8v92 Engine Replacement

[Scott Forman]

Dave,

Your personal decision may have a lot to do with what kind of service
you can get where you live. I am fortunate to have a shop here in
town owned by a close friend that has several well-seasoned DD 2-
stroke mechanics. The 6-8-12-16 DD's are still widely used in
riverboat applications among other things, and his shop always has
several rebuilt 2-strokes on hand waiting for their next
application. If no such facility is available near you, that is
something you will have to consider.

Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "tumble_weed_ft"
wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the input.
>
> It sounds like most of you would not be reluctant to buy a bird
with
> an 8v92. I am doing my research so I will be knowledgeable when it
is
> time to buy.
>
> I knew you guys would have great input.
>
> Dave
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Dave, all pre 2004 engines are an art to diagnose when an issue
> arises.
> > after around 2004 the onboard computers would spit out enough
data
> that
> > couldbe compared to that engines manufactures If/Than tree to
prove
> an
> > appropriate repair path. the computers on the early V92 and s60
> were
> > set up mostly to run the engine more efficient and within smog
> > standards. The newer the engine and computer, the more variables
> it has
> > to show issue cause. For the most part the early computers pre
2000
> were
> > more of a repair cause than a clue t0 issues.
> >
> > It is my hope that the net and forums such as this will help
share
> info
> > and build If than trees for repairs for the old stuff. An
> appropriate
> > subject title , symptom description for the first post is
> important.
> > followed as a thread by input posts from members offering
> experience
> > and thought, then an epilogue as to the corrective action taken.
> >
> > I recently made a post for an issue with my 94pt
> >
>
<http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Wand...sage/37261>
> .-
> > LeeC a forum member posted a helpful thought and his post
containd
> more
> > clues as to a path for me to work thru the problem. I got phone
> calls
> > and reported the dynamic in the thread so it is archived for forum
> > reference. One thing I noticed was that few offered suggestive
> responce
> > with input . I can only guess it is because they fear the
> information
> > would be challanged?? Information is only good after challanged.
> The
> > old 8V92 technicians have completed many challanges at the
tuition
> of
> > the customer in the past. their experience has an artistic value.
> >
> >
> >
> > Gregory94ptCa-- In
> WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "tumble_weed_ft"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I've been reading where it is getting harder to find
technicians
> who
> > > know how to work on two stroke engines. If you have a Bluebird
> with an
> > > 8v92 engine and down the road you need to do a replacement
rather
> than
> > > a rebuild - what do you do?
> > >
> > > Will a Cummins fit and work correctly?
> > >
> > > I may buy a pre-owned Bluebird in the future but am wondering
> whether
> > I
> > > should wait until I can afford a series 60 because of this
issue.
> > >
> > > Your input is appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Dave
> > >
> >
>