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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2018, 09:34 PM
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Views: 9,851
Posted By AZtom
Thanks guys I'll do both and see how it goes

Thanks guys I'll do both and see how it goes
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,851
Posted By AZtom
I drove it for a little while longer and the low...

I drove it for a little while longer and the low coolant light comes on even though I know I just topped off the coolant so is this a known issue?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2018, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,851
Posted By AZtom
Would you help me locate it not sure where to...

Would you help me locate it not sure where to start here23965
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,851
Posted By AZtom
It's the Cummins 5.9 12v so it's all mechanical....

It's the Cummins 5.9 12v so it's all mechanical. It starts at about 10 to 15 minutes into the ride. I'm watching the other gauges and I don't see anything overheating maybe there's a sensor out?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-07-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,851
Posted By AZtom
Engine warning light

Ok so I finally got the bus up and running and it's about 90% converted. I started it up and drove it to get emissions testing so it can get registered.

On the way over a light and buzzer pops on...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-22-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
It's alive!!!! I replaced the fuel hose ...

It's alive!!!!

I replaced the fuel hose
Replaced the lift pump
Replaced the fuel filter

I did the manual pump till it got to the filter then loosened the injector lines one by one till all...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-22-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
Running out to Napa and getting 50ft of hose. I...

Running out to Napa and getting 50ft of hose. I feel better just replacing the whole run.

20+year old bus in Arizona heat, surprised it lasted this long
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-21-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
Okay I think I found the culprit but you guys...

Okay I think I found the culprit but you guys tell me what you think. I did as instructed and loosened up all the injector lines pumped a bit then I try to crank it over still no fuel. When I was...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-21-2018, 05:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
Ok so here's where I'm at. I took off work early...

Ok so here's where I'm at. I took off work early today to see if I can work on it just a little. My plan was to replace the fuel filter but apparently I bought the wrong style of fuel filter. I...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-20-2018, 05:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
Thanks Frank, my bus is a 96 and I think it's the...

Thanks Frank, my bus is a 96 and I think it's the same engine as in the pickup. I keep watching YouTube videos on the dodge trucks replacing fuel filter, and lift pump and everything looks exactly...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-20-2018, 11:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
Alrighty, sounds like I have a good checklist of...

Alrighty, sounds like I have a good checklist of things to go through. I'm going to try and tackle this over the weekend and see what happens. Thanks guys.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-16-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
It does have the fuel solenoid. I can hear it...

It does have the fuel solenoid. I can hear it click on when I turn the key. Just to make sure it stays engaged I put my hand under it to make sure and it stayed in place.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-15-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
John- I don't see a water separator so I don't...

John-
I don't see a water separator so I don't think it has one. Not sure how old the filter is. I haven't changed it and I bought the bus a year ago so it's prob time to replace it.

Ronnie-
I...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-15-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
Okay I ran to the gas station and filled up all...

Okay I ran to the gas station and filled up all the fuel cans I had and put 10 gallons in. I opened up the bleeder valve on top of the fuel filter..... I tried turning it over and manually pumping...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-15-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 911
Posted By AZtom
Cummins 5.9 12v crank no start no fuel

Okay I ran to the gas station and filled up all the fuel cans I had and put 10 gallons in. I opened up the bleeder valve on top of the fuel filter..... I tried turning it over and manually pumping...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-15-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
Ok well I'm learning stuff so this is good. So...

Ok well I'm learning stuff so this is good. So there is no electrical fuel pump in 96 Cummins 5.9 12v

So that pump with a manual plunger appears to be the lift pump. This is what I was manually...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-15-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
So this is the top of my tank through the access...

So this is the top of my tank through the access panel. These wires are the only to wires going to the tank so I figured these are the wires to the pump but again I'm guessing. The configuration is...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-15-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,912
Posted By AZtom
Cummins 5.9 12v crank no start no fuel

Ok so here is my dilemma.
Bus has been sitting for a couple of months while I work on it. I have started it periodically just to make sure everything was working. I attempt to start it now and it...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-15-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,028
Posted By AZtom
The cabinet is actual a solid wood dresser that...

The cabinet is actual a solid wood dresser that we picked up at a thrift store for $40. My wife sanded it down and got it prepped for paint and ready to install the butcher block counter top. Our...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-15-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,028
Posted By AZtom
LOL yea when I picked them up my wife said " um...

LOL yea when I picked them up my wife said " um honey are you sure those are going to fit" I didn't realize I ordered the 72 cell ones instead of the 60 cell panels.... Whoops! but it's what I have...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-15-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,028
Posted By AZtom
Solar!!! Got 4 280w panels feeding the 60a MPPT...

Solar!!! Got 4 280w panels feeding the 60a MPPT controller and 2000w inverter. For a test run I ran our 10000 BTU air conditioner for two hours. The batteries dropped to 74% but hey it worked. Below...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-11-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,028
Posted By AZtom
Thx, I definitely will. As soon as I'm done...

Thx, I definitely will. As soon as I'm done plumbing it I plan on attaching gas tank straps running length wise on the tanks for extra support. I've been paranoid of the stop and go motion weakening...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-11-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,028
Posted By AZtom
As far as bolting the strut to the floor. I...

As far as bolting the strut to the floor. I copied what Woolly Mammoth did at diyskoolie.com. metal screws drilled into the ribs. As far as lock washers I used the red lock Tite stuff on the upper...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-11-2018, 06:53 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,028
Posted By AZtom
Water tanks in! We got two 70 gallon water tanks....

Water tanks in! We got two 70 gallon water tanks. We boxed them in and surrounded them with 2" foam. I used the super strut hanging method that others have used. Seems nice a solid to me. I went into...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-29-2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 19,028
Posted By AZtom
Benches made, stove installed. Time to move on to...

Benches made, stove installed. Time to move on to wiring and...
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