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Old 06-28-2018, 08:11 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Signature600 View Post
That was probably me...


We've figured out how to work on them without letting Cummins just replace the pump for $5800 plus labor.

Now, is it cheap when something goes wrong, not exactly, but you'll spend way more trying to make a P-pump fit than you'll spend to keep it running, IMHO.

I service probably 200 of them in Combines...only difference between them and a truck engine is the ECM.

I even have a Steinbauer chip for a QSC/ISC that I stole if you're looking for more power. Might have a 340hp ECM running around here too.
Chris
Man, that would be awesome.

Here's my situation, I found this school bus at a good price, has the 8.3 and Alison md3060, and suppose to be rust free, 190K on the odo. (no hours available)

I would have to fly out west and drive it home, 2000 miles

I will have a day to drive it around before I pay for it and leave to come home. I plan on:

frequent checks of the oil
smelling for fuel in the oil
monitoring the coolant temps
close eye on the trans fluid and temp (I'll take my infrared thermometer)
how the trans shifts
vibrations and or noises
keep checking the hubs for heat
the diff for heat
brake air pressure
power steering fluid
pre and post drive inspections for leaks
oil and filter change
air and fuel filter changes prior to leaving for home.


What else?

Last edited by cntryby; 06-28-2018 at 08:22 AM.
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