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Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 10-04-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,594
Posted By PeteinSF
What model and year of bus?

What model and year of bus?
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-07-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By PeteinSF
Monster truck adventure bus saves a regular Skoolie

A DT466 with no driver onboard gets very stuck



Fun video... https://youtu.be/BSI1X6vEBUo
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 08-06-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 967
Posted By PeteinSF
Hi Michelle, It sounds like loss of pressure...

Hi Michelle,

It sounds like loss of pressure in the HPOP (High Pressure Oil Pump).

It may be an easy fix.
Have a look at this: https://youtu.be/FLbppc9Z8dk

Also if it's only the rail...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-26-2021, 06:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,581
Posted By PeteinSF
If you have Natural Gas available were you park...

If you have Natural Gas available were you park the bus there are home compressors they sell for people with CNG cars. Pricey but it keep them full all the time while parked.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-25-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,075
Posted By PeteinSF
Low voltage on interment cluster when running.

Hi All,

This is a summary post of an elusive problem I had from day-one and also looks to have left the factory with the issue. The symptom was that the instrument cluster voltage reading would...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-23-2021, 06:14 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 24,297
Posted By PeteinSF
Thanks Bill, You are welcome. Also thanks...

Thanks Bill,

You are welcome. Also thanks for the quick turnaround on changes. In my past experience beta testing can be tedious, you were running in real time.

Two items,

1) by bus is...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-22-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 24,297
Posted By PeteinSF
First Day of Testing

Hi All,


Bill worked out the issues with flashing the "two box" ECM on my 2004 DT466E and the results are impressive. For those of us with this setup the ECM flashing procedure now requires...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-13-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,431
Posted By PeteinSF
Marine hatches would be sealed with 3m 4000.

Marine hatches would be sealed with 3m 4000.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-13-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By PeteinSF
Thanks guys, great info. I picked up a cheap...

Thanks guys, great info.

I picked up a cheap micrometer at Harbor Freight so I will know the wire size in the morning...

:smile:
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-13-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By PeteinSF
No, not those, using 3/8 tinned lugs. Only not...

No, not those, using 3/8 tinned lugs. Only not sure of the size.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-13-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By PeteinSF
2006 DT466E Starter/Battery wire gauge? (FE300)

Hi All,


I have to buy wire lugs for my battery cables. The cable looks to me to be 2/0 gauge. I could not find the size stamped on the wire only a part number... (IC-FE300)
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-10-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,719
Posted By PeteinSF
Perfect engine and transmission combination.

Perfect engine and transmission combination.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-15-2020, 07:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,124
Posted By PeteinSF
The engine has two side by side compressors each...

The engine has two side by side compressors each with four long bolts (squarish pattern).

My hope is that this is a common truck accessory bolt pattern and that alternators are made that match....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-13-2020, 05:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
Posted By PeteinSF
Hi All, It's been awhile... Update: ...

Hi All,

It's been awhile...


Update:

6/20 - Added a 16K lbs weld on trailer hitch

7/20 - ROAD TRIP, Pulled my 25ft Boston Whaler (6220lbs Boat+Trailer) from Mendocino CA to Youngstown...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-13-2020, 05:12 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 24,297
Posted By PeteinSF
Wow, I have been offline for a bit... ...

Wow, I have been offline for a bit...


This looks awesome, are you still looking for testers?


My 28ft bus has a 2004 466, 2500 Trans and the rear end was recntly swapped for a 4.63 with...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-03-2020, 01:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,801
Posted By PeteinSF
Actually I am looking for the same for my 2006...

Actually I am looking for the same for my 2006 (w/2004 engine) FE300. Although I am getting good at "fuse guessing".
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 07-03-2020, 12:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,594
Posted By PeteinSF
If you have a wheelchair lift model, the outside...

If you have a wheelchair lift model, the outside door must be fully latched to disengage the parking brake. There is a micro switch in the lock receiver. No alarm will sound (like the roof exits...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 06-29-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,248
Posted By PeteinSF
Hi Keith, I had similar issues with my 2004...

Hi Keith,

I had similar issues with my 2004 motor with the split radiator.

What improved it greatly was replacing the fan clutch and setting it to the lowest setting (if your is ok just...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 06-28-2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,135
Posted By PeteinSF
DT466 (2004) Low Voltage on Cluster/No start

OK,

I really need help with this one...

Some History...

When driving the cluster voltage will drop down (idle is best) and is seems to correlate with the injector duty cycle (full throttle...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-03-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 237,132
Posted By PeteinSF
I am looking for an International (IC) rear door....

I am looking for an International (IC) rear door.


Any good California salvage / scrap yards?
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-29-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,136
Posted By PeteinSF
Thanks Ronnie, I recall it being much less...

Thanks Ronnie,

I recall it being much less then 1/4in. I’ll do it myself next time I see the bus.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-29-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,136
Posted By PeteinSF
It does shake the steering wheel for sure, but...

It does shake the steering wheel for sure, but not violently.

I stopped at two very large truck stop repair shops on my way from Alabama and had them check everything that was mentioned above. ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-26-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
Posted By PeteinSF
Wheel Wobble

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f37/wobble-front-wheel-bearing-and-races-30450.html
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-26-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,136
Posted By PeteinSF
Wobble - Front Wheel Bearing and Races?

OK,

I have some "wobble" that starts at a very slow speed. I had everything inspected with out finding a clear cause. The "wobble" is at a 1 RPM rate and happens mostly after a tight turn (like...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-26-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
Posted By PeteinSF
Fan Clutch Pictures

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f37/how-much-stuff-to-remove-to-replace-my-fan-clutch-26727.html#post374487
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