Hi there,
can someone recommend a business that can repair 8V71 if the engine has issues around Sacramento, CA?
What would a engine rebuilt or repair cost (for a head gasket or a broken head or any other major mechanical failure)?
Where would I find a replacement engine?
Same for a (manual) transmission or a water pump.
Just trying to figure what something like this would cost me..
Also, I got some (6) new (!) (Peninsula) sliding windows for a PD4905/4903.
They are the really dark ones with separate mosquito screen.
I would like to sell those if someone is interested. They are still in their original shipping crate and just never got installed.
I will probably add another thread here for those later.
Thanks,
Matt
Quote from: matzeinusa on March 24, 2019, 05:25:10 PM
Also, I got some (6) new (!) (Peninsula) sliding windows for a PD4905/4903.
They are the really dark ones with separate mosquito screen.
I would like to sell those if someone is interested. They are still in their original shipping crate and just never got installed.
I will probably add another thread here for those later.
Thanks,
Matt
Can you shoot me a few photos of the windows and/or more details in a PM? I might have interest, assuming that the side windows from a 4905 will fit into a 4108.
Check Motion industries for info on window fit. I seem to recall that early 4903 and 4107 models had a little shorter in height side windows.
I'm sure there are competent 2 stroke diesel shops in Sac. I've been by the following shop and they seem on the ball. Not had any work done by them as yet. Dave would certainly be able to help with a 8v71.
Bay Cities Diesel (Dave)
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Quote from: matzeinusa on March 24, 2019, 05:25:10 PM
Also, I got some (6) new (!) (Peninsula) sliding windows for a PD4905/4903.
They are the really dark ones with separate mosquito screen.
I would like to sell those if someone is interested. They are still in their original shipping crate and just never got installed.
I will probably add another thread here for those later.
Matt,
If your Peninsula windows won't fit Richard's 4108, I'd be a very interested buyer. I know they'll fit my 4905.
Bob
Matt,
I would also be interested in the 4905 windows.
Since neither WildBob nor I have 6 windows in our bus, we can probably take care of them!
You can e-mail(pabusnut@gmail) or PM me.
Steve
PAbusnut
If they work out for me (and I think they will) I'm interested in just two of them to replace the two factory sliders we have.
These guys are not cheap but do repowers and rebuilds on DD 2 strokes for RV buses etc. Sometimes it helps to go in and talk to them directly.
http://www.valleypowersystems.com/
https://dieselpro.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiuGhrdOe4QIVyx-tBh1F-QNWEAAYASAAEgIkiPD_BwE
You can lookup parts here also. Too get an idea of cost for parts.
Quote from: pabusnut on March 25, 2019, 07:00:41 AM
Matt,
I would also be interested in the 4905 windows.
Since neither WildBob nor I have 6 windows in our bus, we can probably take care of them!
You can e-mail(pabusnut@gmail) or PM me.
Steve
PAbusnut
I actually still have all 8 original windows in my bus, but I only want to replace 4 of them. 🙂
Bob
Call Greg at (916) 616-5078. He is a great 2-stroke mechanic and runs a service shop, so he can only do part-time work but he knows a guy in the Bay Area who can do full rebuilds.
I have a 4905 and I am in Sacramento. I would be interested in buying the windows off of you.
Quote from: richard5933 on March 25, 2019, 07:35:18 AM
If they work out for me (and I think they will) I'm interested in just two of them to replace the two factory sliders we have.
Richard,
I am curious to see if your 4108 windows are the same as the 4905. Can't see how GM could fit the same 4 windows from a 40' bus onto a 35' bus, but maybe they did. Are you in a position to measure yours? I measured mine along the lower edge, including the frame and come up with 67.5". Height 26", not counting the gasket on either measurement.
This all may be moot now that there is a local 4905 owner in the mix. Matt may prefer not to mess with shipping them.
