Corbie GMC short bus

[Corbi]

I purchased a 1999 GMC Savana 350 short bus with wheelchair lift at auction. I started removing seats, by trying bolt removal and grinding off bolt heads. It slow going. My guess is that the rust underneathee has joined the bolts to the frame. I purchased a cold chisel with the intention of hammering off the washers and or punching out the bolts through the bolt holes.

A mechanic somehow disconnected the bus electrics from the base van ones. I'm looking for a fix to reconnect them.


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[john61ct]

What engine?

[Jolly Roger bus 223]

in his other thread i believe he said a 350.

[Corbi]

I'm not sure of the manufacturer of GMC diesel engines of this year. Could they be a joint endeavor between Detroit Engines and GMC? It is a turbo-diesel 6.5 model.

[Mr4btTahoe]

Originally Posted by Corbi

I'm not sure of the manufacturer of GMC diesel engines of this year. Could they be a joint endeavor between Detroit Engines and GMC? It is a turbo-diesel 6.5 model.

Yes it should be a detroit/gm 6.5 (same as what is in the pickups and vans of that era).

[Corbi]

I'm finding my progress slow, especially with floor removal and removing a Straint attachments. I did a mod by removing the manual door opener and making a device to secure doors.

[Corbi]

I'm doing well with decal removal. Almost done with one side that identifies the school district where the bus did it's service. Almost 20 years!