Greetings all BusNuts:
I am in need of a the Ford style door lock assembly for my 9. I removed the old one prematurely because I have never had a key for it. I believe it be jammed as well now. Either way, I am in need of a new assembly. Any direction and advice will be appreciated. It sure would have been nice to lock the door with a key at the Pittsburgh Pirates Home Opener yesterday.
Also, when I rebuilt my 8V71NA, I added Jakes and now need the high idle buffer switch and any other MCI/Detroit specific switching that I am overlooking. The jakes are there, I have just never used them. Direction and advice on this will also be appreciated.
Thanks,
Josh Miller
For the door lock assembly check with Luke @ US Coach or Caylor Supply.
For fast idle buffer switch you can get from MCI or Detroit, but it will run you about $750 or so. You can get the regular buffer switch (fast idle will no longer be usable) for about $140 or so I think, from the same places. If you absolutely have to have the fast idle, you might try using the regular buffer switch and installing a King Cruize which has the high idle option, for less money.
I installed Jakes last year but never installed a buffer switch, and my fast idle is still intact. I just make sure I am off the throttle when I apply the jakes...works for me.
Thank you very much
Josh, There is a ad on eBay for Jake buffer switch for I think 90 dollars. No fast idle but the newer improved switch. Regards John L
Josh, I have several high idle Jake switches but have to dig them out , if you are not in a hurry i will find them next week and get back to you. I have several sets of Jake brakes that I have to go thru and see if they are any good and see how many bridges I have.
Don
Yes, Don, I am very interested. I put Jakes on the engine when I rebuilt it, just never hooked them up. I know I need the high idle buffer switch, the throttle switch, the clutch switch, the dash toggle and the obvious wire...Is there anything else I need?
Josh