Diesel shop in Arcadia?

[Sean]

I desperately need a coolant hose replaced on my 8V92, which will involve draining and refilling most of the system.  Might as well change coolant, too.  (It's the short hose between the block and the tranny cooler.)

This is verging on an emergency -- I don't think it will last much longer, and it is dripping now.

We're in Orlando now, and figuring to head to Arcadia tomorrow for Bussin'.  However, if there is no place down there that can take care of this, we may have to hang here in Orlando through Monday and try to find someone here to handle it.

Any recommendations?

-Sean
http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com

[glang]

You will get help in Arcadia. Heartland Coach or Horizon
Gary

[Sojourner]

Sean...there is a diesel shop about 7 miles south of Arcadia on Hogbay Rd.....before Jack's place.

There be no repair shop or getting hose on Sunday.

Still looking for the one's phone #

I know them well...good folk...family business.

Sojourn for Christ, Gerald

[John316]

Gerald,

Is there a website or something that lists all of these types of places? Just wondering...

God bless,

John

[Sammy]

I am not affiliated with any of the following suggestions:

Setra Coachworld of Orlando (in Winter Garden)
1-800-381-4630
Shop - 407-654-6363
After Hours - 407-493-2460

MCI - Orlando
1-800-390-0287
Shop- 407-246-1414

Florida Detroit Diesel Allison-Orlando
407-888-1700

Bus Man Mobile Repair
407-299-8683

Coach USA - Orlando
1-800-781-8999
Shop - 407-826-9999

Got'em all from my Bus Garage Index.

Sammy

[Sammy]

John, this is what we ran the fleet with : http://busride.com/bgindex.asp
We were also a member of IMG and other charter organizations.
Hope this may help you. 

[bobofthenorth]

FWIW Sean John from Central Florida Bus Repairs in Lakeland is here (father Wynn is here too).  Call me at three zero six eight six two sixty-four hundred if you want his cell phone number.

I didn't know him before today but he comes well recommended and he is going to figure out why my Jakes aren't working. 

[Sojourner]

Contractor Equipment & Supplies Dealers & Service....authorize Cummins dealer...also repair & overhaul both 2 & 4 cycle DD engine and trans.

He is good and word of mouth advertise. I just talk to him about it and said he can do it Monday morning.

Here a phone number...863-993-3177

Frank (not sure now..getting old) and son live on the premise...perhaps you can try call them now (not bed time..LOL)

2951 SE Hing DR, Arcadia, FL 34266

It at the corner of Hog Bay Rd (763 South) and Hing Dr

They have hydraulic hose equipment to make up custom version and stock most size of radiator hoses.

The bottom-line...they are full time diesel and transmission and hydraulic repair mechanic with shop and inventory of parts.

FWIW

Sojourn for Christ, Gerald

[Sojourner]

Is it great, that we can just type in of whatever the need is....and bingo...Sean can choose whatever he chooses.

Thank you whoever for the internet and cell phone technology.

FWIW

Sojourn for Christ, Gerald

[John316]

Thanks for the info on how to look up shops.

God bless,

John

[jjrbus]

Contractor Equipment & Supplies Dealers & Service....authorize Cummins dealer...also repair & overhaul both 2 & 4 cycle DD engine and trans.

He is good and word of mouth advertise. I just talk to him about it and said he can do it Monday morning.

Here a phone number...863-993-3177

Frank (not sure now..getting old) and son live on the premise...perhaps you can try call them now (not bed time..LOL)

2951 SE Hing DR, Arcadia, FL 34266

It at the corner of Hog Bay Rd (763 South) and Hing Dr

They have hydraulic hose equipment to make up custom version and stock most size of radiator hoses.

The bottom-line...they are full time diesel and transmission and hydraulic repair mechanic with shop and inventory of parts.

FWIW

Sojourn for Christ, Gerald

If it will work out, go to Franks (AKA the crazy Chinaman) on Hogbay rd.  One of the best in the business and a real treat to deal with!!!    Jim

[Busted Knuckle]

Sean I sent you a PM!

Orlando Detroit Allison is a very good shop as well as the individual I sent a phone # for.
Also I see that there is plenty of good help available in Arcadia! FWIW   BK 

[BusCrazyinFL]

Sean try this shop in Lakeland is on the way to Arcadia this is where I take my Eagle fine people fair prices. They have been in business since the 70's. Central Florida Bus Repairs,Inc. (863) 665-8155 the shop should be open on Monday.

[Sean]

Thanks everyone.

I was trying to decide if I needed to miss a couple days of Bussin' to stay in Orlando and get this taken care of, or if I could safely proceed to Arcadia for the rally and handle it there.

I was able to move the clamp slightly and stop the drip, so we're going to try for Arcadia today and keep our fingers crossed that the hose has another couple hundred miles in it.  We'll take care of it down there.

-Sean
http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com

[travelingfools]

Im sure there will be lots of willing helping hands at Jack's place !