Broke Down in Victorville, CA - Good Sams is on its way

[Dave5Cs]

Gary its 258 miles to Clifford's from there and 3 hours and 48 minutes in reverse a little more.

[luvrbus]

The cat in the Hatt has connections with Complete Coach Works it wouldn't cost him any thing close to 25 grand for a B500

LOL Dave we are in Texas he would need to add 1500 miles to the trip 

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

Gary its 258 miles to Clifford's from there and 3 hours and 48 minutes in reverse a little more.

[chessie4905]

Since its already loaded, just ship it to Cliff's. Offer him a lifetime subscription to the magazine for the labor of installing another trans...

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

Since its already loaded, just ship it to Cliff's. Offer him a lifetime subscription to the magazine for the labor of installing another trans...

[eagle19952]

we all know I.m not the sharpest pencil in the box...depending who you ask...

but, why do you need to pull the axles to go 40 feet on a Landol...with a transmission that's alredy wasted ?

[TomC]

Because now the torque converter maybe welded up and relatively easy to fix. If you force the bus to move you might increase the problem to a cracked case or worse internal problems. Removing the inner axles is the right thing to do. Good Luck, TomC

[Brassman]

They didn't, couldn't remove the axles. Winched her on to the Landoll, skidding the drive tires.

[eagle19952]

Because now the torque converter maybe welded up and relatively easy to fix. If you force the bus to move you might increase the problem to a cracked case or worse internal problems. Removing the inner axles is the right thing to do. Good Luck, TomC

in 40 feet ?

[buswarrior]

The trouble is where broken bits come to rest as you stop...

The broken stuff inside is kept spinning by virtue of having insufficient time to slip/hurl between each tap past whatever internal clearance.

As the speed of rotation slows, the bits are able to poke out a shade further into the available cavities.

Often reported, the big bang and/or wheel lock-up happens as the vehicle slows to a stop, just as the driver thinks the worst is past.

Someone using sealant instead of a proper axle gasket has been false economy. In this case, incompetent tow operator isn't equipped to deal with it, and the bus was dragged onto the Landal, risking further damage, instead of rolling freely. And even if there is no misadventure, during the next maintenance interval, someone will have to take the time to break that thing free, and clean that mess up. Paying all the way, not good when shop rates are where they are. And friends who come out to help, won't want to again, if faced with these job lengthening hang-ups.

One must also be concerned with what gets communicated to those who "know the language"... Finding this sort of thing clearly signals to the shop that the vehicle owner fits a certain profile. This may encourage over charging, being taken advantage of, or being turned away.

There is no economy to be found by short cutting best maintenance practices.

happy coaching!
buswarrior

[luvrbus]

Gary's being a Eagle that little venture by a tow truck driver could have cost him a drop box on top of the transmission,I wouldn't worry about the transmission it was toast anyways   

[Dave5Cs]

Gary just for information inquiry. Do you remember what gear you were in when it happened and about what speed you were moving at when it happened? Just wondering if it was locked up etc.
Dave5Cs

[eagle19952]

And even if there is no misadventure, during the next maintenance interval, someone will have to take the time to break that thing free, and clean that mess up. Paying all the way, not good when shop rates are where they are.
One must also be concerned with what gets communicated to those who "know the language"... Finding this sort of thing clearly signals to the shop that the vehicle owner fits a certain profile. This may encourage over charging, being taken advantage of, or being turned away.

There is no economy to be found by short cutting best maintenance practices.

happy coaching!
buswarrior

Agreed, even the cooler needs the squinty eye...maybe especially..
if i replace an automobile AC compressor, it gets a condenser too.
you can't know what went where.

[luvrbus]

The 60 series in Gary's bus is a tight fit I sure hope they can remove the transmission without removing the engine

[lostagain]

Gary, just reading this... I wish you all the best. Not much I can do from here.

Shall I send flowers, or a bottle?

JC