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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Traveling Vintage Bus Repair and Maintainence prices and services.  Updated 2024</title>
        <link>https://mail.busgreasemonkey.com/discussion/1775/traveling-vintage-bus-repair-and-maintainence-prices-and-services-updated-2024</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:53:54 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>About Bus Grease Monkey</category>
        <dc:creator>Scott</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I have been traveling all around the Midwest working on vintage coaches.  I have traveled from southern Alabama to Minesota from my home base if Indianapolis Indiana to help coach owners work on their buses.  My 1947 PD3751 is my workshop and traveling base of operations.  The further the drive there is a higher hourly minimum.  Within the last month I have worked on the following

MCI 8v71 installing heads and Jake brakes.  Fort Wayne Indiana 16 hrs labor

Prevost 8v71 rodded and rebuilt radiator, replaced quick release air brake valve, and replaced power steering hydraulic line that the rear end wore a hole into.  St. Paul Mn 30 hrs labor

4104 fixed non operational rear brake, replaced all 3 leveling valves, replaced rear plated air bag, rebuilt front left radius rod mount, and set the ride height. Huntsville Al  48 hrs labor

3751 went through the engine and freed 5 stuck injectors, set exhaust valves and injector timing and brought a long slumbering 671 back to life.  Replaces wheel seals, bearing and race along with cleaning and adjusting the brake systems.  Fixed a stuck brake release valve, added new springs, replace wheel studs and more.  40 hrs labor Troy Al

4106 removed radiator and disassembled the top end so it can get brazed to,fix a crack.  Nashville Tn 1 hrs labor

4106 rebuilt front right radius rod support mount.  Lots of fabrication and added support to substructure.  Chicago IL 36 man hours emergency holiday weekend repair.

I will work along side you to help you do coach maintenance.  I have a bus full of tools and specialty Detroit tools to work on most vintage coaches.  Please contact me if you are in need of some mechanical help on your bus.  Most shops charge $100-$150 per hour in labor and no way will they let you work along side them.  Your help, even if it's just handing me tools allowed me to,work faster and more productive plus it allows you to learn how to do some of the tasks and gets you more familiar with your coach systems.  I travel and stay in my bus and only require a 20a standard electric service.  I charge $1 per mile to get to your location and $75 per hour for my wrench turning time.  The further from Indy I travel I do have some hourly minimum requirements that go up to 40 hrs.   I once replaced a rod, piston, and liner for a 6v71 in a parking lot in under 8 hours to get the driver safely back on his near 1000 mile trip home.

I work hard and don't take a lot of breaks.  I have many manuals for lots of different types of vintage coaches from highway to transit.  My winter is slow so I am looking for new work.  If you need some maintainence done on your coach please consider contacting me for some help.  Scott@busgreasemonkey.com   

When I can link a few trips together you can save big on the mileage fees and I just decide them equally.  
Prices subject to change ]]>
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        <title>Top Bus Conversion RV Accessories</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>About Bus Grease Monkey</category>
        <dc:creator>Scott</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Here is a list with some of my favorite bus conversion and RV items that we use on our bus.  Some of these products help us get from A-B and others are just really convenient items to use while on the bus.  Amazon is an amazing resource for us to be able to order items and have them sent to us just about anywhere we are staying.  It's hard to beat Amazon's pricing or convenience, but feel free to shop around for better pricing or availability.

The following items are not in any particular order.

1. The water bandit deserves to be one the list.  This thing can really come in handy in a pinch.  Like if a campground does not have hose threads on a water spigot.   It's usually under $6 and with free shipping. https://amzn.to/2MIAPAc

2. These jack stands are great for holding our bus steady while parked.  Without the the bus rocks and sways a lot when we are parked.  they are not for leveling the bus but with each jack supporting 6k lbs. you could use them to level it up an inch or so.  https://amzn.to/2C2Jx8R 

3. My tire pressure monitor system is a huge favorite of mine too. Always know the tire pressures and temperatures. Huge worry off my back when driving on strange road surface or vibration. https://amzn.to/2A1OT2F

4. Best toilet non smelly additive I've found. https://amzn.to/2E9eRp7 Happy Campers

5. Holding tank rinser and clear gate valve attachment. Keeps shit hose clean and rinsed.  https://amzn.to/2A1R7PH

6. This dual battery meter test switch is great also. I can flip it up to see start battery voltage and down to see house battery voltage displayed In the middle position it's off and not using any battery power. https://amzn.to/2QHsKMN

