Better understanding

[Leroy Eckert]

Jimmy:
I will try to answer your questions to the best of my knowledge. If I get
something wrong someone on the site will correct me. That's OK, it is how you
learn.

The xxv71 is 2 cycle? They are V configuration and are 2 cycle. 8V92 means
V-8 with a piston size of 82 cu in or 736 cu in for a 8V92. My 8v92 is 475HP.

Cat 3208 are 4 cycle engines

All 60 series diesels that I have seen have Allison 6 speed world tranmissions
mated to them. I do not think that would be the only configuration available,
but do not know for certain. The Series 60 came out around 95 or 96

BMC- How do I say this? BMC's have somewhat less amenities than Wanderlodge but
are constructed to the same quality standards as BB. I have a friend who owns a
BMC his with a rare tag axel. He has Cummins power instead of Detroit. BMC
should not be mentioned in the same breath with fiberglass coaches. BMC's are
far above fiberglass coaches in quality, reliability, longivity and
construction. They are just a different model BB.

Metal sides--I believe all BB's have metal sides. I have a WB-40 (widebody). It
is a tank with GVWR of 47,400lbs.
The only fiberglass on the bus is the engine hatch cover, the rear cap, the
overhead front valance and the front lower load center access panel. The LX
has less luxury items than the LXI. I do not know how PT became WB or visa
versa unless it defines width. WB seems to have been used in 1990-1991 and
returned to PT in 1993.

That's all I know. Hope it is all correct and helps you decide.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40
Niceville, FL


----- Original Message -----
From: The Squires
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 9:53 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Better understanding


All,

I have been reading and studying the BB history and have a few questions:

1) As I understand it, all of the xxV71 engines are "V" in construction and
are 2-cycle. Is that correct?

2) I believe that I would really want to stick with 4 cycle engines. Is
the Cat 3208 a 4 cycle? I know the DD 60 series is 4-cycle.

3) From the used ads, appears that the DD60 series did not show up until
mid-90s and they seemed to be matched with 6-speed Allison's. Are this
facts correct?

4) In the mid-90s, I see quite a few BMC models. From there weight and
engine combinations, these appear to be cheaper BB. Don't want to insult
anyone. Is their construction the same "bus" standard or closer to the
fiberglass/paper M/H?

5) Do the PT, LX, & LXI have the "bus" construction with metal outsides?

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