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Mason's 1968 model 05

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mlneville88
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Bus Model: 1972 Silver Eagle VIN 8VA8711, Body Type - MH, Make - SIEA
Location: Logan, Ohio

Re: Mason's 1968 model 05

Post by mlneville88 »

I must say this has been super helpful. I have a 1972 05 model and i'm looking to do a similar build. Your documentation, photos and advice will prove to be invaluable to my success. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I only hope my build will be close to yours. I plan to raise the roof and add a few slides for good measure. What are your thoughts on CAT C13 as a power plant. I have one and and Allison automatic out of a 2004 doner truck. Just looking for ideas and feasibility. Continue to keep us posted on your progress.. Can't wait to see the finished product. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Eagle obsessed
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Bus Model: 1968 model 05 Eagle series 60 and B500
Location: McCook NE

Re: Mason's 1968 model 05

Post by Eagle obsessed »

What I see at first glance: c13 is 7 inches shorter and 600 lb lighter than s60 12.7

This is a plus in an eagle.
Shorter the better! 8-)
Depends also on what Allison you have...
And you'll also hear a lot on rear end gearing... I won't join that argument. My head hurts from all the advise I have had on that topic...

Length is probably your biggest hurdle

Also, is will take a lot of fabrication to make a big engine like that fit.

I have a lot to say, but not sure where to start? :D

I'll send a PM

HTH


M
1968 05 Series 60/B500 swap 2019-2021
1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
Eagle obsessed
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Bus Model: 1968 model 05 Eagle series 60 and B500
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05

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More pics

Sorry no real order
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Engine cradle ready to slide into bus, here you can also see frame rails, they are basically the same as stock
Engine cradle ready to slide into bus, here you can also see frame rails, they are basically the same as stock
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1971 05 8v71 Spicer 4 speed parts bus
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Bus Model: 1968 model 05 Eagle series 60 and B500
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05

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Rust replacement
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1968 05 Series 60/B500 swap 2019-2021
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05

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Allison computers mock mounted beside steering wheel
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05

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Radiator mounted


I think the stack is going to work! 8-)


Next up: driveshaft to miter box and plumbing! ;)

Concerning the driveshaft, I need opinions about a fan clutch... I keep going back and forth, fan clutch, yes or no?


P.S. Still need to put Wayne's gusset under the miter box, lot of torque on that thing.
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05

Post by beltguy »

I thought I had commented, but I must not have sent my reply.

I noted several places where you double tubed the frame. That is a much better process than trying to spice in new tubing.

Jim
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Bus Model: 1968 model 05 Eagle series 60 and B500
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05

Post by Eagle obsessed »

Yes, Jim, splicing the tubing does not seem strong enough from my standpoint. :shock:

The nut on the input shaft of the Dropbox was loose (i.e. I reached up and backed it off by hand after we took the 8v71 out)

So I sourced a new one, installed it today.

Took a little time...

Anyone know the torque it's supposed to have?
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05

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Since last post I have made fan shroud, almost completed fuel system, engine plumbing 90% done, replaced lots! of air lines, mounted rear levelers, and mounted muffler and exhaust tubing.

It seems like I might see it run again! :)


But wow, what a mess I have made! :lol:
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1968 05 Series 60/B500 swap 2019-2021
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Eagle obsessed
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Bus Model: 1968 model 05 Eagle series 60 and B500
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Re: Mason's 1968 model 05

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Curb side HWH jack
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