1976 diesel F-29296

[wbostow]

Neat! Was that a diesel engine? Did the same apply to the generator? Had you put
it into "mothballs" prior to its sitting? --WB


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Jason Stahl wrote:
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> Interior pics would help. Blue Bird used specific materials and components
that would indicate factory or not. As to the engine working, My '72 prototype
sat neglected for 6 years and started right up with only a new battery. Have put
a couple hundred miles on it already.
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> Jason
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> On May 18, 2011, at 12:03 PM, wbostow wrote:
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> > Help! I can't figure out what I'm looking over:
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> > 1976 Blue Bird motorhome body # F-29296(can't find the word Wanderlodge)
> > It's a diesel, factory service number 125680.
> >
> > Chassis serial # 9455
> > Engine # 20147287
> >
> > It has a diesel Onan 12,ODJC-3CR/2701AA generator and three rooftop ACs.
Could those be original?
> >
> > Is this a "Wanderlodge"?
> > The ususal fold-down dining table area has a counter with drawers. Could
that have been an original option?
> >
> > Would that be a CAT diesel propulsion engine?
> >
> > What are the odds of getting engines working again without rebuild after 2+
years of non-start?
> >
> > I can't find VIN locators and don't find any diesels before 1977 on the
vintage Wanderlodge site.
> >
> > Any help would be appreciated including where to look or whom to call.
Thanks!
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