Could this be the coagulation of some kind of engine sealer that’s poured into the oil? The random sizes of those beads almost look like the powder form used in liquid moly engine sealants/additives that may have formed those shapes. Just a thought.
(11-11-2023, 03:49 AM)Richard Wrote: [ -> ]https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/fo...19.new#new
Here is a link to the bus conversion forum. Luvrbus knows his stuff, I have been following him for over 10 years. BTW, he is in Needles, somewhat close to you.
Nice Richard! That is Clifford? I have heard about him from many of the bus guys.
Luvrbus is Clifford. I do not have his contact info.
(11-11-2023, 08:50 AM)Richard Wrote: [ -> ]Luvrbus is Clifford. I do not have his contact info.
I am friends with Cliff. At any given time he will have lots of 8V92's apart in his shop. He is one of the 'good guys' who knows his stuff. I haven't talked with Cliff for some time. We rode our motorcycles up there and stayed nearby for couple days at a time. A great guy to visit with.
(11-11-2023, 11:53 AM)LLittle Wrote: [ -> ] (11-11-2023, 08:50 AM)Richard Wrote: [ -> ]Luvrbus is Clifford. I do not have his contact info.
I am friends with Cliff. At any given time he will have lots of 8V92's apart in his shop. He is one of the 'good guys' who knows his stuff. I haven't talked with Cliff for some time. We rode our motorcycles up there and stayed nearby for couple days at a time. A great guy to visit with.
I wish some of these guys were on the east coast, would love to visit with them, Clifford and Joe Maser both know their stuff and Joe was nice enough to reach out to me and we talked for hours on the phone, that experience is invaluable to us younger guys who are trying to learn as much as possible about these Detroits.
(11-11-2023, 08:50 AM)Richard Wrote: [ -> ]Luvrbus is Clifford. I do not have his contact info.
Do you know his last name?
I have sent you a pm. He may not want his info on a public forum.
(11-12-2023, 05:11 AM)glfor1 Wrote: [ -> ] (11-11-2023, 08:50 AM)Richard Wrote: [ -> ]Luvrbus is Clifford. I do not have his contact info.
Do you know his last name?
Any further update on this situation? Would love to know what they have found.
We don't know for sure; but my mechanic had contacted one of the elder statesmen from Colton Truck in Cali and asked the question whether the alternator had been changed. While there was no history of this; it is the only thing that contains "copper" and is oil cooled. The particulate looks like "droplets" and random sizing like a hot metal dripping being quenched in the oil. Kind of like wax drops into water. On close examination, the current alternator does indeed have every evidence of being changed out at some point. This had to be before 2009 as the previous owner kept good records of major changes to the engine and coach. So somewhere between 2002 and 2009 the alternator must have failed and no one thought to drop the oil pan to check for any debris. They are doing other regular maintenance and hope to be starting her up again in a couple weeks. All else on bearing surface and rocker surfaces were normal and no brass "glitter" flakes evident anywhere. Thanks to all for the input over the last couple weeks and if there is any further surprises, will post it here. ((to Richard: sorry Cliff's phone number is disconnected to do not know anything further.....and....I am not a member of BCM to reach out to him))
jim - Newell 623