Getting this vintage gm bus back safely on the road is going to be a huge project. Part getting it running again after sitting, 1 king pins were very bad and difficult to remove.
I'm an Industrial mechanic not an auto mechanic because I hate the new cars. Can't do anything unless you have specialty tools for the motor. In some cases having to drop the motor for what would be a simple repair. There is something about these old buses though. You open the back hatch and there it is...everything you need to get to pretty much and they aren't foo foo motors. Cast Iron behemothes that come to life out of the grave yard! Love watching you guys work on them! retirement is around the corner for me. These old buses look like some fun to work on.
Worked on quite a number of buses with Detroit engines. They are all a bit tight to get to. The transverse 6l71 is a bit better, but not by much. Cat, Cummins and Series 60 are tight and difficult to get valve covers off. 6V and 8V Detroits are a squeeze to do a tuneup or replace the air compressor or alternator.
@lordkevork Yes, pulling the engine and transmission assembly out is relatively easy. Tuneups, especially with Jake brakes, alternator and air compressor replacement are a tight fit and are performed with the engines installed.
Thank you for posting all of the interesting informative videos. Takes me back to times with things were built to be used for generations. The old school values of a positive circle of support is still with a percentage of Americans. Have a most wonderful day !!!
Years ago, after graduating from a Diesel class at a local Community college, my friend went to work at a local Diesel Truck repair shop.. After a year or so, he moved 150 miles away and went to work at a Cummins repair shop working there for 10 plus years.... We are both in our late 60's now... After watching Grease Monkey and Ol2 stroker on you tube I have learned a little about detroit diesels.. My friend and I were talking the other day on the phone, and told him what I was watching... He chuckled a bit and said " I went to work for cummins so I would NEVER have to work on a oil leaking Detroit ever again......... News to me....
Thank you for using a Rose Bud tip on the oxy-acetylene torch, it really gets me when so many people will use a cutting torch for heating up a part, it seems they do not understand that the cutting torch is designed to heat a small area rapidly for the cutting process . Enjoy your posting about keeping the older busses on the road.
0:15 I like watching your videos, My Dad had a 1952 GMC PGA3301 built for the US Army that he converted into a Motor Home. He used it until 1976 when the insurance was too high. It was sold years after his passing in 1977. I'm currently retired, and I was trying to purchase a Bus, however, my loan was declined due to it's age (1995). I've currently put my desire on the shelf, however, why I haven't thought about it, after your video about setting up a Bus for your Daughter and Son in Law, and helping to pay for it with sweat equity, That would be something I would like to do. I am rather handy with tools, and not afraid to get dirty. Again, I truly enjoy your videos. Have a wonderful and blessed day!
I remember working with all hand tools. Not on busses though. I can imagine how hard it would be. Even using those old 1" impact wrenches that weighed 80 pounds
The crust and the dirt and the corrosion really give these big old parts such an organic look, like they grew and weren't built. Calling these buses old beasts really feels appropriate
What a piece of BUS. I can’t forget when I was a young boy and I travel from Lima Peru To Santiago in the early 70’ In those time was the best bus you could take in PERU. And was great challenge for the Chilean’s buses they have like Mercedes Bens 0302 a fantastic German Bus. TEPSA also use Lenny’s Brothers. To bad I can't post pics of those buses
I love 3751s and 4104s but they are worn out machines that haven't been maintained for decades requiring astronomical costs to make them safe and reliable again.
When a bolt or nut is stuck so much that it has to be forced off every inch, try reversing and forwarding while adding oil Simply turning it left usually does not work well because dirt builds up on the thread. You guys are awesome! Hope what I said makes sense
I had one of those in Central Canada for many many years. Heavy salt to deice roads rots the aluminum after 40 years for sure. Took boy scouts and girl guides up North to the boreal forest and lakes. The narrow roads bush scratch the sides of the charter busses causing tens of thousands in damage. They said no no no. Good times. Took it to Tijuana back in the day. 🇲🇽. Economical on fuel.
Scott do you own a magnetic-inductive heating tool? Its flameless and gets nuts and bolts cherry red hot in seconds to about a minute depending on the size of the bolt and wattage of the tool. I own a Chinese copy ($200) version and it works amazing. Especially when working around stubborn bolts near the fuel system were you want to avoid flame.
Why don't you use a cordless ratchet? It would save you so much time taking off loose nuts and bolts and tightening them to torque. I see others use them and they save so much time.
I appreciate your time. Mick Australia 🇦🇺 Cummins or cat. Old school We do have two stroke. Bit rear. ( What would you suggest. Love the channel. 80s 90s bus. 40s 30 years old. Can you do a video on what you think. Please Mick Australia 🇦🇺
Do privately owned busses have to pass a periodic DOT safety inspection to be licensed like commercial trucks and busses do? If not do you believe they should?
How easy is it to find parts for these old Buses? Tools and time it takes for a diy guy just learning how the bus things work? The old buses are definitely gorgeous, but in the long run expensive for a diy guy who wants to go traveling. Better to start off with a newer bus. Fix it up mechanically first, then build in an interior next. Sleeping bags, air mattress, camp stove, 5-gallon water jugs, porta-potty. That's probably the poor man's solution at first. Old Buses are for collectors. They're awesome but expensive to repair.
G'day, I enjoy watching the hands-on videos. Q. What's the history of this bus. And any chance of a tour. Thanks for sharing the video Peace ✌️ from Melbourne Australia.
Would it be possible to take a drum and hub to your machinest. Have him creat a jig to go over 2 studs with several inserts allowing you to drill out the heads of the drum retaining screws without damaging the drum or hub. But also have a smaller drill to guide you thru the threads in the hub to allow a tap to be run thru.
No offense, but you need to be concentrating the heat on the nut only. You want the heat to expand the diameter of the nut so that it loosens from the bolt.
No offense but he heated the nut round and round round only the center of the rosebud on the nut. It’s a castle nut and a huge one at that. Impossible not to let the stud get hot too. It came off as planned.
@@here-i-am2316 The girl in Florida who bought the schoolie is not his daughter. A lot of people made that mistake. He bought his daughter a 4104, but before they had time to start work on it, he ran across a great deal on a super nice MC-7, and bought it for her.
