Thought of you guys today while watching a short video of the teardown and demolition of the large old Greyhound bus garage in downtown Detroit. I had a friend whose father drove the busses in Detroit and I rode on them quite often for 35 cents which included a transfer if you had to connect to another route to your final destination.
With excessive toe in, you don't have wear inside the tire but outside tires are pushed inwards. Inside wear is sign of negative camber or excessive toe out or kingpins slop.
@@BusGreaseMonkey Scallops are visible at 15:29 Yes , specially if you have a front end tuned with negative camber ( i don't know how buses typical front end tuning is) Generally ,scallops is a sign of poor rebound control on shocks. Are there air bags designed only for a front end ? pressure or diameter ?
I'm generally not a Flxible fan...but that bus is a BEAUTY! These videos never fail to be very interesting. From childhood I've always wanted a bus, but it's always boggled my mind how expensive it must be to maintain and repair one. This channel keeps me grounded in that reality! I just finished doing front and rear brakes, parking brake shoes, 2 calipers and rear hub seals on one of my Excursions...I can't even imagine the cost of parts and the tools I'd need if I had to do the same thing on a bus!
I agree with everything you said, I’ve been feeding my bus addiction through this great channel for a few years now, not enough money 💰 in the bank account for me to indulge myself lol.
That happens when we do race cars. It’s a weight distribution change. If you had scales under the tires you could see the weight shift. When you’re leveling the bottom,the top is going over,that’s where the weight distribution change comes from is the top
In olden times, we used to use a straight edge and chalk to check tow in and a level for camber and caster! When I became the manager of a store that did alignments amongst other things, we had a laser machine.
The bright work really sets a bus apart from others. Bright work that's covered in dings and scrapes with a dull oxidized finish makes a bus look like it just came out of a lake.
I have remade many open/boxed wrenches into "Specialty Wrenches." I have my Grandfather's Proto tool box and there are many "Specialty Wrenches" he built. I'd love to know what they were built for. He was the "Selecta Speed" Guru around here. My Great Uncle was a Tool Maker for the dodge Brother.
Impressive maintenance / repair / dignatoics skills. I always take my vehicles to highly trained mechanic for a basic service. A good mechanic will notice everything that needs repair or maintenance. Owners just don't know a shop isn't qualified until the damage is done. Your shop set the standards shops should meet before they get licensed for services.
PS. Is there any reason that you can't dowse those bolts in a 50/50 mix of ATF fluid and acetone? If rust and crud is preventing them from turning, that 50/50 mix works miracles.
Not factory. It came with a Detroit 671 and five speed synchronized manual transmission originally. I have a mid nineties Cummins L10 and an Allison automatic in it now.
When you hear a wrench up to bend it you should use a hammer to hit it several times while it cools down. Have you heard of Molly it's in every military barrel of oil, it reduces friction and has been proven
I'm not surprised they've stopped rebuilding those things because there's a lot of liability involved and I didn't like the look of those rebuilds to begin with Don't trust them..
I have to say I've been watching you guys for some time and you guys are excellent you guys must get a lot of work throughout the whole country I'm guessing you guys are definitely professionals and know your stuff keep up the hard work you guys do it's incredible and the buses you guys get are beautiful pieces of machine keep up the great videos
I know one thing for sure after watching yall replace that Torsilastic suspension in the previous videos and doing this adjustment I would never buy a bus with Torsilastic suspension....
I understand why you’d say that but after driving nearly two million miles in buses with and without torsilastic suspension, I’d say nothing rides or drives like one with torsilastic.
It won’t burn at all because of the fireproof paint he put on it. He did a test/demonstration when he was having it installed. He couldn’t make it burn.
That's a beautiful bus, but I'd never buy one with that suspension after watching these videos. Not crazy about an L10, either. I'm surprised he hasn't scraped that exhaust pipe.
An absolutely georgious bus. He's lucky you're willing to play with these obsolete designs. The vast majority of shops would just throw a set of bags on and call it a day.
