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With apologies, I'm starting this a little out of order. However, you have to cut me a little slack as I'm very excited to start her after fifteen years!
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Here are some specs on the bus:

1966 Silver Eagle Model 1 #6632
Sold new to Continental Central Trailways
Updated Model 10 Front & Rear Caps, Bumpers, and Headlight/Taillights
One Piece Entrance Door
8V71 Detroit Diesel (supposed to be a 2K crate engine)
Plug In Block Heater
Ten Speed Eaton "Road Ranger" Transmission
Jake Brakes
Lima Mac 10kw Generator powered by Perkins 4.108 51hp 4-Cylinder Diesel
Remote Start & Stop for Gen Set in house
Fully Converted
Dometic 3-Way Refrigerator
Basement A/C Unit
Auxiliary Dash A/C Unit
110 & 12 volt house wiring
Three powered roof vents
"On-Demand" Hot Water Heater
2-Burner Propane Stove
Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink
Full Size Bathroom Vanity
Walk-In Shower
50 Gal Fresh Water
50 Gal Black Water

Greg,

Sweet!

You're doing a great job bringing the ole gal back to life! Makes me want to go fire ours up and take a video too! Nice to see this is your first project post, keep 'em coming.

I had hoped to start our generator this weekend, but the weather intervened and prevented me from doing so. I couldn't get any pictures of the Gen Set either as the bay is exceedingly dark.
However, I was able to climb into the compartment and now know exactly what we have, and it's a doozie!
It is powered by a 4 cylinder 51hp Perkins 4.108 diesel. These are apparently very popular engines as backup power for sailboats. It seems that all parts are available including a serpentine belt kit which allows you to install a high-amperage alternator for recharging the start battery, but which I also plan to use to charge our house batteries.
The head unit is a Lima Mac 280 series. It is apparently 10kw, and appears to be brushless and industrial quality. I don't know if it is acceptable for powering delicate electronics like computers, etc. This same unit is still available new from Marathon Electric.
The generator head requires a constant 1800 rpm, which shouldn't be a problem as the little Perkins can apparently run 4,000 rpm continuously with great reliability.
My only reservation is the sound level. I just don't know how loud the Perkins is going to be.
I would be interested to hear from anybody that has information on this combination.

Greg, Thank You for sharing keep up the good work.

Good Luck Wayne

Sweeetttt! Just love the sound of those detroit diesels!

Now if I could just get her to look like your Model 20!