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Bus Discussion => Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) => Topic started by: Satelliteguy on December 19, 2023, 10:39:47 AM
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I have agreed to purchase a 1992 MCI 102 C-3. Are there other models of this coach that crossover with parts manuals? I have been looking for a parts manual with no success. Anyone have a copy?
Right now I could use the part numbers for the brake chambers on the drive axel. This is the chamber that includes the parking brake set.
I am also looking for a exhaust clamp, it is located on the ( facing the motor ) left side. The exhaust pipe comes off the turbo then drops down through the floor to the muffler. There is a joint in the middle and the clamp has broken and fallen down by the floor. I will try and attach a pic of the area.
I have the service manual from the PO but I do not see the part numbers I need.
Thank you all, I'm sure I will be asking for more
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That has modified from the OEM C-3 they didn't replace the flex joint, the OEM had a 90 degree from the turbo to the flex pipe welded on the muffler pipe the 90 degree slipped inside the exhaust pipe with a band clamp, you can buy a 5 inch band clamp from Amazon and use your setup but it needs the short flex pipe for vibration control between the turbo and the muffler
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So is that why the clamp is broken? Can I get the flex in 5 inch and band clamp it on to what is there?
Thank you for your input
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Work with what you have now cut the piece and leave a 1/2 space between the pipes where the band clamp goes,band clamps are 3 or 4 inches wide so they will cover the gap ,plus allow for vibration and expansion and not leak ,you can add the flex pipe at a later date if you choose too
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Thank you sir :^
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When I expand the picture for a better view it appears to me that the pipe coming off the turbo is going into the pipe coming up from the muffler.
I agree with Clifford on putting a band clamp on it.
It also appears to me that the BAND clamp down at the bottom is connecting that pipe to the muffler. (at least that's what I see from looking at the picture and of course I could be wrong!)
;D BK ;D
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BK, the suggestion from Clifford sounds like the fix I will do. The clamp down near the bottom is the clamp that was originally on there that rusted off. After rusting it had fallen down to that spot and I did not have anything with me to cut it loose. I will as soon as I get back there and get hands on.
1.Cut exhaust pipe
2.band clamp
3.Remove rusted clamp
4.Cross fingers and do the bus pray
Thank you for looking out for me I need all the help I can get.
OH