The silver 92 V-8 Detroit Diesel holds a special place in my heart because my first job as a mechanic (18 years old) was for a steel cutting company that had a fleet of 8 tractor trailers 5 of them had the 92 V-8's. I learned how to drive a big rig in a truck with the 92 V-8 and I can tell you that these trucks had their oil changed with the correct oil sooner than recommended and every one of them had to be rebuilt/overhauled in less than 60,000 miles.
Great test drive, can tell he's very pleased with the performance now. Good testament to doing the job right and the attention to detail. They will be beating a path to your door.
Hello Scott, Newbe here........well been watchin the heck out of your videos for about three months. ..love your videos. I might have to buy one of these busses just to be able to come down and meet you when you get the RV pads set up, by the looks of it you are getting famous so you better put in at least 50 campin spots.......This is the first time I watched on the computer because we cant leave comments on my Roku TV so wanted to say love your work ...keep it up.
Scot, as usual, you finessed another one!! The Wander lodge is an amazing beast.. My son has a much earlier (1980's) one, unfortunately with a CAT v-8..We're in North Carolina, & He wishes he had a DETROIT so he could visit you and at least have you look at his air suspension , Jacobs retarder and HWH units.. I turned him onto you & your brake info has helped him amazingly! He watches you religiously! You are the Bomb!!
can you split the temp senders to two separate gauges [left bank . right bank] ?? so you keep a better eye on what is going on on each side of the engine !! looking good 👍👍👍👍
@Southern Hellstorm You could have separate sending units/sensors for each head serving a separate display heads in the instrument panel if you really wanted to break the information into zones. The owner would just have to decide if it would be beneficial enough to rework or modify the existing gauge arrangement. It is entirely possible that a single dash gauge with 2 separate displays ("needle pointers") handling input from 2 different sensors is available that could fit into the same space occupied by the existing coolant temperature gauge,
I can't to wait to get out in mine. We sort of took last year off. Plans for this summer. They are such sweet coaches. Steel end to end (but for the 'caps')
That thing sure is quiet,,,looks like it rides great also,,the gauge readings seem to be jam up and jelly tight,,,as my uncle used to say,,😍 stay safe Scott and keep those videos coming,,,☕️🍩🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nice work on the rebuild guys well done tons of work but we'll worth the effort it. Road test was cool Scott you sounded like you were having a couple white knuckle moments through it. Lol
No one minds paying the Piper when the tune he has worked on is a sweet as this! If I’m ever in the position to purchase a MH with this engine, you will be the first stop in my journey.
That test drive was very impressive! When you said your bus wouldn't accelerate up that hill like that, I just knew he was going to respond, "Well I know a good mechanic" lol oh well maybe he thought it! Lol
Great job on the rebuild. Your roads I'd rather be riding my Harly through your area on a sunny day 🤗🤗🤗 We are just North East of Nashville this week. Brrrrrr this Wednesday am.
Great ride & test drive but I'm pretty sure he was making the mechanic just a lil nervous 😓 with that lead foot! Lol never thought they needed a real view mirror..
Scott another great video!! The turbo - charging really does quiet the Detroit's down quite a lot w/ a good power boost Out of all engines powering buses, the old 2 stroke is the only one that has been mounted in so many different ways Inline, transverse,& pancake style ala the old Crown coach.The old Mack transit bus had a transverse mounted thermo- dyne w/ a torque converter. Scott, just kidding around you need an old self loading elevating paddle scraper Wabco 353ft model w/ front and rear 12 V-71T's for a big whopping 1050 h.p. A nice Tonka Toy to tinker with.Say that last line quickly 5 times.Ha Ha!! Best wishes for you and your family.
I operated an old Wabco 262 FT,elevatingscraper in the late 80,s.Had 8vs. Was a monster.I think it moved 30 yards.Seems like it was a mid 60,s machine.
They are... The three-year only versions that are kinda hard to find on the used market. At least they aren't the 1990 760 versions or the 780 versions.
The silver 92 V-8 Detroit Diesel holds a special place in my heart because my first job as a mechanic (18 years old) was for a steel cutting company that had a fleet of 8 tractor trailers 5 of them had the 92 V-8's. I learned how to drive a big rig in a truck with the 92 V-8 and I can tell you that these trucks had their oil changed with the correct oil sooner than recommended and every one of them had to be rebuilt/overhauled in less than 60,000 miles.
Great test drive, can tell he's very pleased with the performance now. Good testament to doing the job right and the attention to detail. They will be beating a path to your door.
This is the first video that really made me feel the steepness of the hill.