That's one gorgeous bus. I'm glad that type of suspension didn't become the norm everywhere though. What a job!
Thought of you guys today while watching a short video of the teardown and demolition of the large old Greyhound bus garage in downtown Detroit. I had a friend whose father drove the busses in Detroit and I rode on them quite often for 35 cents which included a transfer if you had to connect to another route to your final destination.
The return customers are a testament to your integrity and quality. Keep it up! Great channel and videos.
With excessive toe in, you don't have wear inside the tire but outside tires are pushed inwards.
Inside wear is sign of negative camber or excessive toe out or kingpins slop.
I think it’s a shock problem as the inside edge is very scalloped and not smooth. King pins are good.
@@BusGreaseMonkey
Scallops are visible at 15:29
Yes , specially if you have a front end tuned with negative camber ( i don't know how buses typical front end tuning is)
Generally ,scallops is a sign of poor rebound control on shocks.
Are there air bags designed only for a front end ? pressure or diameter ?
I'm generally not a Flxible fan...but that bus is a BEAUTY! These videos never fail to be very interesting. From childhood I've always wanted a bus, but it's always boggled my mind how expensive it must be to maintain and repair one. This channel keeps me grounded in that reality! I just finished doing front and rear brakes, parking brake shoes, 2 calipers and rear hub seals on one of my Excursions...I can't even imagine the cost of parts and the tools I'd need if I had to do the same thing on a bus!
I agree with everything you said, I’ve been feeding my bus addiction through this great channel for a few years now, not enough money 💰 in the bank account for me to indulge myself lol.
The full inch " that's what she said"😂
7:21 I love it when you make a special tool. Your makeshift tools looks like mine. I got a 8 footer.
This is the most beautiful bus you have ever worked in!
That happens when we do race cars. It’s a weight distribution change. If you had scales under the tires you could see the weight shift. When you’re leveling the bottom,the top is going over,that’s where the weight distribution change comes from is the top
In olden times, we used to use a straight edge and chalk to check tow in and a level for camber and caster! When I became the manager of a store that did alignments amongst other things, we had a laser machine.
That bus shines like a new dime. Very well cared for and road worthy.
The bright work really sets a bus apart from others. Bright work that's covered in dings and scrapes with a dull oxidized finish makes a bus look like it just came out of a lake.
That is a sweet bus. What a beauty. Thanks for video!
Beautiful old bus.
I have remade many open/boxed wrenches into "Specialty Wrenches." I have my Grandfather's Proto tool box and there are many "Specialty Wrenches" he built. I'd love to know what they were built for. He was the "Selecta Speed" Guru around here. My Great Uncle was a Tool Maker for the dodge Brother.
Impressive maintenance / repair / dignatoics skills. I always take my vehicles to highly trained mechanic for a basic service. A good mechanic will notice everything that needs repair or maintenance. Owners just don't know a shop isn't qualified until the damage is done. Your shop set the standards shops should meet before they get licensed for services.
Maybe in Mexico, still have and find some suspensions parts, The "Dina Olimpico" similar as the Flxble. still rolling in the Mexico roads..
That beautiful Flxble is a far cry from the ones I drove at the Grand Canyon in 1062.
Were you driving the KNights of the round table?
Hey can you drop one of those off at my house! We love you guys! Stay safe!
And that is a pretty bus I love all that Chrome in the color
PS. Is there any reason that you can't dowse those bolts in a 50/50 mix of ATF fluid and acetone? If rust and crud is preventing them from turning, that 50/50 mix works miracles.
always use an open hand on a breaker bar! Your knuckles will thank you LOL!
I really liked the sound of that engine who's the maker on the flexible?
At 2:10 he says is a Cummins L10. Might not have come from the factory with that.
@@sha1om ĺoved the engine rumble though!!
Not factory. It came with a Detroit 671 and five speed synchronized manual transmission originally. I have a mid nineties Cummins L10 and an Allison automatic in it now.
Would it be easier to Lower the other side ?
Why would the ride height go out a year after new suspension components were installed?
