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Capnted · 08-22-2011, 04:58 PM

It's a Cummins 903. Guess its not a common engine, but so far it's running great and has three times the power of the 555. Took her to a diesel garage in Brainerd for a full service. No bad news. Got a few things fixed & feel like we got a good coach. Only things not fixed are the Jake brake and the air leveling system. Jake brake has power to the engine so it's internal--decided not to take it further. Leveling system problem is apparently all leaking valves. Not sure i want to go to the expense of replacing them all.

Otherwise, all I can think of is the dash heat & air that doesn't work. Oh, and ordered a converter/charger because the one in it could wake the dead with the buzz it makes. The coach is really clean in & out. We're enjoying the walkaround queen, the remote mirrors, and the overall feeling of "new".

Now, if the price of diesel would goes down, or we learn to make biodiesel in the garage, we'll drive it back to Florida & maybe we can stop & see you on the way down.

Thanks for your interest.

Ted

Garrison, MN

08-22-2011, 04:58 PM	#11
Capnted Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN & FL & IN Posts: 44	Thanks, Wally It's a Cummins 903. Guess its not a common engine, but so far it's running great and has three times the power of the 555. Took her to a diesel garage in Brainerd for a full service. No bad news. Got a few things fixed & feel like we got a good coach. Only things not fixed are the Jake brake and the air leveling system. Jake brake has power to the engine so it's internal--decided not to take it further. Leveling system problem is apparently all leaking valves. Not sure i want to go to the expense of replacing them all. Otherwise, all I can think of is the dash heat & air that doesn't work. Oh, and ordered a converter/charger because the one in it could wake the dead with the buzz it makes. The coach is really clean in & out. We're enjoying the walkaround queen, the remote mirrors, and the overall feeling of "new". Now, if the price of diesel would goes down, or we learn to make biodiesel in the garage, we'll drive it back to Florida & maybe we can stop & see you on the way down. Thanks for your interest. Ted Garrison, MN __________________ '76 Newell with Cummins 555 (Sold--but never picked up!) '83 Newell with Cummins turbo. :tongue: (Sold) Bought a house in Florida. :bored: