| Author | Message | ||
| Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
Registered Member Username: Texasborderdude Post Number: 118 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 75.200.160.38 Rating: N/A |
Hello, I got my bus repainted and a new air throttle from John at Central Florida in Lakeland. They did a great job. All the guys in the shop were great, in fact had I stayed 'til Monday, they were going to have the uniform man set me up an account. My shutdown switch failed in the shutdown position, so I removed the Skinner Valve and capped the air lines (in and out) and can now start and run my 8V71, but have to manually shut it down for now. I've gotta test the electric circuit to see if checks out ok and if so will have to replace the Skinner Valve. Anyone got a source for the replacement. Looks like it's made by Honeywell and can get some numbers off it, but will have to get reading glasses....hehehehe! Anyway who supplies them? Thanks in advance. dg | ||
| niles steckbauer (Niles500)
Registered Member Username: Niles500 Post Number: 835 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 71.180.217.28 Rating: N/A |
Doyle - if your still in tampa area try DD in tampa - I think you were heading there anyway? HTH 8411 Adamo Dr, Tampa - (813) 621-5651 | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 236 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 76.4.151.87 Rating: N/A |
John show us the new pictures PLEASE I would like to see that. About the valve, get out the glasses LOL and get the numbers and post it. I think that it is available at a refrig/ac wholesaler. also the voltage 12or24 volts. | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 746 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 70.6.106.111  Rating: N/A |
When I talked to Doyle earlier today, he said he was in Savannah. I explained to him how to check the skinner valve for an air leak. When he called back after finding the air flowing to the shut down cylinder, I explained to him how to check the wiring before replacing the skinner valve. Jack | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 358 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.32.95.199 Rating: N/A |
you guys do know that they make a one piece unit you can buy that is electric over air shut down for the DD and you do not need a skinner valve I haven't had a skinner valve on mine in 10 years | ||
| Bill 340 (Bill_340)
Registered Member Username: Bill_340 Post Number: 59 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.201.246.210 Rating: N/A |
I will be in myrtle Beach friday and I have a old skinner valve from my old eagle, in my parts box, if that would help, I will be travelling up I 95 thurs from lakeland fl, | ||
| Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
Registered Member Username: Texasborderdude Post Number: 119 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 70.222.37.131 Rating: N/A |
Yes, I forgot to add that Jack was a big help in help me work though the diagnostics and temp repair. Should have mentioned that. THANKS JACK! I am in Savannah for a week. Bill give me a shout on your way through. Plan to take an extra hour if you can and I'll meet you in my toad somewhere on 95 and buy you and Susan a sandwich at the Soho Cafe in Historic 'Ole Savannah. Call me on my cell (in my profile) As for the paint, they re-did the original paint scheme and the dings and whiskey bumps I'd added....here's a couple of links to the pics. http://www.wheresdoyle.com/newpaint-1.jpg http://www.wheresdoyle.com/newpaint-2.jpg Thanks to all dg (Message edited by TexasBorderDude on April 21, 2008) (Message edited by TexasBorderDude on April 21, 2008) | ||
| Manny (Buscrazyinfl)
Registered Member Username: Buscrazyinfl Post Number: 39 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 72.184.224.237 Rating: N/A |
Hey Doyle I wish I knew you were in LakeLand I would have stopped by.How do you like your air throttle? Did Joe do the work? He did mine and he did a great job. I do a lot of their locksmith work. I love when I go and see all the busses that they are working on. John will treat you right, they are good people. | ||
| Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
Registered Member Username: Texasborderdude Post Number: 120 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 70.222.37.131 Rating: N/A |
Yes Manny, Joe did it. He made it last most of a week...hehehehe! John and Wynn became good friends. In fact, Wynn and Cathy bought me breakfast one morning; John and Lynn took me out for Mexican food that nite; then we all went to Peeples for B-B-Q the next day... with the granddaughters. I felt like family.... really great folks. I was there almost 3 weeks and got to know all the guys. (2 Joes, Ron, Andy, Steve, Gus and Ricki) Yes, the air throttle works fine, even got that last 10% of "full-throttle", so off the line, I'm much faster. I think somewhere around a 46sec. quarter mile, top speed of 47mph!!! Gosh, sorry I didn't remember you were there. I'm kicking myself for not geting Ace to install some berber carpet as well. Oh well, maybe next year. Best, dg | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 748 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 70.6.116.26 Rating: N/A |
Doyle, I like the photo of Coffee on the back of the bus. Jack | ||
| Jim Huston (Jimh)
Registered Member Username: Jimh Post Number: 6 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 69.19.14.35 Rating: N/A |
I think they have the most UNDER rated shop around. Did an "emergency" repair for me a couple of years ago and I was treated VERY well. I try to send folks there ebery chance I get!! JimH Eagle01 | ||
| Tim Brandt (Timb)
Registered Member Username: Timb Post Number: 162 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.165.176.60  Rating: N/A |
What is the location contact info for this shop? | ||
| Manny (Buscrazyinfl)
Registered Member Username: Buscrazyinfl Post Number: 40 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 72.184.224.237 Rating: N/A |
Here is the info: 2101 E. Main St Lakeland FL (863)665-8155 Central Florida Bus Repairs, INC. They Work on all types of busses, they know busses I trust their work. Ask for John Silver. | ||
| Tim Brandt (Timb)
Registered Member Username: Timb Post Number: 163 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.165.176.60 Rating: N/A |
Thanks. I will be passing through the area in a couple of months | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 237 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 76.4.151.87 Rating: N/A |
Doyle that looks gooood thanks for posting the pictures. and if you get up to Ocala give me a shout. Gomer | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 809 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 75.201.119.161  Rating: N/A |
I made an appointment for next Tuesday to see John at Central Fl. Bus to get the oil changed and bus chassis lubed. The price he quoted me was great! he also said he would service the trans and check the brakes! If anyone is in the area of their shop, stop by. I'll be there! Ace | ||
| Jack Campbell (Blue_goose)
Registered Member Username: Blue_goose Post Number: 77 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 71.100.207.86  Rating: N/A |
You left out that we got to know you while you were in the shop. Didn't know you were so close to leaveing. I spend most of my spare time down at the shop, just haven't had much spare time lately. It was good to meet you and we hope to see you again the next time you are in the area. Jack | ||
| Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
Registered Member Username: Texasborderdude Post Number: 122 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 70.223.213.232 Rating: N/A |
Jack C. Yeppa should have mentioned that we had some nice visits too. Sorry I left on short notice. John and the boys got to a stopping point, and I made a brake when I had a chance... hehehehe! I could have stayed there another month, the folks are so nice. Can't say enough good things about John and the gang. |