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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-08-2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By frankenboom
Does it make sense the lift pump would cause the...

Does it make sense the lift pump would cause the engine to die only when lifting off the gas though? Engine seems to make good power as long as I’m pressing the gas. Also starts with no issue. Not...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-08-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By frankenboom
Bumping this in hopes of any ideas...bueller?

Bumping this in hopes of any ideas...bueller?
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-20-2023, 05:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,843
Posted By frankenboom
Did you manage to download that manual? Looks...

Did you manage to download that manual? Looks like the link is dead, would love to get it if possible.



Thanks!
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-18-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By frankenboom
Engine cut-out issues

Hello skoolie hive mind, having a weird issue with my bus.

Engine is an all-mechanical 8.3 liter cummins.

Symptoms:
With the transmission is drive, depressing the throttle pedal...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-30-2020, 12:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,873
Posted By frankenboom
In my bus (1998 Thomas SAFTLINER MVP-ER), the...

In my bus (1998 Thomas SAFTLINER MVP-ER), the power steering pump is attached to the back of the air compressor, which is driven by gears under the timing cover and is located underneath the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-17-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,303
Posted By frankenboom
Actually, so this is interesting. ...

Actually, so this is interesting.

Previously, the leak from the throttle, as described above, was coming from the EXH (exhaust) port on the valve. The exh port is only supposed to emit air right...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-15-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,303
Posted By frankenboom
Thank you! At some point, when I know the bus...

Thank you! At some point, when I know the bus won't have to move for a bit, I'll take the throttle out and see if I can figure out what the problem is.

Hopefully the rebuild kit will help. Thanks...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-29-2017, 01:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,303
Posted By frankenboom
Hey, did you ever figure out your problem? I'm...

Hey, did you ever figure out your problem? I'm having the same issue!

With any depression of the throttle, I can hear a whooshing sound from under the floor, which I'm guessing should not happen....
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-10-2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,022
Posted By frankenboom
Hey! We drove for about an hour on the...

Hey!

We drove for about an hour on the highway with no perceptible change in the trans temp gauge. Some of our gauges work, others don't. I'll check out wiring as well as I can.

No large...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-10-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,022
Posted By frankenboom
Thanks, guys for all the help! What a great...

Thanks, guys for all the help! What a great community!

I'll get to these things when I can and come back with updates as I go.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-09-2017, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,022
Posted By frankenboom
Thanks so much! That gives me a lot to go off of....

Thanks so much! That gives me a lot to go off of.
Once I get a chance to do these things, I'll let you know how it all goes.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-09-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,022
Posted By frankenboom
yea, I checked the oil and all seemed well. That...

yea, I checked the oil and all seemed well. That being said, if the amount of coolant or antifreeze leaking into the oil was small, it may not be noticeable.

I'm assuming the antifreeze is put in...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-09-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,022
Posted By frankenboom
New Bus! New Problems...

Hello all,

I've been lurking here awhile but I've never posted. Now that I've bought a bus, I finally have something to talk about! I'm new to this whole thing, and while I would say I'm...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-20-2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,200
Posted By frankenboom
Advice on Rust

Hey!
I've been reading these forums obsessively but have never had a reason to post until now.

I'm looking to buy a bus, both for myself and a school project, (low- energy heating and cooling!...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-29-2016, 01:47 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 81,013
Posted By frankenboom
Awesome video! Adorable scene with your son...

Awesome video!
Adorable scene with your son (?) sweeping out the years' worth of trash.
Whats the name of the song that plays at the end? It's wonderful!
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