Why did my 8V71 start on the side of the road?
After reaching the crest, the engine temperature spiked rapidly and within two miles had tripped the “Hot Engine” auto-shutoff right as Chris was reaching the first safe place to pull over. The engine boiled 12 gallons of coolant out the surge tank overflow onto the side of the road, but no hoses had burst and the coolant system wasn’t leaking.
What kind of engine does a Detroit 8V71 have?
The Detroit 8V71 is a classic, hearty engine, designed to be tough and work for long periods of time with proper maintenance. When it breaks, we know just how hard it can be to find replacement parts.
What kind of engine does a GM New Look bus have?
Virtually all New Look buses were powered by Detroit Diesel Series 71 two-cycle diesel engines. The original engine was the 6V71 ( V6 ). GM buses used a unique “Angle-drive” configuration with a transverse mounted engine. The transmission angled off at a 45-or-so degree angle to connect to the rear axle.
Is the Detroit Diesel 6V92TA a 40 foot bus?
The Detroit Diesel 6V92TA was available on 40 foot buses as an alternative to the Detroit Diesel 6V71 and 8V71. Only 40-foot buses were available with an 8V71 engine. Tail lights were housed in streamlined nacelles modeled after afterburners.
Why is my bus engine not producing enough power?
There is no coolant in the oil. Manually turning the engine, the mechanic still felt “good compression” throughout a full cycle. The engine starts easily, but doesn’t sound right. The engine is producing not enough power to move the bus at all.
Who was the original owner of the 8V71 RV?
Her original loving owner (and the original converter from seated coach to RV) had passed away in the mid-1990s, the second owner had barely used her and was deceased as well, and the person we were buying her from had bought her at an auction to flip – and he knew nothing about the condition of the engine other than “it starts right up”.
What happens when a car starts and then dies?
You’ll hear the engine turning and everything will seem fine. However, there may come a point in time when your car will start but then die almost immediately afterward. This will aggravate you a lot because it will seem like your car should be working since you got it to start first.