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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-03-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,257
Posted By Branden
clarification on hammer use...

I think I generally understand the brake system and the shoes...I'm just wondering about sensitivity and adjustment. How hard am I hitting the shoes (generally speaking, MMMV)--just a tap or a good...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-03-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,257
Posted By Branden
Frozen (rusted?) brakes

Hi all,

I've been a horrible, bad, no-good person and left my bus undriven for six months. I did start it several times and let it run for a while each time but I know the lack of driving is a...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 26,425
Posted By Branden
Tire update, a couple thousand miles in.

Just wanted to give an update on the tire situation now that I have some miles under my belt. I'll need to do another because I don't recall what I put on for the steers. I think I wanted to keep the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2014, 12:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,577
Posted By Branden
Re: 1988 International 66 Passanger Bus Purchase

Nat,
That there is an excellent and succinct list. I wish I had it when I did my work, but we basically did the same minus some elements. Now, nine years later, we are thinking of a total reno and...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-11-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,903
Posted By Branden
Re: Weight limits for the top of my bus?

I've never seen weight limits posted, but it's high.

I've had 30 people dancing on a wooden roof deck, all attached directly to the large structural roof ribs. I was way more worried about the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-11-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 26,425
Posted By Branden
Tire size and brand question: Move from 12R to 11R?

Hi all,
I'm in need of a new set of tires (my wallet just screamed a little). I only run about 3,000 miles a year, most is highway but some is on gravel roads.

I'm running very old Goodyear...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-02-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,015
Posted By Branden
Solved! Re: On the road assistance--info, ideas?

Thanks for the suggestions, all. And to Frank for his sagacity and time! We pulled the filter, which had rusty looking sludge in it, replaced it with a new filter (always carry three, right?) and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-02-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,473
Posted By Branden
Solved! Re: The Lucinda Lowdown

Thanks to those on the drivetrain forum, we changed our fuel filter and problem solved. On our way!

BTW, the ATF problem earlier was fixed by a radiator rebuild. Apparently the water, oil, and ATF...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-02-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,015
Posted By Branden
Re: On the road assistance--info, ideas?

I drained out a bit of fuel from the filter--didn't appear to have water in it. If I change the filter--I think I have one with me, but I've never done it--how do I not spill fuel in the exchange? I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-02-2012, 01:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,473
Posted By Branden
Re: The Lucinda Lowdown

Hi all,
Branden with Lucinda (1981 bluebird All American, Cummins 555, Alison 545 (I think)) here, on the road home to Seattle from Burning Man. We've made it to Klamath Falls, Oregon and *may* be...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-02-2012, 01:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,015
Posted By Branden
On the road assistance--info, ideas?

Hi all,
Branden with Lucinda (1981 bluebird All American, Cummins 555, Alison 545 (I think)) here, on the road home to Seattle from Burning Man. We've made it to Klamath Falls, Oregon and *may* be...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 12-21-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,721
Posted By Branden
Cummins V555 9.1liter

Following up on the radiator/black smoke etc. thread here. The mechanic has said that the engine, minus an oil leak (valve cover) that is being fixed, is in good shape--clean and strong. I'm hoping...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-21-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,473
Posted By Branden
Re: The Lucinda Lowdown

Thanks JAK, the t cooler in this case is internal to the radiator and doesn't seem to be failing now (no ATF in the coolant now). Their concern is that once they get in there to recore the radiator,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-20-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,473
Posted By Branden
Re: The Lucinda Lowdown

yeah, I'm paying something like that, too. maybe a little less. tough to argue when i check my weight on the scales... she's a big girl.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-20-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,473
Posted By Branden
Re: The Lucinda Lowdown

Thanks, all. Other posts on this thread have been placed in the mechanical area for Cummins:
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=9332&p=68462#p68462...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 12-20-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,715
Posted By Branden
Re: Cummins 555, but radiator and oil leak question

Oh, and hey, thanks for all the suggestions. Not only do I appreciate it and am forwarding them to the mechanic, but I'm also enjoying learning the troubleshooting and can always use the advice. ...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 12-20-2010, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,715
Posted By Branden
Re: Cummins 555, but radiator and oil leak question

We're now looking for a new radiator, and the front engine/cummins 555 combination leaves little room up there. They are talking about $1200 for a recore, but the shops don't know what to do about...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-03-2010, 12:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,473
Posted By Branden
Re: The Lucinda Lowdown

Smitty and Busbozo--the vaporizing transmission fluid is the mechanic's theory. They say they've found evidence of vapor leakage. I have no idea what the heck that might mean.

I don't think...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 12-02-2010, 12:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,715
Posted By Branden
Re: Cummins 555, but radiator and oil leak question

Hi Frank,
Indeed I do need a mentor. I've got a 35' Blue Bird All American Front Engine with a Cummins 555 9.1 liter and Alison 545 (I think). GVW? Don't recall, 24-30Kish.

The triple nickel is...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 12-01-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,715
Posted By Branden
Cummins 555, but radiator and oil leak question

Hi all, this is also posted in the projects section under the Lucinda Lowdown, but it seemed like it would be appropriate here, too.

Hi Skoolies,
First the fun: I took Lucinda (1981 BB AA FE)...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-01-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,473
Posted By Branden
Radiator and oil leak/black smoke questions...

For the mechanically inclined. I'll also post in Cummins mechanicals. I posted to SkoolieConversions, too. Looking for mechanical answers, and estimates on the damage to my wallet I'm about to incur....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-29-2010, 01:09 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 63,903
Posted By Branden
Diesel fuel additive: A++

So my engine, the classic Cummins Triple Nickel that everyone likes so much as an older diesel, has a tendency to almost stall when one goes from pressing the accelerator to quickly braking, as you...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-29-2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,423
Posted By Branden
Re: roof deck railing

I used prefab scaffold railing. It's made to assemble/disassemble easily and quickly. You just have to mount receiver posts somehow on the bus/rack. I used pipe, cut and with holes drilled to accept...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-27-2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,473
Posted By Branden
Mural details

Emma--mural close ups now posted in the gallery...lots of them!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-19-2010, 01:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,473
Posted By Branden
Photos of the new paint are up

In the Gallery section, under the Lucinda gallery.

I worked with local graffiti artists to do a piece around the entire bus, with all sorts of Mexican revolution, labor, and women's history...
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