Hello Scott, Newbe here........well been watchin the heck out of your videos for about three months. ..love your videos. I might have to buy one of these busses just to be able to come down and meet you when you get the RV pads set up, by the looks of it you are getting famous so you better put in at least 50 campin spots.......This is the first time I watched on the computer because we cant leave comments on my Roku TV so wanted to say love your work ...keep it up.
That wanderlodge is going to be fun to drive again now.
I like your client,a fearless man of few words.
Good listener!
That was like 30 minutes of the most nervous laughter I've heard broken up with super awkward silence. I loved it! Nice rebuild.
I was thinking the exact same thing & not gonna lie! Lol..the thought that just maybe Jerry had been a serial killer at some point in his life..😂
@@frederickjohnpicarello1909 😂👍
Scot, as usual, you finessed another one!! The Wander lodge is an amazing beast.. My son has a much earlier (1980's) one, unfortunately with a CAT v-8..We're in North Carolina, & He wishes he had a DETROIT so he could visit you and at least have you look at his air suspension , Jacobs retarder and HWH units.. I turned him onto you & your brake info has helped him amazingly! He watches you religiously! You are the Bomb!!
In my personal opinion, 1980s Blue Birds in general have nicer styling than later generations. The one on the video is still pretty cool though
Another old boy smart enough to use distilled water in his coolant mix. Restores my faith in humanity that does.
You’ve made a sports car out of her!
Great job!
Great Bus!
She took that road about like my bus.
Not bad at all for how damn heavy those are.
Those "Lodges" are all steel tanks.
Incredible Moth
Just a thing of beauty
That road towards the end really makes me wanna get my bike out! Lovley!
Great repair by the master bus mechanic 🧰
I like that the owner/driver is actually the co-pilot, Great team work!
How lovely spring is making your part of the world - that was a really enjoyable drive😀
You are an amazing man. You keep so many buses on the road.
Sounds fantastic folks .........WOW, what a difference.......
Crazy test drive!
Beautiful country side!
Enjoyed ever minute
You are truly a gift to all of us that haven't a clue to your knowledge, thank you I am learning so much
amazing how that motor sounds good !! great job 😃
"Cheater marks" are range marks on aircraft. Helps make the gauge scan go faster. Great idea!
Awesome video bro, the view out the front window shows how lovely spring is. Safe travels up your way
Scott the back seat driver. lol
He looked pretty comfortable and confident to me.
I love that cockpit! It's a masterpiece!
It's nice to watch a smart driver who pays attention to his equipment and surroundings.
It sounds great! The TN countryside is beautiful in spring.
A great drive through the local countryside! Enjoyed the ride along perspective as the Wanderlodge got a workout.
Always nice to see a progression forward of a business.
that engine just sounds soooo much better than it didn when it first arrived. Nice Work!!!
Great looking, now sweet running lodge.
Those Volvo 740 taillights look much better than most appropriated car units.
Nice job Scott very beautiful country
Nice to see progress on all project's in hand
Another happy customer! Gosh I remember my old 83 Wanderlodge topped out at 65!! Of course she had an old 3208 in the front!
Nice to see hard work and skill pay off. That motor will run for many years.
I love the nice smooth roads...Another job well done.
Great sceneries, great roads!
Awesome job, guys ;) really great work.
I believe that's a rosy maple moth? according to Wikipedia
Nice couch
Yep I googled it and your correct.
Should be called a Trump moth for obvious reasons.
can you split the temp senders to two separate gauges [left bank . right bank] ?? so you keep a better eye on what is going on on each side of the engine !! looking good 👍👍👍👍
@Southern Hellstorm You could have separate sending units/sensors for each head serving a separate display heads in the instrument panel if you really wanted to break the information into zones. The owner would just have to decide if it would be beneficial enough to rework or modify the existing gauge arrangement. It is entirely possible that a single dash gauge with 2 separate displays ("needle pointers") handling input from 2 different sensors is available that could fit into the same space occupied by the existing coolant temperature gauge,
Yes like an
Drifting in a Wanderlodge. Cool!
That was a Rosy Maple moth, thanks, it was kewl looking!
42:10 "the last 2 wanderlodges have really helped out with the budget for the shop". Yea. That they do.
I can't to wait to get out in mine. We sort of took last year off. Plans for this summer. They are such sweet coaches. Steel end to end (but for the 'caps')
nice work on the Wanderlodge rv, keep the videos coming
I love the Wanderlodge’s! If we decide on a class A I will be looking at them as one of the few serious options.
That bus is mint!!
that winding road goes through Beautiful Country .
I love that dash cluster setup.
Wow the dogwood looks gorgeous
Wow what a nice scenic drive. All those hills and the hammer down would have done wonders for bedding in those new pistons and rings.
