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| Harry Gerritse (Tinlizzy)
Registered Member Username: Tinlizzy Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2003 Posted From: 205.206.94.175 Rating: N/A |
Hi Everyone, My friend Dreamweaver is on his way back from Arizona and his transmission has given up the ghost on the side of the highway. 1970 MC7 with 4 speed Spicer. Is there anyone near him that can help? He is in Biggs Oregon Just East of Hood River and The Dalles If there is anyone with a used 4 speed anywhere near him please let me know asap. He would like to buy a replacement in decent condition He is looking for a place close by where he can switch out transmissions nearby. Please let me know so I can relay to Dave. Any help would be appreciated thanks in advance Harry | ||
| larry currier (Larryc)
Registered Member Username: Larryc Post Number: 69 Registered: 2-2007 Posted From: 207.200.116.13 Rating: N/A |
Harry, I suggest you call Bart Grabhorn in Scappose Ore. He's a used bus dealer with alot of experience. 503-543-6407 E mail busbart@comcast.net `Whats wrong with Dreamweavers tranny? It's not just stuck in 2 gears is it? Steve at Riggs Diesel in Auburn is a bus tranny specialist, he does automatics mostly but he may have a changeover laying around or know who does, 253-833-6307. Call me if I can help. Larry 253-350-0925 | ||
| RJ Long (Rjlong)
Registered Member Username: Rjlong Post Number: 1216 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 71.195.112.181 Rating: N/A |
Harry - Might also try giving the Gregory brothers a call at Southern Oregon Diesel in Roseburg: 541-672-7400 FWIW & HTH,  | ||
| Mark Renner (Boomer)
Registered Member Username: Boomer Post Number: 50 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 12.180.53.193 Rating: N/A |
I have a Spicer 1062B 6 speed transmission and clutch pack for sale for $500.00, located in The Dalles. From an MC-9. Both are in excellent condition and would make a huge improvement over the 8844A 4 speed. However, it is necessary to replace the #2 flywheel housing with an SAE #1 flywheel housing, change the shifter and linkage, and perhaps modify the driveline length. All very do-able. Dave at Southern Oregon Diesel would be a good bet to do the swap and probably has a used flywheel housing laying around. Or you could try Fehr Diesel in Redmond, OR, which would be a closer tow. They work exclusively on buses and converted coaches. Steve Palmer at Steve's towing in The Dalles is a good guy with a KW tow truck, his number is 541-980-3860. Those are gonna be your closest competent mechanics to convert to the 6 speed or Allison automatic. Don't know if anyone around here has a serviceable 4 speed for sale. Hope this helps. My email is mark@airspd.net. |