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Foretravel E33 Motor Designation

I am considering purchasing a 2004 U320. The motor designation in the model number (last three digits) is E33. Can anyone please tell me what motor this coach has ? It would have a bearing on my purchase price. Thank you. I hope to be a Foretravel owner very soon.

Re: Foretravel E33 Motor Designation

Reply #1 –
Not sure what you are looking at but sounds like the transmission nr to me.  My transmission nr is E23/300MHR with 8.9 Cummings ISL 400 w/retarder.  Sorry I am no help as to engine codes. 
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

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Reply #2 –
I think that the E33 refers to a specific engine-transmission combination, but I do not have a decoder ring. 
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

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Reply #3 –
Look to the left of the drivers seat--- check the build plate located there.  Get the build number and call Foretravel, hey can give you all the details, no guess work!
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

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Reply #4 –
By build number do you mean the vin number or the model number, or is there another number ? I didn't see any other plates to the left of the seat. The plate I took a photo of shows the tire sizes, tire pressures, coach weights, a build date, the vin and the model number. I saw on another thread on this site where a guy was explaining the model number numbers. I have decoded all the other number with success, but he refers to the last three numbers as the engine designation number. I will try giving Foretravel a call. Thank you. John

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: jbucking –
By build number do you mean the vin number or the model number, or is there another number ?

Build number is the 4-digit number contained within the model number

Quote
the "model number" under the VIN number on the ID plate showing
year - build number -  size - Floorplan - Model - Engine (Which Engine)
Example: F 03 6024 4023 AGDS U320T E31

03 = Year
6024 = Coach Build Unit #
4023 = Internal Designations
AGDS = Floorplan
U320T = Chassis
E31 = Internal Engine Designations


So for this 2004 coach, what are the 4 digits after the F04 (the first should be a "6" since in 2004 you'll be in the 6000's).  That will be the build number.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #6 –
Give Foretravel the model number and they can probably tell you what mood the shop foreman was in the day they finished the coach!  :P
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

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Reply #7 –
Oh, and Barry's site is an excellent resource for FT specs

Foretravel Specifications, Floor Plans, Photos & Brochures by Year

For 2004, according to the specs

U320 has 500 HP ISM02 with Allison 4000MH series 6 spd. transmission with retarder (4060R)
U270 and U295 have 400 hp ISL with Allison 3000MH series 6 spd. transmission with retarder (3060R)
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #8 –
It does have the Allison Transmission with the retarder. I believe it is 500HP Cummins, but will contact Foretravel to verify. Thanks for everyone's help.

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: jbucking –
I am considering purchasing a 2004 U320. The motor designation in the model number (last three digits) is E33. Can anyone please tell me what motor this coach has ? It would have a bearing on my purchase price. Thank you. I hope to be a Foretravel owner very soon.

E33= Cummins ISM02 450hp 4000MHR transmission (retarder)(most changed to 500hp)
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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Reply #10 –
Thank you. How is a 450hp Cummins changed to 500hp unit ? Were these engines "reprogrammable" for more HP ? Is a reliable motor ?
 

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Reply #11 –
The fuel map is changed (mostly) and yes it is reliable.  Enjoy.. pc
S/W Houston 95" U320C SE/40' 
Build #4778  Cummins M11
Repairs & Covered RV Parking (BAO)
PPL is close..