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Kim
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 - 6:17 pm: | |
We just purchased a 1978 GMC RTS. We are to fly out on the 23rd to pick it up. We just found out that the coach does not have power to move. If starts, shifts, idles and rev's just fine. It just won't move. The coach has been sitting for awhile. Possible fuel problem? We are looking for someone to go and fix it. If you know of anyone who might be able to help, please contact me at riank@charter.net. We are also looking for a right taillight assembly. Thanks
Tony & Kim Rian |
Robert Wood (Bobwoodsocal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 - 6:53 pm: | |
I think Int'l Bus and Parts have the taillight, 1-800-468-5287. HTH, Bob |
Robert Wood (Bobwoodsocal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 - 6:58 pm: | |
Look here...
http://www.1800intlbus.com/htdocs/RTS/rts.htm |
jimmci9 #2
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 - 7:06 pm: | |
i'll be in austin tomorrow... i bought a couple of dump trucks.... sent you an email..... |
Craig (Ceieio)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 - 10:02 pm: | |
It could be that the brakes are not releasing after sitting for an extended period. |
gusc
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 - 10:47 pm: | |
If the engine doesn't have the power to move it is probably a clogged fuel filter.
If it has power but won't move it is probably as Craig says, the drums are rusted to the brake linings...a very common problem with trucks with maxi brakes. |
BrianMCI
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 8:18 pm: | |
Did I read that right??? the bus starts SHIFTS revs and idles fine?
If it is actualy shifting but doesn't move, you either have a drive axle problem or a drive shaft problem.
Brian |
BrianMCI
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 8:20 pm: | |
If the bus was towed to it's resting spot the driveline could be disconnected.
Brian |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 8:34 pm: | |
axels out |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 8:38 pm: | |
axels have been removed ? |
jimmci9 #2
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 9:00 pm: | |
i know what it is... i started....ran the engine.... if tony approves, i'll tell... otherwise its a secret..... |
Jtng
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 9:29 pm: | |
If ya' tell me, I'll email ya' ten bucks.. |
Tony & Kim Rian (Rianrts)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 10:34 pm: | |
Go ahead and let the cat out of the bag. If anyone thinks about buying a bus you should use jim it could save you alot more then you pay him!
ps i just tried to call you jim |
jimmci9 #2
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 5:54 am: | |
this bus has been sitting unused/unrun for around 3 yrs..... and as a result it has engine problems... the diesel fuel has turned to varnish and caused at least 1 injector to sieze....so the rack is stuck in the idle position... it will only idle...the cylinder/cylinders affected are not mis-firing, meaning plunger still goes up and down, injecting some diesel... but the rack part of the injector is whats stuck...while you might possibly free up this stuck injector, my suggestion is to replace it... maybe all... labor is more expensive than the parts....especially at $80-$100/hr.... |
Rich(International Bus & Parts
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 8:56 am: | |
Hey Tony & Kim,
I have a list of about 30 bus nuts & companies in Austin. Let me know if you still need some direction & I will get ahold of some of them & see what help we can give. Bus Nuts are a great source for telling who has been good to them over the years.
Rich
International Bus & Parts |