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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-06-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,132
Posted By brokedown
Portrait of every Skoolie event organizer ever ...

Portrait of every Skoolie event organizer ever

https://i.imgur.com/2xN0voN.png
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-06-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,132
Posted By brokedown
I'm sure that's the case. Also did you know birds...

I'm sure that's the case. Also did you know birds aren't real?

:)

Not everyone in the world is evil.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-05-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 981
Posted By brokedown
My service manual is dated 1996 and says: ...

My service manual is dated 1996 and says:

3–7. TRANSMISSION FLUID
RECOMMENDATIONS
a. Recommended Automatic Transmission
Fluid and Viscosity Grade
(1) Hydraulic fluids (oils) used in the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-05-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 981
Posted By brokedown
My understanding is that the 545 is only getting...

My understanding is that the 545 is only getting a modulator signal from the throttle pedal that triggers at about 60% throttle, no other inputs.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-05-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,153
Posted By brokedown
When you say bike are you referring to a bicycle?...

When you say bike are you referring to a bicycle? I added a lift on the back of my bus for a motorcycle but wouldn't consider the idea of keeping it inside the bus. A bicycle maybe but it would be...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-05-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 20,084
Posted By brokedown
My wife would LOVE that step. Our bus came with a...

My wife would LOVE that step. Our bus came with a 2" factory lift and on flat ground the bottom step is 24 inches up.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-05-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,132
Posted By brokedown
I did not rent or borrow tools, I carry basically...

I did not rent or borrow tools, I carry basically all the tools to build and maintain a bus on my bus.

My bus didn't need any work to "get done", but I did spend much of the time helping others...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 02-05-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 764
Posted By brokedown
NAPA should be able to look up those parts if you...

NAPA should be able to look up those parts if you give them the bus info... Jump the medium duty on their vehicle selector and choose Thomas/BlueBird and find your model. The oil filter should be...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-05-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,132
Posted By brokedown
You sure about that?

You sure about that?
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-05-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,132
Posted By brokedown
I just don't see the value in responding to bad...

I just don't see the value in responding to bad faith actors. Plenty of resources out there from people who actually attended last year's event.

Sometimes I fall victim to a troll but after a...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-05-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,132
Posted By brokedown
Thanks for your input.

Thanks for your input.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-05-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,132
Posted By brokedown
What an exhausting thread. Y'all don't like the...

What an exhausting thread. Y'all don't like the event format or price or whatever, I encourage you to not attend. I was there last year and do plan to attend, and look forward to making more new...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-05-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By brokedown
Would help to know what inverter you had as well....

Would help to know what inverter you had as well. not all of them properly separate ground and neutral!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-04-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,132
Posted By brokedown
Would love to see you if you can make it!

Would love to see you if you can make it!
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-31-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,933
Posted By brokedown
I've seen a few of these in vans, but I'm still...

I've seen a few of these in vans, but I'm still generally in favor of using propane on-demand water heaters instead of tank systems, especially electric ones. The wife and I like to take 'real'...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-30-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,185
Posted By brokedown
Having done a lot of events, my resulting...

Having done a lot of events, my resulting impression is the opposite... I'd like to see them extended to 14 days instead of 10 to allow more time for the social aspects and informal discussion....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-29-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,120
Posted By brokedown
It's a MaxxForce DT, aka DT466. MaxxForce 7 is a...

It's a MaxxForce DT, aka DT466. MaxxForce 7 is a 6.4L V8.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-29-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 954
Posted By brokedown
DT408 is pretty uncommon in buses, I've only seen...

DT408 is pretty uncommon in buses, I've only seen one in a bus in person so far and that was 4 years ago! It's a big brother to the DT360 and little brother to the DT466 but likely set at a pretty...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-29-2024, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 538
Posted By brokedown
"standard" bus windows are 2.5 feet, but those...

"standard" bus windows are 2.5 feet, but those look like wide windows which are 3ft each. And you've got 8 feet of bus in front of the first window.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-29-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,185
Posted By brokedown
GA folks if you didn't see the Bus Bonanza post...

GA folks if you didn't see the Bus Bonanza post go check it out, it's in March, I'll be there doing some talks and demos!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-29-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,261
Posted By brokedown
The engine that replaced the DT360 (T444E, which...

The engine that replaced the DT360 (T444E, which also replaced the 7.3 IDI) would show up starting in 1994, it is electronic and would have that 6 pin connection.

I would personally take a DT360...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-29-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,261
Posted By brokedown
Your DT360 won't have a computer, its all...

Your DT360 won't have a computer, its all mechanical and we love that about it... You can stop looking!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-29-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,120
Posted By brokedown
That's super premium money for a basically low...

That's super premium money for a basically low end bus. Unless you really value the roof raise I wouldn't touch it. I know the market is goofy lately but I'd be upset paying 3k for this one.

Also,...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-27-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,132
Posted By brokedown
I'll be there!

I'll be there!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-31-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 518
Views: 164,856
Posted By brokedown
I always put mine in economy mode. It seems to...

I always put mine in economy mode. It seems to shift up a little earlier but holds higher gears longer unless I'm actually pushing the pedal down. I wish it could set as the default instead of having...
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