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06-06-2017, 08:43 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
FWIW --- The DOD ran extensive tests on various brands of penetrating solutions and found that that the one that beat all the others...was a home brew.
1/2 Transmission Fluid
1/2 Acetone
You do have to shake it to keep it mixed but I have tried it and it does work like gangbusters.
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I have seen that. I will try it.
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06-06-2017, 08:46 AM
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#62
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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And...the price can't be beat.
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06-06-2017, 11:32 AM
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#63
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: SW New Hampshire
Posts: 1,334
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewerbob
I think I've run out of Kroil but on the bus I haven't needed any. All the bolts that refuse to let go get cut.
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+1 on that! Kroil is good stuff. +1 on destroying anything that's in your way, too, I suppose.
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06-06-2017, 11:37 AM
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#64
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: SW New Hampshire
Posts: 1,334
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
FWIW --- The DOD ran extensive tests on various brands of penetrating solutions and found that that the one that beat all the others...was a home brew.
1/2 Transmission Fluid
1/2 Acetone
You do have to shake it to keep it mixed but I have tried it and it does work like gangbusters.
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There's a homebrew recipe floating around the home shop machinist community that's called "Ed's Red". That sounds similar, although IIRC Ed's has 3 ingredients.
Secret Agent Google yields:
CONTENTS: Ed's Red Bore Cleaner
1 part Dexron II, IIe or III ATF, GM Spec. D-20265 or later.
1 part Kerosene - deodorized, K1
1 part Aliphatic Mineral Spirits, Fed. Spec. TT-T-2981F, CAS
#64741-49-9, or may substitute "Stoddard Solvent", CAS #8052-41-3, or
equivalent, (aka "Varsol")
1 part Acetone, CAS #67-64-1.
(Optional up to 1 lb. of Lanolin, Anhydrous, USP per gallon, OK to
substitute Lanolin, Modified, Topical Lubricant, from the drug store)
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06-06-2017, 12:30 PM
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#65
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
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I wonder how the ingredients of Marvel Mystery Oil compare to those two recipes.
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06-06-2017, 08:03 PM
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#66
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Billings, MT
Posts: 1,269
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: HDX
Engine: Cat C7
Rated Cap: 84 passenger
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One thing NOBODY's mentioned - an extension ladder! You'll need to get up once in while.
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06-06-2017, 08:17 PM
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#67
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptSquid
One thing NOBODY's mentioned - an extension ladder! You'll need to get up once in while.
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A good step ladder for the sides and to go through the roof hatch, at the least.
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06-07-2017, 07:40 AM
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#68
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73
A good step ladder for the sides and to go through the roof hatch, at the least.
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A frame ladder or one of the folder deals.
Horrible Fright $139.99 minus the 20% coupon.
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06-11-2017, 05:32 PM
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#69
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Billings, MT
Posts: 1,269
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: HDX
Engine: Cat C7
Rated Cap: 84 passenger
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I just picked one up (17') at the orange big box store for $119. After the GI discount, it was only $112. AND it supports up to 375 lbs.
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06-12-2017, 08:28 AM
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#70
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptSquid
I just picked one up (17') at the orange big box store for $119. After the GI discount, it was only $112. AND it supports up to 375 lbs.
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$99 at the Horrible Freight sidewalk sale. I did NOT buy one. I have a 6 ft A-frame ladder and a 16' extension so not sure I really want to buy one.
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06-12-2017, 08:57 AM
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#71
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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06-12-2017, 09:19 AM
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#72
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
video
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Lol. Nothing like some vintage '70/'80s videos.
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06-12-2017, 04:43 PM
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#73
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: SW New Hampshire
Posts: 1,334
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Anybody ever actually work with one of these? I would think the form factor would be good for travelling use, but I don't know if they're worth the considerable premium in price. I did see one once that a home inspector brought out to a house I was considering, and it seemed sturdy when I climbed it (270 lb).
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ABN-Alumi...-max/169804134
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06-12-2017, 05:05 PM
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#74
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Almost There
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Central Oregon
Posts: 74
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: Gensis
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Ooh... someone mentioned a prybar. Best tool I have, 8 foot prybar.. Nothing survives it... i managed to bend mine a little pulling a 15 foot tree out of the ground.
I shoved that prybar deep into the space between the floor and wood deck... Eventually the floor got the idea and started to come up easier cause it realized what was in store for it. 
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06-12-2017, 05:13 PM
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#75
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,835
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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I just used my Prybar today... wheeling 450 lbs worth of transmission and jack on hot pavement was a tad tough for a 140 lob guy.. so I used a prybar to scoot it along. the little divets in the pavement will help it not be so slippery come winter 
-Christopher
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06-12-2017, 06:08 PM
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#76
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dan-fox
Anybody ever actually work with one of these? I would think the form factor would be good for travelling use, but I don't know if they're worth the considerable premium in price. I did see one once that a home inspector brought out to a house I was considering, and it seemed sturdy when I climbed it (270 lb).
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ABN-Alumi...-max/169804134 |
I have a similar set up. It is pretty convenient and sturdy. I don't remember where I bought it.
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06-12-2017, 09:33 PM
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#77
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Greater Houston, Tx.
Posts: 589
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I had one of those ladders (as in the video) took so long to transform it from A to B, I got rid of it.
I've always referred to the long pry bar as a Johnson Bar. (you might imagine why)
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06-13-2017, 06:48 AM
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#78
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dan-fox
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Never seen one, never used one but that has cartoon sketch written all over it.
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06-13-2017, 06:49 AM
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#79
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
I just used my Prybar today... wheeling 450 lbs worth of transmission and jack on hot pavement was a tad tough for a 140 lob guy.. so I used a prybar to scoot it along. the little divets in the pavement will help it not be so slippery come winter
-Christopher |
When pavement melts, it's time to consider moving!!
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06-13-2017, 07:00 AM
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#80
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewerbob
When pavement melts, it's time to consider moving!!
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Or build a solar oven!
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