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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-22-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,637
Posted By Jolly Roger
They do make a product called flex Crete but it...

They do make a product called flex Crete but it is highly specialized and only sold to the specialized and trained contractors so it is very expensive.
Why not look into a grayish tile and epoxy...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-22-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,758
Posted By Jolly Roger
There are only two things that I regret as of...

There are only two things that I regret as of now.
My power train is not what I expected as far as road speed but you already have a bus so I hope you were on this forum and studied before you...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-20-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 38,491
Posted By Jolly Roger
That sucks about your spacers. Sorry? We're...

That sucks about your spacers. Sorry?
We're your bolts to short?
Do you have to pull the tranny again?
I would talk to that machine shop about answering for there work if those were welded/tacked...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-20-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By Jolly Roger
Look up electrical wire mold. The make it in...

Look up electrical wire mold. The make it in flexible and or 2 piece hard where you can secure the back to the wall,run your wire and snap the cover on with easy access later to troubleshoot or add...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-20-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,383
Posted By Jolly Roger
I found just recently an attachment set up to add...

I found just recently an attachment set up to add to my old 3-speed truck tranny to give it overdrive with nothing more than shortening the drive shaft.
And started wondering if they have one for...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-20-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,981
Posted By Jolly Roger
You can keep and or relocate the heaters as...

You can keep and or relocate the heaters as needed and reroute the hoses underneath or hard pipe them and only use hoses as needed.
Just an idea
Good luck
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-14-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,231
Posted By Jolly Roger
Don't know the 360? But one 8d will start my 8.2...

Don't know the 360? But one 8d will start my 8.2 if it has a good charge? I have two 8d's for starting.
It bothers me to use starting batteries to power anything except starting a Diesel engine. My...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-14-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,749
Posted By Jolly Roger
Use 3" rock wool/mineral wool in three layers...

Use 3" rock wool/mineral wool in three layers 9"'s to fill the void.
If your trying to keep the windows then just build a deep window sill/ledge to cover it?
I would still try to leave access at...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-14-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,317
Posted By Jolly Roger
12.2 is weak for starting any engine whether...

12.2 is weak for starting any engine whether diesel or not. 14.4 is what you should be seeing.
Throw your charger on boost/50-amp for about 5-minutes and try starting it.
Sounds like weak batteries...
Forum: Skoolie Life 09-14-2017, 02:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,501
Posted By Jolly Roger
I get to see the world at 49 right now. Yeah...

I get to see the world at 49 right now.
Yeah some new rear gears are in order for me also to get rid of my 6.50's
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-10-2017, 12:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 29,084
Posted By Jolly Roger
I sealed every seam and window with NP-1. A sika...

I sealed every seam and window with NP-1. A sika flex product.
Then put sprinklers on the roof the hood and all around and chased leaks inside until I had them all. After gutting and Before I did...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-10-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,303
Posted By Jolly Roger
Add a fuel pressure. Guage or at least test ports...

Add a fuel pressure. Guage or at least test ports on either side of the filter and after the pump.
My 8.2 was having intermittent problems with fuel and it ended up being a rubber fuel line was...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-07-2017, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,561
Posted By Jolly Roger
I like a book called upgrade,operate and...

I like a book called upgrade,operate and troubleshoot 12v systems written by Harold Barre.
It covers boats/RV's.
Wind,solar,generator systems.
Design/calculations including battery and panel...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-05-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,633
Posted By Jolly Roger
Dang I wish you had posted yesterday? I worked...

Dang I wish you had posted yesterday?
I worked in Greenville today and would have been happy to go look at it for you.
Might be there again,but it will be later in the week if I do.
Good luck
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-03-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,019
Posted By Jolly Roger
Use a fan to move the air forward.mif it's not...

Use a fan to move the air forward.mif it's not your likings.,if your compressor is up front then shortening the line length will make it happier and last longer. Finding a path for the new position...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-03-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,231
Posted By Jolly Roger
a US standard minimum width is 36" and 34" is...

a US standard minimum width is 36" and 34" is supposed shoulder width?
From my international plumbing code handbooks. I will say? Build for you what you need and look at RV plumbing for the minimum...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-31-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,264
Posted By Jolly Roger
I prefer air brakes for heavier trucks/buses. I...

I prefer air brakes for heavier trucks/buses.
I would look at your local DMV to see if you need an air brake endorsement to drive one with air brakes.
Depending on year models? some years also made...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-30-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,392
Posted By Jolly Roger
What Facebook group is that? Not that I am...

What Facebook group is that?
Not that I am looking for a new group or anything?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-29-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,941
Posted By Jolly Roger
You could do a bigger pool. Install tanks...

You could do a bigger pool.
Install tanks underneath to haul the pool water in to keep the center of gravity low and pump it in the pool when you get parked and when done pump the pool water back to...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-28-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,755
Posted By Jolly Roger
Alright gentlemen and ladies. My lack of computer...

Alright gentlemen and ladies. My lack of computer skills are kicking my butt on this one?
I was born and raised in TEXAS and I have family all over the state and none of them are in harms way just...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-24-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,059
Posted By Jolly Roger
Yes it will flow with a horizontal turn use the...

Yes it will flow with a horizontal turn use the longest turn elbows you can fit in there but don't use the short/close radius elbows for pressurized water lines.
FERNCO is a brand name but they also...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-21-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,132
Posted By Jolly Roger
Most NAPA stores have a GROTE catalog.GROTE is...

Most NAPA stores have a GROTE catalog.GROTE is the manufacturer for a lot of those lights and lenses. I found new exact replacement lenses and 1156 bulb upgrades and am going to wire ny front and...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 08-16-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 53,355
Posted By Jolly Roger
Talking Don't know where they're made but I have used...

Don't know where they're made but I have used many a national brand bearings and seals and never had any bad ones.
Except one front pump seal I installed? Got everything back together and while...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-15-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 62,771
Posted By Jolly Roger
Yeah I know man Guess I had to many samples...

Yeah I know man
Guess I had to many samples from the brewery when I typed that?
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-14-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 62,771
Posted By Jolly Roger
Looking good, still want to catch up with Ya'll...

Looking good, still want to catch up with Ya'll one day.
For somewhere in the USA a to add you to the map he needs your area code. He isn't set up to do it by city and state.
So for example just...
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