The original style from FMC were not greaseable. While they lasted a long time, when the bearings that are pressed into the pulley eventually got worn out or...
I've seen where some FMC's have an Allison transmission.....is that how they were equipped or does allison just have one for them?If they do...do they also...
Bruce, all FMC's originally had the Chrysler Corp 727 transmission except the approximately 100 coaches that were originally configured as transit coaches and...
I am considering getting one or a gmc front drive...I like the classic looks of both...the fmc does look to me to have less head clearance, I'm 6'2" and every...
Bruce, I have two of both, or maybe three. Anyway, the GMC drive line is engine in front of trans. Hey, you could put that up front and have a 4X4! -Eddie-...
Bruce, I am 6'3" and can wear my hat in the FMC. The only area that I can't is the front three ft. between the front seats as on my coach an additional set of...
I'm from Connecticut.....I appreciate you explaining what they use...I also drive trucks and dont really like the way a gas truck works so hard compared to a...
Bruce, The GMC and FMC are two different animals. The FMC chassis and drive train is industrial grade with a 440-3 industrial motor. Many of the FMC's were...
Smaller diesels are significantly more expensive to manufacture that equivalent gas engines and have a lower power to weight ratio. That is a prime reason...
Bruce; I have a late 1975, #0890, originally an "A" model that has been converted to a "J", and also to DDA (Detroit Diesel/Allison). I have rode in gassers,...
While we are talking #622 is for sale and is a nice unit, a lot of the people in the club have seen it and know about it. Steve #622 Phoenix ... From:...
this is a very helpful forum with dedicated people..I'll weigh all my options for sure and yes if I buy an fmc it'll probably be from someone here..no...
There is more to an FMC than cool. They ride like a dream, they are quiet, you can drive them at 50 or 85 and feel very comfortable. I love my FMC, it was...
No I have only #622 and I hate that I have to sell it but I can no longer use it due to health and other issues. Steve #622 Phoenix ... From: racie34...
I am one of those that has seen #622 and it is everything Steve says it is. I wouldn't hesitate to turn the key and head cross country in it. Stephen Heinrichs...
thankyou Stephen......after this year though, I think I'll drive away from snow and not through it..........we've had a horrible winter..today 10" fell...
Bruce, Here is a link to a rally report from the summer of 2007 written by Jim Steinborn. It includes his observations of a Duramax powered FMC. I think you...
this is a very helpful forum with dedicated people..I'll weigh all my options for sure and yes if I buy an fmc it'll probably be from someone here..no...
I am finally putting the Alcoa wheels I bought last year on #708. I pick it up with brand new tires this evening. After discovering that the tires on my unit...
Greg, Which Hercules & what size? I too need to put tires on mine and the Michelins are out of my budget. I need 8R19.5's and am currently leaning towards the...
I have 2 Interstate batteries below the drivers feet + 2 more to the right of the passenger front seat . I think maybe the 2 by the passenger seat may have...
Lenny is correct. The original equipment converters will over charge your batteries and boil the water out. Technology has changed in the last thirty years...
Stephen, you need to start using TinyURL. Here's the link to the 65amp unit. http://tinyurl.com/aphqyj What do these cost? Knowing you, you went with the best...
Greetings! I have number 0888 for sale. There are pictures of it in the picture gallery. It's currently located in Tucson, AZ. I basically "inherited" it....
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