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THE BOARD / Re: Missing the Old Members
« Last post by dtcerrato on May 09, 2025, 09:40:51 PM »
I like this place!
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THE BOARD / Re: Missing the Old Members
« Last post by gomer on May 09, 2025, 09:48:45 AM »
im on your side all the way
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THE BOARD / Re: Missing the Old Members
« Last post by |@n on May 08, 2025, 03:51:59 PM »
Hiya all you old fogies!! LOL!

Miss you all and really miss those who have gone forever, like Fast Fred, RIP. Bill G, I'm still alive and kicking and yes, you, me and Ewen should get together to get caught up. He and I talk all the time about how to improve BNO, but, as has been said, most people have gone on to FB thinking they have a better overall everything, while those who know, know the archives here are extensive and mostly accurate. Our FB page is also quiet, but at least it isn't full of ads, like elsewhere.

I think what I may do is collapse everything but the bulletin board, so when you type in busnut.com, you come directly here. I'll put a link to the old bulletin board archives too. George Myers gave me permission years ago to publish his Coach Builder's Bulletin here but, again, most of the stuff is obsolete considering the average age of coaches are remaining about the same but the technology is away ahead of most of the information here. The writing has suffered, too, because it never kept up, as you are well aware. There is zero input in that once vibrant section.

But let's not forget each other and the friends we have made across these two nations. It's great to still have everyone on board. Stay tuned... perhaps someone will show up and be all gung-ho to offer up some of their expertise and we can get back to the fun times at BNO. Thanks everyone, for your kind comments.
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THE BOARD / Re: Missing the Old Members
« Last post by dtcerrato on April 20, 2025, 10:26:58 AM »
After owning our one & only 53 4104 for 46 years, we just can't bring ourselves to sell it and will probably retire it as a tiny home. We visit here regularly and enjoy any conversation. Have a great day.
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THE BOARD / Re: Missing the Old Members
« Last post by gomer on April 19, 2025, 03:16:55 PM »
I agree with this . I have been down on this computer for a good while and now back up and running  LOL  FINALLY!!!!  i DON'T  run any coaches due to expenses and have a 74 4905 with excellent body parts and 57 4104  with new engine and running gear that I will consider selling
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THE BOARD / Re: Missing the Old Members
« Last post by lvmci on April 19, 2025, 10:07:38 AM »
The great bus nut forum!
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THE BOARD / Re: MC 5a conversion to 6v92 Allison 740 questions.
« Last post by iree75 on April 02, 2025, 03:59:20 PM »
I understand the 8v71 / 740 is too long. I'm just looking for what others have done and works... preferably the path with the least fabrication or sourcing parts if possible, but I'm capable of fabrication if required. I'll be doing the work. That path seems to be the 6v92 with the 644 (if I can get ahold of a 647 I will) and use the mounts / parts from the 5C. For cooling I'll cool the trans with a seperate radiator on coach air compressor side (now gone) in the 5a. Since I have the 5C with a 6v71 and an auto, I should have most of what I need.. or do I ? If I wanted to use the 8v71.. could I not just pull parts / bellhousing from the 6v71? 
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THE BOARD / Re: MC 5a conversion to 6v92 Allison 740 questions.
« Last post by luvrbus on April 01, 2025, 08:24:07 AM »
My 5a has side scoops.. but not the 5C, it is 100% bone stock. Regardless, I bought the 5C for parts such that I’m not too concerned about it running hot, I just needed to get it home.  My 5a is a very nice conversion that works very well. It will pull my diesel Jeep JT at 70mph without issue. I’m looking for the best path to make 5a an automatic and retain the power it has.

The 740 will not work behind the 8v71 because of the length, the 647 will but still will cost $$$$ to covert, with the spacer ,drop down from SAE 1 bellhousing to the SAE 2 bellhousing and the drive shaft   
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THE BOARD / Re: MC 5a conversion to 6v92 Allison 740 questions.
« Last post by iree75 on March 31, 2025, 03:05:21 PM »
My 5a has side scoops.. but not the 5C, it is 100% bone stock. Regardless, I bought the 5C for parts such that I’m not too concerned about it running hot, I just needed to get it home.  My 5a is a very nice conversion that works very well. It will pull my diesel Jeep JT at 70mph without issue. I’m looking for the best path to make 5a an automatic and retain the power it has. 
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THE BOARD / Re: MC 5a conversion to 6v92 Allison 740 questions.
« Last post by dave5cs on March 31, 2025, 01:26:23 PM »
Looks like the bus had overheating problems by the presents of added scoops on each side corner. Generally does not work that great though. The big thing is to clean out the cooling system with cascade dish soap and flushing the system until clean then new coolant thermostats etc. . The 92 will give you a little more power but is it worth it? Clifford could tell you better on that. Dry liners verses wet liners etc.
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