I feel you. Where i live it can hit 103°F air temp with 90% humidity and then -4°F in winter. Its tough working out in that all day. I dont miss being greasy and sweaty. Now i just get dirty and sweaty as a carpenter
Bus Grease Monkey, Here in North Texas 99 degrees is just an ordinary day. I sure enjoyed this video. That engine is running really nice. When you're done that's going to be an awfully nice bus.
You must have a tremendous sense of accomplishment when you see these "abandoned" units come to life and actually move under their own power again. Amazing.
You sir have the patience of a Saint. Fire damage, a maze of old hoses and wires, everything jury-rigged, 90+⁰ weather, ahhhhhh. Must make you want to drop the drivetrain, clean out all the junk, pressure wash everything, and then begin the repairs! I hate to say that I would have quit...
I especially love this particular unit. The paint scheme and stainless scream classic. Hope it's fully restored soon....can't wait 'til your next post on this one!
I gave it a like as soon as the Detroit fired up. That's a distinctive sound - to me, it ranks right up there w/the sound of an alcohol-fueled Funny Car.
I Agree with everyone Genus work! I looked forward each day to the progress now all you need is your own Television Show..Not that RUclips isint Television but your talent requires more of an audience! Superb!
Amazing how much turbos quiet exhaust. If that was a 6-8" dump with no turbo itd prolly kill your ears way worse. And damn maybe i should become a bus mechanic. 2stroke diesel is WAY more simple than the 90s and newer cars i work om
Those MCI's have a sound to them. NO coach has that sound. That sound is the sound of my childhood. My dad drove those MCI as auto and manual versions as a MSE OP in the Canadian military. a local international dealer still has one of those old military owned and decaled MCI in their back lot. Great videos and thanks for the trip down memory lane.
@@BusGreaseMonkey I get that. But weren't those exact engines used in those buses? I'm NOT an expert on those buses or buses in general. Just that rumble when it was backing up. I remember that sound in the washrooms or in the back few seats when traveling down the highway. None the less. That sound is the sound of memories with my late dad. I spent the most time I ever did with my dad in those buses. And these videos connected me to him the most since he passed just over 7yrs ago now. For that. I thank you.
That thing sounds sooo good!!!!! Open exhaust and it's not terrible. Turbo's really calm the noise! Great Job once again. Now I wanna buy one and drive around!!
i think that one was built as a coach , that or maybe it didn't spend many years as a passenger bus cause it definitely is in good condition for being nearly 40 years old ,mine just passed 70 and it's not nearly that nice
So much clutch slip starting . These guys throttle when releasing the clutch drives me crazy . You have great videos , now teach the people stay off the throttle so much taking off . MAN!
It's like Frankenstein.....it's alive, it's alive! Another great job by the Bus Engine Wizard.... For Sale 1982 Silver Eagle in Tennessee....guy says the first $2,500 takes it. I don't know much about it though, other than it is an automatic and hauled passengers! Body is in really good shape, as is all the glass!
wen i watch this ,,,,it come's to my mind... you my man, are a speedy eyed missile man.. respect,, wonderfull job superdooper executed...Hats of.. thats enough sunshine up the dark,,,u know what for 1 day....but sure is a plesure to watch.. regards from Holland
J. Nasto.... that's Not "chrome siding", it's polished 504 Stainless Steel. They come from MCI with the SS "skin", but it is "brushed" (satin/semi-bright finish), Not polished out like this one is... it was most likely done after it was originally sold new at some point in its life.
damn nice job getting that hand me down project running ,, love the sound of an 8V-71TA running with no muffler only thing that sounds better is a 12V-71-twin turbo pulling a 50 ton lowboy up a mountain ,,listen to it scream
A long time ago, I drove an '83 single-axle Ford L8000 that had a 6-71 in it. Those things are rated something like 238 hp, so after the parasitic losses of the powertrain, there wasn't all that much left to propel the tractor and a trailer. It would take a while, but eventually, you could get it up to 60 mph, it helped if you had a downhill stretch to give you some momentum, but as soon as the truck saw any form of uphill coming up, it would wimper and cry and start slowing down to unbearably slow speed, rather embarrassing to say the least. It was a gutless wonder on the road, but it was amazing how it started up with the lightest touch on the start button. Eventually, it became designated as a local truck, meaning it no longer got sent far from the yard, and a few years later, they stopped licensing and insuring it, and it became a yard shunt truck, not to leave the property. I must say, as long as you kept it in low range (the first five gears), it was the best setup for running trailers around the yard, in and out of the dock. That thing didn't care how heavy the loads were, until you put it into high range, then it fell to its' knees.
