Awesome bus community help after the bad services at that other shop. A few more punch list items

Man hank got taken to the cleaners from that other shop. People here stepped up in a huge way to help the musician out with his tour bus bill. We still had a few more items to fix up on his list. He brought the bus back to Nashville for the additional service needed. Safety first comfort second on his repair list.
Visit hanks website hankruff.com

[@18twilliams]

His story with that bus would make a great country song! The bad, good, and wonderful people!

[@classicbob44]

How cool that people helped Hank. Gives hope that there is still some humanity in the world. Thank you Bus Grease Monkey and your subscribers. How Cool. And let's the courts take care of that A-hole who screwed him.

[@dansullivan9439]

I’m 😊i

[@randyclyde4939]

What a wonderful community of folks who follow BGM! Thanks to you all! Be well, be safe!

[@ericd2791]

how nice that many people helped him out, & gave that much money to help out with his bill. what a group of wonderful community of people.

[@awstott]

Awesome BGM Community. Glad Hank has a safe bus to take to his shows. Hopefully he's able to win in small claims court

[@billintexas7061]

Kudos to you Scott and the BGM crew for getting him safely on the right road. Glad to be able to be able to donate to the cause.

[@ek1414_]

Wow. What a great community helping Hank out!

[@jorgennorrman4023]

Awesome community and fantastic people that helped this good guy with his bus, so cool !!!!

[@jcricket-vr5xr]

It's a wonderful thing you did for that kid bringing the family together to help him definitely shows what kind of person you are bus monkey garage a true friend and didn't want him to get taken advantage of your a good person this is what the world needs more of you truly are a great person

[@johngaither9263]

This bus friendly community you've built all by yourself is really something unique! It's amazing what the efforts of an honest hard working individual in something as off beat as repairing busses can accomplish. I never cease to be amazed about all the good that can transpire when someone's efforts are for the best results.

[@davidholder3207]

In todays strange world its so good to read that people still care and help out when the going is bad or tough for others.

[@The_Smith]

You're welcome Hank, hate seeing someone get hosed. Keep making music.

[@tomhamilton9816]

What a difference before and after! I think that's the fastest hill climb I've seen, nice job!! Beautiful bus!!! ❤❤

[@3sons66]

Thanks Bus Grease Monkey for another great story and all the fellow youtubers stepping in to help Hank!

[@awkwarddude]

The love of others helping out a person in need. Does a heart good. And I really like Hank Ruff's music, thank you for the "teaser"!

[@irongoatrocky2343]

I'm happy he has a bus that's in reasonably good order..... I hope he gets some retribution in the Courts as well! He's learned a valuable lesson, and you gained another thankful and trusting customer who knows where to get the job done right the first time!.........Good Job!

[@bwright33]

What a nice ending to a terrible story. Great job to those who helped Hank out, and bravo Scott for helping him out, and caring to someone who was in need.

[@mischef18]

Awesome bus community you have up your way bro. Safe travels to each and everyone

[@donw3912]

It's so great seeing things getting better for Hank. The bus looks great and getting better day by day!! The courts/judge will have a field day with that other excuse for a shop..I would LOVE to be a fly on the wall during those proceedings :-) A great video by you both...ya can't beat good music:-) Thanks again as always Scott for the great work you guys do.

[@nigelbeiley6668]

So very pleased for Hank, great tune as well. 😊 BGM to the rescue well done and glad to hear about getting his money back, would be good to hear how that goes.

[@jimmcculloch3786]

WOW! Great result BGM and lovely way to end the video :) Not a bad tune ;)

[@kaitlynkerns6718]

Very nice of you BGM, to look out for Hank. I’m sure you guys fixed his bus properly, unlike the scam shop guy who took advantage of him. Hopefully, with your guidance, Hank will be able to recover some of his money from that thief. Hank, if you’re reading this, I like your song at the end of this video. I wish you the best of luck in your music career.👍🏻

[@brianbunten3185]

Go get ‘em Kid! Chase that music dream, give it all you got. !! What an awesome group of donors. ❤

[@TD_YT066]

If they put R134a into a system without replacing all the O-rings and seals, it's shot. R12 uses mineral oil for lubrication, R134a uses synthetic PAG oil, which dissolves the original R12 seals. You can use a different refrigerant, R152a after all the seals are replaced, it also needs PAG oil, but pressures and temperatures are nearly the same as R12. R134a requires much higher operating pressure.

