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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-30-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Just a quick note. I ended up selling the bus....

Just a quick note. I ended up selling the bus. Very nice guy from Missouri drove down to pick it up. I included the renewed mt643 trans and accessories for the swap. Perhaps life will lead me to get...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 10-25-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,589
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Howdy y'all! I recently checked out...

Howdy y'all!

I recently checked out (sparely looked over) a old Greyhound bus. 90 percent of the seats were removed. It has what appears to be a 8v71 Detroit mounted inline with a manual...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-12-2019, 02:39 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
I think it's gnome. I'm not sure. I did a basic...

I think it's gnome. I'm not sure. I did a basic install of it. ;) I know it's not windows.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-12-2019, 12:05 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
A look at what can be done with Sweet Home 3D on...

A look at what can be done with Sweet Home 3D on Ubuntu. It's designed for regular house design, did the best I could.

It's basic. The front and rear cabinets in the middle of the bulkheads...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-10-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 867
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
framed solar panels

For as long as I can remember, framed solar panels were all mounted on a flat surface. So I always thought that in order to avoid having a framed flat deck on my bus roof, I'd go with 100 watt...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-09-2019, 12:10 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
I could possibly pass it now but this refreshing...

I could possibly pass it now but this refreshing of the knowledge will help raise the final score.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-08-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Saying Goodbye to Comfort Bus

The time has come to say Goodbye to the Comfort Bus.
It was purchased and made into a (large) functional wheelchair accessible van. All of it was to give my father a better mode of transportation...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-08-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,472
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Find your weight tag. should show seperate front...

Find your weight tag. should show seperate front and rear axle weight limits and the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Mine is 25,500 with a empty weight of 16,800. Plenty to play with. Good Luck in...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-18-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,660
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
I didn't include a link. I had seen the sound...

I didn't include a link. I had seen the sound absorbing/deadening foam panels on Amazon and remembered also seeing them in a few home YouTuber studios.



I may try it and post the results with...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-18-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,235
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
On YouTube are videos of fridge conversions of...

On YouTube are videos of fridge conversions of fridges.One shows a ammonia fridge being converted to a compressor freon cooled unit. Another shows a 110 Vac being converted to a 12 Vdc by swapping...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-17-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,660
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
recording studio sound deadening foam panels

Has anyone used these to quiet a bus interior?


They are inexpensive, lightweight and create can be purchased in a few different colors.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-14-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Thanks to all of you. Yes it is sage advice.

Thanks to all of you.

Yes it is sage advice.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-13-2019, 07:51 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Comfort Bus update and some sad news

First the sad news.

My father passed away last week Thursday afternoon. I have taken care of all the arrangements and am simply waiting on the judge to sign the death certificate. He will be...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-06-2019, 11:18 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Just my thoughts. Why use anything else. It's a...

Just my thoughts. Why use anything else. It's a Allison, use the fluid designed for it. With standard ATF it might run hotter, not shift as smoothly and require changing at shorter intervals. Running...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-06-2019, 01:36 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Shouldn't take too long. Perhaps 2 days for the...

Shouldn't take too long. Perhaps 2 days for the swap and 2 more for the drive shaft shortening.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-05-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Got the Transynd delivered to the shop. ...

Got the Transynd delivered to the shop.

Work on the bus has not started but I've been assured that it will be done before the thirteenth of this month.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-05-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,241
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
I would suggest looking for a t444e to mt643 flex...

I would suggest looking for a t444e to mt643 flex plate, shorter flywheel bolts and perhaps a new external hydraulic spin on filter.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-05-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,241
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
I'd help y'all out with that but I'm not doing...

I'd help y'all out with that but I'm not doing any wrenching. Simply paying another. Mine is basically like Christopher's. Same DT360 engine and AT545 to MT643.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-05-2019, 07:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,241
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
I am looking forward to that. Giving the engine...

I am looking forward to that. Giving the engine more fuel and actually feeling it pull. Have you had any problems with hard shifting?

Bus Grease Monkey on YouTube just had 12/22.5's installed....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-05-2019, 07:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,241
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Yes. Got one from LKQ. Arrived in a steel crate....

Yes. Got one from LKQ. Arrived in a steel crate. I already had the flex plate, shorter flywheel bolts and new rear main seal. Might as well replace it since they are digging into it. The shop that...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-04-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,241
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Sitting here being blown away by all this. It's...

Sitting here being blown away by all this. It's going to be a couple of months before I can start ordering supplies for the A/C. I will gladly take you up on that offer after the labor for the trans...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-04-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,241
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Whoe, That is slot of information. Thank you both...

Whoe, That is slot of information. Thank you both for the knowledge. It will take me a little bit to absorb it but rest assured your efforts are not wasted.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-03-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
I don't think I ever will "cheap out" with the...

I don't think I ever will "cheap out" with the transmission fluid.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-03-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,196
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
Got the 6 gallons of Transynd and 50 foot x 2...

Got the 6 gallons of Transynd and 50 foot x 2 foot roll of Reflectix for the bus.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-03-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,241
Posted By OrionsComfortBus
With the Comfort Bus in the shop getting the...

With the Comfort Bus in the shop getting the trans swapped, I have to wait until its out to see about getting the condenser fans to run while the system is switched on. Might simply need to set up a...
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