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#21

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Last post by dtcerrato - April 26, 2026, 08:08:19 AM

I would be inclined to replace the rubber boots with a similar shaped metal ring.
Running without the cones would be similar to not having a fan shroud on a radiator.

#22

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Last post by richardkillmon - April 26, 2026, 04:46:09 AM

thank you

#23

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Last post by luvrbus - April 25, 2026, 08:04:34 AM

Hello,

I haven't dismantled the units yet.
I trying to get parts before I tear it a part.
In the past, the longest time is spent waiting for the right part.
I will be working at my friend's shop and don't want to abuse my stay.
The fiberglass sounds like the best option so far.
I would like to get a part number or find a used air cone.
When I start working on it and find I don't need them I can forward the part to someone who does.

again, thanks for the ideas and help. You guys are the best.

You could try Sam (Caylor Supply) in Rantoul KS @ 785-878-3405 it is a little old for Sam, but you never know what he has buried in his stock, Sam is the go-to guy for MCI parts and information, he can probably give you the parts numbers for those off the top of his head ,if haven't tried him already

#24

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Last post by richardkillmon - April 25, 2026, 07:47:30 AM

Hello,

I haven't dismantled the units yet.
I trying to get parts before I tear it a part.
In the past, the longest time is spent waiting for the right part.
I will be working at my friend's shop and don't want to abuse my stay.
The fiberglass sounds like the best option so far.
I would like to get a part number or find a used air cone.
When I start working on it and find I don't need them I can forward the part to someone who does.

again, thanks for the ideas and help. You guys are the best.

#25

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Last post by luvrbus - April 25, 2026, 06:35:30 AM

Dave,

thanks again.

I called Lucas and he has been out of those parts for years.

He said some people make new ones out of metal.

I trying to find used buses that have them.
Any other part shops?

People are coating the old cones and the housing that hold the cones with fiberglass any fiber glassing outfit for boats can make those look new, if you know how to fiber glass ( it is nasty) you can do it your self, I have a MCI 9 here that has the fiberglass cones he had made, I can see where a shop with a fiberglass chopper gun it would be an easy job, that being the smaller blower fans they could be hard to find used

#26

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Last post by freds - April 24, 2026, 03:46:44 PM

Maybe they could be 3D printed with a nylon filament. Do you have two intact parts, like the other side is functional?

#27

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Last post by richardkillmon - April 24, 2026, 01:38:58 PM

Dave,

thanks again.

I called Lucas and he has been out of those parts for years.

He said some people make new ones out of metal.

I trying to find used buses that have them.
Any other part shops?

#28

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Last post by Dave5Cs - April 24, 2026, 10:39:30 AM

uscoach@att.net
Luke B in Vineland, NJ

Last I heard he was the only one that had them but then someone else tried and said he was out of them?
I don't have the numbers but he would. Don't know if anyone else has any and some guys have said they made them somehow?

#29

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Last post by richardkillmon - April 23, 2026, 05:08:31 PM

Does anyone have a parts number of this air cone?
Thanks
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#30

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Last post by richardkillmon - April 23, 2026, 04:51:03 PM

You guys are great

Thank you