1968 T8H-5305 with uncomplete engine install.

Monster2791 · June 10, 2015, 03:42:23 AM

I have a 1968 GMC T8H-5305 that i purchased about a year ago. the previous owner replaced the engine and trans but never completed the install. i am looking for any information i can find on how to conect the wiring and air lines. any help would be much appreciated. not many recourses for one of these up here in canada.

Bill Gerrie · June 10, 2015, 04:23:23 AM

I have a 5303. Where in Canada are you located?

eagle19952 · June 10, 2015, 06:52:53 AM

Quote from: Bill Gerrie on June 10, 2015, 04:23:23 AM
I have a 5303. Where in Canada are you located?

Turner Valley, Alberta Canada

Bill Gerrie · June 10, 2015, 05:02:39 PM

I'm in ON but if I can help email me at retiredbusnut at yahoo.com after June 22.

Monster2791 · July 11, 2015, 12:21:16 AM

Pictures showing how the transmission is plumbed and wired. just lots of pictures showing the electrical and plumbing. i need toget it started and moved. the only tow rig big enough in my area wants my first born and my sole to move it. need as many pics as i can get. i have a manual but it isnt much help as far as hooking all the air lines and electrical up. please help. my email is goinnuts26@gmail.com .any help or information would be much appreciated. please help

eagle19952 · July 11, 2015, 07:52:55 AM

Quote from: Monster2791 on July 11, 2015, 12:21:16 AM
Pictures showing how the transmission is plumbed and wired. just lots of pictures showing the electrical and plumbing. i need toget it started and moved. the only tow rig big enough in my area wants my first born and my sole to move it. need as many pics as i can get. i have a manual but it isnt much help as far as hooking all the air lines and electrical up. please help. my email is goinnuts26@gmail.com .any help or information would be much appreciated. please help

Perhaps some pictures of what is already in place might be in order, that way we could possibly point you in the right direction...

chessie4905 · July 11, 2015, 03:32:08 PM

Check on Ebay, as manuals for the older models show up there all the time. Also check GM transit bus forums. Some members may already have wiring diagrams.

Charles in SC · July 11, 2015, 04:56:37 PM

I do not know what is or is not hooked up but I know that you do not need to hook up much to get it moving. I would start by figuring out what you need to hook up then identify these items and find out how to do them first.
Maybe we can make up a list here on the forum.
I will start.
Fuel lines
battery cables
starter wiring
air compressor line

Monster2791 · July 17, 2015, 03:52:54 AM

i am ainly concerned with the lines on the tranmission. as well as a line that comes from the back of the power streering pump.and one that comes off off the top of the water pump. ill try and post some pictures today. mainly im concerned with th transmission. scared to fire it up incase i blow something up.
thanks

shelled · July 19, 2015, 03:02:58 PM

somewhere on the transmission, there was originally an indentification plate. On most transits of that era, the transmission was a VS-2-(something), likely a VS2-6. Manuals for these with all the information you need are often available from several vendors on eBay

The same is true for your 5303 - transit manuals are a drag on the market there and there should be plenty available.

Monster2791 · July 25, 2015, 01:54:36 AM

Need to know how the transmission is plumed. ther are two valve bodies. on with the neutral soleniod. how are they plumed in relation to the governor. i have the manual for the transmission but it says relatively nothing about how its plumbed. i am located in alberta, canada and resourses are a bit short up here.
thanks for any help