Why would 5/8” raise it over 1-1/2”
These were reman torsilastic tubes. Lots of questions
Isn't one side of the bus going to be higher than the other unless the weight is equally distributed between both sides which is unlikely?
Curious as to why you’re using the open-end rather than the box-end for the height adjustment?
Sorry, I see you did go to the box!
What is the name of the alignment tool you used? I'm intrigued with that.
Looks a tough job no 3/4 inch drive bar and extension?
Sure is a purty Flxible.
Hehe. I forgot to say that this trip!
show us you;r wheel alinentment equipment
Airbag with leveling valve is so much easier
When you hear a wrench up to bend it you should use a hammer to hit it several times while it cools down. Have you heard of Molly it's in every military barrel of oil, it reduces friction and has been proven
You were ok up till the China part.
Motorkote ❤
Oh No not the Supertorsilasticexpyalidocious😮
I'm not surprised they've stopped rebuilding those things because there's a lot of liability involved and I didn't like the look of those rebuilds to begin with
Don't trust them..
You could go to the local gym and get yourself a big burly weightlifter
Wow,made in China????
A mechanical acrobat.
Shop repair bill was $777. Just to give you an idea. A lot of hard work but all done in less than a day.
Quality doesn't come cheap but cheap becomes costly! I never worry about the cost for a hard job done well.
Did not charge enough for one day’s work.
@@davidjanis1997less than a day if you read the comment.
Did you say inside edge wear? It should have been outside edge wear with that much toe-in.
I think it’s front shock issue because the inner side is cupping.
I have to say I've been watching you guys for some time and you guys are excellent you guys must get a lot of work throughout the whole country I'm guessing you guys are definitely professionals and know your stuff keep up the hard work you guys do it's incredible and the buses you guys get are beautiful pieces of machine keep up the great videos
That is one gorgeous coach. I'm glad you didn't have to explain any injuries to your local ER staff. God bless.
I know one thing for sure after watching yall replace that Torsilastic suspension in the previous videos and doing this adjustment I would never buy a bus with Torsilastic suspension....
I understand why you’d say that but after driving nearly two million miles in buses with and without torsilastic suspension, I’d say nothing rides or drives like one with torsilastic.
@@RVsAndCoaches I believe it,, it's just that in this day and age it's barely serviceable....
@@2packs4sure That's true and I sure wouldn't want to be the one who had to work on it.
@@RVsAndCoaches Oh man ain't that the truth,, 20 years ago I'd be all over it,, today I'd need the ambulance idling on standby.. lol
Dont use china made wrenches
How flammable is that foam insulation? I got a little nervous watching that rosebud that close to the wall.
It won’t burn at all because of the fireproof paint he put on it. He did a test/demonstration when he was having it installed. He couldn’t make it burn.
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@@BusGreaseMonkey thats awesome
Where did the conex box shed cover go that was to the left of the shop? Or is that that old?? It was to the left of the shop right?😂
I looked up stiction eliminator. That bottle he had is listed for $100!
Amazon has a 2 pac, one of the oil treat and one of the fuel treat 2 quarts each for $99, I had to get some :-)
That is one very tidy ol coaçh, credit to the owner ❤
Why not lower otherside?
Because you would bottom out and high center a lot. It needs to be higher for ground clearance
keep the clips coming
A natural born teacher.
That's a beautiful bus, but I'd never buy one with that suspension after watching these videos. Not crazy about an L10, either. I'm surprised he hasn't scraped that exhaust pipe.
An absolutely georgious bus.
He's lucky you're willing to play with these obsolete designs.
The vast majority of shops would just throw a set of bags on and call it a day.
I have a 2008 new flyer d40. Do you know where I'd find parts?
..any possibility the other side could have been a little too high? Is there a happy medium if one side cannot be raised enough?
Beautiful
Is not that foam insulation very flammable?
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Could you not lower the high side?
If we wanted the bus to look like it was dragging ass.
Nice bibs Dan. 😂
I learned from the master!