BlueBird FC Schoolbus 5.9L ---> 83 FC 35
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09-01-2007, 03:34
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BlueBird FC Schoolbus 5.9L ---> 83 FC 35
I think the 5.9 is a better engine than the 3208, but depending on the version,
they do have their problems. I think the conversion should be doable. I know of a couple of Dodge Travcos where the original 440's were replaced with the Cummins 5.9. So if they can fit in the space of a 440, they should be able to fit inthe space of a 3208. What is the power curve of the 5.9 compared to the 3208? Are there going to be gearing issues? Kerry 82 FC 35 Denver- -- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Thomas and Valeria Eastham" > > Firstly I have some biases I should admit to. IMHO Caterpillar > engines are overpriced, medium quality product. Cummins engines are > some of the best engines around. DD's are as good or better but I'm > not going to try to put a DD next to the driver seat of a FC 35. > > With that in mind I have been watching these BlueBird Schoolbuses come > up at auctions down here in Texas. They are usually 88-90 models > with FC style setup and 5.9L Cummins Turbo engines. Often the entire > bus can be bought for $3000, sometimes less. > > I'm thinking... why can't I take the engine guts out of that > Schoolbus and put it in my 83 FC35? Should be an easy conversion as > the 5.9L Cummins is narrower than the 3208. Also the 5.9L will make > some serious power with a little tuning (Allison trans might be a > problem). > > Has anybody done this or looked into it? > > Have a nice holiday weekend! > > Thomas Eastham > Houston, TX > 83 FC35 > 84 FC33 Shell > |
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BlueBird FC Schoolbus 5.9L ---> 83 FC 35 - Thomas and Valeria Eastham - 09-01-2007, 02:37
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