GM Bus 4104 transmission swap and clutch replace.

Part 2 finishing up the transmission replacement, new clutch, and rear main seal. He swore the loud whining was a bad read end it took me 5 min to figure out it was the bad transmission bevel gear. We had to swap the trans until we can find a good set of bevel gears. Problem solved off to the next client.

[@kb3489]

As a long time mechanic, aircraft and electronic system technician I really enjoy watching your videos. It's really refreshing to see that there is still someone out there that knows what they are doing. And, not just trying to rip off customers. Thank You!

[@OpenRoader]

When I was about 11-12 years old (1978-79) I met my friends dad. He was a heavy mechanic for the city. Working on dump trucks, trash trucks, dozers, ect. His hands were all rough, cut up and encrusted with grime. I thought that was the coolest thing ever. I told him so and he said "Son, my wife hasn't let me touch her in 30 years, it's cars or girls". I became a musician! 😂😂😂

[@manoffunk]

Very satisfying to watch this one. The customer looked like a very competent driver too

[@WatchWesWork]

I think that fella has some seat time in that bus. He's the smoothest shifting driver you've shown!

[@thevacuumtubejunky9774]

I was reading comments on previous videos (1st video) regarding this guys bus. From what I understand is the customer is a retired Greyhound bus driver.

[@auburnfolsom]

Great job !! Sounds excellent ! Nice that he had a donor trans & the NOS flywheel & pressure plate. That saved time & the hassle, chasing parts. Thanks for your time, effort & for sharing ! Looking forward to your next job / project.

[@thevacuumtubejunky9774]

Awesome job, that bus has a clean engine. Must be cool to have a hobby that also doubles as you primary income. Not a lot of people can say that for themselves. Thanks for sharing your video! Kind regards, Eric

[@68air]

You are the real deal. That bus has a new lease on life.

[@VW5767]

Great job! The test drive was really nice to see after the repair.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Sounds sweet, ANOTHER satisfied customer

[@rayjones3212]

I just find this fascinating. I'd love to see you in your element - working on some of this mechanicals.

[@woody95124]

your good bud..enjoy your stuff

[@captsam54]

Nothing like the sound of an ol 671..... Funny, heard that engine more than any other most of my working life.. well Detroit Diesels... Big fan of Cummins nowadays though..

[@donnyrossi]

Enjoying every video so far! Nice too see the engineering on those old busses

[@dp.oennismaurer205]

As I have said in re- ply to another video which I was watch- ing, more cleaning of the coaches makes the jobs you do a lot nicer. The engine bay I must say is immaculate. When I owned my truck w/ my friend, a c.o.e.Freightliner,it was powerwashed a lot and made maintenance a lot easier.Road grime & salt, an annoying combo. I know the buses are harder to keep clean under- neath unlike a semi tractor. Another thing I wanted to reply to was about the Wanderlodge w half a bank

[@shiddy.]

very nice alternator setup

[@davidstiver4240]

Iam impressed with the work u do from a old diesel mechanic used to work for a Detroit diesel shop in Pittsburgh pa rebuilt blowers,injectors ran the dyno also it was fun it’s a young mans game keep up the good work

[@vector6977]

Caught that flywheel moments before a catastrophic failure.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I don’t know about moments before, but it certainly would not have improved it’s condition with more use.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Man that flywheel. Awesome work. Smooth operator.

[@pappypinel7484]

Wonderful video my friend,,there's obstacles but I know BGM and BGM Jr can handle it..they are the best......you were right about calling it a day, and regrouping tomorrow..lenny is going to run cherry after the overhaul...have a great nite scott,son mama and the fur babies....Uncle pap

[@tdibell]

You do good work!! Great job on that clutch and flywheel. If I ever get a bus, I want you to do any repairs it might need.

[@prevost8686]

A $1000 a day cocaine habit is far less expensive than getting the old bus addiction.

[@asconstruction4146]

Boy I’d be damn proud of that bus 🚌 you drive

[@Shane-Singleton]

Wow that flywheel was nuked! Good thing you were able to find spares!

[@paulmanson253]

Really. Can you say grenade ? Pronounced slowly,firmly and quite loudly. Heat checks I was warned about in school. Never seen anything that bad though. Good catch he made.

[@Shane-Singleton]

​@@paulmanson253 Indeed, sir! I've seen surface cracking and plenty of discolorations but never one that thick cracked all the way through.