@@stanpatterson5033.... What more would you expect from 426ci and an engine with slightly Less than 4" of usable power stroke and only a 4.25" bore??.... and if the gears were too "tall" for it, that would only compound the issue. Having said that, the venerable 6-71 can be "built" (and have been) to over 500 hp quite easily.
Jimson brown... they will, as long as the rack, injectors and governor are all set correctly and in correct order.... and, if the static cr (compression ratio) is correct (18.7:1NA or 17:1 T/TA & TI) with no excessive wear on the pistons, rings, liners, and blower is "tight" and within specs.
Living and working here in Queensland Australia I know too well what it's like to work in midday heat. I see you got plenty of water on hand,which is really important, but what i find works well is filling a cooler (esky)with ice and loading all the bottles in .A good cooler will keep the drinks nice for a day . And be careful driving around that lot,theres a Mustang on the loose(already got a few typical Mustang handling scars)
You are a credit to all the REAL grease monkeys of the world. God Bless U and the work of Ur hands. Suggestion for what it is worth an inexpensive set of walkie talkies so that U can communicate Ur desires to assistant without having to continually walk back and forth the type with a head boom and transmit upon speaking keeps hands free Travel Safe and Thank You
Sheesh, is there a job that you would walk away from? Transplanting one engine from an unrelated vehicle to another is hard enough, but not keeping the dedicated parts off the original to re-install on the replacement?!?!?! I mean REALLY! This is exactly why I refuse to do "basket cases" like this one. Bless you Sir for helping these folks out, but I would've walked away from that one. I really hope they understand and appreciate what you're doing for them. No matter what it costs, they should give you a really nice tip over what your bill is.
I’m really known for basket cases. I’ve fixed up a lot of buses that had been turned down by others multiple times. Once i even put a cylinder kit in a detroit diesel in the parking lot of a detroit diesel dealer in 8 hours and drive the bus away. That’s a good story I’ll share soon.
What a beautiful sight to see that thing rolling Again!!!! I found an MCI today that I looks almost identical but is a bit different. There’s a bus sitting next too it with s for sale sign on it do not sure if the MCI is also for sale or not but I would love to buy it if it is. It’s not currently tagged so it may be a possibility. Can I email you a few pictures of the buses and ask you a few questions about them by chance? If your too busy I do understand. Stay safe out there buddy!!
Those TA’s really don’t need a muffler. The turbo quiets the exhaust almost as well. You should get some 1” thick aluminum plate cut into 12” x 48” planks for jacking pads. Won’t bend and split like wood. Use them to spread the weight. Working on soft ground is too dangerous.
Checkout Craigslist Ocala Florida, there’s a pretty cool ole 88 Monaco for sale cheap, been sitting a few years, looks like it has a Detroit in it, inside looks to be in good shape from the pics
I remember working on the a.cs on those busses when I worked at carrier transicold and the shit tank was always right above the a.c. compressor and they always leaked
I'm sure with a bit of thought and applied ingenuity a guard could be made for the belt of death...... or maybe some other way of getting the drive to the fans.....
It was a hot one today. My weather app says it hit 99 here today. My balls agree with that number.
Hilarious!
Lesser used phrase here in the UK is " sweating like a glass blowers arsehole" so I guess "sweating like a busman's balls" could work too🤣🤣🤣🤣
I feel you. Where i live it can hit 103°F air temp with 90% humidity and then -4°F in winter. Its tough working out in that all day. I dont miss being greasy and sweaty. Now i just get dirty and sweaty as a carpenter
Bus Grease Monkey, Here in North Texas 99 degrees is just an ordinary day. I sure enjoyed this video. That engine is running really nice. When you're done that's going to be an awfully nice bus.
Hit 100 again here in Jacksonville with the high humidity!
Detroit Diesel the BEST in WWII technology. ⚓️ Thanks Bus Guys. Hard work.
What a beautiful sound the Detroit diesel makes.
