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Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 11-02-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By Apacheglen
1991 TC2000 Air Brake/Start issue

Hi Everyone,
1991 TC2000 5.9 Cummins,
Its been sitting for a few months in Utah, put a new battery in, now the Air brake buzzer will not sound, no engine warnings, and it will not start, but...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-01-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,271
Posted By Apacheglen
Did you ever find a schematic? I have a 1991, and...

Did you ever find a schematic? I have a 1991, and need help with the ignition interlock.. The buzzer is failing, and when failed, will not start.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 10-19-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,452
Posted By Apacheglen
Insurance going up, way up

I used to insure with GMAC now National General for $250 a year, with a very clean driving record, no tickets or accidents in the last 11 years, 51 year old driver.

Now for the most basic...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-24-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,626
Posted By Apacheglen
Re: Tale of 2 Buses

Finally got the final coat on the 91 BB, it's looking so much better. Lots of work but worth it.
Many thanks to Jake C who had the comments about the mineral spirits with the enamel...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-18-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,626
Posted By Apacheglen
Re: Tale of 2 Buses

I wanted to share about my old 89 BB.. It was rusty, then had a frame mount crack. Estimates on a repair were 4 to 6 K.... too much for me, so I opted to purchase the 91 and outfit it..

Attached...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-18-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,626
Posted By Apacheglen
Re: Tale of 2 Buses

Pics resized
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-18-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,626
Posted By Apacheglen
Re: Tale of 2 Buses

Well the paint is almost complete.. here's what i learned..

Prep, I sanded with an air dual action sander with 180, then 240. then hand sanded where necessary.. Fairly good results.

Cleaned...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-21-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,626
Posted By Apacheglen
Re: Tale of 2 Buses

It took a few weeks for the paint to harden so that it could be sanded, but I got it removed, then sanded a larger area (180 then 240 grit), then sprayed the paint. It was hot ~95 degrees when I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-07-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,417
Posted By Apacheglen
Re: Adventure Awaits!

Adventure,
If you're still here in Utah, look me up in Corinne. (about 50 miles north of SLC). I'm the bus dude..
Glen
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-07-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,626
Posted By Apacheglen
Re: Tale of 2 Buses

Thanks for the info... So I"ll pick up some mineral spirits..

Should I look for any reducers, or more surface prep? All that I did was sand with 180 grit, and clean with Lacquer thinner. What...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-06-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,626
Posted By Apacheglen
Re: Tale of 2 Buses

Painted today, or at least tried to paint..
Used implement paint, thinned with lacquer thinner ( 2 capfulls per quart of paint), did some prep sanding, used the finest foam roller I could find.....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-04-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,626
Posted By Apacheglen
Re: Tale of 2 Buses

I'm not sure how much brushing the floor needs, but I hope to get some POR 15 soon, if not some other floor sealer. Any suggestions on a vapor barrier?

Thanks,
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-04-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,626
Posted By Apacheglen
Tale of 2 Buses

Actually, this is about my 91 Blue Bird TC2000, 33 foot bus from the Johnson County School System, in Tenn. I also have a 89 33 Foot BlueBird TC 2000 with severe coorosion, The older bus is being...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 01-23-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,297
Posted By Apacheglen
Re: Vibration at Idle

Ok, I am not an expert, but this is what I found. I bought a set of used 7mm injectors due to a recent head change. I put it back together, and had a very rough running bus. (89 model with 5.9 BTA,...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 01-23-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,153
Posted By Apacheglen
Re: 89 Blue Bird 5.9 Gen 1 Cummins, Blown Head gasket

Long Story,
The head was cracked too, so I found a 12 head with 7mm injector holes. The head was almost new (had receipts to prove it), with about 1 hour of use.
My block was OK, just under...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-27-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,153
Posted By Apacheglen
89 Blue Bird 5.9 Gen 1 Cummins, Blown Head gasket

Hi,
I knew the bus had some issues, but found that the head gasket is leaking between 4 and 5 on the exhaust side.
Does anyone have experience changing the head gasket, or have a manual for the...
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