Might be me new favorite video on that winding road.
Great job. If I ever retire and buy a nice MC 7 or 8, I'll be seeing you.
Yep! Rosy Maple Moth. Beautiful.
Scott, if it flys it will scare the snot out of me” you are such a Girly Man...😂 i love it brother 😂😂😂
Thatis one smooth handling bus.
When driving in the south its always a good idea to check up a rxr crossings.
That thing sure is quiet,,,looks like it rides great also,,the gauge readings seem to be jam up and jelly tight,,,as my uncle used to say,,😍 stay safe Scott and keep those videos coming,,,☕️🍩🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nice work on the rebuild guys well done tons of work but we'll worth the effort it.
Road test was cool Scott you sounded like you were having a couple white knuckle moments through it. Lol
a great work out of the bus.
Wow that sounds so good!!!!(Start up)
No one minds paying the Piper when the tune he has worked on is a sweet as this! If I’m ever in the position to purchase a MH with this engine, you will be the first stop in my journey.
Gauges, switches, lights all over the place! That looks more like the space shuttle than RV :)
Wish our Silversides could pull hills like that! Nice.
The propane boost kit he put on my 6-71 (and has on his) is a game-changer on the hills.
We have lots of silver leaf and red maple trees and these moths love them.
Beautiful unit..........
That test drive was very impressive!
When you said your bus wouldn't accelerate up that hill like that, I just knew he was going to respond, "Well I know a good mechanic" lol oh well maybe he thought it! Lol
Great road for me Royal Star!
Rosy Maple Moth. Very pretty!
Another fantastic job scott...
Can you Say Professional...
You do good work Scott,,,,,,,(Indy also,,),,😍
Great job on the rebuild.
Your roads
I'd rather be riding my Harly through your area on a sunny day 🤗🤗🤗
We are just North East of Nashville this week.
Brrrrrr this Wednesday am.
Cool Video Engine rebuild a success !!!!
Next on the list - a set of Jakes to help on the downhills!
We used Bates engines that used to be in Centerville it was a long ride but worth it. Good folks out that way..
Very nice guys!
He did everything to make it a comfortable ride....😰🥸
Darn good driver!
I have seen so much of your local roads now that I feel that I almost live there....
Buzzing around in a bus like that would be a lot of fun....
Great coach
Good Job!
Moth is a small angel from God to see what your reaction is
Sweatin’ bullets on this ride...
Man I thought I had a lot of play in my bus’s steering until I saw this guy drive
That last road home got the engine to use a lot more rev’s and deceleration.
Good for it.,
He's driving fine lol. I am the same way when I sit in the passenger seat but in reality there's usually nothing to worry about lol
Great ride & test drive but I'm pretty sure he was making the mechanic just a lil nervous 😓 with that lead foot! Lol never thought they needed a real view mirror..
Damn for a 2 stroke Detroit that thing is quite as hell
Going to have to patreon it one of these days, love the footage on these builds but funds are little tight right now.
Seems it holds the road pretty well, especially for a taller vehicle, like a bus...
I thought I was hearing tyre squeal for a while, but it was probably the power steering.
When I first seen it I thought someone had dropped their multicolored icecream cone. Cheers !
Scott another great video!! The turbo - charging really does quiet the Detroit's down quite a lot w/ a good power boost Out of all engines powering buses, the old 2 stroke is the only one that has been mounted in so many different ways Inline, transverse,& pancake style ala the old Crown coach.The old Mack transit bus had a transverse mounted thermo- dyne w/ a torque converter. Scott, just kidding around you need an old self loading elevating paddle scraper Wabco 353ft model w/ front and rear 12 V-71T's for a big whopping 1050 h.p. A nice Tonka Toy to tinker with.Say that last line quickly 5 times.Ha Ha!! Best wishes for you and your family.
I operated an old Wabco 262 FT,elevatingscraper in the late 80,s.Had 8vs. Was a monster.I think it moved 30 yards.Seems like it was a mid 60,s machine.
It was a 252.
It's call a rosy maple moth , nice
Nerdy observation: Those rear light clusters sure look like those of a 1990-ish Volvo 740.
Sweet end result. Bus ran great.
They are... The three-year only versions that are kinda hard to find on the used market. At least they aren't the 1990 760 versions or the 780 versions.
All those squeaks would drive me nuts
WOW, this guy drives FAST!
From experience, it looks faster in video than in person.
Wide-angle views are deceptive!
Wide angle lens
Might oughtta trim that tree at 5:38 before your juice goes out. Great job on the engine repair.
So you’re finally starting to work on DDEC buses ? Cool