage. As I recall,
> > > > someone went to see it and had posted a rather negative
> review. I
> > > > searched for that post but can't find it right now.
> > > >
> > > > If someone remembers that post or went to see the coach, please
> > > update
> > > > us again.
> > > >
> > > > Mike Bulriss
> > > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" (lot's of greeeeen, baby)
> > > > San Antonio, TX
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I ran across this coach will surfing this morning.
> > > > >
> > > > > I like it but I don't know anything about it's history.
> > > > >
> > > > > The link is listed below
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.staleycoach.com/48350.htm
> > > > >
> > > > > Kurt Horvath
> > > > > 95 PT-42 WLWB
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - birdshill123 - 04-18-2008 12:35

Mike: Without getting into the whole Amsoil thing Allison does not
recognize Amsoil synthetic tranny fluid as an equivalent. As a matter
of fact if you had a new Allison under warranty it is not approved as a
suitable fluid for extended length drains. There are a few aftermarket
synthetics that are approved.

Bruce
1988FC35

93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - jim riordan - 04-18-2008 13:08

Pete,
I won't take it persoanlly..88WBWL white teal and fushia think it looks pretty good!
ete Masterson wrote:
LOL ... I took a look and my first thought was "eeugh ... teal (green) and magenta colors." Guess it depends on the eye of the beholder.
My first impression from the photos was that it looked pretty good and the price seems not unreasonable for a starting point. However, if there's unreported damage and/or other problems,
then it might not be a good deal.
Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
"aeonix1@mac.com"


On Apr 18, 2008, at 9:26 AM, mbulriss wrote:

Being rather partial to green coaches, I tend to watch for them. That
one looks really good in the pictures, but it has been on consignment
on Staley's lot for a *long* time. I
distinctly remember the
(HEADLINER IN FRONT LOUNGE HAS DAMAGE AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED)
comment. Odd there are no pictures of the damage. As I recall,
someone went to see it and had posted a rather negative review. I
searched for that post but can't find it right now.
If someone remembers that post or went to see the coach, please update
us again.



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93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Pete Masterson - 04-18-2008 13:40

Hey, no problem. I just had to laugh. It's not really ugly (to me), but pale green just doesn't do much for me. Probably has something to do with the local transit district that was created out of the bones of the Key System bus lines. The Key system busses were mostly a dark yellow with white roof and dark green trim.
The newly formed transit district (about 1960) selected designer colors of teal and salmon (light green and dark pink) as the primary colors for their fleet. I honestly thought they were one of the ugliest bus color designs I've ever seen. (But the colors were "in" that year.) Indeed, that color scheme hung around for nearly 30 years...
I'm sure, had we found a teal and fushia bus during my search that was otherwise appropriate, we'd probably have taken it. -- The only hard and fast design choice was "no pink." (And there was at least one coach that otherwise met my search criteria that was rejected on that basis, as I recall, the exterior was quite similar to the green one we're discussing, but it had a ton of pink in the interior.)
Oddly, one of the WBWLs whose appearance I find most appealing has been on sale on Vintage Birds (a '93 located in Palm Springs, third listing from the bottom) that's essentially white with a blue-green (dark teal) bottom 18" with an almost purple trim color stripe and swoosh design. I would have seriously considered that coach had it not been overpriced by $40,000 or so at the time.
Indeed, I wasn't particularly thrilled with the brown colors on my coach when seen in the photos. But, in person, it's much more attractive.
I guess, what I'm trying to say is, colors are very subjective. And, since I work as a graphic designer, I'm quite used to having clients select colors that are far from my favorites -- and I don't let it bother me. 
Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
"aeonix1@mac.com"
On Apr 18, 2008, at 6:08 PM, jim riordan wrote:

Pete,
 
I won't take it persoanlly..88WBWL white teal and fushia think it looks pretty good!
 



93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Morey Zuber - 04-18-2008 14:53

We looked at this coach 2 or 3 years ago. The front skylight was
unrepairable and the front headliner was toast. The owner at that
time refused to budge much off his asking price. The price was around
121 or so at that time. We drove up from Atlanta to see it. It was
also quite dingy and needed much TLC.