7. Scotts Rapid Dissolve RV Toilet Paper.  Your butt will love this!!!  Super Soft.  https://amzn.to/2RYLext

8. One of my favorite things in my bus is the mattress cover. It bacically seals the mattress against water, mold, dust mites, etc. it’s like a giant mattress condom except it’s as soft as a bed sheet. Remember those plastic couch covers your grandma had in the 70’s? Well this is exactly like that in principle but it’s soft and not made from harsh chemicals. If you have ever read about mattresses they double in weight over their 8 yr lifespan. Mostly dead skin cells and dust mites and creepy stuff like that. This cover keeps all that crap out of the bed mattress. In an Rv with more fluctuating humidity levels than a home i think it’s even more important to have one. Ours Is made from bamboo fiber and hypoallergenic. I love ours they are under $20-$30 and it’s well worth it to protect your mattress investment and maybe even improve your health by not sleeeping on a dust mite infested mattress. https://amzn.to/2QVUcuX

9. Digital Temperature gauge for engine coolant temps.  With a Detroit Diesel 2 stroke monitoring the engine temperature is critical.  Never guess the temperature with this gauge. https://amzn.to/2MEfuaX

10. Macerator Pump.  Very inexpensive and it actually works.  Sometimes finding a dump station is not convenient.  With this you can pump your poo through a garden hose into a toilet in a house uphill. https://amzn.to/2MxcVr5

11. Laundry Egg. This small egg packs a punch.  It's so small and washes up to 120 loads of laundry.  Space saving items are always a huge plus for use on an RV. https://amzn.to/2S8WfeV

12.  Atom smoke detector  Very small but works great. https://amzn.to/2RUyRlT

13. Carbon monoxide detector.   Must have!! https://amzn.to/2TlS0tA

14.  Copper Chef Induction Cooktop. https://amzn.to/2TlSmAq

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        <title>Subscribe to our Youtube Channel</title>
        <link>https://mail.busgreasemonkey.com/discussion/2960/subscribe-to-our-youtube-channel</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:58:04 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>About Bus Grease Monkey</category>
        <dc:creator>Scott</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTeteRfN_uu-odJld157e6Q

Here is our youtube channel filled with vintage bus maintenance and repair videos along with lots of other stuff.]]>
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        <title>About BusGreaseMonkey.com</title>
        <link>https://mail.busgreasemonkey.com/discussion/2/about-busgreasemonkey-com</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2013 19:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>About Bus Grease Monkey</category>
        <dc:creator>Scott</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[What is this place? &nbsp;BusGreaseMonkey.com is a fun and informational place to discuss all aspects of bus ownership, maintenance, repair, and operation. &nbsp;It is a private forum for bus enthusiasts new and experienced. &nbsp;We do ask that you are respectful and open to help others. &nbsp;There is no such thing as a non important question. &nbsp;We want to create an atmosphere where any bus questions can be freely asked with out any fear of nasty responses. &nbsp;Moderators will keep a close eye on all the posts. &nbsp;Feel free to invite bus enthusiast friends for membership. &nbsp;Please offer input on how to make this place better and recommend improvements that you think we should implement. &nbsp;Participation from all members is strongly recommended. &nbsp;Please share even the smallest details of your bus or bus experience that you think others might find helpful. &nbsp;If there is a video or instructional tutorial that you would like to see created please ask, and or contribute your own. Help us make this the best bus ownership forum on the net! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Image and video uploading should be very easy and our maximum photo file size limits are set for high resolution images and our videos are allowed up to 50mb. &nbsp;Any attachments will remain private and out of the view of the general public and users are forbidden from sharing any of them outside of the forum.</div><div><br /></div><div>When registering please use some form or part of your real name in your user name. &nbsp; After registering you will receive an immediate email asking you to confirm and verify your email address. &nbsp;Please click the link in that email to begin your forum acceptance. &nbsp;Once the email is verified an admin will then manually review your forum registration to grant access.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Admin Scott</div>]]>
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        <title>June 12-15 2015 Indianapolis Bus Grease Monkey Rally</title>
        <link>https://mail.busgreasemonkey.com/discussion/1149/june-12-15-2015-indianapolis-bus-grease-monkey-rally</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2015 11:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Scott</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Friday June 12th 2015 - Monday June 15 2015 we will be having a bus get together at the Indiana state fairgrounds located in Indianapolis Indiana.  There is no separate rally fee and camping with full hookups will be $30 per night, and dry camping $20 per night.  Please join the forum for more info and to sign up.  ]]>
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        <title>How do I sign up to the forum?</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2015 12:20:45 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>About Bus Grease Monkey</category>
        <dc:creator>Scott</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Due to a large number of robot spam applicantions we have switched to a invitation only registration system.  It's easy to get an invitation so, if you are intersted please ask a member to send you one or email bgmsignup@gmail.com please use the subject line "invitation to forum". Please in your email just include a short sentence on why you would like to join the forum related to buses or 2 stroke diesel engines for examples.  It's super easy to sign up.  ]]>
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