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Mechanical and Drivetrains
02-09-2010, 03:14 PM
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School bus construction
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Re: School bus construction
Yes I know my bus was made in Mitchell. You can tell by the rub rails if the rub rail is broken by the wheels like mine it wa made in Mitchell Also I noticed one weld over the door needs serious...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
02-05-2010, 09:47 AM
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School bus construction
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Re: School bus construction
Thanks very much for your replies and pictures. I now understand how they are built. There isn't a tubular frame but a "C" channel type thing. Looks stout. Smitty I really enjoyed your website...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
02-01-2010, 12:22 AM
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What engine repairs have you had?
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Re: What engine repairs have you had?
I forgot to ask,,What kind of bus do you have?
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
02-01-2010, 12:13 AM
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What engine repairs have you had?
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Re: What engine repairs have you had?
Hey John,
Yes the compressor exploded inside and sent all the air from the air start tank and the coach right through the compressor right into the engine though the gear train or the hose I...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
01-31-2010, 04:55 PM
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What engine repairs have you had?
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Re: What engine repairs have you had?
Hello John.
Yes it is a VERY rare situation that can happen. What happened was that the compressor inside was cracked in the head and it was located on the side that if goes will send the air...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
01-31-2010, 12:05 PM
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School bus construction
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scoobydoo6v92
Re: School bus construction
I asked this question three days ago. Doesn't anyone on here know? Or can someone direct me to a forum that does? Thanks
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Ford Drivetrain
01-28-2010, 03:23 PM
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7.3L Ford...any good?
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Re: 7.3L Ford...any good?
STAY away from the VT365!! It is a great engine once the head bolts have been replaced it is also the Power Stroke 6.0 I had one and the head bolts were not strong enough forthe turbo pressures and...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
01-28-2010, 10:22 AM
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What engine repairs have you had?
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scoobydoo6v92
Re: What engine repairs have you had?
My engine problems were only two. I lost a bus from one failure and the other was a water pump. First problem was totally my fault from lack of experience. I just acquired a 40 foot GMC RTS with a...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
01-28-2010, 10:06 AM
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School bus construction
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School bus construction
Hello I just acquired a Carpenter International with DT360 5 speed. I am into transit coaches and know how they are built. But how is the body on a typical school bus built? Is it on a tubular...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
01-22-2010, 01:02 PM
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1973 Gillig Problems--Low RPMS and Will not accelerate
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Re: 1973 Gillig Problems--Low RPMS and Will not accelerate
One goodthing is that the engine is sleeved and still can get rebuild kits for it. Unlike the 3208 which is not sleeved. I would defenetly look at the fuel filters and the manual shut off knob. ...
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