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Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 08-05-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,387
Posted By tailgate
What happened to the engine that was in it? ...

What happened to the engine that was in it? Maybe better to fix the old one than swap a new one in that you know nothing about.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-12-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By tailgate
We put a Cutler Hammer transfer switch on our...

We put a Cutler Hammer transfer switch on our house. Right now it's just a bit over $300 dollars at Home Depot. We use a 7500 watt Briggs & Stratton generator. Powers the entire house, but we have...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-29-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,453
Posted By tailgate
Do you have any pictures of the crack? I have...

Do you have any pictures of the crack? I have welded rear axle housings before. That could be an option.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-13-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,417
Posted By tailgate
Ace Hardware still sells Craftsman tools where I...

Ace Hardware still sells Craftsman tools where I live. I was a mechanic for 35 years. I have a lot of Craftsman tools, can't beat the price. They have been getting harder to get warranty for broken...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-02-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,370
Posted By tailgate
Several states offer legal residence with having...

Several states offer legal residence with having nothing more than a post office box. Florida is one of those. Some friends of ours did this years ago. They sold everything they owned in the snow...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-22-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,137
Posted By tailgate
I was a semi truck mechanic for 35 years. I used...

I was a semi truck mechanic for 35 years. I used to take the Horton Fans off and pitch them in the trash. My recommendation was to switch to viscous fan when the other went bad. ...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-18-2020, 08:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,882
Posted By tailgate
Hi Maggie, Remember how to eat an elephant? ...

Hi Maggie, Remember how to eat an elephant? Just do it one bit at a time. You are trying to finish the entire project before you start it. What you don't know you can learn along the way. You can...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-08-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,478
Posted By tailgate
I love the Hampton Roads area. I was stationed...

I love the Hampton Roads area. I was stationed at Langley AFB. There is just so much to do in the area. I don't have a bus right now, but we can always hope...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-22-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,989
Posted By tailgate
Before you start taking the front hubs apart to...

Before you start taking the front hubs apart to check the bearings. Try this first. Jack up one side and spin the wheel. Then put the palm of your hand on the brake chamber. If you feel a vibration...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-03-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,624
Posted By tailgate
Holy Cow, I live in Florida in the winter and...

Holy Cow, I live in Florida in the winter and there is now way you are going to survive a Florida summer in a bus with no AC. I don't know what the answer is but doing without AC is not it....
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-09-2019, 08:28 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,975
Posted By tailgate
I have had State Farm for 50 years. My office...

I have had State Farm for 50 years. My office has covered me on many purchace with just a phone call and the vin number.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-10-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,849
Posted By tailgate
What did you find as the problem? How expensive...

What did you find as the problem? How expensive were the repairs? Or did you do them yourself? Thanks Tailgate
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-08-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,849
Posted By tailgate
Do a little more research before you give up on...

Do a little more research before you give up on the bus. The oil pan should come off relatively easy. Refill radiator and pressurize system. You could easily see if water was coming around pistons...
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