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#41

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Bus Mechanics List

Last post by H3Jim - October 19, 2026, 10:54:13 AM

gary ,
Is that list still available?  its showing deleted.

Thanks

#42

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Need help rebuilding or replac...

Last post by H3Jim - October 19, 2026, 09:59:57 AM

It seems that many mechanics and businesses that served the venerable series 60 have quit or gone out of business.

I'm in the Temecula, Ca. area and first need someone to do a quick diagnosis.  I'm willing to have it towed up to 100 miles if necessary.

It was running on 5 cylinders for over 100 miles, so I fear it needs a rebuild.

Engine swap may also be in the cards if an engine is available TO PASS the tough california smog rules.

The Prevost dealership in Mira Loma, Ca. does not do engine work and only grudgingly agreed to work on other issues.  The DD facility near them went out of business.

Any ideas?  all are welcome,

Thanks

#43

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: New Website Name

Last post by sledhead - October 18, 2026, 12:50:35 PM

Thanks lovetofix
Took me a while to remember my password from over a decade ago

Dave

#44

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / New Website Name

Last post by lovetofix - October 15, 2026, 08:24:17 PM

I've been trying to figure out why I'm not seeing any new posts and finally realized that even though my shortcut still brought me to the forum I was logged out and new posts weren't showing up. Had to figure out what was going on with the name change then look up my password and get back in.

Glad to see you are still here, I check this board every day and learn new things all the time.

#45

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / BCM Classified Ad Alert: 1960 ...

Last post by Gary Hatt - Publisher RVConversions.com - October 10, 2026, 07:12:43 PM

To view this bus, click on the link below:

https://www.rvconversions.com/bus_classifieds/

If you have a bus to sell, we can help you list it on our website for just $99.00 until it sells.

To list your bus for sale, simply click on this link and fill out the online form:  https://www.rvconversions.com/bcmclassifieds/ or email [email protected] with your classified info, or call the office at the phone number at the bottom of our website.

Please note: We list these buses as a service to our readers and paid advertisers who support this Forum, which is solely supported by memberships, display advertisers, and Classified ads.

This Forum does not allow individual posting of buses for sale.

#46

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Is anyone running Red-dyed...

Last post by luvrbus - October 10, 2026, 06:10:53 AM

The dye persistence is a legitimate concern. In Canada you never have to worry about buying dyed fuel because our government guards access to it like the crown jewels. Not so in Helena 15 years ago. I swiped my card, started pumping, wandered around a bit, finally read the sign on the pump and it turned out I had already added 75 gallons of red fuel. So I kept on pumping - not much to lose at that point.

Then I worried about it for months.  I've never been dipped in my entire life but there's always a first time.  Probably 8 months (and some refills) later I was doing some work on the diesel heater and I could still see the dye in the fuel.  I wouldn't want to guess how long it lasts but one refill isn't going to clear it. 

Here the DOT is not going to check a fuel tank on a RV or truck,in the past a tax authorly for a state would set up a check point sometimes in a farming area . I haven't saw one those in 25 years.I have had supposed to be red fuel come clear from my fuel supplier and would call him ,he always told me he forgot to dye it but I would be billed for red fuel.In the USA we are supposed to be able to buy 3 grades 1,2 and #4 but you cannot buy  # 4  because all the diesel engines are Teir rated for LSD  and # 1 fuel a is winter fuel all it is # 2 with gasoline added to prevent some jelling and truckers have been doing that for years they don't paying the price for a jelling prevention additive. You get LSD # 2 fuel only here in the US for fuel and heating oil ,it is hard to find diesel now that is 15% bio fuel.My old Eagle always left the shop with Red fuel then 600 miles it got a tankful of the clear ,the same as the farmers and their Blue Birds headed south,one farmer from Kansas with a Blue Bird had an extra filter to take the dye out ,I never tried that .Red fuel must be legal to use in trucks with the Texas Farm plates you see a lot of pickup and trucks using the red fuel pumps in Texas   

#47

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Is anyone running Red-dyed...

Last post by bobofthenorth - October 09, 2026, 08:13:49 PM

The dye persistence is a legitimate concern. In Canada you never have to worry about buying dyed fuel because our government guards access to it like the crown jewels. Not so in Helena 15 years ago. I swiped my card, started pumping, wandered around a bit, finally read the sign on the pump and it turned out I had already added 75 gallons of red fuel. So I kept on pumping - not much to lose at that point.

Then I worried about it for months.  I've never been dipped in my entire life but there's always a first time.  Probably 8 months (and some refills) later I was doing some work on the diesel heater and I could still see the dye in the fuel.  I wouldn't want to guess how long it lasts but one refill isn't going to clear it. 

#48

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Is anyone running Red-dyed...

Last post by luvrbus - October 07, 2026, 04:16:12 PM

I filled my tank before I got here at $5.65/gallon. My 235 gallons should get me to your place, and I will fill up after I return from vacation for $2.00 per gallon. 

Dream on fuel will level off at about $4.00 a gal and you will think you are getting a bargain. It will take 2 years to refill the SPR presidents have used up,if we can borrow the money 

#49

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Is anyone running Red-dyed...

Last post by Gary Hatt - Publisher RVConversions.com - October 06, 2026, 06:20:10 PM

Find a station that sells it and go for it,or catch a fuel truck going through the gate you at and he may even cut you better deal for cash,Sonnie  would pay the guy filling the generator tank to top his Eagle off with fuel,I was there one time 

I filled my tank before I got here at $5.65/gallon. My 235 gallons should get me to your place, and I will fill up after I return from vacation for $2.00 per gallon. 

#50

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Is anyone running Red-dyed...

Last post by luvrbus - October 06, 2026, 02:15:10 PM

President Trump signed the executive order at his Nebraska rally, temporarily allowing tax-exempt red-dyed diesel on all U.S. highways.

Does that mean that if I have a CDL, I can run red-dyed diesel in my bus?  Asking for a friend. 

Find a station that sells it and go for it,or catch a fuel truck going through the gate you at and he may even cut you better deal for cash,Sonnie  would pay the guy filling the generator tank to top his Eagle off with fuel,I was there one time