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Driving a bus for the first time this week!!! Tips?

Started by pickpaul, February 28, 2011, 06:04:54 PM

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JohnEd

#15
March 01, 2011, 02:35:53 PM
Insist that the engine be bone cold when YOU start it for the first time.  Cold Cold.  If it isn't cold when you get there then walk away.
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pickpaul

#16
March 03, 2011, 06:38:26 PM
I lost my bus virginity today!  ;D

I read everything including the MCI-9 manual cover to cover and everything went great. Wow, what a drive! Such a blast. Despite the strong engine and transmission, the bus was junk but I'll never forget my first time  :)

Thank you all sooo much for all your help.

Paul.

TedsBUSted

#17
March 03, 2011, 07:05:45 PM
Pickpaul - What'd you find so rough about the coach?
Bus polygamist. Always room for another, especially '04 or '06 are welcome. NE from Chicago, across the pond.

pickpaul

#18
March 03, 2011, 07:26:54 PM
I mentioned some stuff on the other thread but water damage from leaky roof in two places, bad rust, poor condition externally and essentially stripped and junked interior.

chart1

#19
March 03, 2011, 07:39:26 PM
WOW,  I haven't seen a MCI with a leaky roof. Except maybe around roof hatch.
1976 MCI 8
8v71/740auto
8" roof raise

pickpaul

#20
March 03, 2011, 08:17:41 PM
the roof leaks shocked me too.
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