'76 Bluebird info

[chicknpollo]

Hello Mike
Thanks so much for the info. I have added your suggestions to my
list of things to check on. I am meeting the mechanic who has
(maybe) been through the engine, generator, trany, etc. It does
have air brakes. I got a check list from vintagebirds.com, but
specific year and model info is lacking.
Thanks again, I appreciate your time and input
Chick

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
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> Air brakes would be a very good thing. The 534 Ford is obsolete
and very difficult to support in most areas of the country. A 3208
is a straight forward repower candidate but unless a lot of sweat
equity was provided on the owners part it would be a poor investment.
> Assuming the engine is sound, one could expect 5 mpg and 60 mph
cruising speed. Breakerless ignition update would be a major
improvement as would a new carburetor in most cases. The governor
type Holleys are known for being difficult to work with.
> I would want to leak test the engine before I paid any money. The
potential for head gasket problems is too sobering to ignore. We
are after all, talking about a 30 year old piece of machinery. It's
harder on equipment to sit idle than to be used.
> Mike Hohnstein
> Germantown, WI
> 83FC35
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: chicknpollo
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 9:16 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] '76 Bluebird info
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> Hi Guys,
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> I am a new guy, not to rving but to BB's. I am going to look at
a
> 1976 BB tomorrow, it's listed on ebay right now. I have talked
to the
> owner. He doesn't know much as it was his father's. I am
concerned
> about the 543 gas engine amoung other things. What can ya'll
tell me
> about it, the engine, the year model, inherent problems. You
can look
> at his description on ebay, sorry, I don't have the item #. But
it's
> the only '76 BB up there.
> I would surely appreciate any info anyone can provide.
>
> Thanks so much
> Chick
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