[@richardgreene3460]

EXCELLENT video. I wish I had a "traveling" Rolls Royce mechanic! I have 5 and aging quickly!!!!!!!!

[@akfarmboy49]

I remember in Minnesota west of the Twin Cites there was a R&R shop in his remodeled barn . 35 years ago,

[@barkleygentry2504]

Nice clean engine compartment

[@kevinburgess6112]

you are so good at what u do!!!

[@davekimbler2308]

Sounds great 👍 in my past experience with spicer trannies it’s either no clutch when shifting or double clutch they don’t like the push and shift method to much .

[@bobbyheffley4955]

This also applies to semis with manual transmissions.

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

We really enjoy the videos. Thank you for the ride through the Florida country side as well. Where to next???

[@VW5767]

I live in south Florida. Hope to see you going down the road.

[@openhighwayproductions]

You sir, certainly have a niche' market to keep the legacy going.

[@HimmelbergerBus]

It's crazy the way that trans curls around back on itself. Nice and easy to get at though.

[@vector6977]

Look at the trans in your front wheel drive car.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Way easier to get at than an MCI trans Himm

[@dennissmith460]

What a cool job you have.

[@davidellis279]

By the looks of the heat cracks in that flywheel someone has been slipping the clutch a lot, this is all down to the driver taking of in to high a gear or holding the vehicle on the clutch on hills instead of using the parking brake.

[@maniyan_wanagi]

You're running through all of my old stomping grounds where I misspent my youth. Much respect for the work you're doing and the attention to detail - I don't say that often. I hope that we meet some day - I don't say that often, either. As I get older and less physically able it's been a major concern for me, who I'd trust to work on my stuff - no longer a concern, as long as you're in business.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Thank you sir

[@paulmanson253]

Thing is he remains philosophical over items like those odd interrupted slot nuts. Drive me wild they would. Along with a regular parade of items,all because these are tired iron. Big difference between an annoyance and,oh,say, badly corroded and stress cracked suspension mounts. The one is a pain to deal with. The other kills people. Important to know the difference. Cheers.

[@maniyan_wanagi]

@@paulmanson253 One either does as one must, or one fails to do, at all. Scott does as he must.

[@dozer1642]

If I would’ve come across that transmission at a swap meet, I could’ve stared at it for an hour trying to figure out what the heck it was. After those new parts, that thing will scream up and down the road for another eighty years! You have a new subscriber my friend. 👍

[@ncplantdoctor]

Leaving behind another satisfied customer.

[@devinrogers7962]

Awesome work as usual ..that bus is gorgeous !

[@jeep2003]

Id use an air chizel to get those adjustment nuts out works great for situations like that

[@danhard8440]

I got to ask because I haven't heard yet how do you know soo much about the buses? where you a bus mechanic when you were younger?

[@chrisj197438]

Gotta love spare parts!!!!

[@robertquast9684]

I probably would have welded nuts on those goofy adjusters. You should try the knipex channel lock pliers. Way more grip than standard channel locks

[@johncollins6023]

I asked an old man when I was young, do I double clutch or shift without? He said, "What costs more? A clutch or a transmission?" I double clutched ever since.

[@johncollins6023]

I did that for a few years. I guess clutching helps me with timing.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@KStewart-th4sk]

Would it be possible for you to put "Part One" in the title page or a link in the description of this one to make it easier to find. Is this an oversight or do you normally put "Part 1, 2 etc." to make them easier to find if it is a multiple part job? Makes it easy to type in to the search box. Just started watching your channel lately. Thanks.

[@GtrPknMama]

Sweet!

[@steveheiser7111]

Scott while in Fla if you ever need a driveway layover hit me up will put you up a few days no charge....Steve....Winter Haven are...

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I usually only get to stay where I’m working but occasionally i get to visit friends. Your bus really looks great by the way.

[@dp.oennismaurer205]

P.S.what I wanted to note w/ the Wander lodge was that I was looking at this like a trucker owner, and that more miles would be put on the vehicle.My friend & I had an account just for maintenance.

[@ramseyvance4149]

Looks like you have Indiana plates. What county are you from?

[@Mercmad]

That was really quiet upfront. He will be off across America again soon.

[@poletvillasenor2344]

exelente tecnologia de motor transversal que no la an podido igualar los armadoras europeas siendo pioneros y lideres del mercado no voltearon a vae la empresa a nivel gloval y perdieron el liderato

[@akfarmboy49]

i like your Spanner wrench.