[@safetyvideos9866]

I've heard alkylbenzene oil can also be used.

[@joestreiff9401]

it's not so much that it dissolves seals, it's more that r134 will not carry mineral oil and will lock you compressor up, due to lack of lubrication.

[@Mercmad]

Heres Lots of Luck and best wishes for the future in your career Hank!🤞🏿☘☘☘☘☘

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

That song is catchy and gets in your head! I think it's a good'un

[@thomaswinacott4785]

They were interstate batteries and I have never had good luck with them! I never put only one battery in always put 2 ! The price here in Canada are 400 per battery !

[@mrmotofy]

Battery physics principles say never mix mismatched old, size or type of batteries

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Interstate is made by Brookfield Business Partners, so are Exide and Johnson. Most batteries are made made by just a few companies and branded for particular retailer. 🤷‍♂️😏

[@lloydrobinson7081]

wishing the best of luck, hoping he wins with the courts. keep the clips coming

[@davidowen888]

Just goes to show there are good people out there and One can never go wrong with The Bus Grease Monkey ☮️&❤️

[@johnny22single99]

ABSOLUTELY-----> OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!. 🙂

[@seanbhaney]

Awesome!!! Love that song!!!

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

Good Luck Hank! God lives in your life! ( So does Scott and Tyler...) God's mechanics. It was really tough when I was Hanks age. Pretty depressing really. I joined the Navy and they issued me a new attitude. Great job Guy's! What you send into the Universe comes back 10 fold! Make sure watch what you send! (That boy has a good sing on!)

[@shadetreewelding]

Good luck to you Hank!

[@WcSuka]

Hell yeah, song at the end was good. Glad he got it all fixed up with out getting bent over a barrel. Hate shady mechanic shops

[@davedeiler2072]

What an awesome response

[@ericheld4382]

Word of mouth advertising is still the best, great service

[@alexanderparkman4393]

Batteries should never be mixed and should always be replaced in sets and ideally having batteries from the same batch is the best practice.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

...also get the freshest date code on the shelf. The longer they sit the more sulfate builds and a trickle charge may not get it to the same peak charge as a freshmen. 😉👍🏻💪

[@feliperodriguez6885]

I work on school busses and when we can't find a leak on an ac system we introduce shop air into the ac system through the low side fitting, just rig up a fitting that will go on the low side and spray the ac lines and or condenser evaporator with soapy water, usually it's the hi side hose that's bad.

[@ericgiroux320]

I use nitrogen, but I have a source I can borrow. I recall reading somewhere not to use compressed air to check for A/C leaks. At a minimum, I would put a dryer in the shop air line.

[@feliperodriguez6885]

@@ericgiroux320 yes sir air dryer is a must for shop air.

[@gtm624]

I second going with the roof top units. You’ll end up chasing leaks only to find in the end you just throw good money on top of bad. That condenser looked corroded at the bottom. I recommend using nitrogen with a little Freon mixed in and use a sniffer to check for leak. Or using nitrogen with a digital gauge to do a leak down test. And leak detector spray as well. Checking for leak using vacuum is not good (with some exceptions) It can introduce unnecessary moisture into the system, making getting below 500 microns a rough process. Also with certain leaks it may not leak under vacuum where it does under pressure. It also can cause trapped Freon to expand and increase pressure causing inaccurate results. But I certainly don’t want to take away even a little all the incredible work you guys did for Hank and everyone else you have helped. Incredible work. Thank you for all you and your crew do (wife included).

[@AMStationEngineer]

MCI/TMC was, at one time, and for a very long time, dedicated to using Carrier Semi-Hermetic Compressors, which served them well! I flew to Pembina in 1982, for the Carrier/MCI Two Week Tech Cert Class; which served me well for many years. The "unloader valves", O-rings, driers, as are the evap motor, evap door gaskets, and the bottom two rows of coil passes on the evap coil itself, are all suspect. The system is new enough to be easily converted to R134A, with the capacities requiring "charge via superheat", and liquid flushing of the mineral oil, and exchange to POE.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

...a lot of work. Sounds like he needs a Top Gun...You! 👍🏻💪🛠🔩

[@bill8582]

That's awsome

[@lonniep219]

If I was to guess, that's an MC-9 Special?We had a few of those when I worked for Kerrville Bus Company in San Antonio. I don't think its an MC-12? The telling clues were the round headlights, side signals and reflectors, and the interior ceiling.

