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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-05-2016, 02:22 PM
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Views: 23,149
Posted By bread519
While we are taking about the primary vehicles, I...

While we are taking about the primary vehicles, I love my 08 Corolla 5 speed. 1500 pound towing capacity and 38 MPG always
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-05-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,149
Posted By bread519
I do enjoy taking the bus out for a joy cruise...

I do enjoy taking the bus out for a joy cruise now and then, but primary vehicle would be interesting haha. They are fun to drive though. I used to drive a Toyota Motorhome as my primary vehicle. It...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-05-2016, 02:16 PM
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Posted By bread519
Well I don't drive my bus around like a truck, I...

Well I don't drive my bus around like a truck, I drive it like a vacation vehicle 4-6000 miles a year. And while the difference in the price of fuel between 8-12 mpg is minimal and doesn't affect me...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-04-2016, 06:26 PM
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Posted By bread519
Haha awesome concept!

Haha awesome concept!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-04-2016, 06:20 PM
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Views: 23,149
Posted By bread519
Filled tank to full today so I could retest by...

Filled tank to full today so I could retest by holding foot more steady regardless of hills, and not exceeding 55 ever. Out of a 46 mile quick trip, I used approx 3.88 gallons which I rounded up to 4...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-03-2016, 09:29 PM
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Posted By bread519
Guys I am beyond frustrated. Tire pressure ok....

Guys I am beyond frustrated. Tire pressure ok. All new filters. And still only getting 8mpg no matter what. A pedal to the metal, driving conservatively. Idk what's going on. Everyone says they get...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-26-2016, 09:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,584
Posted By bread519
If you're a 4.44 and you have 11 r 22.5 like me,...

If you're a 4.44 and you have 11 r 22.5 like me, you should be right at 2316 RPM according to the calculator. I'd take that all day
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-26-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,584
Posted By bread519
Yup seems about right to me. I'm pinned out at...

Yup seems about right to me. I'm pinned out at 2550 RPM and 65 MPH 42 feet bumper to bumper
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-25-2016, 11:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,584
Posted By bread519
I'm only getting 8mpg with the full lock up 643...

I'm only getting 8mpg with the full lock up 643 so idk what's going on lol
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-25-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,584
Posted By bread519
What type of fuel mileage do you get? Most speed...

What type of fuel mileage do you get? Most speed limits are 70 by us now. I would really like to be able to go 65 at least
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-25-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,584
Posted By bread519
I just need to figure out where to find the parts...

I just need to figure out where to find the parts needed! Do you think I should rebuild the rear end while in there? That's what my mechanic was saying but I think he's just trying to get extra hours...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-25-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,584
Posted By bread519
Thanks for the words. Definitely is making me...

Thanks for the words. Definitely is making me think. I am reading on some of the truck forums that they run 2550 all day and the truck has 500k etc etc. but my truck mechanic was blown away that I...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-25-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,584
Posted By bread519
Considering I've seen my exact bus with a 3.73...

Considering I've seen my exact bus with a 3.73 gear, I'm pretty sure it can handle it. Yes it may downshift more on hills, but i drive primarily in the Midwest. I don't think it will have too much...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-25-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,584
Posted By bread519
I actually may have 4.44 as well. I'm doing 60...

I actually may have 4.44 as well. I'm doing 60 mph at around 2250 RPM.

Wouldn't that only give about 3 mph difference? I do need two rear tires. But the other two are pretty good
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-25-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,584
Posted By bread519
Rear end ratio change.

I'm really wanting to change my ratio of my rear end from 4.78 to 3.73 if I keep my bus to make highway speeds more attainable. I found a remanufactured rear end for 1500 with core deposit. The local...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-13-2016, 09:39 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,149
Posted By bread519
Update

So I took the bus into the local truck stop. My "water transfer"? filter was old. I have two bad tires. One was at 60psi, the other was at 70psi.


Could this be my culprit
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-01-2016, 10:23 PM
Replies: 93
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Posted By bread519
No smoke at all from the bus really. I've been...

No smoke at all from the bus really. I've been super busy this past few weeks and haven't had a chance to look into it yet. I need to do some research about checking the injectors then I'll probably...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-25-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,149
Posted By bread519
If the timing was incorrect would I have any side...

If the timing was incorrect would I have any side affects? The rig seems to have power to spare but I've also never driven any other buses
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-24-2016, 10:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,149
Posted By bread519
I've actually seen this thing before haha

I've actually seen this thing before haha
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-24-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,149
Posted By bread519
That's the range I am expecting with mine. I...

That's the range I am expecting with mine. I don't think it's out of range at all. Something has to be wrong
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-24-2016, 09:26 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,149
Posted By bread519
All I know is I've read that numerous semis have...

All I know is I've read that numerous semis have this engine and get 10-12 mpg at 2200-2600 rpm according to some other diesel forums. Are busses that much different than a loaded semi? I've read...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-24-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,149
Posted By bread519
I'll just sell it and get a different bus if I...

I'll just sell it and get a different bus if I can't get 9-10 mpg at that point

I have 11 r 22.5 tires so with 4.10 gears I would have 2011 RPM at 60 mph which would be perfect I think. I don't...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-24-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,149
Posted By bread519
Yea that seems to be the sweet spot for me as...

Yea that seems to be the sweet spot for me as well. I'll grab my tire size tomorrow I haven't been out by the bus today. I really want to change the rear end size I think. does anyone know where to...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-24-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,149
Posted By bread519
Transmission is MT643 Rear end is 4.78 (I...

Transmission is MT643

Rear end is 4.78 (I listed the RPM so that should be sufficient anyways)

Mileage is 115k


I'm not seeing any smoke at all really ever. Except for when I first start...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-23-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,776
Posted By bread519
Eric, It's bread from UP north. Your bus...

Eric,

It's bread from UP north. Your bus looks great. Hope to see ya at the next fest
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