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Old 06-17-2017, 01:52 AM   #2461
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Man, that's just for like, air flow.

You know how hot and humid it is down there...

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Old 06-17-2017, 02:41 AM   #2462
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one can also check with first student and mid colombia bus people in oregon. my bus came from eastern wa, as i have found them cheaper over the last 10 yrs.
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Old 06-17-2017, 05:54 AM   #2463
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What really bothers me is that Florida districts often sell fairly new buses that are already stripped down for parts. No accident damage on these buses, not that I can see.

Just...why??
They buy the bus and have ZERO money to maintain it.
You folks up north have NO idea how horrible schools in FL are!
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Old 06-17-2017, 06:55 PM   #2464
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I could not find it. That transmission was listed as parts if I remember right, but I don't remember if it was on GovLiquidation or GovDeals. It was said to be complete and in working condition in the description.

Found these if anyone is interested.
WTEC III Controls and General Information Manual and MD 3000 Series manual.
https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...97&acctid=9868

TRANS OIL COOLER KIT, 2 ea.
https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...03&acctid=6250

Transmission, hydraulic, vehicular (believed to be another 1545P) - Groveport, OH
Hydraulic Transmission, Mdl 12423733 - Government Liquidation

Transmission w/container model no: 12423733 , medium tactical 5 ton (1545P) - San Antonio, TX
Transmission w/container model no: 12423733 , medium tactical 5 ton . PN: 12414438-009 . GL will tailgate load. Customer - Government Liquidation

Allison Co.mdl MT654CR Transmission With Container
Item Manifest - Lockbourne, OH
http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...&convertTo=USD

5ea Allison Transmission Control Assembly, P/N 29550921, unused condition - Groveport, OH
http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...&convertTo=USD

4ea Allison automatic, Control assembly, P/N 29550921, Unused in mfg packaging - Oklahoma City, OK
4ea Allison automatic, Control assembly, P/N 29550921, Unused in mfg packaging - Government Liquidation


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Old 06-17-2017, 07:05 PM   #2465
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several of those are literally 10 minutes from my house... might have to bid on that 1545 in a container.. thatd be an upgrade for the DEV bus..
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Old 06-17-2017, 07:26 PM   #2466
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And you could hook up the PTO to something.
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Old 06-17-2017, 07:40 PM   #2467
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This is one of those heating/cooling units that might be good for a coach in the basement.

2008 MFG unknown, Horizontal air conditioner, part No AH-54, Sn 1726, cooling 54000 BTU/HR. Heating 32400. 208/230 V, 3 phase, 50/60 Hz. All refrigerants have been removed. GL will provide tailgate loading.
2008 MFG unknown, Horizontal air conditioner, part No AH-54, Sn 1726, cooling 54000 BTU/HR. Heating 32400. 208/230 V, 3 - Government Liquidation
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Old 06-17-2017, 09:22 PM   #2468
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the 3 phase part is the killer, you would need a big generator and a 3 phase converter to run it, or a surplus 3 phase generator, which would be rather large
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Old 06-17-2017, 11:14 PM   #2469
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Old 06-17-2017, 11:40 PM   #2470
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3-phase

No problem. Plug in one of those 3-phase military generators.

They're sure getting fancy now. All we got was kerosene stoves in -40 weather.


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the 3 phase part is the killer, you would need a big generator and a 3 phase converter to run it, or a surplus 3 phase generator, which would be rather large
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Old 06-18-2017, 07:49 AM   #2471
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thats not a mobile rated A/C.. thats a 5 ton package unit.. good luck finding a bus big enough to put that under ... havi g a 3 phase genny would be nice.. make it easier to run those VFD compressors without inverters
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Old 06-18-2017, 10:59 AM   #2472
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Most of the military genys have 3-phase, but like you say it's a matter of where to put them. Since I don't have a coach or even a single basement box, I'd likely need a trailer and ducting going to the bus.

I've got to figure those units are fairly durable since they're meant to be hauled around in trucks by some very young military men.
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Old 06-18-2017, 03:12 PM   #2473
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im sure they are durable but BTU / lb per Size is probably much Less efficient than putting in a small engine and a coach A/C if you want 55,000 BTU..
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Old 06-18-2017, 03:43 PM   #2474
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Considering these military units are basically a box of parts, do they have any value toward being reconfigured into a less cubical setup?

Yeah, I have a tendency to try reinventing the wheel sometimes.

Resellers put those up for $400 each.

I'm thinking hunting in the eastern Oregon dessert, I get an antilope and I need to hang it to let it cool. I could just crank up the AC and watch the windows frost over.
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Old 06-18-2017, 04:54 PM   #2475
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55k btu will cool a short bus 'OK' going down the road.. yours probably nicely since its uber-insulated with spray foam.

its not uncommon though in a full size school bus to have 120K+ BTU of Air-conditioning!. most regular cars have 9-12k BTU of A/C
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Old 06-18-2017, 05:04 PM   #2476
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They do have larger units, some mounted on their own trailers.

I was going to get one of those mini-splits, but as you say they don't have the juice while traveling. Even two mini-splits might not be enough cooling for me to drive through Texas in the summertime. Actually the dry heat feels good in limited doses. High heat and humidity ain't my thing.
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Old 06-21-2017, 06:26 AM   #2477
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Someone BUY THIS BUS!!!!!
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Old 06-21-2017, 06:33 AM   #2478
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thsats a nice lookin rig. 5.9 with the 3060, i havent see nthat before.. probably a decent running fuel efficient bus
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Old 06-21-2017, 08:20 AM   #2479
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thsats a nice lookin rig. 5.9 with the 3060, i havent see nthat before.. probably a decent running fuel efficient bus
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Someone here on the forum bought a bus several months ago with that drivetrain combo. I can't remember who, though.
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Old 06-21-2017, 08:42 AM   #2480
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That is a good find! Tires and brakes may factor in. ..

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