@@RobsNeighborgood MEMS. We wood take express busses to NYC. World's fair 64...65. In busses like this from old trolley terminal called NJ Transit then😅😅😅
Drove fishbowls in the 80s for a charter company in Boston. Love those old things! That AC system will put ice on the windows when it’s working properly! Look for a kneeling switch. Some models had a kneel feature to lower the steps closer to curb level. That could be why just the front right is low. Steer tires on all commercial vehicles must be new. No recaps allowed on steers. 4/32 minimum tread depth. Rear can be recaps with 2/32 minimum. I would’ve kept the original flooring mat and carpet over it. Those were built to outlast the vehicle! Even old street cars that were rotted away in Pennsylvania, the flooring was still intact! Looks like a fun RV conversion project. Jason Shron from Rapido Trains in Canada has two fishbowls up and running. He put up some videos on RUclips getting the first one going.
Thank you so much for that in depth comment. The reception we are getting from the Bus is amazing. Rob suggested I do a video on this before a motorcycle I had lined up and then it happened. I am excited to dive deeper into the subsystems cost and condition of all the mechanicals. I will check into Jason Shron. Stay tuned as we need viewers that are encyclopedias like you. Thank you again
When I started working for the nfta in Buffalo ny we had 7400 7500 7600 and 7700 series buses when they needed to be primed we removed a plug at the fuel filter and added fuel there until all air bubbles stopped
Rob, I worked on and drove these at Golden Gate Transit. I also own one, and it's the same model. When you open the battery box/door, look inside the compartment toward the left/front, and there should be a battery on/off switch. A square church/vw key will work just fine for the compartment door. Oh...i saw in the video.. DONT hit the start button when the engine's running! There's supposed to be a protective fuel pressure switch on the secondary fuel filter, but i didn't see it or the aasociated wiring. Your buddy is talking about an upgraded a/c. There's no such thing. The bus either had a/c or it didn't. The transmission is a 3-speed "VS-2," and Golden Gate Transit had these governed to 72. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you so much for your expertise I will share this with Rob tomorrow. We really appreciate that and I will definitely reach out if we need anything thank you so much
@RobsNeighbor , very happy to help. If you like, I have the "window sticker" for the bus, and it shows what options were ordered. I might also have an extra set of maintenance, parts, and electrical/wiring diagrams for it.
I have 2 Rts buses. 1 is 1982 the other 1990.The driver controls are the same and the rear switches also. Mine have 6v92 Detroit. Your awesome GM V drive eventually becomes Allison transmissions which then names it the V730 in the RTS and then the electronic V731 anyways can’t beat the awesome sound of a Detroit……
@@javierjavier7291 I was remembering the 5000 series rts buses had a misaligned mounting holes on the bell housing we ha a bitch of a time replacing the rubber motor mounts till we came up with a jig to redrll one of the holes
@@javierjavier7291 also on the rise buses had a retrofit on the ac condenser was mounted above the engine instead of next to the radiator that always got plugged
Also another thing about the rts 5000 series bus had a problem with starting in the cold after the driver took a break there were relays in the wrap around for the driver I would give it a kick and then it starts
Thank you very much for the offer. Rob has a stack of Books and service manuals given to him from a retired mechanic that we are going to go through in the near future. I am excited to see the fluid capacities!
You may have jake brakes. See the micro switch on the governor? Is there a jake switch on the dash? It may be that toggle switch on the left lower corner.
@RobsNeighbor , the Microshift on the governor is for the "soft shift" feature for the transmission. The unmarked switch on the left side dash was for the yellow "full" light that's to the left of the destination sign.
Thank you, what a machine to start out in! Honestly Rob likes to start from the back and let air pressure build so he can slide the drivers window open and operate the side door over and over then go in the bus through the side door, only after smiling and laughing at how cool it is to operate a Bus door.
Per the detroit manuals yall need to have the high idle on and idle around 1200 rpm these cant low idle as they wont make enough oil pressureto get to the top of the engine effectively and will not cool pistons enough and will tear up your liners and rings. these are meant to operated at wide open throttle not to idle
Rob's Neighbor .мдааа автобусы такого формата курсировали аж с 1966 годов.Ваш неизвестно.но дизайном внешним видом такой и не один был снят в фильме Скорость 1994.Как выяснилось в последствии таких было угроблено и учавствовало в съемках этого фильма помойму 8 штук автобусов этой легенды если не больше могу ошибаться.дизайн автобуса футуристичен необыкновеннен.я не американец.но фильм с его участием и с участием актеров Сандра Баллок Киану Ривз и директором картины Яна де Бонта.
