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| ChuckS (Chucks) (66.167.143.231)
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Thanks for your help on the battery question, now moving on to airbags. Hope posting these pics works. Do these bags look full to you? If full, is it a good thing that they've been that way for weeks? I was under the impression that they deflated within a few hours, usually.    | ||
| two dogs (67.30.40.72) Rating: N/A |
they don't look full to me.....poke 'em with your finger | ||
| Tom Caffrey (Pvcces) (65.74.64.199)
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They only deflate in a few hours if the system has leaks. Ours stay full for months. I think I see a wrinkle on one of those bags. They should be almost rock hard. For what it's worth. Tom Caffrey PD4106-2576 Suncatcher | ||
| Jim Ashworth (Jimnh) (172.149.38.32)
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The bags look ok to me. These are the rolling lobe replacement bags to fix a leaky airbeam problem. If you have clearance between the rubber bump stop and the frame, they have air in them. It also looks like the tag axle pivot shafts have been replaced or a grease fitting has been added to the end of the shaft. MCI didn't put them there. Pressure in the tag bags can be checked with a gauge on the fitting near the pressure release valves by the RH engine door. The tags can leak down separately from the drives, usually from the pressure relief valves on each side. These are way back in the engine compartment. Tag pressure should be 35psi under all conditions. Unless the area has been cleaned recently, you either have no grease or good seals on the tag pivot shaft. Jim | ||
| Leslie Pike (Lespike) (65.234.212.236)
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I would like to know more about this MCI kit. I have leaking air beams on an MC8, and it looks like this would be the best way to fix it. Thanks for the help. Les Pike | ||
| Jim Ashworth (Jimnh) (172.201.189.233)
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If you are going to eliminate the air beams, the rolling lobe bellows kit from Mowhawk is the best way to go. Just using a plate with the original bags makes for an extremely harsh ride since the cushion of air is lots less than the beams. The kits aren't cheap, but if the conversion is done, it is the only way to "fix" the leakage. About 5 years ago the front kit went for $500 and the rear for just under $700. Use the MCI part number with an 'A' on the end. I don't have a current phone number for them. Its Mowhawk Mfg & Supply, Niles, IL. Jim | ||
| Tony (216.207.2.83) Rating: N/A |
Muncie Transit Has air beam conversion Kits, Phone No. 1-800-428-8610 | ||
| Leslie Pike (Lespike) (65.231.234.247)
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Thanks Guys, Ordered today. Les Pike |