tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18449820.post3602234191102440271..comments2024-03-11T03:51:56.325-07:00Comments on ~~~~~School Bus Mechanic: Starting Up A Thomas School Bus With A Mercedes MBE 900 Diesel EngineAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01517188475250181833noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18449820.post-19300260918970567702008-02-01T20:11:00.000-08:002008-02-01T20:11:00.000-08:00I like both diesels but the pre emmission Mercedes...I like both diesels but the pre emmission Mercedes are very reliable. The only problems we have had is the exhaust manifold/bolts breaking and the odd fuel leak. I haven't experienced the Cummins 08 emmission buses but have heard there are some bugs with both Mercedes and Cummins. If it were my choice I would pick the Mercedes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517188475250181833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18449820.post-28803610962940328532008-02-01T19:51:00.000-08:002008-02-01T19:51:00.000-08:00Dear John, I am currently looking at a freightline...Dear John, <BR/>I am currently looking at a freightliner M2 with MBE 900 330 Hp 1000lb torque, 10 speed eaton-fuller. This truck if pre-emission so that is a plus. We also are considering a 09 new build with all the new pollution stuff with a cumming ISC 285 HP 800lb torgue,6speed eaton. I can find no good advise on the web except the bias of freightliner in regards the mercedes engine. Is this from your experience a good motor or would you rather have the cummings. Would you mind explaining why?jbrannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620329498311250728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18449820.post-82851376135324676092008-01-11T12:59:00.000-08:002008-01-11T12:59:00.000-08:00I am soo pleased our District rejected the Thomas ...I am soo pleased our District rejected the Thomas bid this year .<BR/>Last year Thomas was unable to deliver the bid they won .<BR/><BR/>ended up with non spec Blurbirds but better off IMO.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874443134734466682noreply@blogger.com