[@HanifEFIMechanical]

Good job

[@mikehill9888]

Thanks for the video

[@timothypogue596]

I wish you could publicly name the place that did the original work. I understand the liability of doing so, but they need to be called out publicly to make them change. Just my opinion. Good on you for stepping up and sorting things out for him

[@raybendle9522]

Visone RV salvage has genies out of units in stock. Not far from you as well

[@timf6916]

Good job. Nice

[@shawnchurch316]

I have a friend that recently purchased a seated coach and he is currently converting it and he is actually trying to sell the generator since he is going full solar and battery power. The generator is a cummins onan qd 12.5 kw generator and it is currently located in Colorado. The genset has a little over 300 hours on it.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Let us know the price and location

[@shawnchurch316]

@@BusGreaseMonkey I think he is asking $7500 for it and it is located in Durango Colorado at this time. The bus it came out of was a 2003 bluebird government owned prisoner transport bus and the bus itself only has 125k miles on it. I believe the generator was only used when the bus was stationary.

[@papachis9535]

Go Hank!

[@Digital-Dan]

If you can reach the creator who runs the KZbin channel "Small Engine Mechanic" he may be able to get a line on an Onan or comparable generator. He specializes in large gasoline and diesel generators, new and old. His full time gig is also in the field.

[@chuckvoss8833]

I’ve seen mechanics spray the top of those big 12 volt batteries with a sort of bluish sealer to prevent current travelling across the top of the batteries. Voodoo? I don’t know! But I’ve seen it!

[@1982MCI]

Just did the oil change on mine yesterday cause it had the same wrong oil in it from the previous owner and I replaced it with the same Rotella 40wt and same filter you used on Hanks. My bus is his twin except mine has the 8v71. What kind of damage or trouble could the 15w-40 cause these engines? Mine only has 10k miles on the rebuild and the church I bought it from has been running the wrong oil since they had it. I did drop the oil pan on it to look at the internals and it was spotless and no glitter or metal of any kind in the bottom of the pan so that was nice to see. I believe it’s got the wrong antifreeze in it also and need to change it out next.

[@TedsGarage]

Definitely agree with deleting the engine driven air and just go rooftop with a good diesel generator. Not that the weight really matters, but there's a lot of weight savings to be had by removing those components. My RV has only had rooftop air for the whole time we've owned it and it really doesn't create issues, maybe a little warm up front in the summer but that can be dealt with.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Since his needs are for air conditioning more than when just driving the rooftop is the best investment to cover all bases.

[@TedsGarage]

@@BusGreaseMonkey 100% agree Scott. Could also go minisplit as I recall you did with Lenny, I've got that as a project on my bus in the future, but probably more effort than it's worth for him.

[@nedwphillips2126]

Wow awesome BGM family... lets hope Hank can and will get a refund (with interest) from the small claims court too...

[@timgraves5498]

Did Hank drop the Oil Filter on his head like I did LOL? That was an interesting job LOL

[@rickweissmann7101]

Love watching. Wish ya had a head set. I'm half deaf

[@catman19]

I ran 15w40 in my 8v71 for yrs & never a problem

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

You obviously don’t follow directions.

[@B7alpina]

@@BusGreaseMonkey 🤣

[@pcspecialistpdx]

Never read the manual? "For all 2-stroke 53/71/92 Series: Start failures may occur at ambient temperatures < 0 °C when the engine is operated with SAE grade 40 oils. If no start aids are available, oils of SAE grade 30 may be used as a short-term solution. At lower temperatures (-18 to -32 °C) oils of SAE grade 15W-40 may also be used. These oils must, however, comply with the specification API CF-2 and have a high-temperature viscosity of min. 3.7 cP at 150 °C. The oil grade must be changed back to SAE 40 as soon as the temperatures allow to do so."

[@SuperMAZ007]

The device used to test the batteries must be probably from the 1980s? Glad to see Hank got back to the road and hopefully he will get the well deserved refund.

[@dttprice]

Carbon pile testers are still being made and sold. I have found them to be more accurate and reliable than digital battery testers.

[@GNX157]

I don’t like how loose and wobbly the knob is. Carbon pile okay, but get a new tool or fix the old one.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

It’s not loose just dialing up the resistance

[@cbusters1]

I am in Tampa Florida and I just removed a 750 hr 11k Kubota LowBoy Diesel Remote Start from my Eagle.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

How much?

