Has anyone changed the belt that drives the fan? My rts is 1979 that I thought came out of the Austin trans fleet. Anyhow my 8v71 has a belt that drives the...
im thinking of buying a RTS for an upcoming project and had a few questions remaining after reading the FAQ doc (which was very helpful, thank you) 1: Where is...
Gear ratio is in the differential, not the trans. All V730 and V731's (electronic) have the same overdrive gearing. 0.875:1 I believe Driving it would be the...
Inside the pulley arm, at the pivot point, is a rubber which keeps the tension on the belt (it is automatic, no adjustment) if you can grab the fan and turn it...
Hi http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/emails/31/RetailB/Images/10.gif Great little device I use it when I stop to check tires / hubs / etc on my RTS This one...
Well... i bought it. Its got 4.56 gears, id prefer 4.10 but i dont know if im going to change it. the bus has only a spedometer, volt meter and air pressure...
i am looking into buying a 1982 GMC RTS bus. The engine is a 6V92. Can anyone give me info more info on this bus? For example how much is fair value? How much...
Jeff Really not as hard as you think see--> http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2135217490037964197TjXmdx This is my RTS Dash now I sell the gauges and a...
Im also new to RTS busses so im sure there are a lot more informed people out there but over the last week i have been reading as much as i can about these...
Hi All We are at our second campground trip. So far, the In Motion Dish TV dome blew off going over the Coleman bridge. Route 17 between Gloucester and...
Highway gear set price as gone up considerably over the last few years from what I have gathered. Arvin Meritor still makes the 4.10:1 gears for the RTS...
Is this a Golden Gate Transit bus like mine? If so it has red tour bus seats, a stripe on the outside in two shades of green, and red-orange wheels. If so it...
Reminder from: RTS-bus-nuts Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RTS-bus-nuts/cal New Members: Please Read Sunday August 5, 2007 8:00 am - 8:00 am (This...
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Aug 5, 2007 11:42 am
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Hi Carl, It's more then just highway speed. Going up from 60 MPH to 82 MPH at 2100 PPM, that's more the 1/3 in speed. It also is more the 1/3 in power. That's...
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Aug 5, 2007 3:05 pm
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the only TRUE way to tell see Message #13583 Pete RTS/Daytona ... tour ... engine ... right ... the ... screw ... the ... using ... bolts. ... to ... outer ......
No glow plugs on them big engines. Basically it's pretty simple. It you have fuel and air and she turns over she will start (if she was running when parked)....
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Aug 6, 2007 9:19 pm
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Eric; this bus has been painted white, im not sure of its previous color scheme as it was stripped pretty well. The paint job actually looks really good, too...
Has anyone changed out the drum brakes in favor for disc? Is this a silly question? Living in the mtns of California drum brakes make me nervous, are there any...
RTS brakes are HUGE - They were designed for Transit Duty - stop - go - stop - go - stop - go I came down Mont Eagle in Tn. (long heavy grade) holding my RTS...
I know a place selling 40'x102" 04 units with a 4.56 rear end. Check out the photos under jhole_rts to see a few pics. I'll forward the info to you if they are...
In order to be fair to anyone who is interested in it, I have listed my 70MPH ring and pinion set on Ebay. Item #120149123976 Mick Ridout mr.ridout@... ...
Hi Pete, Mt Eagle...dear memories, sad memories.....Rt. 24 in to Chattanooga on our many trips to Florida. Specially in the RTS, that my wife used to love to...
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Aug 8, 2007 1:52 pm
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Hi Jeff, Anything is possible. I seen house trailers on top of Funeral Home Caddilacs and on top of 18 Wheelers. I seen slide-outs in $ 500.00 Fish-bowls. I...
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wayward@...
Aug 8, 2007 2:06 pm
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Hi Wulf Thanks for your post - I guess I did pretty damn good for myself- My RTS is 35' - almost finished so it's not just a shell - I did 35 mph up Mont Eagle...
Hi Pete, I have also the 4:10 in my bus with the 350 HP engine. I had a real oil-problem after the first rebuilt. Lost a lot of oil. It did not burn any, it...
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wayward@...
Aug 8, 2007 4:53 pm
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see--> http://www.completecoach.com/Parts/CCW_Parts_Catalogue2.pdf ccw# 100574 - $65.61 rear air bags RTS 01-06 ccw# 105715 - $63.70 rear air bags RTS 01-06...