I always loved the smooth sound they made on fast idle...the 8V71 always had an impressive sound :-)
Just incredible work. Deliberate, knowledgeable, not rushing. Very impressive. I hope you make good money at it. Glad you broke the curse!
One step at a time and it will get done... thanks
You must have a tremendous sense of accomplishment when you see these "abandoned" units come to life and actually move under their own power again. Amazing.
Thanks for not dying!! 😁
The sweet smell of progress!
You sir have the patience of a Saint. Fire damage, a maze of old hoses and wires, everything jury-rigged, 90+⁰ weather, ahhhhhh. Must make you want to drop the drivetrain, clean out all the junk, pressure wash everything, and then begin the repairs! I hate to say that I would have quit...
I drove the last MCI8 that came off the assembly line. Had it for while. An absolutely gorgeous bus in every aspect
Definitely love the sound of this running. Just listen to that big kitty purr!
Most distinct sounding engine on the planet.
I especially love this particular unit. The paint scheme and stainless scream classic. Hope it's fully restored soon....can't wait 'til your next post on this one!
I gave it a like as soon as the Detroit fired up. That's a distinctive sound - to me, it ranks right up there w/the sound of an alcohol-fueled Funny Car.
I Agree with everyone Genus work! I looked forward each day to the progress now all you need is your own Television Show..Not that RUclips isint Television but your talent requires more of an audience! Superb!
This is better than television. No stupid redundant ads every ten minutes. Far more educational too.
Impressive idea to get that throttle working!
Sir, you are an inspiration! The confidence, knowledge, and experience you bring to these jobs is amazing. Thanks for sharing and safe travels!
Another quick course in Problem Solving - Unusual Challenges in The Field.
From The Master!!
love watching you do this and keeping these old buses alive wish I could be out their helping you and learning
I really enjoy your videos about old Detroit engine and old bus thank you be safe
Great video , great work another bus to life
Really impressive, you took two other mechanics work sorted it all out and brought her back to life, well done👍
Amazing how much turbos quiet exhaust. If that was a 6-8" dump with no turbo itd prolly kill your ears way worse. And damn maybe i should become a bus mechanic. 2stroke diesel is WAY more simple than the 90s and newer cars i work om
Those MCI's have a sound to them. NO coach has that sound. That sound is the sound of my childhood. My dad drove those MCI as auto and manual versions as a MSE OP in the Canadian military. a local international dealer still has one of those old military owned and decaled MCI in their back lot.
Great videos and thanks for the trip down memory lane.
It sounds like a fire truck since that engine came out of one ;)
@@BusGreaseMonkey I get that. But weren't those exact engines used in those buses? I'm NOT an expert on those buses or buses in general. Just that rumble when it was backing up. I remember that sound in the washrooms or in the back few seats when traveling down the highway.
None the less. That sound is the sound of memories with my late dad. I spent the most time I ever did with my dad in those buses. And these videos connected me to him the most since he passed just over 7yrs ago now.
For that. I thank you.
That turbocharged engine and the automatic transmission are a sweet combination. Great job putting that beautiful bus back together.
That thing sounds sooo good!!!!! Open exhaust and it's not terrible. Turbo's really calm the noise! Great Job once again. Now I wanna buy one and drive around!!
Outstanding service on the McDonald’s bus.. The BGM lives to fix another....
Love the way that engine fires up right away and sounds so sweet! Nice job!
Hooray , another job well done ! Thanks
Sure sounds sweet bro and what's more you lived to do this video, how could anything be better.
Love the soul sound of a Detroit, 👍👌❤🇨🇦
You are just amazing.👍👍👍
Man that thing starts nice 👍
Barely 2 revolutions and its running
Nice job!! Some flex pipe from Napa should get that exhaust down and out the hole... Cheap too!
Very nice to see it move on its own.
Another great video. Love the part when you made him think she ran away. Priceless. Take care Scott
I'm going through a 1973 GMC motorhome now, you do great work!
Can't wait to see a driving video with it up to full speed on the highway! :-)
that is a beautiful bus. skin looks great on it
i think that one was built as a coach , that or maybe it didn't spend many years as a passenger bus cause it definitely is in good condition for being nearly 40 years old ,mine just passed 70 and it's not nearly that nice
Excellent work, you impress me yet again.