[@Grandpa82547]

As deep as those cracks are, there has to be a bunch of crooked in there. Think JB Weld would fix it?

[@jimmyaber5920]

Show us the rear axle. I’m curious about the angle input to pinion.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Here was mine when it was bad. It’s a 45° angle in the pinion just like the trans output shaft. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXK1iq1vmbVmZ6M

[@jimmyaber5920]

Thanks for the link. Im curious about the rng and pinion design to accommodate the odd angle

[@erikneland8632]

I'd like to see a top view schematic of the driveline, or a picture of the components lined up correctly, without the bus blocking the view. Did they make shorter busses in this configuration, since it was found important to reduce the length behind the rear axle?

[@riverwizard22]

Pressure plate fingers look tired. Tired flywheel too...

[@grumpyg9350]

Very interesting!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@pyro323]

Just turn the light switch off and those flywheel cracks will go away by themselves.

[@aprescott9035]

Thanks. I appreciate that

[@metalbill2007]

i want that 6-71 blower for my hot rod

[@Boot_185]

6-71 is my favorite of all the detroits

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Mine too!

[@Tchristman100]

Oh for a V730!

[@blackericdenice]

2:50 People slipping the clutch way too much.

[@FreiGuy329]

Lovin your channel, wish some were longer. Great buses, never really knew much about these buses. Are any of these bus engines 2 stroke.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

All of the buses on my channel are 2 stroke diesels, the only one not a 2 stroke was the diamond T

[@FreiGuy329]

You can't beat the sound of those motors. What's the average red line on the 2 strokes.

[@andrewwilson8317]

Forgive my ignorance but is the driveline like the Z drive on a boat but on its side? I ask because I saw the output flange of the gearbox is at 45degrees? Does this have a matching angled input pinion on the differential?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Yes pinion is also 45°

[@andrewwilson8317]

Thank you,makes perfect sense. Very clever way to turn drive through 90 degrees and allow axle movement.

[@EconomicRefugeesRV]

I'm looking for a radiator for my 1995 HR imperial with a Mountain Master chassis, any suggestions? I'm checking with Colaw's at this time .

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

Thanks for the Colaw's lead

[@aprescott9035]

I’ve got a 66 new look with manual trans. New to busses. I just had the clutch replaced and they had a hard time finding parts. Do you have a part source that I could use?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Phone, [phone] · Address. 3366 N Mill Rd, # 1S; Vineland, New Jersey 08360 ... Luke from US Coach in NJ.

[@TheCatman]

How do I get in contact with you about possibly coming to my place and diag. of my BB bus and just an over all "look over"? I'm in SC., and I own/live in a 1985 40'BB with a CAT engine. I do not know what it has for a tranny...(so I would also love to figure that out as well). I know the engine is a Re-manned one, and it supposedly has roughly 60k miles on her.... but no documentation to prove any of that... Help?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I only work on mechanical detroit diesel 2 strokes. I could look at all the other bus systems but i don’t know a CAT from a dog ;)

[@lynnleavitt478]

@@BusGreaseMonkey You made me laugh with that comment! Thanks.

[@teresamason3487]

How many miles before this happened

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Are you having to fabricate any new parts for the drive lines of these or you can find plenty of parts?

[@rickjohnson1632]

👍😎

[@Edgar-Friendly]

How realistic is an AT swap and if it’d work, which AT would be ideal?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

It’s about $20k. Allison V730 or 731 are the only options

[@SteveC-cs6ec]

How do you make contact with these guys, I'm in Indiana and noticed he has Indiana plates? I have a MCI -5B that could use a rack adjustment.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I have Indiana plates. I make it through Indiana about 4-5 times a year. Have a home in the Indy area

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Avon so we are close

[@matthewanderson7766]

Can you get new parts for those or is everything nos

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Bevel gear sets are not available. Good used transmissions are out there and I’m sure I’ll locate him one in a few months.

[@dixiemay1996]

Replace? Another 300k left on that lol..j/k

[@camelmanjd2671]

Time for a new flywheel.

[@keithdickerson2223]

What's is the weight of the bus

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

22-24k lbs would be a good guess

[@antidiz]

All of the sudden it magically is installed.. Guess you didn't have enough video to show the whole repair from start to finish..

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I just did the same job on the same model bus 2 weeks prior. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4e9Z5KHrLCilZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4mclGykpbeJmtU

[@moerush04]

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