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lincolnmatthews
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Feb 09, 2019

Ok How about a front mnt Cummins Allegro Bay versus ????

Talked to a dealer today about an older Allegro Bay with the front Cummins for about the same amount of $$ as a Southwind same yr with a V-10? Whats the informed opinions about the Allegro? I assume i...
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wildmanbaker
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Feb 10, 2019
Take it for a ride yourself and see if is offensive to you. The 24 valve is quite the rattler, but under load it quiets down. You did not state what year, but if it is a 6.7, its a great engine. There are some advantages to a front diesel engine, 30+ HP that's not running the fan for cooling, hydraulic power to the front for brakes ad steering. Not to mention the engine driven AC. The one plus nobody wants to admit is the heat is in the front, not under the bed.

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