I'm a new Bird owner

[Terry Neal]

Great news Ryan! Looks like a nice one for you. Just take things slow
& easy & you'll have no problems driving this Bird. Check the forum
files for the Blue Bird purchase inspection check list. Lots of good
info there.

Best thing to do is make sure you have a couple (at least) of spare fuel
filters plus spares for the Racor as you don't know what kind of stuff
is in the tank.

If you need any assistance on your trip back home, just print off the
list of people in the forum files that can offer assistance. I'm in
Bozeman (or Billings) MT so if you come back this way, stop by for a
visit.

Congratulations again on your purchase.

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40 6V92TA
74FC34 6V53T



Ryan Wright wrote:

> Well, folks, I've taken the plunge. I'm the proud new owner of an '86
> PT-40, 8V92 with 131k miles. Or, rather, I will be once I get down to
> it, inspect to make sure it's as advertised, and hand over the money.
> But we've come to an agreement and I'm making arrangements to head
> down.
>
> The Bird is just north of Dallas:
> http://www.mrolivers.com/website_slot_03_1desc.htm
> <http://www.mrolivers.com/website_slot_03_1desc.htm>
>
> I have lots and lots of questions. I've never driven a rig larger than
> a 28' Class A. This monster will be a huge learning experience. I've
> also never operated a diesel let alone owned one. Any advice would be
> appreciated.
>
> Also, any tips or advice of any sort on inspecting this Bird would be
> most appreciated. I am mechanically inclined but I don't know these
> rigs and I'm going to be a little blind here. Is there a new owner's
> checklist somewhere I can follow?
>
> I'll be driving it back to southeastern Washington State, so if there
> are any Bird owners along the way who would like to chat, let me know!
>
> I'm proud to be a member of this family and look forward to meeting
> all of you at some point in time.
>
> -Ryan
>
>



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