Nice fix on the throttle return spring Sir.
That engine sounds great. Keep the straight pipe!
That's a really nice McBus.
So much clutch slip starting . These guys throttle when releasing the clutch drives me crazy . You have great videos , now teach the people stay off the throttle so much taking off . MAN!
That’s a frigging automatic transmission!!!!
And what exactly you do 😂
@@BusGreaseMonkey ok cool , is that normal to get it spun up to move then ? Or are the clutches actually slipping in the automatic ?
@@levak8740 #1
You don't mess around. You just get it done!
It's like Frankenstein.....it's alive, it's alive! Another great job by the Bus Engine Wizard....
For Sale 1982 Silver Eagle in Tennessee....guy says the first $2,500 takes it. I don't know much about it though, other than it is an automatic and hauled passengers! Body is in really good shape, as is all the glass!
I have many fond memories riding this bus in the mid 80's. I still think this model is a good looking bus.
Congratulations on moving the Bus!
Running pretty sweet!!!
So awesome it's running and moving, you da man!
Great Job! I would have probably died working on that bus due to a self inflicted wound! Great Video!
What a mess, heat and all, I don't envy you, but congrats on the diligence and getting it running.
99 deg right now.
What a nice Bus , and what a nice Running Detroit!!!
The sweet sound of success!
Thanks for sharing. I really like the MCI. We’re in Washington state today. 42 this morning 74 this afternoon 😎👊
wen i watch this ,,,,it come's to my mind...
you my man, are a speedy eyed missile man..
respect,, wonderfull job superdooper executed...Hats of..
thats enough sunshine up the dark,,,u know what for 1 day....but sure is a plesure to watch..
regards from Holland
That’s a nice bus, I’m glad you brought it back to life. The chrome siding is in really nice shape.
J. Nasto.... that's Not "chrome siding", it's polished 504 Stainless Steel. They come from MCI with the SS "skin", but it is "brushed" (satin/semi-bright finish), Not polished out like this one is... it was most likely done after it was originally sold new at some point in its life.
Great job on the homemade spring tensioner!
Looks professional right ;)
damn nice job getting that hand me down project running ,, love the sound of an 8V-71TA running with no muffler
only thing that sounds better is a 12V-71-twin turbo pulling a 50 ton lowboy up a mountain ,,listen to it scream
wildcoyote34 we called them buzzin dozen. Love em all!
Man! That engine lights off like nobody's business.
A long time ago, I drove an '83 single-axle Ford L8000 that had a 6-71 in it. Those things are rated something like 238 hp, so after the parasitic losses of the powertrain, there wasn't all that much left to propel the tractor and a trailer. It would take a while, but eventually, you could get it up to 60 mph, it helped if you had a downhill stretch to give you some momentum, but as soon as the truck saw any form of uphill coming up, it would wimper and cry and start slowing down to unbearably slow speed, rather embarrassing to say the least. It was a gutless wonder on the road, but it was amazing how it started up with the lightest touch on the start button. Eventually, it became designated as a local truck, meaning it no longer got sent far from the yard, and a few years later, they stopped licensing and insuring it, and it became a yard shunt truck, not to leave the property. I must say, as long as you kept it in low range (the first five gears), it was the best setup for running trailers around the yard, in and out of the dock. That thing didn't care how heavy the loads were, until you put it into high range, then it fell to its' knees.
@@stanpatterson5033.... What more would you expect from 426ci and an engine with slightly Less than 4" of usable power stroke and only a 4.25" bore??.... and if the gears were too "tall" for it, that would only compound the issue. Having said that, the venerable 6-71 can be "built" (and have been) to over 500 hp quite easily.
Jimson brown... they will, as long as the rack, injectors and governor are all set correctly and in correct order.... and, if the static cr (compression ratio) is correct (18.7:1NA or 17:1 T/TA & TI) with no excessive wear on the pistons, rings, liners, and blower is "tight" and within specs.
Sure did sound good running.
For your personal comfort, consider an easy up canopy of some type for future adventures...
I kept waiting for the moment that bus was gonna turn into an autobot 😁
*I'm still waiting for it ...*
love that bus great job getting her going
She's sounding real nice now
THE MAN!!!!
at 10:42 even my heart skipped a beat thinking the engine was doing a run away haa haaaa
Great job. This has been fun to watch from my lazy boy.
