TL;DR - is it possible to convert from an electric door opener to a manual?
Hello! I have a 2014 IC PB105 48-passenger bus. It is a state-owned corrections transport for work release. No modifications done to it or anything; I only mention that because I'm limited by the state in where and how I can buy parts and kits. This was the first enthusiast group I found for busses. Online communities have been a wealth of information for every other vehicle I've dealt with, figured I'd give it a shot for this bus.
A few years ago we had to replace the door motor because the gear had become stripped out. It was a nightmare to track down a new one and out business office told us that was the only one they could find in the country. Now it is having the same symptoms and its going to need to be fixed in the near future. My boss wants me to look into the possibility of switching from the motor to the old school lever-style opener. Given tools, materials and carte-blanche, i could fabricate something that would work but would get a raised eyebrow in a DOT inspection. Has anyone ever switched from a motorized door opener to a manual one? Is there a kit? Can I take parts from another bus and frankstein one together?
Hello! I have a 2014 IC PB105 48-passenger bus. It is a state-owned corrections transport for work release. No modifications done to it or anything; I only mention that because I'm limited by the state in where and how I can buy parts and kits. This was the first enthusiast group I found for busses. Online communities have been a wealth of information for every other vehicle I've dealt with, figured I'd give it a shot for this bus.
A few years ago we had to replace the door motor because the gear had become stripped out. It was a nightmare to track down a new one and out business office told us that was the only one they could find in the country. Now it is having the same symptoms and its going to need to be fixed in the near future. My boss wants me to look into the possibility of switching from the motor to the old school lever-style opener. Given tools, materials and carte-blanche, i could fabricate something that would work but would get a raised eyebrow in a DOT inspection. Has anyone ever switched from a motorized door opener to a manual one? Is there a kit? Can I take parts from another bus and frankstein one together?
