1950 crown supercoach

barthurbaldauf · Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 1

i am a new member. i have recently been asked to assist with the repair/restoration of a 1950 crown with an IH RD 501 gasoline engine that is broken. i need info as to the location/availibility of parts, complete engines, service literature, ect. i would appreciate any guidance that anyone could provide toward getting this old coach back on the road!

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frank-id · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 283

The task of replacing the Int. engine can be very easy or very difficult depending on repair methods. The factory engine maybe very difficult to find, but a current Int engine will be easier to find. With old equipment, using a current engine is the smart method of repair. Often there are many
mechanical advances and upgrades with power increases. Rebuilding old engines can be very expensive and time consuming. This may also be a good time to change the transmission. There are very few folks who can tell any differences between an old or newer engine. I am not familar with this old Crown bus or the engine. Pics would be greatly appreciated. The engine and engine compartment would be my choices. Where is the bus located? Post a few notes on
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/crowncoachjunkies/messages
Should receive some valuable help. Frank