Prevost bus resurrection…. Driving improvements to make this bus handle like a dream.

1st video of the Prevost • Prevost bus with major...
Getting this bus into a road worthy safe driving vehicle.

[@golfdrtool947]

Scott, I just wanted to tell you that it warms my heart to see you and your boy working side by side. We lost our 36 year old son two years ago and I miss spending time with him.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Very sorry for your loss of your son.

[@mrmotofy]

I lost my dad in 2019...wish we could work together. Enjoy it while you can it can be gone in an instant

[@wirekat]

I'm beginning to thing that Scott is the only guy in the country that knows how to work on these.

[@Wayoutthere]

Makes me think, we need some sort of database for PROPER mechanics that can and will work on schoolbuses, coaches etc. There are quite a few running around so even mobile mechanics might be worthwhile.

[@macbeth2354]

Between their age, their (now) relative rarity, disappearance of large outfits operating fleets, I think it's normal to see this knowledge go away. It being a hobby for GBM, his ability to dig up documentation and his exposure he's been able to keep himself involved as opposed to a regular mechanic shop that would probably see one every few months. Hell I've had a 1989 Japanese car and even with all the manuals I could find, the dealership guys were scratching their heads because almost nobody was left old enough to have worked on one and know the quirks. And I'm not even touching on the subject of hack jobs he's shown us, that's another issue with today's part changers, limited diagnosing abilities or general lack of interest in their trade.

[@CaptainSloose]

I was thinking the same thing. Ive wanted a bus RV but seeing as Scott seems to be the only one who can fix things properly I think I’m gonna pass

[@wirekat]

@@macbeth2354 Agreed, a true mechanic is a lost art but Scott is fixing sloppy, lazy & dangerous work. I work on cars as a hobby now and the ignorance I see is amazing. Who thinks that pushing a battery cable into a terminal without crimping it is a good idea? (found the other day) There was electrical tape around it. 🙂

[@mikeshultz1007]

@@macbeth2354 Dealership mechanics are since the worst of all. Anyone who is actually a competent mechanic leaves the dealership and goes out on their own. Dealerships almost always hire from schools and training classes and the kids are usually young and the only wrenching skills the person has came from the school. So there is a constant cycle of poorly trained kids getting jobs at dealerships and the ones who actually learn on the job and get good at their job just to go out on their own. People that are truly mechanically inclined can literally work on anything since they can observe and understand how things work.

[@helicopter269]

Well done you have probably saved quite a few lives that thing was a death trap people who don t know what they are doing should not mess with things they don t know about.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Your ability to explain mechanical functions for your non-expert subscribers is a big reason I love watching your repair vidoes

[@homelessnomad101]

Folks, gotta tell ya that if I owned a bus and was having problems with it I'd find a way to get it to ya'll. It really IS something to listen to your customers testimonials on the quality of your work when your finished with their projects. It is REALLY awesome to hear someone say something positive about their auto mechanic. "Keep on keepin' on " guys!!!!

[@chickengnawer]

Wow~Mind Blowing the Amount of Time and Troubleshooting had to be Spent on This Project. Intriguing Viewing all the Way! [And how does Tyler manage to sit on his Legs like That? My Knees would Break Off!!!] And WTH~With these Garage's and their Lousy~Incompetent~Incomplete Services?! People's LIVES are at Stake! Thanks for the Share~Glad to have the Privilege! 😎

[@johnclancy8870]

You guys make me want a bus. I own a auto repair shop in Sioux city Iowa, and watching you guys working on busses is apple's and oranges compared to what we do. I enjoy watching and am intrigued. Thanks

[@petejohnson1724]

So glad you could make a wonderful lemon pie out of a batch of bad lemons the owner seems really pleased and thats what counts

[@timcamerl9140]

That is cool as hell u fixing up the past and showing people how Americans moved around back in the day with ease and u don't get wifi and tv to your destination and it to hours if not a couple days keep up the good work and I hope they pay you good for the work you do great job love the shop to one day I have some thing similar in the back of nowhere and I can do whatever I want and fix what I want God bless you and your family Timmy c Bristol ct

[@peterbeyer5755]

These buses are Americas engineering heritage, decades of research and development went into every aspect of the design of the mechanicals, you are keeping this heritage operating and it’s an absolute credit to the owners and you and your family.

