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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 03-28-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,119
Posted By russsh
Yep! very old sckool way to keep from...

Yep! very old sckool way to keep from overheating!!
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 03-28-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,119
Posted By russsh
We are traveling across North TX right now. Have...

We are traveling across North TX right now. Have some down time in a couple of days, gonna get serious with something. Got 3 weeks to get it something reliable, and forgettable lol.

Moving is...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 03-27-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,119
Posted By russsh
Have had the bus for about 6 years now, we are...

Have had the bus for about 6 years now, we are full-time now for 4 years. Never heard the fan kick on until we hit traffic in Pecos TX, scared the **** out of us. They certainly run cool most of...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 03-27-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,119
Posted By russsh
Yep 12v, I think the last generation of 12v 5.9s

Yep 12v, I think the last generation of 12v 5.9s
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 03-27-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,119
Posted By russsh
5.9 Fan Clutch Conversion

Got a 97 BB FE with a 5.9 Cummins. The S belt went by-by, and my electrical/mechanical fan stopped working. It was last fall so cool weather to travel, so just added a couple of electrical fans in...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-09-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,135
Posted By russsh
Couple of things, when building our bus, looking...

Couple of things, when building our bus, looking at bat isolators, wasn't impressed with the auto diode things, cost and not a fan of exotic hard to get on the road parts.....just my opinion. So we...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-08-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,135
Posted By russsh
BTW, we have an RV shore power 4 stage 90amp...

BTW, we have an RV shore power 4 stage 90amp charger/conditioner for the house bats too. When plugged in, we can charge and maintain both house and starter batteries with that. 3 years full timing,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-08-2020, 11:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,135
Posted By russsh
I believe the amp rating for the solenoid is 200...

I believe the amp rating for the solenoid is 200 continuous. We have 4 6v golf cart house batteries, wired up for 12v. I have a switch to activate the solenoid manually so i can isolate the house...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-08-2020, 12:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,135
Posted By russsh
During our build, we used a Stinger solenoid to...

During our build, we used a Stinger solenoid to isolate our house bats from our bus bat so we could use the alternator to charge the house bats while driving. Simple switch to activate the solenoid....
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-26-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
Brakes all good now, still going to replace all...

Brakes all good now, still going to replace all the rubber hoses when we settle in for the winter down south, (snowbirds!).

Being skoolie life is an adventure, just replaced our serpentine...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-25-2019, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,395
Posted By russsh
Thanks! We did check for loose or wobbly pulleys...

Thanks! We did check for loose or wobbly pulleys and such, seemed ok. And ya, who knows how old that belt is/was. The fan and the clutch both turned ok, just wondering if when the clutch engaged...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-25-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,395
Posted By russsh
Thanks for the quick reply! the fan connection,...

Thanks for the quick reply! the fan connection, seems theres just 2 wires going to it right? Thought about doing a switch, also thought about disabling it for now, and add a couple of aftermarket...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-25-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,395
Posted By russsh
Belt Replace

Ok, traveling in KS, everything normal with our bus FE BB, 97 5.9 12v engine. Have aftermarket temp gauges on it, working great, coming from wisconsin, we had a panel blocking the radiator a bit to...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-23-2019, 07:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
Yeah, has a tank for brake fluid behind the...

Yeah, has a tank for brake fluid behind the drivers seat.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-21-2019, 09:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
All is well. Brakes are back in business,...

All is well. Brakes are back in business, working as expected.

Thanks everyone for your help

Rus
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-18-2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
Pic is from bottom, the brake lines are coming...

Pic is from bottom, the brake lines are coming out the side, the supply lines actually come off the top, if that makes sense lol
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-18-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
Bus tested off, and tested running. Pressure...

Bus tested off, and tested running. Pressure bleeding, modified cap to the resevoir, 15psi gave me flow out the bleeders, both off and running, the electric motor and hydro-stat pump both seem to be...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-18-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
Master cylinder is new-ish, was there when i...

Master cylinder is new-ish, was there when i bought the bus. The lines from the reservoir and lines to the hard lines are also new-ish. (see pic)

No leaks at wheels or connections. Just did a...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-18-2019, 04:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
Update and a oh **** question! Well, seems...

Update and a oh **** question!

Well, seems to be working, did a pressure bleed and got good peddle and no warnings.

However, I found a way to text the master cylinder, take off the brake...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-14-2019, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
Got some work done today, 30 degs outside so tee...

Got some work done today, 30 degs outside so tee shirt weather! Got my cap adapter to pressurized the system to 10-15 psi, worked great. Started out close to the master cylinder wheel bleeder,...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-13-2019, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
Been looking up pressure bleeding, think im going...

Been looking up pressure bleeding, think im going to try that, low psi compressor connected to reservoir cap. That should give me a slow steady fluid flow, taking those nasty bubbles out with it. ...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-13-2019, 08:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
Not sure of the booster, other than its way newer...

Not sure of the booster, other than its way newer then the bus. all the hoses off the booster are fresh and clean. Bought the bus like that.

Any way I could tell what booster I have, pretty...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-12-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
Basically what we have been doing, starting in...

Basically what we have been doing, starting in back and bleeding each wheel. couple 3 times, and still a squishing brake peddle and warning buzzer and light.

The last time bleeding, couldnt see...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-12-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,009
Posted By russsh
Brakes...What am I missing?

Just replaced all hard brake lines(hydraulic ), bleeding them now and having a heck of a time. Not my first rodeo on brakes over the years, just seems weird that I cant get the air out. working on...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 08-16-2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,900
Posted By russsh
Just an update, didnt mess with tracing down the...

Just an update, didnt mess with tracing down the malfunction, just installed 2 new temp gauges, Bosh, there ok, do the job, may or may not keep them. Maiden voyage this past weekend, 600...
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