08-06-2018, 02:05 PM
Jon,
There were several factors in the decision.
1. Rebuilding the 8V92 for $20k+ would give me the same value that I had one minute before it seized up.
2. An I6 four stroke with electronic ignition and 6 speed transmission is an improvement over a mechanical V8 two stroke with a 4 speed transmission (my opinion). Since it's a 1986 I don't have to go with the later EGR motors. Savings of around 1,000 lbs in running gear. Potential for much better mileage. Makes it easy to replace most of the analog gauges with a digital dash.
3. I like the classic Newells better than any other motor coach built. The chassis is good for over a million miles so I'll never wear it out.
As far as wives go, mine gave ours the 'dog house' name.
There were several factors in the decision.
1. Rebuilding the 8V92 for $20k+ would give me the same value that I had one minute before it seized up.
2. An I6 four stroke with electronic ignition and 6 speed transmission is an improvement over a mechanical V8 two stroke with a 4 speed transmission (my opinion). Since it's a 1986 I don't have to go with the later EGR motors. Savings of around 1,000 lbs in running gear. Potential for much better mileage. Makes it easy to replace most of the analog gauges with a digital dash.
3. I like the classic Newells better than any other motor coach built. The chassis is good for over a million miles so I'll never wear it out.
As far as wives go, mine gave ours the 'dog house' name.
Jon & Chris Everton
1986 40' Dog House #86
450 hp ISM 5 spd ZF Ecomat 2
2004 Range Rover L322 Toad