[@cbusters1]

@@BusGreaseMonkey The person that took it out for me said they were $14k new like this, so I think half at $7k.

[@ronaldlipp1293]

Call Vison Rv sails it is a used RV sales for parts

[@harriettedaisy2233]

There’s gotta be a country song in this somewhere.

[@georgeandrews9449]

you should not draw 12v off one battery in a 24v system it will draw the one battery down. use a step down 24v to 12v to get your 12v. I live in northern Canada and we use 0w40 in all our equipment

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

It’s wired that way from the factory in Canada 🇨🇦

[@stevevlossak2443]

Nice bus

[@stevevlossak2443]

Do you drive the bus yourself bud or do you have a driver

[@FloridaFrank2010]

Love the channel and the content! one question - why don't you guys wear neoprene*, disposable gloves? Dirty oil is not necessarily good for your hands over time =)

[@nspro931]

For the 12 volt accessories picking off the center jumper of the batteries, did the builder include a device to keep them balanced? Is it still working? If the alternator charges at 24 volts in series and 12 volts are being picked off the low side, the low side battery will be constantly undercharged and the high side will constantly be overcharged. Which side battery was the one that failed?

[@hudsonvalleyrailandriverandair]

Buy denatured alcohol by the gallon for cleaning up residue. More cost effective

[@austinaubinoe]

Interesting that the 15w40 is really that big of a deal. I put that in almost anything old that's not performance.

[@Gramps83]

Because it's 2 stroke.

[@williamedwards8183]

You ever take on apprenticeship? Would love to learn to work on these great buses.

[@bat__bat]

🤔 how does sae 40 differ from 15w 40 all other things the same? Besides the obvious missing additives to make it resist solidifying in the cold?

[@timgraves5498]

When you have a multi grade oil like a fifteen 40 when the oil gets hot it goes to the fifteen which is not thick enough to lubricate a diesel engine. Straight 40 weight stays the same thickness hot or cold

[@joebeach7759]

What would you recommend? A generator or solar pa els? Didn't I see a ideo where you just put solar on yours?

[@richardgalli7262]

You illustrate on almost every episode owning a bus is not for the faint of heart, it is very expensive to operate and maintain.

[@18robsmith]

Mike from the smallenginemechanic youtube channel may be able to point you in the direction of a good small generator.

[@jamesgerman7947]

When I was in the Army all we used was 15w40 in all the DDs.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Why would the government worry about following the manufactures guidelines. Y’all broke a lot of engines too and had guys sitting around with engines in a crate to replace them.

[@jamesgerman7947]

@@BusGreaseMonkey They rarely broke and when they did it was usually fuel lines under the valve covers getting loose. And believe me, we weren’t easy on those engines.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I have a bus in my shop right now that got a full rebuild by detroit diesel service center because another detroit diesel factory authorized center put 15w40 in it on it’s oil change.

[@jamesgerman7947]

@@BusGreaseMonkey Do you believe that 15w40 was exclusively the problem?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Detroit diesel would have not paid the bill if it wasn’t, correct? That’s a big expense to eat.

[@PoLoMoTo2]

Why is the multiweight oil so bad for these two strokes?

[@alanminer8841]

I'm gonna guess thatr a bulk tank of oil with a overhead hose is not a good option

[@hudsonvalleyrailandriverandair]

My rooftop ac leaked while driving, I installed a 90⁰bent aluminum 3x3 wind break on the leading edge side to break up the 60mph wind while driving, problem solved

[@mrn9778]

Regarding the generator, How about a big house battery replenished by engine alternator or even solar ala Lennie. Isn't that the way the tech is headed?

[@db7059]

Yeah few solar panels on roof with solar batteries

[@parker1ray]

Is this gentleman going to pursue legal action against the shady garage?

[@diegoaccord]

Is that an MC9 Special? Only asking because of the newer style MCI logo.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Yes. It’s a 1989 mc9. When they brought back mc9’s for special orders. It’s a bit different. Mostly just mc9 skin

[@diegoaccord]

@@BusGreaseMonkey Thanks. I didn't know it was actually different. I know the MC12 is mechanically a 96A3 with an MC9 skin, is it something like that?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

If a mc12 had sex with its sister mc9 the child would be one of these mc9’s a mix of inbetween components ;)

[@bus-fun-addict]

@@BusGreaseMonkey Pictures please.

