My hat is off to you Eagle guys...Whew

[John316]

I finally saw my first Eagle up close and personal (I know, I am really green with buses, but I know our DL3 pretty well ).

The one I saw looked like a pain to work on! I am grateful that our bus is a easy to work on, as it is. It had a 6v92 in it. That engine was buried way back in there. Everything else was mounted in a bunch of different locations (maybe standard, but remember, I have played with later model MCI and some Prevost).

And where the axles were. Good grief, I would hate to have to do anything under there. No wonder you all need ramps. I could fit under it, but it sure was tight.

You guys with the Eagles, are real pros. When you talk about different things you do on your buses, I will now have a whole new level of appreciation for you all!

This Eagle lost the gearbox. It was in the shop for about a month, while they tried to get parts. They said it was really tough to get parts. I think a college owns it, but I don't know for sure.

Here are your Eagle pics.

Disclaimer: I have no idea what year, modal, or anything else about this bus.

God bless,

John

[eagle19952]

see i don't understand why anyone would want to trust, deal with, or get under a coach with air bags.
I go at 250 and have no trouble getting under my coach.
I guess thats why they make different kinds.
best of luck with your choice.

[thomasinnv]

I have no problem getting under a bus with airbags. I just block the body first so if there are any failures or a tire blows out it won't come down on me. Any bus regardless of type of suspension should be approached the same way. An eagle can crush you just as bad if a tire goes while your under there.

[Eagle]

John 316 at one time I would say that, that coach was owned by American Coach Lines that use to be in Norcross GA.  It has the same paint scheme that they used.

JCB

[John316]

JCB, that is interesting. Thanks.

Eagle199, that is why it is nice there are different brands. I agree with Thomas, that all one has to do is block the suspension, then it is as safe as an Eagle, lol.

So is that modal Eagle pretty standard, as far as ease of maintenance, etc? I am serious when I say I am impressed with all you Eagle owners. You guys are really incredible. Maybe that is one reason why the Eagles are usually the neatest....hmmm.

John

[eagle19952]

I TOTALLY agree with safety first...
My thoughts were only that a tire is less likely to leak than an air bag.
they're all good.

[Songman]

John, just at a glance it looks like an early-80s Model 10. What you described is pretty standard. The engine sits way forward with the turbo behind... That can makes things a bit tougher.

With that said, I think the people must not have known where to look because parts for a Model 10 are not hard to find. Some parts for a Model 01 are a bit tough, but even those can usually be found. Not sure what they mean by that anyway since the gearbox is not an 'Eagle' specific part anyway but the same that can be found in lots of buses.

While we want you to keep that new level of appreciation, it appears that you have been a bit misinformed a bit. But hey, at least you finally got to see an Eagle up close! Pretty, ain't they!

[RnMAdventures]

The eagles are beauties.

[John316]

Dale, you are correct. Eagles can be very pretty.

Interesting what you thoughts are on the serviceability of the Eagles. As with anything, I am sure it helps when you learn it.

I guess I have now had my hands on a Model 10 .

John