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07-06-2006, 16:20

Shhhhhhhh Leroy, there are people out there that would kill for an engine
like that. VBG

On 06/07/06, Leroy Eckert wrote:
>
>
> Ron--
> Appreciate the information and forum history. My 8v92 is in fabulous
> shape, ( I think), it runs dry, doesn't overheat, doesn't sling oil and
> doesn't drop oil from the slobber tubes. It uses about a quart of oil each
> 1000 miles. That should be OK for an 8v92 with 110,000 miles. Sometimes I
> wonder if it has oil in the pan. I don't know, maybe it is getting ready to
> go boom. I hope not. I just thought a new high tech engine would be a
> reasonable upgrade. I think I better leave the 8v92 alone.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40
> Niceville, FL.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: ronmarabito2002
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 7:22 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Engine Swap
>
> You might find a Cummins that will work. They have a more compact
> engine. Real question is, will it have the HP you need and torque?
> Seems to me, that about 2 years ago, someone visited this forum and
> mentioned that combination.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, tX 92WB40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "jwasnewski"
> wrote:
> >
> > Friends:
> >
> > Knowledge abounds on this site. Some may think I am losing it but here
> > goes. Can a series 60 Detroit and an Allison world 6 speed trans be
> > installed in a 1990 WB-40 without major modifications? It would replace
> > an 8v92 and 5 speed. Sounds like a relatively inexpensive way to retro
> > a fine motor home. Second, is anyone in the Southeast planning to
> > attend the IHBA Drag Boat races in Gadsden AL. at the end of this month?
> > We will be staying at River Country Campround on the Coosa River. It
> > would be fun to see another Bird or two there. I will have two young
> > grandkids with me. Thanks.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40
> > Nceville, FL.
> >
>
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--
Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB

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