| Author | Message | ||
| Jay A. Geist (Trkynk)
Registered Member Username: Trkynk Post Number: 39 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 72.199.127.128 Rating: N/A |
I have been converting a MCI-9 for quite sometime. Finally putting in the interior after many years of doing the mechanics. Well this weekend the bus air system was having trouble pumping up and holding any air. Opened up the parking brake canisters only to find I needed to replace the pancakes on one side. Thought I was out of the woods. Nope. Still loosing air. Turned off the bus and heard a hissing aroung the front tire. Did a pressure check of the beam and wala. My friend that is helping me say there is a fix for this which is a plate system that goes ontop and bottom of the bellows that eliminates the beam. Does anyone know where I can get this or would any of you have something on the shelf you would be willing to sell. Look forward to hearing from anyone on this. | ||
| Cory hart (Chart1)
Registered Member Username: Chart1 Post Number: 32 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 66.249.37.60  Rating: N/A |
You can get them from mci or I just bought a whole set off ebay. here is a link showing how to do it. Hope it helps!!http://busconversion101.com/air_suspension.htm | ||
| Jim Shepherd (Rv_safetyman)
Registered Member Username: Rv_safetyman Post Number: 323 Registered: 1-2004 Posted From: 67.142.130.45 Rating: N/A |
Cory, I was glad to hear that you had a good experience with this company. This is a Sam Walker business and the many warnings should be a part of a person's evaluation when you do business with them. I can only hope that he has turned the corner and is working on being a valuable resource to our hobby. Jim Shepherd Evergreen, CO ’85 Eagle 10/Series 60/Eaton AutoShift 10 speed transmission Somewhere between a tin tent and a finished product Bus Project details: http://www.rvsafetysystems.com/busproject.htm Blog: http://rvsafetyman.blogspot.com/ | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 997 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.32.86.38 Rating: N/A |
Jay, are you the one that bought all my conversion parts a few years back if so I wondered how you the wife were doing from time to time. good luck | ||
| Bob Glines (Robertglines1)
Registered Member Username: Robertglines1 Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2010 Posted From: 69.97.58.38 Rating: N/A |
ever consider using a seperate small tank to replace function of airbeam. and retain the cushioned ride provided by the extra capacity that was the purpose of the air beam. less work and expense. | ||
| Dal Farnworth (Dallas)
Registered Member Username: Dallas Post Number: 278 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 72.172.32.121  Rating: N/A |
Bob, I offered everyone a chance to do just that awhile back. I have 3 - 540 cubic ft. CO2 welding tanks. No one was interested, so I'll probably cut them up and toss them in the scrap pile. | ||
| Cory hart (Chart1)
Registered Member Username: Chart1 Post Number: 33 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 66.249.37.60 Rating: N/A |
JIM .. I did not buy anything from them. I bought my set off ebay. I posted that site only for those that are not familiar with the plating process. It shows some good pictures. When I do mine I am going to video tape it so others can see. | ||
| Dave Walker (Chrome_dome)
Registered Member Username: Chrome_dome Post Number: 170 Registered: 3-2010 Posted From: 67.174.144.159  Rating: N/A |
Jay you can get them here Dave http://www.mohawkmfg.com/parts/spring.html | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1168 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.1.12  Rating: N/A |
luke at us coach has them 1-888-262-2434 gomer | ||
| Mark Renner (Boomer)
Registered Member Username: Boomer Post Number: 228 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 75.215.194.26  Rating: N/A |
International Bus Parts has them also. | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1169 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.1.12 Rating: N/A |
OOPPS Forgot about steve down HERE in Apopka Fl.. Sorry steve 1-800-468-5287 gomer | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 2015 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157  Rating: N/A |
The tank is going to need a rather large hole to receive the volume of air that comes out of the hole in the end air bag. | ||
| Gus Causbie (Gusc)
Registered Member Username: Gusc Post Number: 1238 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 173.202.44.181  Rating: N/A |
The plate system is cheapest and easiest. I plated one rear side of my 4104 and the other side is still original, I can tell no difference whatsoever except that the plated side inflates much, much quicker. |