1976 diesel F-29296

[freewill2008]

What does it take to fit a 555 into a Bird that was set up for V8 engines? Some
pictures of the engine area would be interesting.

Bob Griesel 84 FC31 WLII WA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Jason Stahl wrote:
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> It is a Cummins 555 turbo and don't know how it was stored, I just bought it,
but I don't think they did anything special. Change the fuel filter, diesel
grows algae. The genset is taking more work as it is a gas unit in mine. Carb
was all gummed up and still surges. Might need the carb replaced, but it does
run and make volts.
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> Jason
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> On May 20, 2011, at 7:19 PM, wbostow wrote:
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> > Neat! Was that a diesel engine? Did the same apply to the generator? Had you
put it into "mothballs" prior to its sitting? --WB
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> > --- 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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> > > 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.
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> > > > Chassis serial # 9455
> > > > Engine # 20147287
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> > > > It has a diesel Onan 12,ODJC-3CR/2701AA generator and three rooftop ACs.
Could those be original?
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> > > > Is this a "Wanderlodge"?
> > > > The ususal fold-down dining table area has a counter with drawers. Could
that have been an original option?
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> > > > Would that be a CAT diesel propulsion engine?
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> > > > What are the odds of getting engines working again without rebuild after
2+ years of non-start?
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> > > > I can't find VIN locators and don't find any diesels before 1977 on the
vintage Wanderlodge site.
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> > > > Any help would be appreciated including where to look or whom to call.
Thanks!
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