The " bus build - Page 2

50 crown · 02-18-2019, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thebusfor.us

So awesome!!! Love this old bus!!!

Thank you..been in the family since 1972...

50 crown · 02-18-2019, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by o1marc

Are your bathroom and kitchen sink on the same side? If not how did you plumb to the other side?

I did pex down thru the floor and over to the other side

o1marc · 02-18-2019, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 50 crown

I did pex down thru the floor and over to the other side

And drainage? Black tank?

50 crown · 02-18-2019, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by o1marc

And drainage? Black tank?

the toilet is a marine macerator that pumps thru a 1" hose, all the drains are in heavy duty flexible hose ( 1 1/4")
I built a 180 gal black/grey tank combined

o1marc · 02-18-2019, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 50 crown

the toilet is a marine macerator that pumps thru a 1" hose, all the drains are in heavy duty flexible hose ( 1 1/4")
I built a 180 gal black/grey tank combined

Wow, That's a big septic tank. If they say you're full of sh*t, they will really mean it.

50 crown · 02-18-2019, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by o1marc

Wow, That's a big septic tank. If they say you're full of sh*t, they will really mean it.

capnron · 02-18-2019, 08:52 PM

Is that a split shift I see? Such a bonus if it is.

50 crown · 02-18-2019, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by capnron

Is that a split shift I see? Such a bonus if it is.

yes 10 speed... if you can't find um grind um.

capnron · 02-19-2019, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 50 crown

yes 10 speed... if you can't find um grind um.

What a great find. A gear for any situation, and you get to decide. I'm a huge fan of manual transmissions. Now is that 5 speed with high and low range like a Fuller Road Ranger, or is it a split axel? Either way, in a bus, that is a Unicorn.

EastCoastCB · 02-19-2019, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 50 crown

yes 10 speed... if you can't find um grind um.

COOL!
Did you get OD or 1:1?

50 crown · 02-19-2019, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by capnron

What a great find. A gear for any situation, and you get to decide. I'm a huge fan of manual transmissions. Now is that 5 speed with high and low range like a Fuller Road Ranger, or is it a split axel? Either way, in a bus, that is a Unicorn.

its fuller road ranger. however my grandfather made the linkage and boy is it a challenge to shift.. I'm going to spend some time adjusting/upgrading the linkage this week and if it doesn't help out it comes and 6 speed Allison is going in..

50 crown · 02-19-2019, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

COOL!
Did you get OD or 1:1?

I believe it 1:1
The last two drives I was not able to get it into 10th my grandfather has passed so I'm not able to ask him if this was always hard to find or possible the linkage or even the trans is wore.. working on these next few weeks and hopefully we figure it out.

capnron · 02-19-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 50 crown

I believe it 1:1
The last two drives I was not able to get it into 10th my grandfather has passed so I'm not able to ask him if this was always hard to find or possible the linkage or even the trans is wore.. working on these next few weeks and hopefully we figure it out.

The typical Fuller has NO syncro mesh. That means you need to double clutch when shifting. It's tricky at first, but when you get the hang of it, it is not hard. When you get real good at it, you don't even need to use the clutch between shifts. There are some good instructional videos and info sites on the net. I would advise that you shift gears using your finger tips rather than trying to death grip the shifter and forcing it into gear. That just damages the tranny. This link is a good description of the technique.

https://careertrend.com/how-5953435-...nsmission.html

50 crown · 02-19-2019, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by capnron

The typical Fuller has NO syncro mesh. That means you need to double clutch when shifting. It's tricky at first, but when you get the hang of it, it is not hard. When you get real good at it, you don't even need to use the clutch between shifts. There are some good instructional videos and info sites on the net. I would advise that you shift gears using your finger tips rather than trying to death grip the shifter and forcing it into gear. That just damages the tranny. This link is a good description of the technique.

https://careertrend.com/how-5953435-...nsmission.html

great info.. my experience is shifts best 1-5th no clutch just the right rpm/speed and the 7th is however 8,9 and 10 are just a bear.. I will watch the video you inked and do some practicing the double clutching and see how it goes.. Thanks !!

ermracing · 02-19-2019, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 50 crown

Never really done...
I solved my power steering question.. went electric and boy steering this old guy is like a breeze !!

We installed a similar unit on our son's rally car, made a big difference. Can you adjust the assist on yours? We can go from no boost to 'cadillac' with a twist of a knob.

Did some time behind the wheel of an International 4900 with a crash box and many miles in our '24 Studebaker. You'll get used to double clutching, eventually....

50 crown · 02-19-2019, 03:48 PM

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We installed a similar unit on our son's rally car, made a big difference. Can you adjust the assist on yours? We can go from no boost to 'cadillac' with a twist of a knob.

Did some time behind the wheel of an International 4900 with a crash box and many miles in our '24 Studebaker. You'll get used to double clutching, eventually....

yes small knob that adds more assist the more you turn it.. works great !!

just finishing the the new air-air intercooler set up while im doing the new water pump.. should be all done by Saturday and off to start the double clutching..

plfking · 02-19-2019, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 50 crown

hello everyone, I basically finished up the bus and thought I would share some new photos..

You did a awesome job......a lot of different materials, but they compliment each other very nicely.

If I was wearing a hat, I would tip it to you.

50 crown · 02-19-2019, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by plfking

You did a awesome job......a lot of different materials, but they compliment each other very nicely.

If I was wearing a hat, I would tip it to you.

Wow.. Thanks for the compliment...

Its been a passion project of mine for 7 of the 24 years I have owned it.

joeblack5 · 02-20-2019, 08:55 AM

Very cool. How does your Grandma likes it.
In post 17 you talked about electric power steering.
Can you tell a little more about that.
Thanks Johan

Seriousracer · 02-20-2019, 07:05 PM

Back to the transmission
The ten speed drops 400 rpm between gear changes on every gear except 10th which depending on the trans could be 375 to 500 rpm drop to my knowledge all ten speeds are overdrive in tenth. I have the gear charts someplace.
And the higher you rev it the harder they are to shift. Most like to shift 1600rpm or lower. It is a really easy trans to drive. Our Detroit series 60 shits beat at 1650 And our Cummins isx shift best at 1450. And one at 1400 shifts like an automatic.
Basically count 1 1000 two 1000 on shifts unless you have an engine brake. Then have fun.

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