[@harrowtiger]

BGM’s sensible, logical, clever fault detection and rebuilding in action here. What a shambles repaired properly.

[@alan6832]

I'm wondering if a previous owner needed ground clearance and was willing to sacrifice handling to get it?

[@jamesallen712]

Dont think I've ever seen an air tank with a ball valve on it on a truck in my working life. The amount of water that came out showed it hadnt been regularly drained and as for that air dryer blow off that was full of grease, wow. Just amazes me how bad 'professional mechanics' are been on this bus. Glad your sorting it for them.

[@pinwizz69]

It amazes me how any shop can be so incompetent as the one that worked on the oil pan and other FUBARed assemblies and stay in business if not having gotten sued by someone who suffered a serious accident cause by their incompetence. Good luck for the owner to have bought his bus to you for repair.

[@gavinferguson]

this is crazy its simple truck and bus reapairs wtf are commercial compaines doing to train thier staff. it least pople bying these machines needs to learn alot more about how they work before buyingand driving them.. whiles its a pain almost everything on the roads in europe must have an annual inpsection the bigger it is the more they check. imagine if this bus had a wreak im guessing the insurance would not have paid out due ot the poor condition.

[@marcperrett662]

@@gavinferguson the craziest part is that only 15 states in the whole country have annual/biannual testing regimes,technically this truck was legal and could have stayed on the road indefinitely,,America is so far behind european countries despite having heavier rigs with much higher speed limits in most states,,you can kill a whole load of people in a bus in this condition

[@andywarrington4738]

you have to be a well trained , qualified and experienced engineer to do the work of maintenance and repair properly and with competance , most are just parts fitters with minimum actual skills and knowledge , i have seen it so many times where big companies dont train the staff correctly , gone are the days when i was trained and had pride in the work i did , now its all about making a profit and nevermind the inconvenience to customers etc

[@Fixingeverthingwithaengine567]

I like to work on anything with an engine. It makes me happy. Also stuff that doesnt. Like bicycles and other stuff. Love the channel

[@michaelfinney2160]

😳 omg ! What a mess of modifications on that frame ! If everyone done a job like Scott and Tyler putting some pride and quality in their work things would be much better ! Really pleased to see a customer get what they pay for, quality work done correctly the first time ! Have a Blessed Day

[@stevenrobinson2381]

Stumbled onto your vids couple of weeks ago-as a young lad of 17 I cut my mechanic teeth on Buffalos , Fish Bowls, a couple of MC-7's & what were then brand new MC-8's. Now semi retired after 30 years in aviation MX-you Sir are one class act. Kudos. It warms my soul to see someone of your caliber bringing back those old girls.

[@topcrust7326]

I wish I could be there working with you and your son , I retired at 62 and am taking care of 2 edely parents . I really miss the busses and the work . I honestly cam say there were only a few great mechanics I worked with and was very fortunate in that aspect . I'm from Pittsburgh and I'll say it . Yins are great !!!

[@briandavis9975]

I think your right Scott if you can't trust your dipstick who can you trust I'll never think twice about it again, thanks brother.

[@johnnybuss5637]

Never seen a bus that has been abused by a workshop like this bus. Good job making it good and safe again 👍👍👍.

[@TJWatson59]

...I recall some past videos where you stated you would not work on DDEC engines or Prevosts...you wanted to stick with older 2 stroke Detroits... Now look.... you have come far and learned much, Grasshopper......

[@cliffp.8396]

That old Prevost rides just like a Prevost should, very nice work gentlemen. Bravo

[@zr1sparky1]

You guys are a great blessing to many people

[@craigschenk729]

Another one hits the road….safely! Love your videos, keep up the good wrenching!

