Help-Stranded in Grand Marais

Brett G · September 13, 2014, 07:10:45 AM

Hi All, my wife and I pulled into Grand Marais MN last night, shut the bus off and when I try and start it again.....nothing. I tried starting the but about 30 seconds after shutting it off. I decided to wait until the morning as it was late. Same thing this morning. Battery's are fine. I can go in the back to remote start and hear it click when I try to start it but that's it. Starter? Anyone have a suggestion on where to start? Anything is appreciated. Thanks

Brett

Bus is a 1970 MCI MC7 / 8V71

Raymond smith · September 13, 2014, 07:23:33 AM

Try to tap the starter with a hammer also check terminal connections at the starter to see if they are tight. Good luck. Raymond

akroyaleagle · September 13, 2014, 07:25:45 AM

Check the start solenoid. I don't know anything about MCIs but if you have a rear electrical panel, that's where it'll be.

Could also be a ground. Check your battery cables. If you have something to clean them with, clean them and reinstall them tight.

Automatics have a neutral safety switch on the passenger side of the transmission. If it is out of adjustment, it won't start.

Hope this helps.

Brett G · September 13, 2014, 07:34:13 AM

Bam! Thank you. Took it out of neutral and then put it back in neutral. Good to go. Thanks

akroyaleagle · September 13, 2014, 08:36:20 AM

It's great when we are able to assist!

I looked you up on the map. Not a good place to breakdown.

gumpy · September 13, 2014, 07:00:43 PM

Don't you just love that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you push the start button and nothing happens?

Dave5Cs · September 13, 2014, 09:23:43 PM

Yep you gotta fill up your start button!.....

Brett G · September 13, 2014, 09:39:47 PM

Yes. Had and friend and wife with for a long weekend so we didn't have much time to see the sights. Almost ruined the weekend. THanks again

rip · September 14, 2014, 06:19:50 AM

When I lived in MN.a long long time ago that was one of my favorite places to go.Head north up the Gun Flint T
rail and your in the boundary water canoe area.Some of the best fishing and scenic area in MN.
Don

Brett G · September 15, 2014, 06:48:14 AM

I really appreciate this forum. Here are a couple pictures from this last weekend trip to Grand Marais MN. If anyone has a chance to go to the North Shore of MN and hasn't, it's a special place. Thanks again.

https://plus.google.com/photos/110667739701584973079/albums/6059292984178157633?authkey=CNSg5uGA1-7U0AE

Seangie · September 15, 2014, 07:50:47 AM

Quote from: gumpy on September 13, 2014, 07:00:43 PM
Don't you just love that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you push the start button and nothing happens?

Craig - I've changed my perspective.....I just expect it not to start now and when it does I do backflips

Brett - I see the pictures but....Where is the bus???

-Sean

B_K · September 15, 2014, 09:49:22 AM

Yes I am with Sean! You post a link to pictures on a busnut forum and there is absolutely NO BUS PORN in them! We want bus porn! For it to be bus related it must include bus porn in the attached photos!

BK

Emcemv · September 15, 2014, 09:53:53 AM

Come on Brett! I was looking forward to seeing a picture of another MC7.....we need BUS pictures!!! Anyway, nice pics of MN looks like a great place.

Bruce

Brett G · January 31, 2015, 08:35:08 AM

Quote from: B_K on September 15, 2014, 09:49:22 AM
Yes I am with Sean! You post a link to pictures on a busnut forum and there is absolutely NO BUS PORN in them! We want bus porn! For it to be bus related it must include bus porn in the attached photos!
BK

Sorry guys. Here you go:)

https://plus.google.com/photos/110667739701584973079/albums/6099418300188029057?authkey=CP_JjoaAtfD5lQE

Lee Bradley · January 31, 2015, 09:18:12 AM

Very nice.

What a way for the kids to grow up.