Eagle 05 Clutch Assembly (Need shop near Augusta, GA or advise)

buddydawg · April 08, 2007, 04:14:08 PM

I need some advice on replacing a clutch assy. on an Eagle 05.
What can I expect to pay?
Where is a good shop in the Augusta, GA area?

plyonsMC9 · April 10, 2007, 04:55:48 AM

HI buddydawg,

Welcome aboard!

Anybody have thoughts on replacing this assembly, or a shop for buddydawg?

Hope this helps, Phil

PS I have modified your post title so maybe we can get a few more hits.

Phil, I corrected the spelling of Augusta, Jack

Charles Seaton · April 10, 2007, 05:27:45 AM

You may have some luck with Lewis Bus Lines in Augusta 706.792.1800

NJT 5573 · April 10, 2007, 07:06:41 PM

Buddy, My 05 will use up its freeplay and slip if I don't keep it adjusted. Do you have freeplay?

buddydawg · April 11, 2007, 05:33:03 AM

It is on a bus I am inspecting to see if I should buy. After checking it again I think it is stuck.

Glenn MC9 · April 11, 2007, 01:16:35 PM

Call Lewis Bus Lines in Augusta and talk to Joey. The number is 706-792-1800.

Also, here's a link http://www.lewisbus.com/parts.html

Glenn
1984 MC-9 Jersey Cruiser
Tallulah Falls, Ga.

Rich (Prevost) · April 13, 2007, 07:17:39 AM

good advice guys.....one of the most knowledgeable Eagle families around, Joey & Talmadge Lewis........ Also part of the "Singing Lewis Family" some great gospel music...............

Rich

buddydawg · April 16, 2007, 11:49:36 AM

I talked with Lewis Bus Lines and they are not able to work on the bus. Although they did give me a reference to another shop in town. How big of an undertaking would it be to replce the clutch myself. I am able to do these kinds of repairs but I am just not used to working on buses, the size is somewhat intimidating and safety is my main concern.

Glenn MC9 · April 16, 2007, 08:30:34 PM

I forgot about "the other guy".

I'm assuming they referred you to Tow-Jo at 706-722-3639. He's a heck of a nice guy. I've talked to him on several occasions. He stays pretty busy....but that's because he's good. I'm sure if he can help you, he will.

Here's a google map link to his place.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=515+Skyview+Drive+Augusta+GA+30901

Glenn
Tallulah Falls, Ga
www.tlmmusic.com

NJT 5573 · April 16, 2007, 08:54:02 PM

Its not hard to change. Buy or rent a good truck tranny jack and take it apart. That Eagle has a single disc clutch. There is a fair chance the pressure plate can be reused and you only need to buy a disc. The hardest part is the pressure plate, its HEAVY. You are going to need a pilot shaft. You may already have one depending on the condition of the splines on your transmission it may need replacement. If yours looks ok a truck transmission rebuilder may give you a used input shaft to align the clutch, if you can't get one where you buy your parts. Harbor Freight Tool has a truck transmission jack on sale now for $99 that will work. I think you need to check the linkage and make sure it is working on the pressure plate before you pull it down.

Sojourner · April 16, 2007, 11:29:40 PM

About how much does Eagle 05's standard transmission weight?

Sojourn for Christ, Jerry

buddydawg · April 17, 2007, 12:11:12 PM

TJ's is who he refered me to. I tried to contact him but haven't gotten a response yet.

gyrocrasher · April 17, 2007, 02:41:30 PM

In the mean time I am going to fiddle with it myself which usually ends up one of two ways... fixed or destroyed.

Funny...that's how I mechanic!

Eagle 05 Clutch Assembly (Need shop near Augusta, GA or advise)

Sojourner