[@sheldonhall4572]

Just wanted to leave a comment saying you've earned a new subscriber! Saw these bus repair videos on my recommended and curiosity got me. I used to work in a shop for a construction company back in 2011, I did a lot of what people call 'turd polishing' lol. Basically, cleaning dump trucks, fleet trucks and construction equipment, making the old stuff look good for auctions. I worked with a lot of great mechanics and learned a ton just by observing and asking questions. I can tell just by my basic experience you have some very skilled guys working on these busses. I learn something new every time I watch and for that I can't help but say thank you and keep up the awesome work :) PS, I can't help but laugh given the fact you seemed to have nothing but trouble and messes with draining stuff, first it was dropping the brake drum into the axle oil drain pan in part 1 and now the unpredictable air dryer waterfall in part 2. Been there done that, plenty of oil and grease-stained work shirts to prove I ended up wearing the oil about 60% of the time despite my best efforts lol.

[@james5360]

On an MCI with the overhead cooling tank it’s a shame when system is drained you couldn’t drill a hole in the bottom of the tank to install a drain line so you cud easily drain the coolant into a container without owing any. Just a thought. Food for thought

[@anthonyrivera2128]

Love watch your show brings back memories I am now an inspector for buses love watching what you do

[@joebeach7759]

Wow. Does the owner have any recourse against the shop that did or didn't do half the work? I can't imagine getting everything fixed was cheap. But at least you guys hopefully found all the sketchy stuff. I don't even want to think what would have happened if that stuff let fo ay 70MPH

[@scottiemeade1134]

You do great work. Very nice. I would love to get my Silver Eagle to you someday. Lord knows who can work on an 66 Model 01 Eagle around here...

[@irongoatrocky2343]

Scott and Tyler have a comprehension of what appears to be a lost art!...... knowing what it takes keeping these buses on the road in a safe operating condition...... good job guys and thanks for sharing your knowledge and keeping others safe!

[@carlv8168]

Another excellent result by Scott and Tyler! This one was a real challenge, too.

[@12yearssober]

Gotta say you definitely have some beautiful scenery where you live!!

[@ztifbob]

This has to be one of the best vids you have posted thus far. I would love to hear you ramble further on just what you were facing with this one, how you could be confident enough you caught all the issues to send it, and so on. I don't own a bus and never plan to, but people as good at what they do as you keep me glued to the screen, thx.

[@moerush04]

Tyler's new Snap-on, torque-you wrench is making me want to buy one, just from hearing that sound. !!!Clack!!! This might be the 1st time audio has distorted in one of your videos. That's saying a lot considering none of your videos are soft soundscapes by nature of the work, and you are a very experienced photo and production guy.

[@dalehaggart407]

I use to drive a Marathon xl a working girl ( with seats ) in up state NY. I love to drive her she is a good working vehicle. It cost a lot of hard money to keep a coach working and pass NY dot. to see this one needing to do work that some one cobbled up well theirs no words to tell how i feel !!! I had a rear go out on me ( with a full bus and had it checked before the trip !!! )on 17 just coming out of NY city and again less then a year latter !!!

[@harmonsinghrohil9321]

Please upload more often 😎 We're loving this restoration series 🤭

[@daviddamico4288]

Scott you Tyler are awesome at all your work …

[@txmuddigger]

I have this bus in my shop right now. Working out some cruise/Jake Brake issues. He mentioned you had spent some time with it so I had to come look for it. Small 🌎.

[@wonjat5]

Well done, a lot of work to get it right. You’ve made a great job of correcting all the suspension issues.

[@bruceyoung1343]

You guys are great getting them land liners safe for the highways.

[@TheFuzz]

I wish you had done a drive video pre repairs so we could see the difference. Great work!

[@jimrichards3916]

You do good work boy's. Keep it up and make all the bus people happy!

[@beckster181]

This is why you always have to have a good shop or mechanic to work on your stuff. You would never let someone leave with a bus etc that was unsafe and all this had wrong with it showed how unsafe it was before. The owner si so releived also you can see and hear it. Might have cost a bit but now he knows he has a safe and legal ride and dont have to worry about what the thing will do if someone does silly things near him the bus/RV will act in a relyable and predictable way. As always your work speaks for your professionalism and your concern for your customers and their safety.

[@adco]

💯% agree. If the DOT catch them in that condition it wouldn’t be allowed to move.

