Hi Folks,
I am new here. New once again to Diesel engines again too I suppose. (Though I did have twin CAT 3208s in my old commercial fishing boat years many moons ago. (Actually there predecessor, the CAT 3160s, That is a 3208 before they sleeved the cylinders.
At any rate.
I am considering myself novice on a purchase I am looking to make. I am looking to purchase a Tour bus, about a 16 seater I think. with a INTL T-444E 8-cyl diesel engine, Allison Automatic Tranny. My question/ questions?. It has 300,000 thousand miles on it. Yes, its a diesel, and tour bus was probablly not drag racing, or turned on and off constantly, but. I wonder if anyone would think the milage is just a bit too high. Year is 2002 . Body looks great. My reason for the purchase.
I am making a long distance relocation of my Family, for 2-3 people, 2 seperatae locations. A series of moves will be involved I guess. Longest trip is 650 miles straight. Would be cheaper then pods, or renting trucks 3 times. Money is not growing on trees these days. (1 Reason for the mover actually.)
I will go check out the tour bus, start it, see if they will let me give it a spin.
I Imagine i could get parts or a newer diesel to match, if problems arise.
Besides the questions above as to weather 3K is too high.
Any idea on the Milage, I've seen much larger seeters claim 9/12.
Is it tough getting it re regestered to a rec vehicle (Ultimate change long term)
Idea of pricing on tossing in a newer motor if this one blows. Any thoughts on the Allison automatic Tranny?
And any BALLPARK on how high to go? I know not much to go on, but any info is greatly appreciated.
Best regards, Jerry [/B]
I am new here. New once again to Diesel engines again too I suppose. (Though I did have twin CAT 3208s in my old commercial fishing boat years many moons ago. (Actually there predecessor, the CAT 3160s, That is a 3208 before they sleeved the cylinders.
At any rate.
I am considering myself novice on a purchase I am looking to make. I am looking to purchase a Tour bus, about a 16 seater I think. with a INTL T-444E 8-cyl diesel engine, Allison Automatic Tranny. My question/ questions?. It has 300,000 thousand miles on it. Yes, its a diesel, and tour bus was probablly not drag racing, or turned on and off constantly, but. I wonder if anyone would think the milage is just a bit too high. Year is 2002 . Body looks great. My reason for the purchase.
I am making a long distance relocation of my Family, for 2-3 people, 2 seperatae locations. A series of moves will be involved I guess. Longest trip is 650 miles straight. Would be cheaper then pods, or renting trucks 3 times. Money is not growing on trees these days. (1 Reason for the mover actually.)
I will go check out the tour bus, start it, see if they will let me give it a spin.
I Imagine i could get parts or a newer diesel to match, if problems arise.
Besides the questions above as to weather 3K is too high.
Any idea on the Milage, I've seen much larger seeters claim 9/12.
Is it tough getting it re regestered to a rec vehicle (Ultimate change long term)
Idea of pricing on tossing in a newer motor if this one blows. Any thoughts on the Allison automatic Tranny?
And any BALLPARK on how high to go? I know not much to go on, but any info is greatly appreciated.
Best regards, Jerry [/B]
