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Electrical, Charging and Solar
08-29-2017, 04:53 PM
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1-wire Alternator troubleshooting
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Thanks John. I had presumed you had meant the...
Thanks John. I had presumed you had meant the handling on curves with this set-up (sway bars and such). Others have noted the good handling characteristics of the so equipped GMCs.
I believe I...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
08-07-2017, 08:30 PM
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My switch board won't work
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splitsvillage
That round thing over there on the left... that's...
That round thing over there on the left... that's your solenoid to power the stuff. Make sure you are hearing a "clunk" when you turn the ignition on coming out of it.
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
08-07-2017, 08:21 PM
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Harvester 6.9L Diesel Engine
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splitsvillage
Do buy it Kehelek. Especialy if the bus is in...
Do buy it Kehelek. Especialy if the bus is in good shape. I have one with similar mileage (albiet with a 5spd) that doesn't hesitate to go.
They are robust, economical, engines. The s1700 bus...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
08-07-2017, 05:54 PM
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1-wire Alternator troubleshooting
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.It's looking like a huge project right now and...
.It's looking like a huge project right now and although I havn't gone back at it to ensure good grounding, batteries not ghosting, etc., it may just come back on-line when I do. I am having a hard...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-07-2017, 05:23 PM
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Roll your own
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I had an unlimited data plan with Bell and one...
I had an unlimited data plan with Bell and one day they called and said I was limited to ten gigabites. This was with an old WAP phone. Pissed me right off.
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-07-2017, 05:19 PM
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Roll your own
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splitsvillage
Wow that sounds nice!
Wow that sounds nice!
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
08-07-2017, 05:12 PM
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Old Coleman AC units any good?
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splitsvillage
Appreciate it. I signed myself up for scrappage...
Appreciate it. I signed myself up for scrappage work in the deal and now I kinda regret it. But if I plug them in and run them I would see what temps at the louvers to know if they had any good in...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
08-07-2017, 05:05 PM
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1-wire Alternator troubleshooting
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I've tried to reply twice now, John, and every...
I've tried to reply twice now, John, and every time I hit post quick reply it has to log me in again and the whole message is lost. Damn if I'm not P.O.ed with this. I'm lucky not to have damaged my...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
08-07-2017, 04:37 PM
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Old Coleman AC units any good?
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splitsvillage
Old Coleman AC units any good?
Are these of use at all? from a '84 coachman RV. Came with the bus... along with the whole, rotting, RV.
Appologies if it's all been discussed before.
Vern
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
08-04-2017, 05:23 PM
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1-wire Alternator troubleshooting
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splitsvillage
3116. at first I thought it was the 26. Is this...
3116. at first I thought it was the 26. Is this the same as yours? Do they not all have 24v fuel solenoids?
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Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels
08-04-2017, 04:41 PM
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92 bluebird with 6.6.... can't seem to figure out fuel pump specs
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splitsvillage
If you're talking about the Caterpillar 3116, it...
If you're talking about the Caterpillar 3116, it uses mechanical unit injectors and direct injection. I don't know if you will sweat the seals with over-pressure of the pre-pump, but why don't you...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
08-04-2017, 04:29 PM
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1-wire Alternator troubleshooting
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splitsvillage
I have two well-charged batteries in parallel...
I have two well-charged batteries in parallel with each other. They have leads for a 24v fuel cut-off solenoid circuit. The configuration was working until I was cleaning up. Another thing I did...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
08-03-2017, 09:42 PM
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1-wire Alternator troubleshooting
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splitsvillage
Thanks for the reply, John. As luck would...
Thanks for the reply, John.
As luck would have it, I lost all power in run and start positions today after having cleaned instrument cluster connections. Initially things were much imporoved and...
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Caterpillar Drivetrain
08-03-2017, 12:09 PM
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"EMS EQP DSL Eng W/CO" 3116
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splitsvillage
"EMS EQP DSL Eng W/CO" 3116
My Cat 3116 5sp equipped Bluebird Service parts identification stickers list option no.
NRX: EMS EQP DSL Eng W/CO
Any know what this one means?
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
08-03-2017, 10:29 AM
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1-wire Alternator troubleshooting
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splitsvillage
Acquired the bus. Think I fried something since I...
Acquired the bus. Think I fried something since I had some tach but now have none after trying to re-energize the field circuit and probably mistakenly jumpering to the 'I" terminal the first time.
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
08-03-2017, 10:02 AM
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Waivering bus acquirer in the Maritimes of Canada
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splitsvillage
Bus Acquired
It's in my yard. It's the 3116 rather then the 3126. Drives quite nicely, actually (tho I still have trouble believing the 60000km odometer reading is correct). Has sway bars front and back, which is...
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Caterpillar Drivetrain
07-28-2017, 09:14 AM
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Voltage problem
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splitsvillage
rebuild Delco?
Heya, Qbus et al.
i'm curious if you hung on to the Si-22 and sought out replacement diodes and internals. Wondering if I can do the same if so.
Also, do you (or anyone) know where the bar that...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
07-22-2017, 01:56 PM
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1-wire Alternator troubleshooting
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splitsvillage
1-wire Alternator troubleshooting
I've been putting a bit of time into this long retired '97 BB Cat 3128 prospect. After I found a link one of you shared for manuals, I managed to find and free up the body power supply solenoid by...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-22-2017, 01:33 PM
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Waivering bus acquirer in the Maritimes of Canada
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splitsvillage
Waivering bus acquirer in the Maritimes of Canada
Hey all,
I wanted to say hello and introduce myself as I go about seeking help in the revival of an old bus GMC Bluebird I'm in the process of, perhaps, purchasing. it's never too late to back...
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Skoolie Owners Registry
07-22-2017, 12:22 PM
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bus a move? :: 1997 GMC Bluebird Conventional
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bus a move? :: 1997 GMC Bluebird Conventional
bus a move? :: 1997 GMC Bluebird Conventional (2017-07-22 01:18:44)
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
07-22-2017, 12:08 PM
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Help finding part 1987 P35 value van
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splitsvillage
I wonder if a fuse box from a motorhome p32...
I wonder if a fuse box from a motorhome p32 chassis would work. I have an '85 in NB Canada if so, but perhaps you have/can find something close to where you are. Vern
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
07-21-2017, 12:58 PM
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How to reset Solenoids - have lost all internal electrcity
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splitsvillage
Body power solenoid location/no charge '97 GM Bluebird
Hi Folks,
can anyone help me with the location of the body power solenoid or relay on an 97 model BB cat 3128 equipped GMC? (in order to sleuth the same trouble; i.e. No Running lights, interior...
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