[wepaddle4]

I wonder how many gallons to the mile it would get?


Scott

[Yachts]

Yeah but it would all even out because you would get thru the Mile really fast

[Retro]

Something like this!! Lol School Bus Dragster: http://youtu.be/eqettwJC4ME

[wepaddle4]

The flames keep away tailgaters:

http://youtu.be/Q7SvjGwolmA


Scott

[MrE]

All the new air bags are in, rear end gears are changed, and the front bearing seals are changed over to oil bath.  
Engine and trans will go in next, probably next week, there is another coach coming in that needs to be worked on this week.
Can't wait to see it run.

I sold the old 903 to a tractor puller in PA, he uses just the block and builds it up to run on alcohol, it will make 5,000 hp!  


Scott

Any updates or pictures to post? I'm working on a deal to possibly pick up a transit bus with a Cummins ISM and B400R transmission, it's 850 miles away and we're still in the negotiation stages.

[Retro]

Mike should be close with Scotts engine upgrade by now,
It will be another classic that will be able to travel around economically and alot less troublesome.
I fired mine up today and aired it up, just love the sound of the turbo!! Just touched the key and it flashed right up,
Best part is no cloud of smoke like the old engine. Were really looking forward to getting out on the open road with it in the spring.
Thats great news about the ism engine you found for your coach Jon! Hope you can work a deal!!
It really too bad there doesn't seem to be too many more interested in upgrading the engines in the classic Newells here, seems they would rather just buy a newer one with a 4 stroke already in it. Were on page 2 here? Really?
To me theres nothing like the looks of a classic, then to put a newer more efficient powertrain? Come one folks this is cool stuff here!! Interior upgrades? Electronics?
Wow theres only about 2 dozen of these things built every year lets make it happen!!

[Ozarkguy]

  Retro
Thats great news about the ism engine you found for your coach Jon! Hope you can work a deal!!
 It really too bad there doesn't  seem to be too many more interested in upgrading the engines in the classic Newells here.
 To me theres nothing like the looks of a classic, then to put a newer more efficient powertrain? Come one folks this is cool stuff here!! Interior upgrades? Electronics?
Wow theres only about 2 dozen of these things built every year lets make it happen!!

[whatsnewell]

The eBay link didn't work, but I think I found it.....is this it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mint-Condition-1...Vs_Campers

Personally, I like our DD 6V92 mechanical engine.....no electronics, low tech in every regard....doesn't smoke on startup, and uses less oil now than it did when I got it 6 years ago....about a quart every 12-15 hours of operation. It had 103,000 miles on it when we purchased our 1982 Newell in 2008. It now has just over 150,000 miles on it and runs flawlessly. The only major mechanical issue I have had was replacing the gear driven water pump back in February of 2012, which I did myself after finding a replacement on eBay for $89. Otherwise I just change the oil, and filters, and replace tires (drive tires next week as they are 6 years old now). And, come on now, who doesn't love that silky sweet sound of a 2 stroke engine?

[Retro]

They are good when they're good Clarke, I had a 6v92 turbo in an 83 wanderlodge and it was fine other than I had to wind it up in the hills and hard on fuel. But if there no good some might want to opt for a newer 4 stroke, they are more efficient, cheaper to rebuild and easier to get parts for. I have yet to see anyone pulling a 60 series or any other 4 stroke for that matter and installing a 2 stroke.
It just wouldn't make sense.
My 8.3 is also full mechanical with the p7100 injector pump, very common and very reliable. I never have to add oil and average 10mpg with power to spare. And love the sound!! Kinda like a jet engine, awsome!! The allison world 6spd is nice too. Smooth!!

[MrE]

If I could get my hands on one (been trying for 2 years) I would go with the OPOC 2 stroke. 400 lbs for 325HP and you can couple another one to it with an electric clutch for 650HP. With the electric clutch option you're only using the second one when you need the power. http://www.ecomotors.com/
I was very disappointed when the announced that they would be manufactured in China, but their headquarters is here in the US.