[@KevinNorris-ke5fx]

Iv been watching you and junior for a while fantastic work

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Finally the bus is sorted something the original builder had no idea about Good work from bgm garage Another happy customer cheers to you lot 😍😍👍👍

[@reho7387]

What this points out is that there are a bunch of persons out there who don't know what the heck they are doing. In the meantime they still demand to be paid for bad work.

[@fireantsarestrange]

The shop I managed had a lift that would pick those buses up. That big lift was outside but once you were underneath the thing you couldn't get wet if it rained. It is super nice to be able to get under those things without laying on the ground.

[@12yearssober]

I wonder if he thought about digging a pit?

[@ETennScott]

Kudos to the BGM team for a job well done and congratulations to the customer too!

[@4G63Tpower]

Great to see the bus all sorted. What was done with the mismatching caster was the double adjustable side brought to 3 degrees to match. Some drift vehicles run as much as 15 degrees

[@medfordJimmy]

Worth every cent. Love this channel. God bless you and your crew.

[@h.h.legacydiesel6724]

Another Bus going down the hiway, Safe! Scott it's so nice to hear you say things like the rear diff is down 3 - gallons of gear oil, the noise was the steaming hot gears trying to weld together at speed❕ Shops miss these things because their to busy. Or to inept at their jobs. Replace a pinion seal ✅, top up or change the gear oil ✅, how they missed that huge up sell😬💰. Thanks Scott and guy's for the incredible work that you do. Safety is job #1 ✅ Another great vidio, thanks for sharing 👍. 👌🏻✌🏻🔑🌤 🇨🇦 🦽 😎.

[@renoflames]

Excellent Video it shows your exceptional expertise in repairs. Thank you.. This is a prime example of why you are successful excluding Lightning Strikes.

[@stig7657]

It must be really satisfying to see that bus drive off into the sunset knowing that you've totally changed how that thing drives. And safety well lets not go there..haha.The owner must be riding on a cloud.Great work!

[@tommitchell7087]

Love the videos! Very cool to see a bus that's from a place 60 miles from where I live.

[@harveynailbanger]

If those steering gears are designed the sameway automotive ones are, they tend to wear in the middle ( wheels straight) when adjusting for that wear you need to turn the wheels lock to lock to check for binding in turns. Adjustment should always be done at the hard over left and or right position. After doing that If the worm gear is worn so as to be unacceptable in the straight position its time for a rebuild...

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day, awesome video so good to see and hear that the owner is so much more happy and relaxed being behind the wheel of his bus. Safe travels man. ✌️From Melbourne Australia.

[@just_some_internet_guy]

New to the channel. That seemed like a very comfortable ride, little tire noise, and I barely hear the engine at all. Congratulations!

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

There's a free 80s ish Bluebird motorhome on Marketplace here in New Hampshire I believe with a DD. Apparently there was a battery fire which burned the rear. Just thought I'd let you know.

[@superstock318]

He IS the ONLY one who knows what he's doing and is willing to work on them

[@hasletjoe5984]

Was curious if Lenny got his rear springs situation sorted out. Love this kind of video, as these vehicles get to their midlife period, lots of spanners have been laid on them Some of them correctly! Thanks to Scott

[@mfc4591]

I would be careful with a Detroit diesel tattoo. One sip of diesel and you find yourself running in double time at the next traffic light! Excellent work done to sort this old girl out

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

Nice to see muck better response from the bus, happy camper when he drives now.

[@natevanlandingham1945]

No wonder your always booked up. Not just because your good and know your stuff, but if that other shop is $260/hr, your half that rate. And a mechanic that is filming everything and letting you work in the shop with them and then posting clips of the job on KZbin is not doing shitty work or scamming someone! great work Scott and Tyler. I enjoy y'all's videos.

[@bigalejoshileno]

31:45 what a clean start

[@RockIsland1913]

30 years ago a Snap-On dealer told me if I wanted a good ratchet I should buy S&K. This was after a new 3/8 Snap-On ratchet let go after being used twice. I took the advice, I rarely have any problems with my S&K, and I use them daily many times.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Our 3/4 snapon ratchet head stripped a gear. Our tool guy rebuilt it. It stripped a gear again. He ordered us a new head. This was that head and it is bad already. Ahhhh it should be much more durable and unfortunately when it slips getting injured is a real concern because we are usually giving it the beans when it happens

[@garyharrington5300]

Another job done well!

