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Barth sitting for three years
10-03-2006, 05:55 PM
devoloBarth sitting for three years
Should a Barth Breakaway deisel that's been sitting idle for three years even be considered for purchase? The tires are even flat. Is this a nightmare in the making for a potential buyer?
10-03-2006, 07:54 PM
Bill N.Y.Probably not.
That being said, the variables are endless.
Location to house, your mechanical background, storage prep, cost of coach, mileage, additional mad money available and time? These are some of the many things that you would need to take into account.
Can you let any more info out of the bag?
Bill N.Y.
10-03-2006, 09:44 PM
devoloIt's a standard 92 Breakaway with about 70K miles. I can't imagine the diesel fuel is even good after 3 years. What about the internals of the transmission, the engine, brakes, etc. - it was stored outdoors.
10-03-2006, 10:22 PM
RustyAll the mechanicals are suspect. If the engine were laid up with fresh oil and coolant, it might not be too bad. The transmission, probably OK, ditto, the diffy.
Most likely it was neglected before parking.
This one sounds like a resurrection job; it might be worthwhile if it could be got for next to nothing.
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
10-03-2006, 11:27 PM
Bill N.Y.quote:
Originally posted by devolo:
I can't imagine the diesel fuel is even good after 3 years. What about the internals of the transmission, the engine, brakes, etc. - it was stored outdoors.
Try re-reading this post. Most of what was said would be applied to this coach.
http://barthmobile.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6241087061/m/3371066461/p/1I've been sent to the Stewart Airport to get an old fuel pump tanker truck running that sat for 4 years. I got it running without chaging the fuel or filters. I only needed to drive this up onto a low boy trailer.
It took 2 batteries and several hours to unsieze brake shoes and s-cam bushings, it needed some wiring repair, free spinning of the starter motor and two cans of hornet spray.
Bill N.Y.
10-03-2006, 11:45 PM
bill h1. Are you a good mechanic?
2. Are you a decent electrician?
3. Got lots of time?
4. Got a fair amount of money?
5. Are you willing to gamble?
6. Is it cheap?
If all six are yes,
BUY IT.
.
84 30T PeeThirty-Something, 502 powered
10-04-2006, 07:56 AM
Bill N.Y.quote:
Originally posted by bill h:
1. Are you a good mechanic?
2. Are you a decent electrician?
3. Got lots of time?
4. Got a fair amount of money?
5. Are you willing to gamble?
6. Is it cheap?
7. Did the wife say Yes?
8. Do you like a challenge?
9. Have plenty of friends & family you can tap for advice?
10. Do you have the extra space?
Geeze Bill H. All good list have 10 items in it!
Bill N.Y.
10-04-2006, 07:24 PM
Rusty11. Are you already bald?
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields