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I would guess it's a 1982 based on the taillights and the generator cover. Clarke Hockwald on this site has an 82 that looks similar. As Michael said look for the VIN, which should be on the lower inside wall right next to the door. We have an 84 in the exact same color scheme. Our taillights are higher and we have a solid door over the generator access area.
Glenn & Laureen Parker
Austin, Texas
1984 Newell 35' (Coach #58? - not confirmed)
6v92 TA Detroit Diesel, MT654 Allison 5 speed trans
2005 Honda Element toad
2007 Honda S2000 fun car
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You said it's 3 hours away. I had mine put on a trailer and towed 250 miles to my house for under $2k. That's what I would do.
Jon & Chris Everton
1986 40' Dog House #86
450 hp ISM 5 spd ZF Ecomat 2
2004 Range Rover L322 Toad
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So I just clarified with my uncle. It has a Cummins 903 in it and not a 6v92. Does anyone know anything about the Cummins 903 because it looks like most of you have a 6V92 in your early 80’s models.
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Newell used the 903 at least between 1981 (and a few 1980 models) and 1986 for those customers who preferred Cummins to Detroit. The 933 replaced the Cummins 555 which Newell used as their Cummins powerplant from 1973 through much of 1980.
Michael Day
1992 Newell 43.5' #281
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Do you know if reliability is better or worse than a 6v92. It certainly looks like more 6v92’s were used than Cummins 903’s. It’s much harder to find videos or instructions on this Cummins.
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One of my customers ran 903's in their drilling rigs for years. They were very reliable and ran for brazilions of hrs.
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FamilyFun Wrote:Do you know if reliability is better or worse than a 6v92. It certainly looks like more 6v92’s were used than Cummins 903’s. It’s much harder to find videos or instructions on this Cummins.
I just posted several Cummings diesel engine manuals for you. These cover Cummings 903 engines.
https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=6914
Joe Zhao @ Greenville TX 75402
2004 Newell Coach 701, 45-8, 4 Slides, Front Entry
Detroit Diesel 60 w/DDEC, Allison 6-Speed AT, ZF Suspension w/Steerable Tag, ZF Auto Traction Control
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Oh Geez, thank you so much
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Looks very similar to my 81. I have a cummins Vt903. I'm available to chat anytime.
Herb, Harmony and Izzy
1981 36ft - VT-903
