----- Original Message -----
From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 7:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cummins B5.9 230HP engine
archer wrote:
I'm thinking about buying a 34' motorhome with the following
engine/transmission:
Cummins B5.9 230HP @ 2500 RPM, 605 FT. Lb Torque @ 1700 RPM
Turbo Charged Diesel with Allison 6 speed
I seem to remember a discussion about a computer module being mounted on
top
of a Cummins engine where engine heat damaged it.
I believe that was the IDI GM engine with the electronics rated below
underhood temps. What year is the Cummins engine? If it has 12 valves
and an inline pump that looks like it fell off a MBZ, you're good to go,
I can't think of a better MH engine. If it has a Bosch rotary pump, let
me know when it fails, I've got a rebuilt Dodge/Cummins/Bosch inline
pump around here somewhere.
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I'm looking at several with the same engine since the listers on the motor
home groups seem to think this engine/transmission combination is the best
compromise between economy and power. The oldest one with this engine is a
1995 Winnebago. I'll keep your inline pump in mind if I find a good deal on
a M/H with the Cummins rotary pump.
I'm just now trying to learn something about various makes of motorhomes on
the internet.
Thanks, Gerry
