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stefsfab
New Member
United States
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 Posted - 05/13/2009 : 09:17:21 AM
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| We have heard that there are many problems with the blue bird radiator plastic overflow tank. Our compnay Stef's Performace has manufactured this item in aluminum and has solved the cranking problem. If i can help you out please contact Joe Stefanacci at Stef's 732-367-8700 thank you. |
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wsauer3481
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 05/21/2009 : 6:53:45 PM
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| we have ordered this tank for our bluebirds here. the cost is well worth it. we have installed one already. if you are having problems with the plastic tank this will solve them. since bluebird cant keep up with the demand |
Edited by - wsauer3481 on 05/21/2009 6:55:23 PM |
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L.J.D
Senior Member
United States
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Posted - 05/26/2009 : 06:12:03 AM
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| the guys at the BB dealer near here have been using them too. Stefs is a great co. they make alot of racing parts, pans water outlets good stuff. |
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bluebirdvision
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 05/26/2009 : 07:49:41 AM
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| Wasn't there a recall on these? We had 2 (on the same bus) replaced because they split mid route. Did Blue Bird actually replace them with the same overflow tank?????? |
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bwest
Administrator
United States
3820 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2009 : 09:25:41 AM
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| I think the replacement from BB is a new design. The one I got you can see the fluid level and on the old one you could not. |
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stefsfab
New Member
United States
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Posted - 05/26/2009 : 09:48:38 AM
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| the aluminium tanks that we build have a built in sight gauge. i submitted our tank to blue bird over two months ago and i had too call numerous times too get a call back. they said they had a new design coming out ??? another plastic tank with straps ??? we have sold over 125 units just in new jersey !!!! every one seems too be satisfied with them joe stef |
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Wolf0r
Top Member
USA
2181 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2009 : 1:50:04 PM
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Originally posted by stefsfab
the aluminium tanks that we build have a built in sight gauge. i submitted our tank to blue bird over two months ago and i had too call numerous times too get a call back. they said they had a new design coming out ??? another plastic tank with straps ??? we have sold over 125 units just in new jersey !!!! every one seems too be satisfied with them joe stef
Sounds great, can you post a photo and maybe a price. |
“The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.”
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stefsfab
New Member
United States
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Posted - 05/26/2009 : 2:16:40 PM
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| ill try to up load a photo |
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Wolf0r
Top Member
USA
2181 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2009 : 09:38:14 AM
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Bluebird sent my tanks today, in a kit. Looks like an easy retrofit, pix when I get the bus back in to install it.  |
“The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.”
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wsauer3481
Senior Member
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2009 : 1:57:51 PM
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| we recieved the bluebird replacement tanks today. our school system decided to continue to replace tanks using the ones made by stephs. these tanks are far superior than what bluebird has to offer. well worth the extra cost. |
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Dravo
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 06/02/2009 : 6:29:40 PM
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| Do they have them for Thomas ER's? The overflow on the 01 Thomas is just above the exhaust and it melts. We wrapped the exhaust with exhaust insulation cloth and that made the last replacement last a lot longer. |
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stefsfab
New Member
United States
7 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2009 : 06:33:47 AM
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| if you would like us to produce the tank that you need please contact us. we are currently working on the power steering tank on the blue birds .they seem to kick out the fluid on the fire wall. our company produces hi-performance oil pans, oil tanks and miss fabricated items for NASCAR Sprint,Nationwise and Camping World Series also NHRA, IHRA Drag Race. we put the same quality in the vision tanks we are making now. thanks joe stefanacci 732-367-8700 |
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Wolf0r
Top Member
USA
2181 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 09:35:21 AM
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| Here are the Bluebird part numbers. The early visions right side mounted tank is #10007697. The center mounted late model vision is 10007704. I have installed both types, no rocket science skills needed. |
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Wolf0r
Top Member
USA
2181 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 09:38:16 AM
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Originally posted by bluebirdvision
Wasn't there a recall on these? We had 2 (on the same bus) replaced because they split mid route. Did Blue Bird actually replace them with the same overflow tank??????
The replacements mount different, they sit in a bracket. No mounting holes in the tank. |
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Neil deGrasse Tyson |
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wsauer3481
Senior Member
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2009 : 11:05:09 AM
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| i recomend these tanks by stef's performance. they have saved us time and labor just by not having to replace tanks every day. we have 160 buses that now have these metal tanks. i do reccommend a flush and themostat change when installing these new tanks. most of those busses had multable plastic tank replacements. including the new style from bluebird. well worth the extra cost |
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bwest
Administrator
United States
3820 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2009 : 6:11:06 PM
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| So, how much and when do we see a picture? |
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Wolf0r
Top Member
USA
2181 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2009 : 06:42:42 AM
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| I have some fabricated stuff to sell as well. Can we list it here? |
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Davidrte9
Senior Member
United States
98 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2009 : 2:31:49 PM
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| Yes How much? We have had 4 of these old style plactic tanks blow in the last two years. $283.00 for the same old plastic tank seems a bit much for something that may do the same thing. |
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Wolf0r
Top Member
USA
2181 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2009 : 09:49:46 AM
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Originally posted by Davidrte9
Yes How much? We have had 4 of these old style plactic tanks blow in the last two years. $283.00 for the same old plastic tank seems a bit much for something that may do the same thing.
Better call another dealer, that's marked up too high. |
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wsauer3481
Senior Member
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2009 : 8:39:43 PM
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Originally posted by bwest
So, how much and when do we see a picture?
call joe stef at stef,s performance he will email you pictures 732=367-8700. if you send me an email ill try to send pictures of the installations. 06-08 bluebirds. i havent been able to post pictures here |
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stefsfab
New Member
United States
7 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2009 : 2:55:44 PM
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| we would like to say thanks to all the Blue Bird dealers that have bought the vision tanks. the replacement parts from blue bird need a little more engineering to them. we are going into production with the Thomas bus with freightliner engine collent over flow tank. thanks again happy holidays joe stef |
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Harrison Fire
Senior Member
United States
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Posted - 12/24/2009 : 03:51:04 AM
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Originally posted by stefsfab
we would like to say thanks to all the Blue Bird dealers that have bought the vision tanks. the replacement parts from blue bird need a little more engineering to them. we are going into production with the Thomas bus with freightliner engine collent over flow tank. thanks again happy holidays joe stef
The coolant tank's correct handle is "de-aeration tank",
Blue Bird and Thomas Built both have moble parts trucks that visit us weekly.
They have both sold me those tanks to replace the ones that have rusted from the inside.
The Thomas guy told me that if he had a dollar for every one of those tanks that he has delivered, he could retire.
So, you with the brown goo at your radiator cap: you are not alone.
My first one to start this crap was a 2000 FS65 with a Cummins.
The disease has since spread to a 2005 with a C7 Cat and a 2006 FS65 with a Mercedes.
HF
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My Fleet? (6) 93/99 IH 3800 Thomas and Blue Bird, Hydraulic Brakes, Manual and Auto Trans, (10) 00/06 FS65 Thomas Air Brake and Auto Trans, (2) 06 C2 Thomas and (2) 09/10 IC CE 300, Plus 3 more from another District |
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BLUE BIRD VISION PLASTIC OVER FLOW TANK
