| Subject: Re: BlueBird Wannbe Questions |
Author:
Bob Dilks
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Date Posted: 04/ 6/ 02, 8:52am
In reply to:
Dave Williams
's message, "BlueBird Wannbe Questions" on 04/ 5/ 02, 5:05pm
Dave;
There are many happy SP owners and I am sure they will be able to give lots of specific information. I can only give you some general information. First SP stands for "Single Axle Pusher" which is the successor to the FC model which was last produced in 1987, which is the same year other Blue Bird coaches went to 102 inches. I think SP's are wide body coaches. As I recall there was only one transmission available - a ZF. In general, Detroit Diesel engines are less costly to rebuild than Catapillar engines because Detroits' share more standard parts, ie, 6V92, 8V92, 12V92 and 16V92 all use the same cylinder liners, pistons, wrist pins, connecting rods, etc. The SP model is a Wanderlodge and carries a Blue Bird built frame with its attendant running gear. A BMC is a Blue Bird built shell mounted to a chassis by another manufactured. For the most part, you will be able to judge the soundness of the coach by your own observations and the mileage. If you are serious about a professional opinion on the condition, take the coach to the nearest dealer or servicier of "heavy coaches" such as Blue Bird, MCI, Newell, Prevost, etcetera and pay about $500 for a PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection). As I recall, oil analysis is only valid when compared to a series of analyses on the same vehicle.
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