'76 Bluebird info

[davidkerryedwards]

Are there gear ratio and transmission/torque convertor issues when
switching from gas to diesel? The bids are pretty reasonable so far
for the coach in question, but an inexpensive repower would probably
involve buying an old diesel school bus and swapping the drivetrain
into the Wanderlodge, if a person was up for the job. If not, I'm with
Mike. There's potential for serious mechanical headaches down the
road with the gas 534. I'd at least call NAPA and check on parts
availability for the engine before bidding. Pertronix almost
certaintly makes an inexpensive ($75) electronic ignition replacement
for the points/condensor.

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver
>
> 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 The 534 Ford is obsolete and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
>