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MCI 102A3 stud sizes / dimensions (steel or aluminum)

Started by daveola, April 19, 2018, 11:59:59 AM

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Scott & Heather

Funny because my father in law actually makes these studs for meritor. He can look at the stamp on the end and know it came from his plant here in Michigan. Crazy but true. He'd do a run of them for us if we needed a larger order.


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Scott & Heather
1984 MCI 9 6V92-turbo with 9 inch roof raise (SOLD)
1992 MCI 102C3 8v92-turbo with 8 inch roof raise CURRENT HOME
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daveola

Quote from: Scott & Heather on April 22, 2018, 06:17:17 PM
He'd do a run of them for us if we needed a larger order.

How much and how big of a run?

daveola

Quote from: eagle19952 on April 22, 2018, 03:34:58 PM
If you find them for a good price you will have been the first.

Crikey - are they so expensive because most they are an unusual size?  Aren't most truck studs something like $7-10?

Because even if I don't replace the drive studs (since they fit, though I would be happier if they were replaced) that's still close to $800 for just the studs, then at least 4 hours of mechanics work to pull the hubs.

Yeesh.

Are the original studs for steel around the same price?  Because partly I want the aluminum wheels, but partly I just need to replace the studs on my bus.

luvrbus


Are the original studs for steel around the same price?  Because partly I want the aluminum wheels, but partly I just need to replace the studs on my bus.

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They are a little cheaper not by much
Life is short drink the good wine first

eagle19952

Quote from: daveola on April 22, 2018, 06:41:52 PM
close to $800 for just the studs, then at least 4 hours of mechanics work to pull the hubs.



more like 8 hours and that bars finding nothing else in side the drum.

if they don't have a press you're in the wrong place.
Donald PH
1978 Model 05 Eagle w/Torsilastic Suspension,8V71 N, DD, Allison on 24.5's 12kw Kubota.

Dave5Cs

"Perfect Frequency"1979 MCI MC5Cs 6V-71,644MT Allison.
2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 60th Anniversary edition.
1998 Jeep TJ ,(Gone)
Somewhere in the USA fulltiming.

eagle19952

ok...what's with the Alcoa wheel infatuation anyways ?
Donald PH
1978 Model 05 Eagle w/Torsilastic Suspension,8V71 N, DD, Allison on 24.5's 12kw Kubota.

windtrader

Quote from: eagle19952 on April 22, 2018, 07:26:31 PM
ok...what's with the Alcoa wheel infatuation anyways ?
Yeah, seems like those wheel covers have enough bling for most and a whole lot easier and cheaper,
Don F
1976 MCI/TMC MC-8 #1286
Fully converted
Bought 2017

lostagain

You don't need a press to remove those studs. There is a space between brake shoes at about 9 o'clock. You turn the hub so the stud you want to remove is there. Spin the nut off the back of the stud. Place a big oversize nut (spacer) over the shaft, replace and tighten the nut to pull the stud off from the back. A little help with a hammer on the front of the stud helps to get it started. That's how I do mine.

JC
JC
Blackie AB
1977 MC5C, 6V92/HT740 (sold)
2007 Country Coach Magna, Cummins ISX (sold)

luvrbus

I use a 9in wide wheel and the 1 piece aluminum wheels just seem like a lot better wheel than a 2 piece welded steel wheel but they are a real PITA to keep looking good 
Life is short drink the good wine first

chessie4905

GMC h8h 649#028 (4905)
Pennsylvania-central

eagle19952

Donald PH
1978 Model 05 Eagle w/Torsilastic Suspension,8V71 N, DD, Allison on 24.5's 12kw Kubota.

Scott & Heather

Dave,
He'd probably need a run of 100 of these things to make it worth setting the machinery etc.


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Scott & Heather
1984 MCI 9 6V92-turbo with 9 inch roof raise (SOLD)
1992 MCI 102C3 8v92-turbo with 8 inch roof raise CURRENT HOME
Click link for 900 photos of our 1st bus conversion:
https://goo.gl/photos/GVtNRniG2RBXPuXW9

chessie4905

GMC h8h 649#028 (4905)
Pennsylvania-central

daveola

Quote from: Scott & Heather on April 24, 2018, 01:04:13 AM
He'd probably need a run of 100 of these things to make it worth setting the machinery etc.

And how much?