#022 – Gearbox Ecu – Can we fix It?
Well after tasking a job which was to cut any dead or unusable wires off the B10, so he carried on and I got on to what work I needed to do. Until I come back a week later and…
Category Volvo B10BLE 7176 National Express
With a heavy heart, we announce a decision has been made to sell 7176. Whilst we would love to see 7176 continue to be preserved by ourselves it has come to a point where it is not financially viable to continue with 7176 due to severe, well hidden, structural chassis rot.
As such, we feel the support and income we receive from everyone would be more beneficial and worthwhile to use on our 314 project.
Please note that any income received on 7176 will be re-invested in maintenance and ongoing works on 314.
7176 was our first project and we are grateful for the chance and opportunities to have kept 7176 on the road so long, however, realistically we cannot justify or accept to use supporter’s money in non-viable ways.
On a more positive note, progress is pushing along nicely on 314 and we can’t wait to show you more over the coming months.
From all of us at MancBuses, a huge thanks to everyone for all your support, whether it be Patreon, Teespring, or even watching us on YouTube. It all helps massively to grow and continue all we do in the Preserved Bus Community.
Gladly 7176 has moved on to the STRATFORD UPON HAVEN bus museum where they are willing to finish the job.
#016 – Fitting New Interior Lights
Here I am at the B10- With my helper Connor from Town And District Bus Society who volunteered to help for the day. First off I remove the Light Covers, easy enough with a screwdriver. Then unscrew the old type…
#018 – Replacing the Wiring for the Boost Pump
Here you see me replacing the wiring for the Boost Pump function on the B10. In the video, you join me at the back of the bus fitting the wiring for the boost pump. First off I check the voltage…
#013 – Replacing the Air Filter
Here we change the Engine Air Filter. The Air filter ensures that only air goes into the engine leaving all the rubbish like soil, oil partials etc are kept out of the engine. We didn’t expect to have to do…
#010 – The B10 Had a Wee
B10 Had a Wee Well as the title says the B10 had a water leak from the water hose that enters the top of the engine block. I got the spare pipe from a company called Hosemaster who provided us…
#008 – Fitting Air Horns
Fitting Air Horns Well, those that know me very well and were able to see one of the car share videos before it had to be removed. Will know that me and Will both believe that on large vehicles such…
#007 – Wishy Washy = Fail (Cleaning the B10)
Finally after much waiting and being well needed the Bus got somewhat of a wash. It was not perfect by any means but it did manage to remove all the road dirt and dust from where we store it. We…
#006 – Painting the Dash
Here I begin the work on making the Dash look better and all the damage that has been done over time covered up also it has helped my the bus look a ton cleaner and much better overall. Since this…
#005 – What shouldn’t be in Air Tanks
Well as many of you would be aware Unless you have joined the blog here. With the B10 we were having issues with the Air system always running out of air really quickly, It wasn’t what we expected and was…
#004 – Fixing the Radiator
Fixing the Radiator Welcome, After many motorway hours and driving hours of the Bus moaning about the temperature and the gauge going off the end of the scale. What was the issue? The Temperature would climb in an uncontrolled…
