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Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 04-29-2018, 08:36 PM
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Posted By natedlee
I will neither confirm nor deny that my gvwr...

I will neither confirm nor deny that my gvwr sticker in the bus says 30,000 and my VT registration says 26,000.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-28-2018, 02:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,396
Posted By natedlee
So much good info here - I really appreciate it. ...

So much good info here - I really appreciate it.

So KC has already found a couple used options for me (with 1-year warranty), starting at $900 + $150 for shipping. I sent her my drivetrain specs...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-27-2018, 02:24 PM
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Posted By natedlee
I talked with KC and she had fond things to say...

I talked with KC and she had fond things to say about you. :) She also said this is a tough conversion b/c she has no idea where to source an adapter plate -- and she may have convinced me to go the...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-23-2018, 10:50 AM
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Views: 7,396
Posted By natedlee
Thanks a ton! I will be passing this along to...

Thanks a ton! I will be passing this along to them!!
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-23-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,396
Posted By natedlee
This has turned into a much bigger ordeal than...

This has turned into a much bigger ordeal than expected. :/ The MT643 in fact does not fit my flywheel so the shop has been trying to source parts and both Cummins and Allison have been giving them...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 02-10-2018, 03:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,396
Posted By natedlee
Yeah he's saying it most likely is SAE 3, but...

Yeah he's saying it most likely is SAE 3, but sometimes they can be different. When it's done raining I'll try to figure out of there's an adapter or not.

Cool thanks for your help!
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 02-10-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,396
Posted By natedlee
Awesome thanks - I wouldn't have known to ask...

Awesome thanks - I wouldn't have known to ask about those.

Turns out the seller is a diesel mechanic @ Cummins and is being quite helpful answering all of my questions. He says it's in great...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 02-10-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,396
Posted By natedlee
So I found a used MT643 with only 41k miles not...

So I found a used MT643 with only 41k miles not far from me -- for $500! Owner says it was pulled from a '98 bus and was connected to a 5.9 12v - just like my bus.

Let's say this is actually in...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-21-2017, 10:36 AM
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Views: 539,712
Posted By natedlee
A lot of conversation has happened since this...

A lot of conversation has happened since this post on the thread. Also, that caveat about the school bus was not in the original language. I think there was a major overhaul to the exceptions listed...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-19-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,396
Posted By natedlee
Excellent point. But still how do I properly...

Excellent point. But still how do I properly source the right one? Serial?


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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-18-2017, 11:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,396
Posted By natedlee
How to source a transmission upgrade

What is needed to source a transmission upgrade? My mechanic says he needs the serial for the transmission I want. I currently have 1998 5.9 12c w/ AT545. When I upgrade I want an MT643. I found this...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 08-21-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,229
Posted By natedlee
I think I may be upgrading to the MT643 at some...

I think I may be upgrading to the MT643 at some point. So many things I want to tow! :)


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Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-16-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 357
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Posted By natedlee
Add me -- 21104

Add me -- 21104
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-31-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,229
Posted By natedlee
Well all my heavy stuff is in the back (or will...

Well all my heavy stuff is in the back (or will be) actually. Water tanks, generator, battery bank, kitchen, etc. IF I tow it will at least have that going for it. :)


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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-24-2017, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,723
Posted By natedlee
What accommodations do you need? Just a place to...

What accommodations do you need? Just a place to park, or do you need power and water or other stuff?


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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-23-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,119
Posted By natedlee
Mid-Atlantic Skoolies

Anybody from the DelMarVa / mid-atlantic /southern PA / WV areas? There seems to be a shortage of folks from around here. I know of 2.

I'm in MD. If there's an interest maybe we get a meetup...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-23-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,723
Posted By natedlee
Did you end up finding a place - and a bus? My...

Did you end up finding a place - and a bus? My first thought was to network and see if you can find any new friends that have some land and don't mind you parking on it. I may have some leads if...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-22-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,123
Posted By natedlee
[emoji106] I'll probably do that this week....

[emoji106] I'll probably do that this week. Thanks for the discussion!



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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-22-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,123
Posted By natedlee
It was pointed out in another forum that...

It was pointed out in another forum that technically I'm not 15mph off. I'm a % off. So he run the math and I'm 133% off across all speeds. :)


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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-21-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 282,576
Posted By natedlee
I just did the calculations while driving from...

I just did the calculations while driving from Iowa to Ohio, so relatively flat run. I got just over 12mpg.

Here's my rig:
- 1998 Bluebird TC2000, 28', 18,500lb.
- Cummins 5.9 12v with Allison...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-20-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,123
Posted By natedlee
Ah - you're right. They are the bulbs for the...

Ah - you're right. They are the bulbs for the fuel/temp/charge/oil menu that I can toggle through. Some of them must be out bc I can't see them well at night.


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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-20-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,229
Posted By natedlee
Which one did you upgrade to? Sent from...

Which one did you upgrade to?


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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-20-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,229
Posted By natedlee
Thanks dude. I'll be reading up on your story for...

Thanks dude. I'll be reading up on your story for sure.


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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-20-2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,229
Posted By natedlee
Ok I read about this mod in passing. Can you...

Ok I read about this mod in passing. Can you explain how it's done, or point me to a decent resource to read up on it?

Which trans are you getting now?


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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-20-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,123
Posted By natedlee
That's what another person said on FB. But there...

That's what another person said on FB. But there are separate lamp spots like this... And they're stupid sensitive. Can't figure out why some aren't working.
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