MoreyZ
99LXi41

93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - mbulriss - 04-18-2008 15:02

Hi Bruce -

Re the Allison approved list, I fully understand your point.
In spite of that I'll take my chances. AS I understand it, Amsoil did
not pay the $100k+ certification fee. They do however have a huge
insurance policy warranty for any lubrication based failures. I grew
up in the oil distributing business from a long time ago. Been
running Amsoil since 1979. Run it in all my street vehicles, Harleys,
John Deere tractors, lawn equipment, Birds and my race cars since
then. Have one national drag record to my count, so I'll take my
chances. (My machinist did ask me not to ever bring it into his shop
again because he thought he would never get it cleaned up off his
stainless steel inspection table!)

No offense intended, nor taken. You're one of the guys that I follow
your posts closely. Having been on Cortez's trail inland from the
sea, I truly admire your sense of adventure living in Mexico and enjoy
your posts documenting that.


Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minvan"-running on Amsoil like Stagecoach before her
San Antonio, TX


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "birdshill123"
wrote:
>
> Mike: Without getting into the whole Amsoil thing Allison does not
> recognize Amsoil synthetic tranny fluid as an equivalent. As a matter
> of fact if you had a new Allison under warranty it is not approved as a
> suitable fluid for extended length drains. There are a few aftermarket
> synthetics that are approved.
>
> Bruce
> 1988FC35
>

93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - birdshill123 - 04-18-2008 15:11

No problem Mike. I was not sure about your knowledge of that fact. Heck
if I could get one more MPG I would put Olive Oil in the Tranny. I
would even put magnets on my wrists and on the fuel line!!! I never was
lucky to have held a national record. But our old F gasser back in the
late 60's and even 1970 was very competitive. Ran a 12.0 on an 11.78
record. In those days that was close. Just a spectator today.


Bruce
1988Fc35

93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - David Brady - 04-18-2008 15:58


Morey, I'm glad you came to your senses and bought and LXi!!! :-)



David,

'02 LXi, NC



Morey Zuber wrote:


We looked at this coach 2 or 3 years ago. The front skylight was

unrepairable and the front headliner was toast. The owner at that

time refused to budge much off his asking price. The price was around

121 or so at that time. We drove up from Atlanta to see it. It was

also quite dingy and needed much TLC.



MoreyZ

99LXi41





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93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - mbulriss - 04-18-2008 16:08

Morey,

Thanks for the update on that 93 and Congrats on the LXi! Send in a
picture for Bird of the Week.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas MInivan"
San Antonio, TX


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Morey Zuber" <moreyzub@...>
wrote:
>
> We looked at this coach 2 or 3 years ago. The front skylight was
> unrepairable and the front headliner was toast. The owner at that
> time refused to budge much off his asking price. The price was around
> 121 or so at that time. We drove up from Atlanta to see it. It was
> also quite dingy and needed much TLC.
>
> MoreyZ
> 99LXi41
>

93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - whynotam - 04-21-2008 00:41

Mike,

Do you like Amsoil also? I use the 15w40 heavy duty Marine in the
generator as well as the 8v92 and it is doing a great job. I would
like to also switch the transmission fluid but haven't got it done
yet. I also use Amsoil in the boys two BMW's, the wife's van, my 05
Duramax pickup and in the tractor and mowers as well.

