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Anyone do a Cummins conversion [message #270188]

Fri, 23 January 2015 08:38

hertfordnc

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I thought I read about one somewhere but I can't find it.

I know all the buzz is about a GM 6.5 diesel and that would be pretty awesome.

But the 12 valve, all mechanical Cummins 5.9 would be about perfect for the 8000 lb Revcon.

I searched here and google with no luck.

thanks

Dave & Ellen Silva Hertford, NC 76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021 It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.

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Re: [GMCnet] Anyone do a Cummins conversion [message #270192 is a reply to message #270188]

Fri, 23 January 2015 09:03

GMC.LES

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Manny did a 4BT (4cyl sibling of the 12v) conversion in his own coach. It required cutting away part of the engine block(lower skirt) to clear the FD. There are a few photos of the swap that I have seen but don't recall where I found them.

Les Burt

> On Jan 23, 2015, at 9:38 AM, dave silva wrote:
>
> I thought I read about one somewhere but I can't find it.
>
> I know all the buzz is about a GM 6.5 diesel and that would be pretty awesome.
>
> But the 12 valve, all mechanical Cummins 5.9 would be about perfect for the 8000 lb Revcon.
>
> I searched here and google with no luck.
>
> thanks
>
>
> --
> Dave & Ellen Silva
>
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Re: Anyone do a Cummins conversion [message #270218 is a reply to message #270188]

Fri, 23 January 2015 11:59

roy1

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Check with manny he is doing the proto type conversion with the engine supplier in the Reno area.

Roy Keen Minden,NV 76 X Glenbrook

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Re: [GMCnet] Anyone do a Cummins conversion [message #270229 is a reply to message #270188]

Fri, 23 January 2015 13:42

USAussie

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Dave,

I know of and have seen (in person) two 6.5 conversions, one by Bill Hubler and the other by Marc Hogenboom. I have also seen
Manny's 4 cylinder diesel.

I have never heard, seen or read anything about the Cummins 5.9 since I joined this merry band of misfits back in 2007.

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: dave silva

I thought I read about one somewhere but I can't find it.

I know all the buzz is about a GM 6.5 diesel and that would be pretty awesome.

But the 12 valve, all mechanical Cummins 5.9 would be about perfect for the 8000 lb Revcon.

I searched here and google with no luck.

thanks

Dave

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Re: [GMCnet] Anyone do a Cummins conversion [message #270240 is a reply to message #270229]

Fri, 23 January 2015 15:29

Kingsley Coach

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Rob said (called us):
"(a)...merry band of misfits..."

My Gawd, that's exactly what we are !

Mike in NS

On Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 3:42 PM, Robert Mueller
wrote:

> Dave,
>
> I know of and have seen (in person) two 6.5 conversions, one by Bill
> Hubler and the other by Marc Hogenboom. I have also seen
> Manny's 4 cylinder diesel.
>
> I have never heard, seen or read anything about the Cummins 5.9 since I
> joined this merry band of misfits back in 2007.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dave silva
>
> I thought I read about one somewhere but I can't find it.
>
> I know all the buzz is about a GM 6.5 diesel and that would be pretty
> awesome.
>
> But the 12 valve, all mechanical Cummins 5.9 would be about perfect for
> the 8000 lb Revcon.
>
> I searched here and google with no luck.
>
> thanks
>
> Dave
>
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