Recent posts

#31

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: DETROIT DIESEL DDDL Diagno...

Last post by Dave5Cs - April 23, 2026, 12:54:15 PM

Yep gas is cheap on the way just over the bridge to Clifford's and great Mexican food on the right Casino on the left, Needles is always nuts at that station in California LOL

#32

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Where does squirrel black ...

Last post by Dave5Cs - April 23, 2026, 12:41:57 PM

Ok Richard in your last picture next to the fan that is inside that thing that looks like it is bent in a little and goes all the way around the opening and is about 2 inches and has been painted it looks like is what they call the air cone because it seals around the two fans. Should be one at each side. it keeps the air from going around the fans. If not painted like yours it would be black and 12 to 14 inches across as I remember. You need to take the whole unit out as one with the fans attached until you get it out. Yours cones look ok but be careful when handling them they get brittle over time and with the heat in there. HTH

PS you will need to take the fans off with an impact inside them there is one bolt there to get the seals in.

#33

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Getting Jakes Working

Last post by Glennman - April 22, 2026, 11:05:32 PM

Thanks again luvrbus. I've been at the beach for a few days, so I haven't been following the board.

#34

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Where does squirrel black ...

Last post by lovetofix - April 22, 2026, 03:58:50 PM

Here is a picture of a good one from the outside.

#35

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Where does squirrel black ...

Last post by lovetofix - April 22, 2026, 03:54:54 PM

This is the cone marked with red, you can see it is broken and worn off. It should be almost touching the edge of the fan.

#36

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: DETROIT DIESEL DDDL Diagno...

Last post by luvrbus - April 22, 2026, 03:33:36 PM

Clifford,

Thanks for the offer.. The Newell is in northern AZ. There was a deal but there seller backed out due to some issue with is future job relocation. Seems like it may be back in play but my sense is the RV market, especially large class A models is in the tank. Each day the world is upside down and diesel sky high, hard to believe many are going guns ho on buying them right now. I need to reconsider what I'd be into it for such that if I decide to exit in a year, I can move with pretty quickly with a small clip at best. Where are you these days? thanks don

I am in Mohave Valley a few miles north of Needles Ca just follow the traffic from Ca coming here to Mohave Valley to buy gasoline it was on the news today $4.04 a gal they must love it

#37

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Where does squirrel black cone...

Last post by richardkillmon - April 22, 2026, 01:46:16 PM

Hello to anyone,

I'm trying to get parts before I dismantle cooling fan system. I have the three oil seals.

I've tried to see a diagram or picture of the system. I been told that the black cone is usually damaged and needs repair or replacement.

I have a MCI parts book and service book but there are no pictures of the squirrel cage assembly.

Does anyone have a better picture or diagram or parts numbers.
And where to get them.
On the picture below -- Is the cone missing? Does it belong where the little slot of sunlight is?You cannot view this attachment.

#38

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Windows in a Bus Conversio...

Last post by windtrader - April 22, 2026, 01:22:55 PM

I got quotes from this outfit, not cheap but in line with others. https://www.motionwindows.com

#39

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: DETROIT DIESEL DDDL Diagno...

Last post by windtrader - April 22, 2026, 12:47:39 PM

Clifford,

Thanks for the offer.. The Newell is in northern AZ. There was a deal but there seller backed out due to some issue with is future job relocation. Seems like it may be back in play but my sense is the RV market, especially large class A models is in the tank. Each day the world is upside down and diesel sky high, hard to believe many are going guns ho on buying them right now. I need to reconsider what I'd be into it for such that if I decide to exit in a year, I can move with pretty quickly with a small clip at best. Where are you these days? thanks don

#40

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Windows in a Bus Conversio...

Last post by usbusin - April 20, 2026, 02:40:09 PM

https://coachglass.com/products-rv-specialty-windshields-side-glass/charter-bus-motor-coach/

Is this what you're looking for?