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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-16-2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,582
Posted By barbar0ssa
I have similar issues and no idea how to deal...

I have similar issues and no idea how to deal with them. In hindsight, my bus was too rusty to mess with, :facepalm: but at this point, it's what I have. Is there a thread for dealing with common...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-01-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,343
Posted By barbar0ssa
I have insurance!!! Once I came up with a...

I have insurance!!!

Once I came up with a business justification, I followed your advice and started online at progressive commercial and then gave them a call to finish. $316/yr!
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 08-30-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,343
Posted By barbar0ssa
So you did get this policy to go through with...

So you did get this policy to go through with progressive?

I am in exactly the same boat you were in. I just want to be able to legally use this darn vehicle!
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-09-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
I have no idea if they are manual or automatic. ...

I have no idea if they are manual or automatic. I am kindof assuming manual, but that is just a vague guess based on the type of words they used to describe them.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-09-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
I am repeating what I heard, not implying that I...

I am repeating what I heard, not implying that I know what I'm talking about.

So the current story from the dealer: The tachometer is broken. It maxes out at 2000 RPM but the engine is spinning...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-06-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
The bus is now back at the dealers to see if they...

The bus is now back at the dealers to see if they can find the problem. It has officially missed its maiden voyage and we are looking for hotels now. :(

Thanks, everyone. It was a good effort.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-05-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
Am I correct in assuming that if the check engine...

Am I correct in assuming that if the check engine light is not on, then the ECM should not be limiting the RPMs unless it was programmed with a limit?
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-05-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
I am on a bunch of nice straight country roads. ...

I am on a bunch of nice straight country roads. I have gotten it to 65 but never over 2000 rpm. I pulled the cable from the battery and put it back in the engine diagnostics is still just flashing...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-05-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
Ok, I jumped the sensor and the check engine...

Ok, I jumped the sensor and the check engine light turned off. But then when I drive, the RPMs still seem limited to 2000 but the check engine light is off and there seems to be a lot more power. ...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-24-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
I was on an rv policy. Their cancellation note...

I was on an rv policy. Their cancellation note actually says to contact them about a commercial policy.

I am just very relieved that they are covering me through this trip.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-24-2016, 06:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
That was a very interesting conversation. ...

That was a very interesting conversation.

Updates:

Jumping the pins on the pigtail worked for the coolant sensor. It looks like it is the sensor and not necessarily the wiring harness. I...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-23-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
Thanks everyone for your help. The speed sensor...

Thanks everyone for your help. The speed sensor has been replaced, and now I just have code 235.

The problem is that this is a bad wiring harness and sensor for the coolant level. I am 2 weeks...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-21-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,026
Posted By barbar0ssa
2001 Thomas MVP Front Door Latch Lock Ideas?

I have a 2001 Thomas MVP and the front door has a locking latch. The latch looks like a regular cam lock but instead of swinging a metal bar, it has a curved post on the back (It looks like an off...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-18-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
Ok, now I can't make as much sense of it as I...

Ok, now I can't make as much sense of it as I thought. Apparently 115 can also mean "Engine Magnetic Speed/Position Lost Both of Two Signals - Data erratic, intermittent or incorrect"
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-18-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
Wait, is 235 the coolant level? I might have...

Wait, is 235 the coolant level? I might have dodged a bullet.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-18-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
I managed to use the engine diagnostic button to...

I managed to use the engine diagnostic button to get the "stop engine" light to flash the error codes. It is flashing 235 235 115 115 and then repeating. According to this manual...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-18-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
Thanks for the info. Sounds like I'm stuck until...

Thanks for the info. Sounds like I'm stuck until I can read the codes.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-18-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
Well, that answers another mystery! Good to know...

Well, that answers another mystery! Good to know I have an EF.

When you say it won't "get up and go," do you think it is actually limited? If not, does it hurt the engine or the transmission to...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-18-2016, 07:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,240
Posted By barbar0ssa
Check Engine Light Problem

I believe I have a 2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner MVP ER (EF?)

https://barrelroll.farm/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_4989.jpg

I have been working on my conversion for a year and am finally titled and...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-18-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 29,239
Posted By barbar0ssa
I can get to the google docs now, it already paid...

I can get to the google docs now, it already paid off because I now know how to find the fault codes!

Thanks!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-17-2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 29,239
Posted By barbar0ssa
It's not working for me either. Is there any...

It's not working for me either. Is there any chance you could check that the links are still good? I'd really love to get my hands on that manual.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-07-2016, 07:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,921
Posted By barbar0ssa
We have seatbelt ready seats so we picked up...

We have seatbelt ready seats so we picked up belts from Summit Racing. For the tables on the two dinettes, we are making taking a 6' folding lifetime table and disassembling it. We will add a 3/4"...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-07-2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,973
Posted By barbar0ssa
We are in Akron. The bus is currently in North...

We are in Akron. The bus is currently in North Jackson at my parent's farm.

The weather has been warming up and we've been making some progress. Kitchen cabinets are in, bunk beds are in but...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-07-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,365
Posted By barbar0ssa
Welcome, We're in Akron with 6 kids and 2...

Welcome,

We're in Akron with 6 kids and 2 adults. I am really looking forward to seeing your build. Have you decided how you will be setting up for that many people?

So far, we have 2...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-05-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,973
Posted By barbar0ssa
The Blunderbus

It is a year since I started my skoolie project, I typically get to work on it less than 4 hours a week. But things are starting to pick up. We have a drop-dead line of May for a trip to Colorado...
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