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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
05-10-2023, 03:06 PM
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Speed Governor Removal Florida
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NavyVet
I have the same thing with mine. 60 mph is all...
I have the same thing with mine. 60 mph is all it will do.
Wish I could help.
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
12-24-2021, 01:45 PM
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Meet our new bus... Mr. Beefy!
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56,235
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NavyVet
Looking good. Hope to see y’all out there, ...
Looking good. Hope to see y’all out there, somewhere
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-21-2021, 07:43 AM
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Allison Transmission Trouble
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656
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NavyVet
Yeah. There is an issue with linkage but I...
Yeah. There is an issue with linkage but I manually put it in reverse and that worked.
However moving shifter attacked to transmission will move but still doesn’t go forward.
Hope that makes...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-21-2021, 07:20 AM
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Allison Transmission Trouble
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NavyVet
Allison Transmission Trouble
Broke down in Alabama. 1997 Bluebird TC 2000, 5.9 Cumins with Allison 545.
Will go backwards but not forward.
Called everyone listed but no luck finding rebuild kit.
Seems Allison no longer...
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Cummins Drivetrain
09-19-2021, 04:20 PM
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89 Bluebird, 5.9 Cummins
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NavyVet
Transmission
Stuck in Alabama with a 97 bluebird 5.9 Cummins Allison 545 transmission that will only go in reverse. No forward at all.
Is there a different transmission that can replace the Allison, since it...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
04-21-2021, 08:28 PM
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Using same battery for engine and house
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NavyVet
I wouldn't. AGM is different type batteries. ...
I wouldn't. AGM is different type batteries.
Should batteries the same
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
04-21-2021, 06:45 PM
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Finally Pulled the trigger, I have no idea what i got myself into!
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1,857
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NavyVet
Awesome. Glad you made the leap. Take your...
Awesome. Glad you made the leap. Take your time. Make it fun, even of you pull your hair out. Ha ha.
Ask questions. People here will help.
But just like Drew Bru said, there's always someone...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
04-21-2021, 03:36 PM
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Pre-Conversion Insurance with Progressive
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NavyVet
Got my bus retitled as a MH...motor house aka rv....
Got my bus retitled as a MH...motor house aka rv.
Insirance through state farm took may be 15 minutes.
No need for commercial insurance.
My rate is just under $10 a month
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
04-21-2021, 03:33 PM
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Using same battery for engine and house
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NavyVet
Can only tell you what I did. I use main...
Can only tell you what I did.
I use main batteries for starting my RV/Bus.
I use 2 100ah agm for the house.
Between the main and house batteries i use a relay.
When i start my RV/Bus the...
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Conversion General Discussions
12-02-2020, 04:16 PM
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Bus won't start! Gelp!
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4,585
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NavyVet
Batteries
[1st I would check the batteries.
May be dead of too weak to start.QUOTE=Joe45;415451]Went to start the bus today because I will be moving it to another place. However, it won't start.
I heard...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
07-26-2020, 09:14 AM
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Are re-caps OK?
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5,735
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NavyVet
Only rear drive. NEVER FRONTS
Only rear drive. NEVER FRONTS
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
07-26-2020, 09:10 AM
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RPMs too high! MPG too low.....
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1,411
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NavyVet
Diesel Engine head pressure has alot to do with...
Diesel Engine head pressure has alot to do with that.
Im getting mine checked in a couple weeks.
5.9 Cummins with and allison os what i run.
Get a diesel mechanic to check that first.
A lot...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
04-05-2020, 11:56 AM
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Insurance Headache
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NavyVet
Insurance
State Farm or National General will insure.
Should have zero problem.
Mine is with State Farm
Good luck
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
03-26-2020, 08:12 AM
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How can we get buses off private property?
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NavyVet
The land owner becomes owner of left items. ...
The land owner becomes owner of left items.
Remember the old saying, "Possession is 9 10th of the law."
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
02-16-2020, 09:04 AM
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Insurance Headache
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NavyVet
National General will ensure it. But will.have...
National General will ensure it. But will.have to be completed inside.
State Farm will also but depends on the state youre in.
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
02-13-2020, 10:04 AM
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Battery wont charge after winter
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NavyVet
After the winter i had to replace 1 of my main...
After the winter i had to replace 1 of my main batteries for this very reason.
Lead acid and agm should never drop.below 50% damage will occur
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Conversion General Discussions
02-13-2020, 10:02 AM
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Cats and dogs and kids
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NavyVet
Thoughts. Well i cam not speak for the pets. ...
Thoughts.
Well i cam not speak for the pets. I dont have any.
People as first will it a fun ride but will want more privacy as they grow.
All my kids are.grown, so i travel with myself an 1 son...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
02-13-2020, 09:52 AM
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Picking a skoolie
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NavyVet
Yeah the automatic seems more your tune, of...
Yeah the automatic seems more your tune, of you're not comfy with a manual.
Besides the auto is newer and nee tires. Tires are expensive items.
But, what fits you and you're need must come first....
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
02-13-2020, 09:48 AM
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It looks like I need a new insurance company
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Posted By
NavyVet
Currently reside in Florida. Yeah, State Farm...
Currently reside in Florida.
Yeah, State Farm insures mine. The agent had delt with many before so he knew what to do.
There are alot of Schoolies in Florida
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
02-11-2020, 10:30 AM
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Sticky:
New and old members please take the time......
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NavyVet
Welcome anytime
Welcome anytime
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
02-11-2020, 10:27 AM
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Insurance Headache
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10,520
Posted By
NavyVet
National general in Portland Oregon will do...
National general in Portland Oregon will do schoolie insurance.
State farm will also. But may depend on the state you live in
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
11-11-2019, 07:52 AM
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Sticky:
New and old members please take the time......
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NavyVet
Howdy
Tampa Florida here
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
11-10-2019, 08:07 PM
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382
Sticky:
New and old members please take the time......
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NavyVet
Future
Wishing you well with your plans. Hope to see you all out there in the wide open freedom
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
10-30-2019, 05:18 AM
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Insurance success!
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17,336
Posted By
NavyVet
You're welcome. Awesome news. Congrats. Hope...
You're welcome. Awesome news. Congrats.
Hope to see ya on the road somewhere.
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
10-29-2019, 02:27 PM
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Insurance success!
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17,336
Posted By
NavyVet
Told them straight up its a bluebird bus...
Told them straight up its a bluebird bus conversion.
I had it titled as an rv.
Closed on the insurance this morning.
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