[@louiscoryell5058]

I can’t believe all the suspension work you had to do!

[@jamesanderton344]

Seems to me that with the dual radius rod setup in the front axle, the kingpin inclination could be set independently with the axles still mostly square to the chassis....the one rigid rod at the bottom makes sense....the adjustable lower squares the axle centerline with the chassis, then the two uppers set the kingpin inclination, so if the axle is serviced in that order there should be no way to get that split caster. Split caster is a setup trick in stock cars, but they don’t turn right!

[@bhekumzijekwa803]

Good work guys I enjoy watching you work on this bus and test driving was amazing 👏 👌

[@jaymiepobanz8801]

Wifes name and pic. Mark here. I had similar issues with the oil pan dipstick for my Cummins and the dipstick for my Allison 6spd automatic. There's a saying at least among our Alpine Coach owners group, don't be a dipstick, never trust your dipstick! Allison for one had no control in the installation of their transmissions in rv's so the dipsticks were often had incorrect readings. With my Cummins and Allison I had to remark the dipsticks with the correct readings once I had the correct fluid amounts from the manufacturers. Peace

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

You do know that it literally takes less time to create a KZbin account than it does typing “wifes name and pic. Mark here” isn’t time to get your own account mark? ;) plus your poor wife never gets to see recommendations for stuff she really is probably interested in seeing. Free marriage advice…

[@timoneill2451]

I havent seen a bus you couldnt fix .i drove setra coach 2009 tag axel driveable meaning turns had detroit diesel allison transmission. You got to driving skills to come up your driveway enjoy watching tim

[@preinstalleduser2309]

When the roof was raised it changed CG, now you will need to add more shocks to reduce the top heavy feel.

[@dennisclose7770]

People who own buses better have an excellent mechanic and money in the bank.

[@martynbuzzing3327]

I used to use a torque multiplier for tightening those high torque nuts and bots.

[@gregorygilmont304]

Aweww miss seeing the town on the test drive...

[@johnglubney3228]

Bus repair and Deliverance all at the same time.

[@derekwilkinson7939]

Another happy customer.

[@feliperodriguez6885]

great to see this bus back on the road.

[@sierra1005sb]

Always a great job hope one day a Tandem 10 speed crown comes in crown coach for life 1904-1991 but forever.

[@mattc.310]

Another one back on the road. One would think the mod shop would have handled the changes on all of the systems that were affected by the mod they did. Some time on Bus Mountain, some cash, some sweat, and all is well.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

All the modifications were done by the previous owner not a shop

[@mattc.310]

@@BusGreaseMonkey Wow, that's some serious work. Don't know how I missed that. Glad he got the RV he hoped for.

[@brianross4339]

The hatchet job of the previous mechanics is only too common in today’s garages. The sad part is I don’t think it is going to improve with time

[@richardmullon5233]

Good show

[@armorer94]

"That's thinkin' with yer dipstick, Jimmy!" Ask Mortske, He'll know what it means!

[@MrRossi1805]

Well Done!

[@davidvivian596]

At the start of this video I was thinking what a great bus Prevost make. The underside seemed clean and almost rust free. I live in the UK so I have no idea whether Prevost is a premium (i.e. expensive) brand, but I suspect it is. If so, this makes what those cowboy repair jockeys have done, even more unforgivable. Also, thank goodness the owner found Scott and Tyler to work their magic before those over-long rubber brake hoses gave up the unequal struggle and possibly caused a serious accident. Doesn't the US have mandatory annual safety inspections for all vehicles on its roads? In the UK, it's highly likely that those faults would have been picked up at the annual inspection and the bus would immediately have been ordered off the road until they'd been rectified. Lives are potentially at risk surely?

[@thebigmacd]

Prevost is premium. Owned by Volvo now.

[@siaripop7]

When you see a crescent wrench that has the jaws rounded off, it is because they have been used backward far too often, right Tyler?

[@lrq7927]

Well done!

[@turbo8454]

At the end it sounds like the owner was describing what is known as "bump steer" with the previously screwed up drag link geometry.

[@TOM-C.]

