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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-23-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,993
Posted By engelstad
how to increase clearance on '98 BB TC2000 RE?

We've had our bus for about 18 months, and have enjoyed it a lot, but the clearance is challenging, as we'd like to be able to go the last mile or two to camp off the pavement, which sometimes...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-27-2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 30,208
Posted By engelstad
Well, I have a similar sad story to share... I...

Well, I have a similar sad story to share... I was awoken ~5am in my house in Albuquerque to a loud bang. I looked out the house window and didn't see anything right then that looked strange, I...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-16-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,471
Posted By engelstad
I think I found local place that will remove and...

I think I found local place that will remove and replace the plastic lower tank and reinstall it. They have been doing radiator repairs for the last 45 years in Albuquerque and came recommended. $700...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-16-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,471
Posted By engelstad
Thanks for the suggestion. The bottom where...

Thanks for the suggestion. The bottom where there is the hole is plastic, can they still work on this, to avoid the more complicated and costly replacement? Also, the temporary patch took up...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-14-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,471
Posted By engelstad
How about using used radiator vs new? How...

How about using used radiator vs new? How difficult (how much labor) is it to replace on rear engine bus? Does a lot of stuff have to be removed or does it slide down after loosening the bolts on the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-14-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,471
Posted By engelstad
98 Blue bird rear engine with Cummings 8.3, where to get radiator?

Radiator has hole in bottom of it. New oem one is $2600. Where to get good but cheaper one? Thanks!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-05-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
Yes Popoff valve assembly has wire going to it....

Yes Popoff valve assembly has wire going to it. Unplugging didn't seem to change anything...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-05-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
The black line goes to the governor. I was able...

The black line goes to the governor. I was able to buy new governor but did not install yet. I can't find the 150psi popoff safety valve where I am now in sw south dakota. Maybe tomorrow in rapid...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-05-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
The brass part with nipple in middle is what is...

The brass part with nipple in middle is what is bleeding off pressure around 85psi...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-05-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
https://https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobuc...

https://https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_151354_00a467b0c2517df23c6a1e607b099e03.jpg...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-05-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
Disconnected the wire going to the brass fitting...

Disconnected the wire going to the brass fitting that has been dumping air at about 85 psi; no change, continues to dump air at low pressure.

Manually pushed the nipple button in the middle of the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-04-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
I can email picture of this brass valve if it...

I can email picture of this brass valve if it helps. I can't seem to attach to this post... my email is jonathan.d.engelstad at gmail.com
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-04-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
Also FYI this brass valve that is bleeding off...

Also FYI this brass valve that is bleeding off air every 15sec or so is near the top of an air tank, making me think it is not for auto water removal and more for maintaining pressure...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-04-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
Thanks. So the air dryer filter replacement did...

Thanks. So the air dryer filter replacement did not seem to help increase air pressure.

I did experiment where I manually held down the middle part of the brass fitting, where holding it down does...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-04-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
Ok, I turned off bus and the air release to...

Ok, I turned off bus and the air release to reduce pressure when bus is turned off, does not come from the brass fitting that seems to release air a few times per minute when driving.

Also I put...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-04-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
OK I see the air dryer and the air is not coming...

OK I see the air dryer and the air is not coming from there. I see the air governor a few feet further back and no air from there either. I can hear and feel the air bleeding off every min or so from...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-04-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
Thanks for the info. It sounds just like before...

Thanks for the info. It sounds just like before when I think the regulator or governor would periodically dump air when the pressure was above 120psi or so. It doesn't seem like anything is leaking,...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-04-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,306
Posted By engelstad
low air pressure due to regulator dumping air

Hi. The air pressure is around 90psi and I can hear it dumping air pressure at this pretty low level. Is the air pressure regulator adjustable or is it a sign that it needs replacement or could some...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-05-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,635
Posted By engelstad
mount horizontal propane tank under bus?

has anyone mounted a larger, horizontal propane tank, under the bus? I am interested to move this fuel source out of the passenger cabin, but am unsure if it is risky to have it mounted to the...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-05-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,020
Posted By engelstad
does anyone know where I can find procedure to...

does anyone know where I can find procedure to replace the coolant/filter, for Blue Bird RE Cummins 8.3L? I had been planning to do this already, but am not sure of how to do the bleeding, and where...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-05-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,020
Posted By engelstad
Thanks. I just changed the oil recently, and I...

Thanks. I just changed the oil recently, and I was encouraged by the fact that I didn't see any water or anything "non-oil" in the oil. Also, the exhaust doesn't seem to ever be whitish, which I was...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-05-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,020
Posted By engelstad
Hi, me again... Well, I think I might actually...

Hi, me again... Well, I think I might actually have a leak, as I've had to add another gallon of coolant to the reservoir. I don't see any obvious leaks, and it's likely about 1 gallon of coolant...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-17-2016, 11:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,919
Posted By engelstad
I bought one of the eccotemp L10's also, and am...

I bought one of the eccotemp L10's also, and am trying to figure out how to plumb it into future kitchen/bathroom area... not sure if to just use with shower, or if can have hot water in kitchen,...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-17-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,094
Posted By engelstad
Thanks Docsgsxr... I was in the final stages of...

Thanks Docsgsxr... I was in the final stages of installing a battery isolator between the bus starting battery and the solar battery array (eight 6V batteries, connected to form 12V battery array of...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-17-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,094
Posted By engelstad
I have kind of similar symptoms... The bus has...

I have kind of similar symptoms... The bus has been used every week or so for the last 6 months, and yesterday I drove it, then changed the oil, then drove it again this morning, and then turned it...
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