Never ever turn the a/c while driving. That clutch will do some serious damage when it breaks loose. Always turn a/c on while at idle. Always rev. Engine at 1/3rd throttle. All GM buses with A/c had that shroud to house the condenser and fan on roof. Non A/C models be did not have that housing and had a much larger rear window
You have a significant air leak. Probably several. The hose for the right front air bag is bad, and/or the air bag itself. You can replace them yourself.
I grew up with this style bus all over New York City and the five boroughs. They bring back great childhood memories.
Thank you for sharing. I'm glad seeing them takes you back.
@@RobsNeighbor nothing sounds an 8V71
@@LongIslandMopars I agree 100%
@@RobsNeighborgood MEMS. We wood take express busses to NYC. World's fair 64...65. In busses like this from old trolley terminal called NJ Transit then😅😅😅
Drove fishbowls in the 80s for a charter company in Boston. Love those old things!
That AC system will put ice on the windows when it’s working properly!
Look for a kneeling switch. Some models had a kneel feature to lower the steps closer to curb level. That could be why just the front right is low.
Steer tires on all commercial vehicles must be new. No recaps allowed on steers. 4/32 minimum tread depth.
Rear can be recaps with 2/32 minimum.
I would’ve kept the original flooring mat and carpet over it. Those were built to outlast the vehicle! Even old street cars that were rotted away in Pennsylvania, the flooring was still intact!
Looks like a fun RV conversion project.
Jason Shron from Rapido Trains in Canada has two fishbowls up and running. He put up some videos on RUclips getting the first one going.
Thank you so much for that in depth comment. The reception we are getting from the Bus is amazing. Rob suggested I do a video on this before a motorcycle I had lined up and then it happened. I am excited to dive deeper into the subsystems cost and condition of all the mechanicals. I will check into Jason Shron. Stay tuned as we need viewers that are encyclopedias like you. Thank you again
New floors and new seats and it’s ready to go.
Yes! I would like to see a small row of original seats. New floor would be great as well.
this is cool !!!
When I started working for the nfta in Buffalo ny we had 7400 7500 7600 and 7700 series buses when they needed to be primed we removed a plug at the fuel filter and added fuel there until all air bubbles stopped
I did the same thing on a Dual Filter Diesel tractor recently. As a long time automotive technician this is all fascinating to me. Thank you
Rob, I worked on and drove these at Golden Gate Transit. I also own one, and it's the same model.
When you open the battery box/door, look inside the compartment toward the left/front, and there should be a battery on/off switch. A square church/vw key will work just fine for the compartment door.
Oh...i saw in the video.. DONT hit the start button when the engine's running! There's supposed to be a protective fuel pressure switch on the secondary fuel filter, but i didn't see it or the aasociated wiring.
Your buddy is talking about an upgraded a/c. There's no such thing. The bus either had a/c or it didn't.
The transmission is a 3-speed "VS-2," and Golden Gate Transit had these governed to 72.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you so much for your expertise I will share this with Rob tomorrow. We really appreciate that and I will definitely reach out if we need anything thank you so much
@RobsNeighbor , very happy to help. If you like, I have the "window sticker" for the bus, and it shows what options were ordered. I might also have an extra set of maintenance, parts, and electrical/wiring diagrams for it.
I have 2 Rts buses. 1 is 1982 the other 1990.The driver controls are the same and the rear switches also. Mine have 6v92 Detroit. Your awesome GM V drive eventually becomes Allison transmissions which then names it the V730 in the RTS and then the electronic V731 anyways can’t beat the awesome sound of a Detroit……
@@javierjavier7291 I was remembering the 5000 series rts buses had a misaligned mounting holes on the bell housing we ha a bitch of a time replacing the rubber motor mounts till we came up with a jig to redrll one of the holes
@@javierjavier7291 also on the rise buses had a retrofit on the ac condenser was mounted above the engine instead of next to the radiator that always got plugged
Rts buses ac setup
Also another thing about the rts 5000 series bus had a problem with starting in the cold after the driver took a break there were relays in the wrap around for the driver I would give it a kick and then it starts
I believe I have a service manual for this bus. Let me know if you’d be interested in buying it.
