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All MCI Bus Discussions / draining coolant 5A

« on: April 04, 2013, 05:20:14 PM »

hi guys any tricks on how to drain coolant , repalcing hoses and thermostats also flushing rads

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All MCI Bus Discussions / 1965 5A stalling

« on: March 23, 2013, 08:57:10 PM »

hi guys have an old 5A 8V71 was running great last time i drove it would run about 10 min's and quit after about 10 min's would go another few miles , i have allready cleaned fuel tank, fresh oil change
was wondering if anyone has had a problem with oil presure switch ?

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All MCI Bus Discussions / radious arm bushings

« on: December 20, 2012, 07:55:37 PM »

hi guys changed all 18 bushings didn't think they were to bad boy was i wrong WHAT A DIFFERANCE !
and what a job it was also changed shocks and air bags and all three leveling valves she drives like a new bus

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All MCI Bus Discussions / wheel covers

« on: December 12, 2012, 09:10:44 PM »

hi buddy of mine made these the other day should keep the sun off the tires

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All MCI Bus Discussions / FUEL SENDING UNIT

« on: December 03, 2012, 08:19:45 PM »

got the new fuel sending unit ,bus never had a sending unit although already has a single wire at tank and the hole is there with plate on it, also has gage in dash ? not sure if i just hook up to sender going to try tomorow
any ideas 

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All MCI Bus Discussions / when will it end

« on: November 30, 2012, 09:05:19 PM »

well ordered fuel sending unit  and all new radious arm bushings from luke today
one of these days i will beable to hope in her and go some where ?
got to admit this is a very fun hobby shes old but every where i go with her there is allways some one with many questions and i end up giving them a tour

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All MCI Bus Discussions / steering

« on: November 11, 2012, 12:23:38 PM »

hi guys john from michigan i am looking for someone in my area or within a 100 miles to help me with my steering on 1965 mci 5A want to upgrade to intergraded full power steering any ideas
thanks

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All MCI Bus Discussions / not liking the cold

« on: November 07, 2012, 08:07:20 PM »

hi guys winter is setting in went to start the old girl last nite and the battery was already low from the cold
this weekend putting in  the new smart charger for bus and gen batteries also swapping out the oil bath air cleaners for a donaldson boy does it drive nice with the new michelin on her

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Bus Related Items For Sale / new tire

« on: October 23, 2012, 09:59:47 AM »

hi guys i have a new drive tire only 300 miles on it
Michelin XDN2  12R 22.5    $250.00 or best offer michigan  thanks john
#734-552 6600

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All MCI Bus Discussions / tire

« on: September 08, 2012, 07:19:50 PM »

anyone looking for a 12R22.5 michilin drive tire , only 300 miles on tire dot is 3610 just had it put on as a spare switched to 11R's

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All MCI Bus Discussions / tires

« on: September 03, 2012, 08:06:55 PM »

well guys i did it new tires thought long and hard went with 11R22.5 michilin 16ply more than enough tire for my 5A now thinking about winter project Shepard power steering then new paint job

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All MCI Bus Discussions / air cleaner

« on: August 28, 2012, 07:02:05 PM »

hi everyone has anybody thought of changing from oil bath to new style air filter large paper type ? and if so were can i find one

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All MCI Bus Discussions / air bags

« on: August 20, 2012, 05:35:54 AM »

hi again wanted to know if anyone has replaced thier air bags going to do all 8 go home or go big rite
thanks john
took the old girl out this weekend for her first trip bike rally here at home 90 mile round trip to much fun

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All MCI Bus Discussions / leveling system

« on: August 10, 2012, 05:47:57 AM »

hi guys was wondring if any has installed leveling jacks on a 5A just had new clutch put in on my way for new tires , thinking about building my own
thanks john

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All MCI Bus Discussions / awning

« on: August 06, 2012, 05:49:51 AM »

hi every one just had new clutch put in bus ready to roll any one know of a place to get curved arm awning
not looking an auto one just a nice product