[@come_Karavan_with_the_Kenevans]

Hey Scott did you get the rubber seal for the back from Luke? Is that the same seal as the 7?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

From Luke and yes same

[@williamisch]

wondering did he Win the case at the court against the another company who did the damages???

[@85932]

If he saved money from people's help, ask him to install solar on top.May be its worth for his lifestyle.

[@matkremzar5474]

inficon ac sniffer less than 200 works great

[@MrBugsier5]

that 12 volt aut of the 24 volt set is a no no.. This wil make the battery,s un equal destroying that batterys in a short time. If you want to draw 12 volt out off a 24 volt bank use a inverter from 24 to 12 volt. As it is now it wil distroy that battery,s in a short time.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

That’s from the factory.

[@jacvanguilder3456]

I thought R-22 was Freon they used

[@joestreiff9401]

r22 is used in home and commercial hvac units. r12 was traditionally for automotive use. in the early 90's it was switched to r134 and r12 is no longer being produced. as of 2023 r134 is no longer being produced (hint: stock up on it now). the new refrigerant is yt1234. I personally used r152 (canned air) for automotive use, its much better than r134 and darn close to r12 (maybe better)

[@vorsprungdurchtech]

That motor oil requirement does that include on a 16cyl Detroit that’s two 8V92 in line? It’s a Kholer gen set that when we get it serviced they always use 15w40 and I never thought that was right but they’re supposedly Detroit diesel certified.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Yes it applies. Cf2 rated low ash straight 30w or 40w depending on temperatures.

[@vorsprungdurchtech]

@@BusGreaseMonkey appreciate it Scott!

[@fernhoppertimberworks8037]

How much do yall charg for labor...per hour????

[@davidwatching9594]

That’s a big leak in the ac condemn it.

[@josephalberta1145]

if 15 W 40 has the best of 15 for cold weather and 40 for hot weather why do you need straight 40???

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Not in a 2 stroke detroit diesel No multi grade. 30wt cf2 rated is fine for extreme cold

[@josephalberta1145]

@@BusGreaseMonkey Thank you Scott. I admire your work and your heart and I follow EVERY video you have. I really wish I could bring my Prevost to you. I think you would do better work than Prevost did. What will happen if you use 15 40 in a two stroke DD?

[@crosleyfiver8686]

GO EL PASO!! Where I live!!

[@dirttdude]

i've said it a hundred times but you think any of these people will ever listen to the pros? Hell no they won't! Take your junk to people, not to places.....

[@RB-jv6un]

That's nice. Could I get a little help on my $10,000 trany rebuild and the $13,000 engine work on my Wanderlodge?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

You should have brought it to us, that would have helped.

[@michaelball7440]

@@BusGreaseMonkey I have a 93 Tiffin Allegro with an 8.3 Cummins intercooled turbo diesel pusher. Is rotella 15/40 diesel oil okay for that? Or should I use a straight grade? And why is there an issue with the oil that's in the crankcase of the bus you're working on now? thank you and love your channel been watching for years now. My dream is to drive up your hill one day...

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

You have a Cummins not a detroit diesel, you have a 4 stroke not a 2 stroke so you are fine Michael

[@TheBlueScarecrow]

How much did Grease Monkey pitch-in?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

If you would have watched the original video we discussed how we donated multiple hours of labor to help him on this project. But thanks for asking.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

How much did you pitch in?

[@1982MCI]

Just did the oil change on mine yesterday cause it had the same wrong oil in it from the previous owner and I replaced it with the same Rotella 40wt and same filter you used on Hanks. My bus is his twin except mine has the 8v71. What kind of damage or trouble could the 15w-40 cause these engines? Mine only has 10k miles on the rebuild and the church I bought it from has been running the wrong oil since they had it. I did drop the oil pan on it to look at the internals and it was spotless and no glitter or metal of any kind in the bottom of the pan so that was nice to see. I believe it’s got the wrong antifreeze in it also and need to change it out next.

[@1982MCI]

Just did the oil change on mine yesterday cause it had the same wrong oil in it from the previous owner and I replaced it with the same Rotella 40wt and same filter you used on Hanks. My bus is his twin except mine has the 8v71. What kind of damage or trouble could the 15w-40 cause these engines? Mine only has 10k miles on the rebuild and the church I bought it from has been running the wrong oil since they had it. I did drop the oil pan on it to look at the internals and it was spotless and no glitter or metal of any kind in the bottom of the pan so that was nice to see. I believe it’s got the wrong antifreeze in it also and need to change it out next.