Thank you very much for the offer. Rob has a stack of Books and service manuals given to him from a retired mechanic that we are going to go through in the near future. I am excited to see the fluid capacities!
@@RobsNeighborbus engine bay needs good power. Wash
You may have jake brakes. See the micro switch on the governor? Is there a jake switch on the dash? It may be that toggle switch on the left lower corner.
I will check into this for sure! Thank you for pointing out.
@RobsNeighbor , the Microshift on the governor is for the "soft shift" feature for the transmission. The unmarked switch on the left side dash was for the yellow "full" light that's to the left of the destination sign.
When replacing a oil filter gasket on these buses we had to make our own special s shaped combination wrench for the mounting bolts
Very good to know! Thank you. If I come across and "special tools" I will surely put in a video.
Keep the batteries on a trickle charger. Tighten the battery cables with a wrench, not by hand. Avoid using starting fluid.
It should be able to be started from the drivers seat as well. Cut my teath driving these things at the bus yard back in my teens.
Thank you, what a machine to start out in! Honestly Rob likes to start from the back and let air pressure build so he can slide the drivers window open and operate the side door over and over then go in the bus through the side door, only after smiling and laughing at how cool it is to operate a Bus door.
Per the detroit manuals yall need to have the high idle on and idle around 1200 rpm these cant low idle as they wont make enough oil pressureto get to the top of the engine effectively and will not cool pistons enough and will tear up your liners and rings. these are meant to operated at wide open throttle not to idle
Yes. Do not idle for long periods, unless on fast idle.
Detroit diesel 💪
On the older buses had a warning flag drop in in front of the driver when the air pressure was low
Thank you for this information, I am looking forward to a deeper dive and will look for this Warning flag! I am sure there are many more Easter eggs!
Rob's Neighbor .мдааа автобусы такого формата курсировали аж с 1966 годов.Ваш неизвестно.но дизайном внешним видом такой и не один был снят в фильме Скорость 1994.Как выяснилось в последствии таких было угроблено и учавствовало в съемках этого фильма помойму 8 штук автобусов этой легенды если не больше могу ошибаться.дизайн автобуса футуристичен необыкновеннен.я не американец.но фильм с его участием и с участием актеров Сандра Баллок Киану Ривз и директором картины Яна де Бонта.
Take it to bus grease monkey who's also on RUclips he fixes these kinds and any kinds of buses. He will make this bus road worthy again
Oh yeah, we know all about Bus Grease Monkey. He has an amazing channel!
I do like diesel engine
I agree. The sound of of the 2 stroke v8 is what I like. Diesel engine are amazing!
Na dúvida vai de Buson.... 😊
Nice type 2. Are you a fan of Scott the bus Grease monkey?
I am now! Thank you for sharing!
Never ever turn the a/c while driving. That clutch will do some serious damage when it breaks loose. Always turn a/c on while at idle. Always rev. Engine at 1/3rd throttle. All GM buses with A/c had that shroud to house the condenser and fan on roof. Non A/C models be did not have that housing and had a much larger rear window
Thank you so much for that information, I would love do do a video on all the seperate subsystems on the Bus.
You are welcome. I will subscribe to your channel and when ever you post . I would be glad to comment .
A lot like the RTS
I had to look the RTS up, very cool looking Bus. Love what we are learning!
@@javierjavier7291 Much better than the RTS in all regards.
You have a significant air leak. Probably several. The hose for the right front air bag is bad, and/or the air bag itself. You can replace them yourself.
Awesome, yes the bags are shot. Aesthetically they look like dried bean bags.
I've been retired for 11 years in Buffalo nfta metro they currently have 200 positions open in case anyone looking for a job in western ny
24 pounds of freon
I still have some R12.... Not 24Lbs!! Wow thank you for the answer! I can't wait to dig into this machine more!
@@RobsNeighbor, it's not R12. It's R22. I also have an ex-Golden Gate Transit fishbowl, and they used R22
Get some NO and get that thing on the dragstrip dude!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You can rig up propane injection on these engines.
Hello and back at you!