Re: [MBZ] UNconfirmed Diesel Runon and Bus Accident

2007-01-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Usually, the brakes are stronger than the engine. If it's a choice between crashing a bus and blowing an engine, you hit the clutch (or put it in neutral) and let it rev. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] UNconfirmed Diesel Runon and Bus Accident

2007-01-12 Thread David Brodbeck
Zoltan Finks wrote: > Was just overhearing the TV and a news brief stated that there was a bus > accident in PA (involving the thing rolling unmanned? - need more info). The > driver said he or she "tried to shut off the ignition but could not stop the > bus." > Can happen. Some diesels have a

[MBZ] UNconfirmed Diesel Runon and Bus Accident

2007-01-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Was just overhearing the TV and a news brief stated that there was a bus accident in PA (involving the thing rolling unmanned? - need more info). The driver said he or she "tried to shut off the ignition but could not stop the bus." Brian