These older gals are the new classics. Has anyone, or is it even possible, to retrofit a slide or two into the bus? 👍✌

[@tomlafontaine715]

In n

[@philipmanfred3735]

Hi just wanted to know if Tyler ever finished his renovation on his bus Also have you got someone else working with you look forward to your reply Phil

[@robertquast9684]

Do you help your customers develop a maintenance/inspection plan for their buses based on how much they plan to drive them. For example the air dryer on this bus should have been replaced years ago , how often they should replace oils etc. Hopefully they can catch problems before they escalate

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

The air dryer was never installed correctly. It never worked

[@bradklingensmith]

Funny yoy said air dryer and I heard hair dryer. That torque wrench looks like a clown too. Lol. Needed though.

[@lesterlesabre4326]

What a mess they made out of that poor bus!

[@seanbhaney]

Wow...the dipstick length issue...holy cow will that make you scratch you head RAW. How the heck did you find that?!?!?!

[@kingjames8283]

I've never much been a fan of Prevost coaches as I prefer Vanhool's personally but I am astonished by how quiet and Cadillac smooth this coach is now. I only wish my semi-truck rode that smooth. As I have the same Detroit engine, I'd love to know what model Allison transmission this coach uses as I'm seriously considering deleting my Eaton 10-speed manual in favor of an Allison-Auto due to right shoulder damage. Scott and Tyler, y'all did good on this coach and have given it maybe another 20-30 years of service provided the service and maintenance is kept up. Oh and my qualification with the Prevost coaches is based on the H3-45 model which rides like a log-wagon. Not sure what model this one is but that H3-45 made me not want to ride in another. I hope the owner returns someday after the new interior is installed so we can see it again.

[@marksimpson9279]

I was just surprised that Scott was working on a bus that had a 4-stroke Detroit Diesel in it!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

We had 5-6 series 60’s in the shop here this year

[@kingjames8283]

@@BusGreaseMonkey - They may not be as powerful as CAT's and Cummins but dammit, they sure are dependable and faithful engines if you take care of them. I may have a potential buyer of my trucking equipment and if it goes down, I'm hoping to move to Columbia / Mt. Pleasant area in the fall. Fingers crossed.

[@kingjames8283]

@@marksimpson9279 - Horizon's expanded but having Tyler's experience is a huge plus.

[@SI-lg2vp]

Amazing that anyone can afford a bus. The true cost to own is far too high.

[@Timahcs2]

Haha!! Right? It’s a passion! I’m a pilot and a bus is a little less expensive!

[@jerrodbeck1799]

Some people work hard and have a good retirement…

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

The really big elephant in the room here is the fact that the previous owner didn’t properly maintain this bus. Any large diesel vehicle requires consistent preventative maintenance, as well as normal routine. The more shortcuts that are made, the more expensive they will be to undo all of the normal stuff.

[@curttundra]

A Bus coach conversion is a lot less expensive in the long run than any fiberglass motorhome. Why do you think the transportation industry have been using these for decades.

[@richardmullon5233]

Suspension related to cam/caster hopefully you able to fix that adjustment

[@bill8582]

I am looking into a converted bus, it looks like it would be a good idea for beginners to take a bus driving course, and may also talk to a diesel mechanic about your particular set up, and get a few tips on checklist, and maintenance. Is there a good book on buses for this information?

[@royhindmarsh4087]

you need truck lift. put it on side of shed. there was 20 of them one lot sold for scarp.

[@royhindmarsh4087]

gov auction

[@brainndamage]

If the oil pan is not original and deeper it also needs a deeper pickup tube and oil dipstick. The dipstick should match the levwl that the pickup tube is made for, otherwise you risk drawing air when doing high g turns or high slopes. If you just lenthen the dipstick but leave the pickup at the same height it's gonna be covered less. I think the oem dipstick would match the oem oil pickup regardless of the deeper oil pan,, unfortunately you'd have to put more oil in it to fit the deeper pan, but it would not cause any other issues.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Theoretically it’s the same level to the oil sump available it’s just deeper with more volume.

[@TheDeadwood11]

Home Depot concrete mixing tub. That's the size drain pan you need it's plastic and light.