BusBuilding

Happy Holidays from me and MCI!

8wheels — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:46:59 +0000

Someday I'll revive this blog again! Seriously.

Be sure to keep your Bus Bolt Tight!

8wheels — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:47:00 +0000

Important safety warning - John writes:

I have been noticing that some things on the bus a'coming loose. I was told that I could tighten them all up if I tighten the bus bolt.
Any clue as to where this is?

If you have this problem, you might want to consider this solution:

The bus bolt will be located right behind the muffler bearing. Be sure to clean the muffler bearing with a bucket of prop wash before working with the bus bolt.

Advice - Learn How to Build a Doghouse First, Though

8wheels — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:19:27 +0000

Even though you don't know how to build a dog house... learn woodworking! It's cheaper than hiring it done and a lot more rewarding!

Bus’N USA - Rickreall, Oregon - mid-July - be there.

8wheels — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:16:36 +0000

Bus'N USA 4th Annual Convention At the Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall, Oregon (Just west of Salem, Oregon) July 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2007

A Detroit Diesel 2-stroke doesn’t roar, it sings…

8wheels — Wed, 30 May 2007 10:48:42 +0000

A DD 2-stroke doesn't roar, it sings. ;) They don't leak either, they sweat horsepower & mark their territory!

Light Show at Sunrise

8wheels — Sat, 12 May 2007 13:37:47 +0000

25 feet of dancing light and shadow on the interior blinds...

Hickory Creek COE Park - a mighty fine place

8wheels — Fri, 11 May 2007 21:36:18 +0000

Two weeks of stormy rain, and finally Mr. Sun comes to visit.

Finished Rooftop Air Conditioning

8wheels — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:17:17 +0000

New Rooftop Air Conditioning!

The Magic Words for Detroit Diesel two-stroke Engines

8wheels — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:14:48 +0000

Again and again, the question, "What oil should I use?" I have pages and pages of information on this, but as Grant says,

The magic oil words for Detroit engines are:
40 wt.
CF2 spec
Low Ash
Formulated for use in Detroit 2 stroke diesel engines.

[mci-bus-nuts yahoo board] If that leaves you wanting, a much more thorough explanation from Tejas Coach Works, with decades of experience. And the final authority, straight from the factory: Detroit Diesel - Lubricating Oil, Fuel and Filters - 48 Page PDF Document

Do I NEED another reason to go Fulltiming???

8wheels — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:05:59 +0000

This month's electricity bill in the sticks and bricks... as expensive as a monthly rental in a halfway decent RV Park.
I'm ready.