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Phil Hendrix (Phil9tx)
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Username: Phil9tx
Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2006
Posted From: 69.30.187.189
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 6:15 pm: | |
I lost a airbag on the trailing axle on my 84 MCI 9. Has anyone accomplished this repair? Looks like my biggest prob would be removing wheel. I suppose I could unload (switch off) and chain-up axle and get to a shop and get screwed or call Luke for parts and DIY. Any ideas. Phil9tx |
Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
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Username: Bob_greenwood
Post Number: 167
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 4.227.119.206
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 7:16 pm: | |
do it yourself,chuck in Dallas just did his, not a hard job,work safe tho,block it up REAL good |
Phil Hendrix (Phil9tx)
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Username: Phil9tx
Post Number: 4
Registered: 8-2006
Posted From: 69.30.187.189
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 9:27 pm: | |
How do I get in touch with Chuck in Dallas?
My e-mail phil9tx@valornet.com |
Ross Carlisle (Rrc62)
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Username: Rrc62
Post Number: 149
Registered: 5-2005
Posted From: 67.142.130.40
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 10:41 pm: | |
There is just two bolts/nuts top and bottom and the airline. It's not a hard job. The bag will be about $175 or so from Luke. They just replaced my entire tag assembly and installed new bags. |
David E Wilson (North_exp)
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Username: North_exp
Post Number: 17
Registered: 8-2006
Posted From: 205.234.33.61
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 11:52 pm: | |
While you have the wheel and bag out inspect the tag <dog> may as well while your there instead of latter after you get bag and all back together been there done that my thought any how. |
grant goold (Grantg)
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Username: Grantg
Post Number: 7
Registered: 9-2006
Posted From: 71.133.23.50
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 12:59 am: | |
You should check out this site. The best at showing how to do many repairs on the 9.
http://www.gumpydog.com/bus/site_map.htm
Good luck! |
Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
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Username: Bob_greenwood
Post Number: 171
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 4.227.119.236
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 7:32 am: | |
OR... if you don't think you are willing to tackel this job,go talk to a couple truck repair shops,maybe they can give you an estimate on labor |
Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
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Username: Bob_greenwood
Post Number: 172
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 4.227.119.236
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 7:42 am: | |
Waco spring & Brake...254-753-0376
centex brake & spring...254-752-0775
diesel power supply...800-234-1587 |
ChuckMC9 (Chucks)
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Username: Chucks
Post Number: 1051
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 66.167.165.33
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 10:57 am: | |
Hiya Phil.
I have been away from the board for months now, only because I've been so busy working on the coach & other stuff I had to force a self-imposed moratium on *the internet*!
Turns out I did not have to replace the bag but I have a new one ready to go when it's ready to go.
In any case, here's the direct link to gumpy's page where he discusses all you need to know about the procedure.
http://www.gumpydog.com/bus/MC9_WIP/Mechanical/Tag_Axle/tag_axle.htm
The one thing I've heard for sure is that you want to get new rings, bolts & nuts when you order the bag. The whole shebang is somewhat less than $100 from Mohawk.
http://www.mohawkmfg.com/
Hope to get back on the board soon! |
regular friend
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Posted From: 64.228.88.209
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 11:42 pm: | |
Hello Phil.
Easy work to change a tag spring. Sorry, the second letter of the alpha_et not working on key_oard. or last, or third last...darn kids spilled something.... new one tomorrow.
You must support the tag a_le somehow, do NOT let it hang from the shock, or you may get hurt.
You need a fine thread nut for the air spring to re-install.
Loosen wheel fasteners, sure wheel is loose, take the air off the tag spring with valve in side engine compartment, chain up the tag a_le, run it up on something, or use your jack, and start on the rusted fasteners, the air spring comes out easy. May need to whack or pry a little, lots worse work you could do!!!
If you drive with the tag chained up, put the air valve on again once chained up, and think hard to remove the tire, if it touches down, flat spot for sure. No air, the chain might come off on rough road...
happy coaching!
_uswarrior |