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Any IHC engine is going to be strong and durable. The downside to any of the gas engines is IHC hasn't made any in more than 20 years.
IHC supports all of their products very well. However, some parts and pieces for specific engine that were made more than 20 years ago are becoming scarce. Crankshafts come to mind immediately.
The MV404/446 were very strong engines. You can still see some of them in regular service.
Our church bus has the MV404/5-speed. It has continually turned in an average of 6-7 MPG.
One of the local school districts still has a couple of buses with the MV446/Allison in them. Fuel mileage is more like 3-5 MPG.
Our church bus can cruise all day long at 55-60 MPH. On the hills it does get a little pokey. The MV446 isn't noticeably stronger.
If I was contemplating a schoolie to convert and wasn't going to be going very many miles, a gas powered IHC would be a great choice.
Good luck.
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