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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-07-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,632
Posted By Vanopolis
The fuel lines in the pics have dried up mostly...

The fuel lines in the pics have dried up mostly after a gentle tightening. I've put a few thousand miles on her and still building the home part inside, working full time has nearly halted the build....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-22-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
Well, I made it to wilkes barre Pennsylvania with...

Well, I made it to wilkes barre Pennsylvania with only minor issues. I'm parked where I work now but can't stay parked here forever. All the local rv parks are closed for the winter and mobile home...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-16-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
Wow, i would not have survived without the wood...

Wow, i would not have survived without the wood stove. I tried the not shutting it off game for about 48 hours and it had started running rough/ loosing power so I decided to give it a rest. she ran...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-15-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
Thanks HvBuzz, I'm mobile on the phone at the...

Thanks HvBuzz, I'm mobile on the phone at the moment. Haven't had much wifi for the computer lately.
I'm on the road to wilkes barre tomorrow morning, I ain't stopping for nothing. Unless there's...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-15-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
This used to work for uploading photos? I'll...

This used to work for uploading photos?
I'll blame flickr and the recent update, lots of pictures if you follow the link.
https://flic.kr/p/qVkQ46
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-15-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
Day 3 in Newton iowa! It's been 5 degrees all...

Day 3 in Newton iowa! It's been 5 degrees all night and 7 the night before with a daily high of under 20. The bus got too cold to start and my toad had a dead battery that the charger seemed to have...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-14-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
Adjusted the idle while waiting for a 10 mile...

Adjusted the idle while waiting for a 10 mile long train to creep across the only way thru rural ne Colorado, running better.
I made it to Newton Iowa, plugged into an outlet behind a truck stop....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-10-2015, 12:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
A back up cam would be nice, thanks for the heads...

A back up cam would be nice, thanks for the heads up on max rpms. She has been purring along at 60 sometimes 65. Shifting rough since I've been in Utah and thinking I'll bring the idle down a click,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-07-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
I'm in riggins Idaho, stepped off the main trail...

I'm in riggins Idaho, stepped off the main trail to visit family.
Patience (the bus) is eating up the hills, not to much for engine braking on these big hills. How high can I let it rev up while...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-06-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
Coast to coast Crown https://flic.kr/p/r32MFG

Coast to coast Crown https://flic.kr/p/r32MFG
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-06-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
The noise turned out to be the hold down bolt on...

The noise turned out to be the hold down bolt on the fan.
I'm on the road to wilkes barre PA, right now I'm in hermiston oregon.
All the gauges are reading good but I was noticing that this bus...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-28-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
Oh, the noise is comming from the engine I...

Oh, the noise is comming from the engine I believe but it's hard to tell.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-28-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
I haven't sorted out the spare tire but I did...

I haven't sorted out the spare tire but I did just put new rubber on her all around, today while driving home from the tire shop the bus started making a grumble/rattle noise when revved up to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-16-2015, 06:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
Thank you! This has been like going to school...

Thank you! This has been like going to school again;) I'll get the oil analysis done soon.
Working on the ceiling, seems to be a pretty involved project but maybe I'm making it harder than it needs...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 12-23-2014, 09:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,877
Posted By Vanopolis
After close examination, I think it's oil. Diesel...

After close examination, I think it's oil. Diesel and fresh oil have a lot in common but this leak doesn't smell like fuel. I tightened up the fitting and will check it out after the next drive. ...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-23-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 25,928
Posted By Vanopolis
My id plate says 11.00-20 for the tires but the...

My id plate says 11.00-20 for the tires but the PO has put 12r22.5 on my crown. Every shop in town has new 12r22.5 tires but no one has used in this size here in Portland.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-23-2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,632
Posted By Vanopolis
Alright, after looking at the detail picture of...

Alright, after looking at the detail picture of my engine for a while I've decided the spring and three nuts here in my pics are not the injector. Now that I've figured out what they are and that...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-19-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,632
Posted By Vanopolis
Crown cummins nhh220 injector leaking

Here are pictures of the fuel lines going into the head, the bigger line should be the inlet and that's the one that seems to be leaking. This is on a 72 crown coach with an cummins nhh-220. I didn't...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 12-05-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,877
Posted By Vanopolis
Re: NHH 220 pancake in Crown coach questions

The repair shop is running into issues, they replaced the front shocks, wheel seals, and repaired one leafspring.
When they got to the back to do the same they did the usual procedure for pulling...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-11-2014, 01:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,877
Posted By Vanopolis
Re: NHH 220 pancake in Crown coach questions

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5603/15764761672_ee5d804463_z.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vanopolis/15764761672/)
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3948/15761337101_db3b5dd2f9_z.jpg...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-11-2014, 01:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
Re: 72 Crown Supercoach RV conversion

I finally took a picture of the bus out in the open, it's been stuffed in the driveway since day one.
Also a link to my fiancé's blog about the adventure.
...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-11-2014, 12:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,877
Posted By Vanopolis
Re: NHH 220 pancake in Crown coach questions

Excellent! Thanks for the procedure on the idle adjustment, I found the "cone" your talking about on the fuel pump and it's nice to know how far to turn that screw.
The screen filter with the...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-10-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,877
Posted By Vanopolis
Re: NHH 220 pancake in Crown coach questions

It seems to idle fine at startup, 500rpms. Then after a bit of driving the idle is just too low to keep running without some throttle finesse.
The bus is at the shop for a week to have the broken...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-06-2014, 01:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,877
Posted By Vanopolis
Re: NHH 220 pancake in Crown coach questions

I can't find a primer for the fuel system, it's got a PT fuel pump (mechanical everything) I have a new filter and would like to slap it in there.
Also leaking some fuel around an injector, 3 nuts...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-05-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,891
Posted By Vanopolis
Re: 72 Crown Supercoach RV conversion

Here's my switch panel nest exposed, I have no idea what I'm looking at :lol:
Can I use the switches that don't seem to do anything for other stuff? (Like fog lights, ect?)
I still get a zap when...
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