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Forum: Ford Drivetrain 10-28-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,129
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Removing Governor?

Right....Except.... right now I have the old dash and gauges out and am about to put in the new wire harness and don't have an option to go back and test. If I have to, I will just do my best to...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 10-28-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,129
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Removing Governor?

Hi,

No, the Carb doesn't have electronics. The Governor has Ford part # D9TE-12A458 BA

Here is a similar one on EBAY with pix.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Motorcraft- ... 0461804174...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 10-25-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,129
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Removing Governor?

Since I have a tach and don't intend on going more than 55, why would this be needed?

I guess I am looking for some more in-depth reasoning behind the need for the governor in the first place. If...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 10-25-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,129
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Why Remove Governor?

Old Guy Frank,

Well, it's a bit hard not to take your message as not being just a wee bit condescending, but if you want some clarification:

I've owned the bus for over 4 years and driven it on...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 10-17-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,217
Posted By chefjuke
Re: main cab wire harness???? Help please

Dub C,

This is actually the harness I have - https://www.ebay.com/itm/EZ-WIRING-21-CI ... 06&vxp=mtr...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 10-17-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,129
Posted By chefjuke
Removing Governor?

So I am planning on installing a new wiring harness on my 1979 Ford Carpenter B600 shortbus and I have a question regarding the speed governor unit.

Can/should I remove it and if so, how? I'm...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 10-17-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,217
Posted By chefjuke
Re: main cab wire harness???? Help please

Hey Dub C,

I have the exact same bus (see my gallery) and am working on re-wiring the thing as well (mainly because I had some gauges fail and made a new dash panel with all new gauges). I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-19-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,018
Posted By chefjuke
Re: 1982 Ford B600 gas (first bus)

Nice find. Have fun with your project. I have a '79 B600 Ford/Carpenter which I am in the midst of refurbing myself.

I agree that the whine sounds like it may be a belt issue, especially if it...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 09-08-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,861
Posted By chefjuke
1979 Ford 370 - Ignition fails when engine hot

All,

So, my 1979 Ford Carpenter B600 379 CI short-bus has an interesting intermittent problem. The Ignition seems to fail when the engine gets over a certain temp.

2 Years ago on it's maiden...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-16-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,815
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Restarting engine after a year of storage

All,

It looks like the problem was a lot simpler than I had thought. We finally got around to trying again, this time we drizzled gas into the carb to really get it running. After about 30 secs...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-27-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,815
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Restarting engine after a year of storage

Well, after another morning of not-quite getting it to start, we have a conundrum.

We drained 15 gallons from the main tank and added 5 fresh. as one of the things on the list to fix is the fuel...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-10-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,815
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Restarting engine after a year of storage

JT-

Thanks for that info. We have only used the starting fluid for just that, spaying while cranking. Going to try again this weekend, starting with adding another 5 gal. of fresh gas to the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-31-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,523
Posted By chefjuke
Re: The JukeBus 1979 Ford Shorty Renovation project

Just about finished prepping for putting in the subfloor.
Layed down the furring strips and insulation, will be moving on to cutting the plywood to size and installing (hopefully by this weekend).
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-28-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,523
Posted By chefjuke
Re: The JukeBus 1979 Ford Shorty Renovation project

Heh,

One of the cool things about the bus in it's current state is that it has the hanging navy cots AND the 'Back Deck' that is a perfect bed (with the addition of an inflatable mattress) as it...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-28-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,523
Posted By chefjuke
Re: The JukeBus 1979 Ford Shorty Renovation project

Here is my current floorplan goal (subject to change):
https://www.skoolie.net/gallery2/d/36465-2/BusLayout.jpg

(Grey rectangles between the left and right benches are the tops of the wheel wells)
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-26-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,815
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Restarting engine after a year of storage

Frank,

Thanks for the suggestions....will try again this weekend and see if I can't get her back up and running...

-Chef Juke
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-25-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,815
Posted By chefjuke
Restarting engine after a year of storage

So..

Due to health issues, I had to put my bus renovation on hold last year and my bus sat for a year without being started. Now that I'm feeling better and able to work on the bus, was looking...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 01-25-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,132
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Help with my Ford 370 Gas Engine

Jeb,

Sorry this may be way late, but I had a similar (actually, more acute) problem with my '79 Ford B600 Shorty Bus with a 370 engine.

On my first long trip the engine ended up dying every...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-25-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,523
Posted By chefjuke
Re: The JukeBus 1979 Ford Shorty Renovation project

Heh, yeah, I thought the same thing when I saw the ad.. ;-)

They actually had it tricked out really nicely for their purpose....held two kayaks up on each side, all of their oars, a ton of stuff...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-24-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,523
Posted By chefjuke
The JukeBus 1979 Ford Shorty Renovation project

Hi Kids,

Let me tell you a story.

BACKGROUND
In July of Aught Nine, I was going to be running a communal camp kitchen feeding a hundred or so people off the grid for about a week. I needed to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-18-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,648
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Floor / Flooring questions....

Smitty,

Good question. My thought was the idea of furring strips would help keep the floor even all the way across (not 'spongy').

My plan is to now go with 3/4 tongue and groove plywood for...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-17-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,648
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Floor / Flooring questions....

Thanks for your reply.

As we don't expect to be using the bus for extended living in extreme temps, the insulation is more for med temp fluctuations and sound insulation.

The final flooring...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-17-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,648
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Floor / Flooring questions....

So,

A few months of slack due to illness and life intruding on bus rehab and I am now finally ready for the flooring project.

Just wanted to double-check for any additional info/suggestions...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-26-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,648
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Floor / Flooring questions....

Thanks Vega12 and everyone else for their input,

Right now I am solidifying my flooring plans....still need to remove all of the glue residue from the carpeting (any suggestions there? Right now...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-21-2010, 12:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,648
Posted By chefjuke
Re: Floor / Flooring questions....

Hmm..you may be right on this last point. I'm just starting from the point of NOT wanting carpet again (the carpet I pulled out felt like it had about 10 lbs. of dirt and gunk in it per square...
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