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Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 02-09-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 217
Posted By bigskypc50
Well poke around in there with a flash light....

Well poke around in there with a flash light. Chances are it's coming out of the weep hole on the bottom of the pulley on the water pump housing. When the main bearing fails they are made to leak...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 01-20-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 528
Posted By bigskypc50
There job is to keep water and oil out of your...

There job is to keep water and oil out of your air system to make sure your brakes work flawlessly. They don't require anything besides replacing the cartridge. ideally yearly but every coupe of...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 01-20-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 528
Posted By bigskypc50
Thanks. I will order one up. Yes I hope it’s not...

Thanks. I will order one up. Yes I hope it’s not the air compressor. It’s on that blue bird with the c7s and only 90k miles. But looking over all the records I don’t see where or any note it was ever...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 01-19-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 528
Posted By bigskypc50
Needing an AD9 OTR vs OEM

Greetings! Needing to order an AD-9 dryer, the OEM bendix ones are $488 and the OTR branded ones at Fleetpride are like 139$. I know the old phrase of you get what you pay for but that's a huge price...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-09-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,344
Posted By bigskypc50
Your engine is not a C7S. The S is 08 or later...

Your engine is not a C7S. The S is 08 or later emissions engine. So you can get a 05/06 manual. And it should match your engine
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-09-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,344
Posted By bigskypc50
That is from my Cat C7 Owners manual. My newest...

That is from my Cat C7 Owners manual. My newest bus happen to come with all it's paper work including build - line sheets.
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 01-08-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,286
Posted By bigskypc50
That looks a shuttle bus you are going to wish...

That looks a shuttle bus you are going to wish you kept the van when it comes to fuel prices.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-07-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By bigskypc50
Whats The Truth About Emissions Era Engines?

I know the average advice is to avoid the emissions era engines. I often wonder if the data is tilted. When buses are in service. Often times they don't run them long enough to get heated up (short...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-07-2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,072
Posted By bigskypc50
Jayidol, I would also spend a few bucks having...

Jayidol, I would also spend a few bucks having the roof raise inspected by a known good welder in your town. There is a lot of people out there that should not even be allowed to weld anything.
...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 01-07-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 601
Posted By bigskypc50
I have never seen a unit like that, If you're not...

I have never seen a unit like that, If you're not able to get parts for it, I would suggest plumbing in an AD-9 style unit.

I realize the skoolie life is a lot of DIY, but unless you're fully...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-06-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,142
Posted By bigskypc50
The dishwasher uses to much power and water for a...

The dishwasher uses to much power and water for a bus. 6 guests in a bus is tight. You have to figure out if want space or maneuverability. They don’t go hand in hand. Maybe look at a short bus on a...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-06-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,344
Posted By bigskypc50
If it was my rig I would not run it. But I am...

If it was my rig I would not run it. But I am overly cautious. If it’s that cold I feel ya I am in Montana going to hit 25 below next week. Keep your oil inside your house it will flow so much better...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-06-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,344
Posted By bigskypc50
Ok so you have the pre dpf cat c7. That is...

Ok so you have the pre dpf cat c7. That is significantly overfilled. So still not time to worry maybe someone added to much oil. Don’t run the engine anymore until you correct the overfilled the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-06-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 360
Posted By bigskypc50
I have been told the C2s use duplex wiring and...

I have been told the C2s use duplex wiring and are a nightmare. I also want one but I am part bus collector, but I would not want to use one for a skoolie base.

I agree with Nikitas the good...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-06-2024, 07:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,141
Posted By bigskypc50
Ya mine here is a big store and DC for the...

Ya mine here is a big store and DC for the northern part of the state and they have heavy duty counter too, but good grief they have gotten costly lately. Like everything is more costly ya but this...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-06-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,141
Posted By bigskypc50
Wix is good! I have never had anything bad happen...

Wix is good! I have never had anything bad happen with NAPA gold stuff. That is made by WIX I think.

OEM is always a choice, like on my Cat if it needed a new fuel filter knowing how picky the...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-06-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,141
Posted By bigskypc50
Yes I agree it doesn't seem bad, I used an angle...

Yes I agree it doesn't seem bad, I used an angle grinder to cut it up. So there is that.

The district used 6K mile oil changes, So I am bet it's only been changed once or twice in the last 10...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-06-2024, 04:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,344
Posted By bigskypc50
Greetings! I my self just got a new rig with a...

Greetings! I my self just got a new rig with a c7s. Take a look at your engine serial and see if you have a cat c7 or cat c7s.

I myself would correct the fluid levels before doing anything more....
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-05-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,141
Posted By bigskypc50
Yup I have not ran a fram filter since I worked...

Yup I have not ran a fram filter since I worked at shop 20 years ago
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-05-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,141
Posted By bigskypc50
Well I cut open the oil filter. There is maybe a...

Well I cut open the oil filter. There is maybe a chuck that size in every 5-10 pleats. So maybe a dozen or so chunks that size in the whole filter.

Never cut open a filter before. Is that a lot...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-03-2024, 06:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,141
Posted By bigskypc50
Thanks for all yours guys feedback, I don't know...

Thanks for all yours guys feedback, I don't know if it shows in the invoices but they did put in a new oil pump and bunch of other stuff.

I got all the batteries swapped out yersterday all three...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-02-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,141
Posted By bigskypc50
Update: I talked to the guy at the district,...

Update:

I talked to the guy at the district, There is no 100% proof that the engine was rebuilt. He's only been there 6 months. And what was told to him when he took over. was it was rebuilt, he...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 12-31-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,141
Posted By bigskypc50
Here are the work orders. So I guess just the...

Here are the work orders. So I guess just the casing blew apart. Happend at 84k miles in spring of 2014
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 12-30-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,141
Posted By bigskypc50
Thanks everyone for your awesome feedback and...

Thanks everyone for your awesome feedback and input!

An update, Made it home ok and looked over the paperwork and found some alarms:


Was wondering if this is a normal oil PSI reading for a...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 12-27-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,141
Posted By bigskypc50
Thanks.... I am pretty sure it's DPF The filter...

Thanks.... I am pretty sure it's DPF The filter not DEF the fluid. I don't think DEF was until after 2010. Someone correct me if I am wrong!
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