Bob
Quote from: wildbob24 on March 27, 2019, 11:37:55 AM
Richard,
I am curious to see if your 4108 windows are the same as the 4905. Can't see how GM could fit the same 4 windows from a 40' bus onto a 35' bus, but maybe they did. Are you in a position to measure yours? I measured mine along the lower edge, including the frame and come up with 67.5". Height 26", not counting the gasket on either measurement.
This all may be moot now that there is a local 4905 owner in the mix. Matt May prefer not to mess with shipping them.
Bob
The parts book shows a different part number for the glass in a 4905 and a 4108, so you may be correct. My windows (with frame) are just shy of 26" high, but only 64" from side to side.
That said, until Matt measures we really won't know. Sounds like until then there is somewhat of a mystery exactly which bus they'll fit since from some of the comments there might be a variety of window sizes used even on the same model.
Sorry. Just haven't had any time to get them out of the box and measure them...
Matt
The experience drain is stunning.
If someone told me 20 years ago, that a thread like this about GM window sizes matching or not would go on for this length of time unresolved, i'd have never believed it.
Amazing the loss of knowledge, when there was nothing about GM that was unknown by busnuts.
Write stuff down, busnuts, make folders of posts, cuz it ain't gonna last like we hope!
Happy coaching!
Buswarrior
I'm counting on the mass volume of past discussions, finding the topic of interest by typing some keywords and clicking the search button. Works better than me writing something down on paper and forgetting or losing it. lol
To the measurement part of the post:
Don't know if they fit that bus model but here are the measurements of the windows I have. (See attached picture)
I think you just stick these in the gap of the current frame (i.e. take the current window frame out).
Then there is a 2-piece metal "holder" (for the lack of a better word) that hold the window in from the inside (with a bunch of screws.).
That metal piece goes all around the window.
Just have to add window sealer (that comes with the windows).
I think that's how RV windows are typically mounted.
In case you can see the picture:
The window is 25" high plus 1/2' for the rubber on the top and 1/2" on the bottom.
Total length is about 81 1/4" plus 1/2" on the left and 1/2" on the right for the rubber seal.
(Based on measuring it from the window center 40 1/8 + 41 1/8 (plus the rubber seal on each side))
Diagonally it's 82 3/4 plus 1/2" on the left and 1/2" on the right for the rubber seal.
I couldn't figure out how to measure the short diagonal.
This one shows all the parts and pieces.
You measure the short diagonal with a level placed vertically at the short end. Plumb the level, make a pencil mark on side of coach. Do the same for other end. Then measure the distance between marks. Do the same for the long ends.
Much longer than my windows. I'm out. Thanks for all the work getting the measurements posted.
I'm in. Matt and I have struck a deal for the windows. Working on shipping now.
Bob
Quote from: wildbob24 on April 08, 2019, 03:14:58 PM
I'm in. Matt and I have struck a deal for the windows. Working on shipping now.
Bob
I have your Jake pipes, stands and injector fittings I am going to be shipping soon Bob
Quote from: luvrbus on April 09, 2019, 07:16:19 PM
I have your Jake pipes, stands and injector fittings I am going to be shipping soon Bob
Thanks, Clifford. I know your plate has been full lately. Glad things are easing up a little for you and the Mrs. I appreciate all your help.
Bob
Quote from: wildbob24 on April 08, 2019, 03:14:58 PM
I'm in. Matt and I have struck a deal for the windows. Working on shipping now.
Bob
Hey Bob,
On the off chance you do not want all 6 windows, I could take 2 off of your hands and save you a bit of shipping. You were first in line though, so I can appreciate that.
Thanks,
Ryker
Ryker,
I appreciate the thought. I initially thought about just taking 4, but I can use 6 so decided to buy all of them when they became available. Preliminary research indicates that shipping won't be too bad.
Thanks,
Bob
The Peninsula windows made it safely from California to Georgia, via Central Freight Lines. Picked them up on Monday and now look forward to installing them.
Special thanks to Matt for "greasing the skids" on his end.
Thanks,
Bob