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Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 12-10-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,853
Posted By ns9987
Re: 1986 International School Bus Need More Speed

Sorry it took me so long to reply!! So, how did the swap go?? How does the 6.9L like it? Does it climb hills ok?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-28-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,272
Posted By ns9987
Re: GMC 6.2 swap

Haha!! Yeah, Tachographs, I've heard of those, but I've never seen one on real life. lol
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,272
Posted By ns9987
Re: GMC 6.2 swap

Wow!! lol Well, Back in 1985 here in NC the state bought it's first series of Diesel school buses, and they all were exclusively 1985 S-1800 60 passenger Thomas 9.0L's. Some of them had Air Brakes,...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-27-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,853
Posted By ns9987
Re: 1986 International School Bus Need More Speed

Hey man!! Just wanting to know how the swap is going? I can't wait to hear about it!! :)
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,272
Posted By ns9987
Re: GMC 6.2 swap

HAHAHA!!! Yeah, I have a Dump Truck that has a 9.0L/MT-643 in it. It's an 87' S-1700. I like the 9.0L alot better than my 6.9L But, I fear of over working, or running it to high for a long time and...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,272
Posted By ns9987
Re: GMC 6.2 swap

Yep! :lol: My 6.9L's got 138,000 on her now lol and that thing will burn some oil. I have to put at least a quart or 2 of Rotella 15W-40 about every 2-3 times in I drive it. lol And, like I said it...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-27-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,303
Posted By ns9987
Re: N.C. INSURANCE! HELP!

Hey there, I live in NC, and I when I bought my first Bus, I asked around online and alot of guys told me that State Farm was the best way to go for Bus/RV insurance. So, I payed a visit to my local...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,272
Posted By ns9987
Re: GMC 6.2 swap

HAHAHA!!! Well, put!! That part about "If it didn't grenade in the first year" made me fall out of my chair laughing!!! :lol:
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,084
Posted By ns9987
Re: New tire installation on Dayton wheels

Oh ok!! lol Sounds good to me!! :D Well, I remember you said your Rig was specd with 20'' split rim tires, were they 8.25-20's or 9.00R20's? Because, if so, you could run the 22.5'' equivalent, and...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-26-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,084
Posted By ns9987
Re: New tire installation on Dayton wheels

I notice you said your rig has 255/70R22.5 tires in your video, they're like 37'' tall. lol I also can see that there's not alot of fender clearance over your rear axle, so I guess your tire size...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-26-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,215
Posted By ns9987
Re: Had the diff swap done...

Hahaha!! =D Yeah, that's def. the sad truth about these old buses.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-26-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,852
Posted By ns9987
Re: 9.0 liter or 6.9 liter

lol Yes!! Rebuild that good ole' 9.0L, I wouldn't get that 6.9L unless you ran out of options. lol I have one, it has little power, and it gets horrible fuel mileage, but it's reliable. lol
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-26-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,857
Posted By ns9987
Re: 1987 carpenter F156s 5.57 ratio swap to 4.33

I hope your bus has a manual tranny, because 4.33's are going to suck ass with a 7.3L AND an Automatic... you will lose a hell of alot of power on the highway. But, if you do have a manual trans,...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-26-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,215
Posted By ns9987
Re: Had the diff swap done...

Very Neat, I must say!! I would def. love to see some pics of your 77 pass. Thomas!! That's one of my dream buses. I have an IH 1987 S-1700 Bluebird 65 pass. with a 6.9L engine and an Allison AT-545...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-07-2011, 03:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,853
Posted By ns9987
Re: 1986 International School Bus Need More Speed

Ok man! I have wanted to try out that 4.78 ratio! And excellent job for switching to the 22.5's! You'll be so happy now that you did!

The 4.78 I've heard with having a DT-360 to send it flying,...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 09-02-2011, 04:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,853
Posted By ns9987
Re: 1986 International School Bus Need More Speed

Hey! I have a 5.38 ratio with a 6.9L IDI motor. I noticed you have 20'' split rims on your bus! First, Think affordably here, get you some bigger tires man! Upgrade to the tubeless 22.5'' rims like I...
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