Alvie Miller
93 WLWB
Arthur IL

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...>
wrote:
>
> Kurt,
>
> Thanks for the update. I'm going to change mine over to the Amsoil
> equivalent of the Transynd, since I can get that cheaper. 1MPG
> increase is 20%!
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minvan"
> San Antonio, TX
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
> wrote:
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > I call Prevost and they told me it is Transynd by Castrol.
> > http://www.allisontransmission.com/service/transynd.jsp
> >
> > I also had a level 3 service which replaces all filters. In the
> > Allison 6 speed I think there are 3 internal filters and of
course
> > all oil, fuel and air filters. They greased everything that could
be
> > grease and it also helped in the braking. I used to get a noise
from
> > the front brake that was called normal but it has now quit.
> >
> > I was told when I bought my coach that all the fluid & filters
had
> > been changed but I really don't know for sure. But it did not
perform
> > like it does now.
> >
> > What I do know is that I'm up to 5.5 to 6 MPG from 4.5 to 4.8
> > according to the SilverLeaf VMSpc.
> >
> > Call it what you like, it's working for me.
> >
> > Here's something to chew on. I don't know anything about H2O
helping
> > your fuel mileage but I know Propane injection works. On a trip
last
> > summer I was at a Flying J in S.W. KY. At the RV island.
> >
> > A trucker in a red and white Peterbuilt pulled in behind me. I
> > thought that to strange in itself, so I went back to his truck to
> > tell him I was going to be there a while for fuel and propane.
> >
> > He told me he was after propane. I asked why and he said he had a
> > truck with propane injection and the outfit he drove for was
testing
> > the system on 20 or so trucks. I asked if it was working and he
> > professed almost 2.5 MPG up on average.
> >
> > I don't know about that, but I do know the guy whom works on my
Ford
> > Powerstroke has a propane fire diesel pick up that with rip and
> > snort, and he's getting better MPG than my truck gets
> >
> > Kurt Horvath
> > 95 PT-42 WLWB
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@> wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > filters and the high grade transmission fluid really made a
> > > > difference, about a mile per gallon and super smooth
shifting.
> > >
> > >
> > > HELLO! 1MPG from tranny fluid change!? Hey Kurt, feel free to
> > > expound on the tranny fluid change. Synthetic I assume? I
have
> > been
> > > putting that change off for a while since the dino tranny fluid
was
> > > fresh, but for 1MPG.....
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > >
> > > Mike Bulriss
> > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" - in need of a quick cheap 1MPG
upgrade
> > > San Antonio, TX
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Well you can tell I've been off the web for a while. My
computers
> > > > were infected by a Trojan virus late in Jan. It took a while
and
> > a
> > > > new laptop to fix the problems. I lost a lot of files and had
to
> > get
> > > > new credit cards. S.O.B.'s, "and I don't mean, Some Other
Bus" So
> > if
> > > > I repeat any request or post, or stuff you guys have already
> > beaten
> > > > to death, forgive me.
> > > >
> > > > Mike your right; I do recall seeing that coach listed for a
while
> > > > now. If it's truly a good deal it won't stick around for
long.
> > I'll
> > > > go by Staley's if I have time just to look at her.
> > > >
> > > > Paul, The Indulgence is safe at home and ready for this
weekend's
> > > > trip. I'm taking my daughter and 9 of her friends to
Nashville
> > for
> > > > their Senior Prom. Should be Hoot!
> > > >
> > > > Bye the way my coach is not for sale, I like all Birds, but
the
> > PT-
> > > > 42's are my favorite flavor, maybe a 43 would due but I would
not
> > go
> > > > to a 40 footer of any mfg. Yes you're right I'm spoiled! All
I
> > need
> > > > now is a Stacker Trailer that doesn't cost as much as my
coach,
> > so I
> > > > can load it up full of toys and its party time!
> > > >
> > > > I had a full servicing done at Prevost Nashville a few months
ago
> > and
> > > > it was well worth the money. All new filters & fluids, the
new
> > tranny
> > > > filters and the high grade transmission fluid really made a
> > > > difference, about a mile per gallon and super smooth
shifting.
> > The
> > > > Jake is even smoother and not as radical, the jerking upon
> > activation
> > > > has gone away. I'm a very happy camper. The brakes were
checked
> > for
> > > > wear and a full chassis lube, headlights adjusted and new
wiper
> > > > blades. She is ready to roll.
> > > >
> > > > Kurt Horvath
> > > > 95 PT-42 WLWB
> > > >
> > > > Damn the price of fuel! Full speed ahead!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss"
<mbulriss@>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Being rather partial to green coaches, I tend to watch for
> > them.
> > > > That
> > > > > one looks really good in the pictures, but it has been on
> > > > consignment
> > > > > on Staley's lot for a *long* time. I distinctly remember
the
> > > > > (HEADLINER IN FRONT LOUNGE HAS DAMAGE AND NEEDS TO BE
REPAIRED)
> > > > > comment. Odd there are no pictures of the damage. As I
recall,
> > > > > someone went to see it and had posted a rather negative
> > review. I
> > > > > searched for that post but can't find it right now.
> > > > >
> > > > > If someone remembers that post or went to see the coach,
please
> > > > update
> > > > > us again.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mike Bulriss
> > > > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" (lot's of greeeeen, baby)
> > > > > San Antonio, TX
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I ran across this coach will surfing this morning.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I like it but I don't know anything about it's history.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The link is listed below
> > > > > >
> > > > > > http://www.staleycoach.com/48350.htm
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Kurt Horvath
> > > > > > 95 PT-42 WLWB
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>