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#41
Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Should I Shade my AC?
Last post by Sebulba - July 16, 2026, 01:56:35 PMQuote from: Jim Blackwood on July 14, 2026, 06:21:58 AMSeb, with your roof collectors You're halfway there already since the air space between those and the roof will take off some of the heat load from the direct sun.
Jim
Just for giggles I just shot the temp if my roof under the panel and in direct sun. 9 degrees cooler under the panels 😁
Seb
#42
Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Should I Shade my AC?
Last post by Sebulba - July 16, 2026, 05:29:28 AMQuote from: Jim Blackwood on July 14, 2026, 06:21:58 AMSeb, with your roof collectors You're halfway there already since the air space between those and the roof will take off some of the heat load from the direct sun.
Jim
Yes, I hope that offers some shade benefit. I wonder though, since the panels are black. I guess I should shoot some spots with them gun on some of these hot days and see.
Seb
#43
Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Broken air fitting
Last post by lovetofix - July 15, 2026, 03:54:37 PMFind a star drive with a socket adapter that does not quite fit and a small impact gun. Drive the star bit in tight. Remove with impact.
#44
Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Should I Shade my AC?
Last post by Jim Blackwood - July 14, 2026, 06:21:58 AMSeb, with your roof collectors You're halfway there already since the air space between those and the roof will take off some of the heat load from the direct sun.
Jim
Jim
#45
Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Broken air fitting
Last post by 64MCI - July 13, 2026, 05:24:43 PMHello,
In my attempt to diagnose if my relay valve is bad or if it's a dd3 diaphragm, I've broken an air line fitting. Anybody have ideas on how to remove the threaded end before I break something worse?
Thanks,
Jed
In my attempt to diagnose if my relay valve is bad or if it's a dd3 diaphragm, I've broken an air line fitting. Anybody have ideas on how to remove the threaded end before I break something worse?
Thanks,
Jed
#46
Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Keep Your Coach on the Road wi...
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Preventive maintenance
Electrical troubleshooting
Suspension & brake service
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#47
Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / 1993 MCI 102-C3 Seated Bus has...
Last post by Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM - July 13, 2026, 04:38:20 PMThis seated 1993 MCI 102-C3 has sold.
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If you have a bus to sell, we can help you sell it by listing it on our website for just $99.00 until it sells.
To list your bus for sale, simply click on this link and fill out the online form: https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/bcmclassifieds/ or email Gary@BusConversionMagazine.com with your classified info, or call the office at the phone number at the bottom of our website.
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#48
Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: HT740 reverse switch
Last post by KF6-BusFan - July 13, 2026, 09:54:10 AMJust to add $0.02, I used Napa part number "ECH SL134" which is described as a "stoplight switch". It is designed to sense pressure in the hydraulic brake system, which works perfectly here. I paid $15 in 2026 dollars.
The existing wiring was a little crispy and crumbly, so I ran a new 2-wire circuit to the rear junction box which is only about 4 feet away (this is an MC8). One side of the sensor is connected to ground, which I picked up here inside the junction box.
I had to crimp on some standard 1/4-inch "bullet" connectors, as the old harness female ends seemed to be a slightly different (larger) size which didn't snug down onto the new sensor very well.
Then I crafted a new boot out of shrink tubing, not shrunk with heat but tightened into place with zip ties in the hopes of some protection from water and grime.
Voila!
The existing wiring was a little crispy and crumbly, so I ran a new 2-wire circuit to the rear junction box which is only about 4 feet away (this is an MC8). One side of the sensor is connected to ground, which I picked up here inside the junction box.
I had to crimp on some standard 1/4-inch "bullet" connectors, as the old harness female ends seemed to be a slightly different (larger) size which didn't snug down onto the new sensor very well.
Then I crafted a new boot out of shrink tubing, not shrunk with heat but tightened into place with zip ties in the hopes of some protection from water and grime.
Voila!
#49
Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Greasing top door hinge
Last post by luvrbus - July 13, 2026, 08:29:10 AMUse a good full synthetic grease and it won't cake and harden and the place you are greasing will always take grease
#50
Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Greasing top door hinge
Last post by Sebulba - July 12, 2026, 01:57:32 PMWell, I couldn't take it. I took the zerk off and shoved a drill bit up there a dug out all the old grease that I could, then I shot some kroil up there. I let it sit a while and put some kroil in the zerk. I hit it again with the grease gun and it worked.
I'll let it work a while and hit it again with some fresh grease.
How often do you think I should grease this.
It is our permanent home, so it does get pretty regular use.
Thanks
Seb
I'll let it work a while and hit it again with some fresh grease.
How often do you think I should grease this.
It is our permanent home, so it does get pretty regular use.
Thanks
Seb