Great way to start the morning. Take extra care on the McBus mate.
Nicholas Raschke McBus is the perfect name for this!
Greg Pallett definitely been upsized!
Sounds great
I remember seeing that McDonald's bus sitting at Churchill Downs on Derby Day.
It's alive!
I dont think Id put a muffler on it. Sounds great!
The exhaust system is done now, we finished it today.
More progress, AWESOME ! 👌👍
Nice job Scott....
Great Job!
One must always respect the giant belt of death
Well done man sounds great
Living and working here in Queensland Australia I know too well what it's like to work in midday heat. I see you got plenty of water on hand,which is really important, but what i find works well is filling a cooler (esky)with ice and loading all the bottles in .A good cooler will keep the drinks nice for a day . And be careful driving around that lot,theres a Mustang on the loose(already got a few typical Mustang handling scars)
Mercmad what’s going on down under? It’s like, burning up
You are a credit to all the REAL grease monkeys of the world. God Bless U and the work of Ur hands. Suggestion for what it is worth an inexpensive set of walkie talkies so that U can communicate Ur desires to assistant without having to continually walk back and forth the type with a head boom and transmit upon speaking keeps hands free Travel Safe and Thank You
Sheesh, is there a job that you would walk away from? Transplanting one engine from an unrelated vehicle to another is hard enough, but not keeping the dedicated parts off the original to re-install on the replacement?!?!?! I mean REALLY! This is exactly why I refuse to do "basket cases" like this one. Bless you Sir for helping these folks out, but I would've walked away from that one. I really hope they understand and appreciate what you're doing for them. No matter what it costs, they should give you a really nice tip over what your bill is.
I’m really known for basket cases. I’ve fixed up a lot of buses that had been turned down by others multiple times. Once i even put a cylinder kit in a detroit diesel in the parking lot of a detroit diesel dealer in 8 hours and drive the bus away. That’s a good story I’ll share soon.
What a beautiful sight to see that thing rolling Again!!!! I found an MCI today that I looks almost identical but is a bit different. There’s a bus sitting next too it with s for sale sign on it do not sure if the MCI is also for sale or not but I would love to buy it if it is. It’s not currently tagged so it may be a possibility.
Can I email you a few pictures of the buses and ask you a few questions about them by chance? If your too busy I do understand.
Stay safe out there buddy!!
scott@busgreasemonkey.com
I don't know what it is.... but I really like this old girl.
Those TA’s really don’t need a muffler. The turbo quiets the exhaust almost as well.
You should get some 1” thick aluminum plate cut into 12” x 48” planks for jacking pads. Won’t bend and split like wood. Use them to spread the weight. Working on soft ground is too dangerous.
Wow great job..you’re amazing
Checkout Craigslist Ocala Florida, there’s a pretty cool ole 88 Monaco for sale cheap, been sitting a few years, looks like it has a Detroit in it, inside looks to be in good shape from the pics
Nice well done. Get yourself a Big Mac and some ice cream.
Shocking as it may sound, but I’m vegan so i don’t eat any of that ;)
BGM....You are a Mechanics Mechanic !
Mechanical engineering at its finest.
Excellent sir!
Nice work!
When somebody nearby revved that engine i to thought your diesel was a runaway. Scared the shit out of me watching this video.
Oh Maaaannnn! LISTEN to that naturally aspirated 8!!!!!
But it’s a Turbo
Bus Grease Monkey oeooohhh! My hearing's not that friendt any more! lol
Ok, I admit it. I flinched at 10:40. I though it started to run away too!
The Dragstrip is super loud. I was used to it after the last few days.
Doing a kick-ass job. I see a turbo in the future for that 6-71 in your buss? That would be awesome.
Yes it’s a planned upgrade for the future rebuild.
Your floppy t shirt around those belts made me nervous.
it's ALIVE !!!
You know they make walki talkis it would save you a lot of walking around.
I remember working on the a.cs on those busses when I worked at carrier transicold and the shit tank was always right above the a.c. compressor and they always leaked
nice job sounds great..
I'm sure with a bit of thought and applied ingenuity a guard could be made for the belt of death......
or maybe some other way of getting the drive to the fans.....
almost there!