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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-18-2024, 08:21 PM
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Views: 1,668
Posted By s2mikon
Here is the exemption for New Mexico. New Mexico...

Here is the exemption for New Mexico. New Mexico Class E (CDL exempt) license

By rule (18.19.5.112 NMAC) drivers with a Class E license may operate certain vehicles that are over 26,000 pounds on...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-18-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By s2mikon
If you are trying to make it safe for...

If you are trying to make it safe for photographic materials you can use rubylith sheeting and wrap the tubes and make it safe. Many red LED lights still need rubylith because there is still some...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-14-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 516
Posted By s2mikon
Since you are going diy check out the Mack truck...

Since you are going diy check out the Mack truck air assist cable operated clutch system. They are very nice to use. They look somewhat universal in application.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-14-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 516
Posted By s2mikon
If I remember correctly a RTO-610 or RTO-6610 was...

If I remember correctly a RTO-610 or RTO-6610 was .80 in top gear and came with #2 and rarely a #3 bell housing. It also had a smaller input shaft. And yes I have driven a cornbinder with a dt466 and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-13-2024, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 516
Posted By s2mikon
Here you go, a 5 and 3....

Here you go, a 5 and 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3gZGUInd4
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-10-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 742
Posted By s2mikon
@flattracker is right on!

@flattracker is right on!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-07-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By s2mikon
And they had a hell of a good retarder built in....

And they had a hell of a good retarder built in. But they were rough shifting.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-07-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By s2mikon
The 40 in mt-40 or mt-41 was net input torque of...

The 40 in mt-40 or mt-41 was net input torque of 400 foot pounds. The mt-40 was for gasoline engines (3800 rpm) and the mt-41 was for diesel. (3000 rpm). They also made a mt-30/31 same thing 300 ft...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-05-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 742
Posted By s2mikon
You could make a mount and hang a second...

You could make a mount and hang a second alternator.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 02-29-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,438
Posted By s2mikon
Be careful with air duster. Some of it is...

Be careful with air duster. Some of it is flammable and can go poof if it finds an ignition source. My neighbor did that to dust out her water heater and the pilot light made it go poof and ruined...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-25-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By s2mikon
It looks like all the windows have been removed...

It looks like all the windows have been removed so that will help you. Mine has a small darkroom in it.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-22-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,508
Posted By s2mikon
Here is a good thread on VIN plates....

Here is a good thread on VIN plates. https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f18/psa-that-paper-vin-plate-read-before-removing-38738.html
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-22-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By s2mikon
Ditto the advise on a DT466.

Ditto the advise on a DT466.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-22-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,508
Posted By s2mikon
Don't remove vin plates. It is a Federal crime....

Don't remove vin plates. It is a Federal crime. Just not worth it. In some States it makes the vehicle impoundable.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 02-17-2024, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By s2mikon
I have looked at a few of them and they are...

I have looked at a few of them and they are aluminium. They were designed for heating glycol based coolants as in a block heater or hydronic system.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 02-17-2024, 10:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By s2mikon
Most marine water heaters are of the heat...

Most marine water heaters are of the heat exchanger type and use a coolant loop inside along with an electric element. My main concern with the diesel waters is with cathodic protection. If you use...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 02-17-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By s2mikon
Are you going to drink this water or just bathe...

Are you going to drink this water or just bathe in it?
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 02-17-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By s2mikon
I wouldn't run potable water through these. I...

I wouldn't run potable water through these. I would use coolant to use in a heat exchanger.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-12-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,906
Posted By s2mikon
Auto slack adjusters can and do fail. I have had...

Auto slack adjusters can and do fail. I have had to replace more than a few. They need to be checked on a regular basis.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-12-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 370
Posted By s2mikon
I don't drive on dirt roads with mine but I do...

I don't drive on dirt roads with mine but I do run on New Mexico paved roads and to be honest I have driven on dirt roads that are smoother. No cracking yet. Been up there about 7 years now. Had some...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-10-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,906
Posted By s2mikon
@turf you are 100% on the money. It is whatever...

@turf you are 100% on the money. It is whatever it is titled as. The title is the legal description of the vehicle.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-08-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,486
Posted By s2mikon
An AT 545 is a 4 speed.

An AT 545 is a 4 speed.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-08-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,486
Posted By s2mikon
Again what is your rpm at 55 mph? You said that...

Again what is your rpm at 55 mph? You said that it would go 75 mph if 6th was unlocked. That is a 40% difference. 6th is like 15%.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-08-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,486
Posted By s2mikon
How many RPMS are you going at 55 mph? It may be...

How many RPMS are you going at 55 mph? It may be road speed governed via engine controls.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-06-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 694
Posted By s2mikon
Get well soon my friend. That made me hurt just...

Get well soon my friend. That made me hurt just reading it. I had an uncle loose a finger in a table saw. I inherited that saw many years ago and used that old saw in my build, never forgetting what...
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