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pyrOman
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 Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:35 am Post subject: Got much needed urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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We’re on our return way after a cross country trip. Just short of our stop for the night in Santa Fe, New México, a yuge SNAP! The clutch pedal went to the floor and didn’t come back! 
That was yesterday. I just went under the bus hoping it was the cable for which I have a replacement. Found out the worst of my fears… the throw out bearing fork broke! I am now clutchless! 
Normally I pretty much do nearly everything I have to do for my vehicles but I’m at a big loss here. Putting it out there in hopes of finding someone within the reasonable area that can help out! 
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aa390392
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:46 am Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! |
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Hope getting the help you need.
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burnite2
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:57 am Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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If you can make to Kirtland Air Force base in Albuquerque you can use the garage and welder but I can’t get away from work to come help.
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:17 am Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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Things are happening.. looking at first choice within the hour, second choice this afternoon! Thanks all! 
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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Prognosis is a busted throw out bearing and pressure plate. Should be back on the road tomorrow!
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volksaddict
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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| Dont you know how to drive your bus without a clutch? Open road should be no problem. |
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mandraks
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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| volksaddict wrote: |
| Dont you know how to drive your bus without a clutch? Open road should be no problem. |
busted clutch cable is not a big deal, i would drive that anywhere, but with a broken clutchplate, different story!
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Erik G
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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| From NM where he is to So Cal has some huge elevation changes. Probably the biggest in the US. I can't believe people are like "yeah man just drive it" fucking posers |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:45 pm Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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| From NM where he is to So Cal has some huge elevation changes. Probably the biggest in the US. I can't believe people are like "yeah man just drive it" fucking posers |
That grade up from Ocotillo can destroy a clutch plate in its prime.
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Lind
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| Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:22 am Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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| Erik G wrote: |
| From NM where he is to So Cal has some huge elevation changes. Probably the biggest in the US. I can't believe people are like "yeah man just drive it" fucking posers |
Yeah, driving without a clutch is for flat ground when zombies are chasing you. Sure, it can be done, but it is hard on starters and syncros.
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 7:14 am Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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I am 63 now and learned to drive in a 67 deluxe bus. I’ve also learned to break transaxles in half and drive in reverse all the way home. You name it and likely I’ve been through it at least twice! 
Even though I considered towing it, it could not be the same as finishing the trip on its own!
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Riff Raff
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| Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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| pyrOman wrote: |
I am 63 now and learned to drive in a 67 deluxe bus. I’ve also learned to break transaxles in half and drive in reverse all the way home. You name it and likely I’ve been through it at least twice!
Even though I considered towing it, it could not be the same as finishing the trip on its own! |
Full marks brother - for both statements.
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Begging for urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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Keep us posted when you can pyrOman. You got this.
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| pyrOman wrote: |
I am 63 now and learned to drive in a 67 deluxe bus. I’ve also learned to break transaxles in half and drive in reverse all the way home. You name it and likely I’ve been through it at least twice!
Even though I considered towing it, it could not be the same as finishing the trip on its own! |
Full marks brother - for both statements. |
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| Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 1:14 am Post subject: Re: Got much needed urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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So, it turns out that the throw out bearing disintegrated. 
A couple of you, as well as some friends (yeah, believe it or leave it, I do have friends!) referred me to Fast Foreign Auto Service where Jim took care of the Dormy with a quickness!
The “set back” was a few bucks and a half a day of travel. But I did get going and finally reach Phoenix just after midnight. 
Again, thank you all for the quick help, concern and prayers!
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:21 am Post subject: Re: Got much needed urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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That is great news pyrOman. Thanks for keeping us all in the loop.
Have a fun road trip.
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So, it turns out that the throw out bearing disintegrated.
A couple of you, as well as some friends (yeah, believe it or leave it, I do have friends!) referred me to Fast Foreign Auto Service where Jim took care of the Dormy with a quickness!
The “set back” was a few bucks and a half a day of travel. But I did get going and finally reach Phoenix just after midnight.
Again, thank you all for the quick help, concern and prayers! |
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| Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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Pau
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| Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 4:26 am Post subject: Re: Got much needed urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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Nice to hear you will finish your roadtrip by driving. Thank you for sharing your pictures.
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BulliBill
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| Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: Got much needed urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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Yep! It's so nice to hear that you are rolling once again under your own power. Unless you hurled it across the shop parking lot, hopefully you'll post a shot of the destroyed throw out bearing. Thanks for posting up so many fun photos of your journey in your Splitty! Safe travels...
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:06 am Post subject: Re: Got much needed urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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We’ve taken hundreds of pictures, mostly for the “through the split windshield” thread. This whole trip has been mostly for visiting family and friends. My doing all of the driving has kept me from posting pictures. The last leg will be tomorrow. I will be posting pictures later.
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Daddybus
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| Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Got much needed urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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| A 63 year old man shouldda been able to pull the motor and make repairs...63 is the new 40. |
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| Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Got much needed urgent help! Santa Fe, NM area |
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Glad you're rolling again, Ivan!
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