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Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-16-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,072
Posted By happiinesshunter
Thank you all for your info. I tried...

Thank you all for your info.

I tried multiple times cycling through but it still won't "catch".

The lights and dash and power are all going so I don't think that it would be a battery issue.
...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-15-2018, 03:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,072
Posted By happiinesshunter
Thanks brokedown

[QUOTE=brokedown;294682]3 major things to look for: thank you for your reply!!!

1. Is your oil low? The T444E uses HPOP injectors which don't work if you don't have enough oil.

-I have checked...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-15-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,072
Posted By happiinesshunter
3600 won't start after dead batteries replaced. Brake buzzer and light

Hello everyone!

I have a 97 Thomas Vista 3600 T444e. I let it sit for a few months and the batteries died. I just got new ones and now the bus won't start.

The electrical starts, warnings go...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-09-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,323
Posted By happiinesshunter
Thank you !

Thank you ALL so much for your info and help!! :)

What I will be running in the bus is as follows:
Iphone charger
Laptop charger
2 sets of Christmas lights (Sparingly)
2 burner cooktop...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-09-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,671
Posted By happiinesshunter
Info On Long Journeys

Hello!

I am nearing the end of my conversion (Phase one) and will be traveling from my parents home in Delaware to my "home" in San Diego, CA next weekend.

I have put a LOT of labor and love...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-09-2017, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,323
Posted By happiinesshunter
Help Greatly Needed-Shore/Gen Power Wiring Info

Hello All!!

I am attempting to wire my bus this weekend and after reading for what seems like forever now, I am still completely lost.

Let me preface by saying, NO...I am NO electrician. I am...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-05-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,413
Posted By happiinesshunter
How to frame walls with curved bus walls

Hello! I am on to framing the closet and bathroom walls out... but have hit a ... well wall.

The walls of my bus have a curve to them leaving a large gap when I attempt to frame out the wall.
...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-25-2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,129
Posted By happiinesshunter
Attaching Ceiling Panels

Hello,

I am working to frame my bus now and because I am pretty tall for a gal I don't have a lot of room to work with overhead in my '97 Thomas International. For this reason I wanted to forgo...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-23-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,708
Posted By happiinesshunter
Bladder Water Tank and Grey Water Questions

Hello All!

I am looking for water tanks now and am having trouble finding reasonably piced tanks that will fit the space I have allotted and be shipped in a timely manner.

I will have a...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-15-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 30,164
Posted By happiinesshunter
Flooring insulation and Subfloor

Hi again everyone! :)

I am still making slow progress on my conversion!

I have successfully removed all the seats/heater and wheelchair ramp, removed the floor, painted and patched the holes....
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-09-2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,035
Posted By happiinesshunter
Need Space To Park Skoolie When Not Traveling -SD Area

Hello All!

I am going to be traveling a lot when my skoolie is complete but my home base is San Diego, CA and was interested in info on where I could find a spot to rent or if anyone had a...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-05-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,436
Posted By happiinesshunter
We are going to try and give it a go with a...

We are going to try and give it a go with a breaker bar and PB Blaster! I'll let you know how it goes! As for the box...I'm still lost as what to do..Maybe cutting them from the top side?? Thanks...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-03-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,436
Posted By happiinesshunter
I can't cut whats blocking the bolt because it's...

I can't cut whats blocking the bolt because it's an entire storage box (one I am keeping to house my solar batteries later on). I don't have an impact drill but haven't tried the PB blast. Ill give...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-03-2017, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,436
Posted By happiinesshunter
Difficulty Removing Ricon Wheelchair lift

Hello Wonderful Skoolie Humans!

I am slowly but surely getting through the disassembly to prep for my new flooring and framing but have hit another wall in trying to remove the wheelchair lift. I...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-20-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,394
Posted By happiinesshunter
Finally had success! Angle grinder worked...

Finally had success! Angle grinder worked perfectly. Thanks everyone for your help!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-18-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,394
Posted By happiinesshunter
We are removing the ceiling and insulating so we...

We are removing the ceiling and insulating so we do need to get them off some how. Thanks for the help!! :)
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-18-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,394
Posted By happiinesshunter
It appears there is no rubber and they are...

It appears there is no rubber and they are mounted straight to the metal.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-18-2017, 12:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,394
Posted By happiinesshunter
Yes they are the same as the ones above the...

Yes they are the same as the ones above the windows. My friend took a look and told me the screws were stripped when they were put in and that is why we have had so much trouble. All but 8 have now...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-18-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,394
Posted By happiinesshunter
I am actually referring to the tracks that are on...

I am actually referring to the tracks that are on the walls/ceiling that my seat belts hooked into so I wouldn't be able to reach them from under the bus. Also it appears the 8 screws that are left...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-17-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,394
Posted By happiinesshunter
We are using the correct drill bit. (Sorry if my...

We are using the correct drill bit. (Sorry if my lingo is incorrect. I say "drill" whenever I am using a drill) But we are using the correct drill bit for each of the screws. They will not move...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-17-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,394
Posted By happiinesshunter
How exactly did you remove them with an angle...

How exactly did you remove them with an angle grinder? The screws are flush to the metal and are tucked behind two metal lips making them almost impossible to reach.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-17-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,394
Posted By happiinesshunter
Still struggling

Trying again! We are still running into trouble. Unfortunately we do not have an angle grinder. We attempted to cut with a circular saw but it appears it just does not work. We can not get these out...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-16-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,394
Posted By happiinesshunter
How to remove seat belt track

I have successfully removed all the seats in my '97 thomas vista 3600 and am moving on to the walls and ceiling. The seat belt tracks running down each side at the top of the walls/base of ceiling...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-16-2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,919
Posted By happiinesshunter
Thanks Everyone! I went for it! And while the 250...

Thanks Everyone! I went for it! And while the 250 miles back in a bus for the first time was scary...by the end of the journey, I was in love! So happy with my new home:)
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-03-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,919
Posted By happiinesshunter
Help! Purchased '97 Inter/Navistar with 100k mileage and now told it has 300k!

Hello Wonderful Humans! I need some help and advise as I am currently in a sale in which the terms have changed rapidly. I have been researching skoolie conversions for 6-8 months and took the plunge...
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