Detroit Allison Turbine Bus

[benherman1]

I'm sure some of you have head about the program where some Detroit Allison GT404 turbines were installed in Greyhounds in the 80s for a test program.

Well I bought one this weekend...

If anyone has any manuals or technical documentation of any kind please send it my way.

I tried to attach pictures but got an error about security checks. I'll try again with a comment.

[luvrbus]

20 + years ago I had a Ford Turbine engine that Eagle tested in 3 of the 05 Eagles,I still have a little info on it but nothing on a MCI with the Allision, Ford tested their turbine engine in trucks and I think Peterbuilt and GMC gave the Alllison a test in their trucks you may find something on truck forum. The turbine came and went away in a short period of time for transportation, I thought MCI tested the turbines before 1980 in the MCI 7 ?
Any ways the gas turbines didn't work out they used as much gasoline on idle as they did running full  bore   

[CrabbyMilton]

Interesting idea but just not practical I know that AMERICAN LAFRANCE experimented with gas turbines in the 1960's and 1970's in their fire apparatus. It was called the TURBO CHIEF. There were only a few that I believe with aftermarket installations. After a short time, they were quietly converted back to gasoline or diesel engines.
Again not very practical.

https://bangshift.com/bangshiftxl/a-turbine-powered-fire-truck-you-bet-the-turbo-chief-was-in-service-for-nearly-two-years/

[benherman1]

I know this is absolutely the least practical thing I could do but it'll certainly be a cool project and a lot of fun.

Handling a breakdown far from home is not a fun idea...

[Busted Knuckle]

Dude ya gotta bring that thing to ROAC 2025 in Nappanee, IN (only about 3 to 3-1/2 hr trip from Bloomington!)https://www.randomactsofcamping.com/  (the dates are in correct on this link, but I'm sure he'll correct it by the time registration opens in April)
"This year it will be the 4th full weekend in September making it the 25-28! Registration will open April 1, same as last year. Hope EVERYONE can make it this year."
Quoted from the thread about it over on busgreasemonkey.com
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