MCI-9 Push-Pull Control Valve

Kwajdiver · October 18, 2007, 02:12:35 PM

Hey guys,

The Push-Pull Control Valve, the air value for setting the parking brakes. Can I rebuild it, or just buy a new one. If new one, where's the best place to buy it?

As always, thanks for the help,

Bill
MCI-9 1983
In Gulfport, Ms.

FloridaCliff · October 18, 2007, 02:16:03 PM

Bill,

Any of the big truck parts places will have them.

I have also seen a lot of them on ebay, but need to find out what a new one costs to see if really a bargain

Cliff

buswarrior · October 18, 2007, 02:27:46 PM

the price differential between a new brake valve and the rebuild kit is not really worth the labour involved, and you still risk that the insides of your original might have issues beyond a rebuild.

Buy new from your local big truck parts place.

happy coaching!
buswarrior

ChuckMC9 · October 18, 2007, 04:04:52 PM

Yup, even I replaced mine. First exposure dealing with the air system. Boy was I intimidated. But labeled each of the lines to prevent idiocy. (or at least to reduce it:)) And it actually worked!

Plus the truck place will give you a pretty significant cost reduction when you return your original body.

Kwajdiver · October 19, 2007, 04:33:35 PM

Thanks guys, have it on order from a local big truck parts house. Will have it Tuesday.

Bill

Tony LEE · October 19, 2007, 08:04:06 PM

Just for future reference, what are the symptoms that indicate a faulty valve.

Kwajdiver · October 20, 2007, 03:47:59 PM

Let me see, if this will fix what I think the problem is first. Then I will tell all, otherwise, I'm on a wild goose chance.

Bill

Dreamscape · October 20, 2007, 04:03:55 PM

Hi Bill,

Is it the same leak that you had while you were here?

Good Luck,

Paul

Kwajdiver · October 20, 2007, 04:14:04 PM

Paul,

Yes, it is,,, took it to a shop in Panama City, Florida, the mechanic was sure that it was feeding back through the switch. I don't seem to have the same problems I thought I had driving from Phoenix to here. Still hear the air in the front, like we heard.

Looks like I will sell the bus Monday.

Bill

Dreamscape · October 20, 2007, 05:33:21 PM

Bill,

Good Luck on the potential sale.

Keep in touch, we don't want to lose a BusNut Friend!

Paul

Kwajdiver · October 25, 2007, 06:00:04 AM

Replaced the push-pull air value and it seems to have fixed the leaking air problem.

Paul, I do not have the leak that we sprayed while at your place.

Bill

MCI-9 Push-Pull Control Valve

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