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Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 07-04-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 569
Posted By PigPen
Best transmission for 93 gmc vandura?

I haven't been around much lately, but a couple years ago we got our second bus just to use as is. The transmission is shot now and I'm looking to get it replaced.

It has the 4L80e, which is...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 03-31-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
I know. I could come up with all sorts of...

I know. I could come up with all sorts of excuses, but the truth is I thought it was going to be harder to fix and was avoiding it. I can’t wait to get back on the road.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 03-31-2021, 07:09 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
So better late than never, right? I got busy...

So better late than never, right?

I got busy with life and just now got the bus running again after parking it upon returning home after the fiasco shared in the thread.

We moved to a farm, so...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-31-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,699
Posted By PigPen
Just to update, we’ve been using a standard...

Just to update, we’ve been using a standard window A/C installed in the normal bus window (top slid down) for the past several years and it works great. We take it out when driving or when it’s not...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-14-2020, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By PigPen
Thanks for that lead, we’re pretty close to them...

Thanks for that lead, we’re pretty close to them and the prices seem great. Exactly what I was looking for!

I am continually amazed by what an amazing community and resource this place is.
...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-14-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By PigPen
Thanks for the tip. I’ll go post on one of...

Thanks for the tip.

I’ll go post on one of the powerstroke forums as well.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-13-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By PigPen
Best Source for 7.3 Injectors

Hi all,

Last time we checked in we had just got the bus home after breaking down in Algonquin.

The plan was to work on it immediately, but here we are and I’m just diving in now.

Replacing...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-23-2019, 08:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,010
Posted By PigPen
They did. I’ve seen them in big RE buses with the...

They did. I’ve seen them in big RE buses with the 3060 transmission.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-23-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,697
Posted By PigPen
The brands don't really matter, you're just...

The brands don't really matter, you're just looking for a hardener that works with the type of paint you have. The valspar and majik hardeners both work with oil-based enamels, which the protective...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-23-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
Okay, it took me longer to get the codes than I...

Okay, it took me longer to get the codes than I thought. The OBDII port wasn't working, and the first fuse diagram I looked up gave me the wrong location for the fuse for that. The spot it did give...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-23-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,697
Posted By PigPen
And the advice to get a mask is also very...

And the advice to get a mask is also very important with the hardener. Get a good one.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-23-2019, 10:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,697
Posted By PigPen
I recommend getting a piece of metal and testing...

I recommend getting a piece of metal and testing your sprayer to see how it sprays without thinning. The instructions on the can are:

"Before using, stir thoroughly to ensure any settled pigment...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-22-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
Here is one of how bad the terminal was by the...

Here is one of how bad the terminal was by the time all this happened

https://i.imgur.com/amiODDT.jpg
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-22-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
https://i.imgur.com/PbIbQxt.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PbIbQxt.jpg
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-22-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
Yes, I'm about to go read it now.

Yes, I'm about to go read it now.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-22-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
No pics of when it was installed, but there...

No pics of when it was installed, but there wasn't any connection left to speak of. When I say the entire stud melted off, I mean that there actually was nothing left. The wire and terminal were just...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-22-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 27,944
Posted By PigPen
I will second the calls for good prep and the use...

I will second the calls for good prep and the use of a hardener.

We used rustoleum for the green on our bus and tractor supply's implement paint for the white top. Tractor supply also sells a...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-22-2019, 11:54 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
I've thought a lot about the alternator. I think...

I've thought a lot about the alternator. I think that particular problem had to be a bad connection causing arcing and the heat required to melt away the entire stud. The wire leaving that connection...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-22-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
And if I haven’t said it yet, thank you everyone...

And if I haven’t said it yet, thank you everyone for the great suggestions and entertaining conversation!
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-22-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
But other than that it ran well on the way home....

But other than that it ran well on the way home. We took it very slow and stopped everywhere that looked cool. Sundridge Ontario has a great lakeside park on Lake Bernard. And if you like hiking and...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-22-2019, 09:33 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
Sorry for the delay everyone! Like I said, we...

Sorry for the delay everyone! Like I said, we didn’t have any service where we were at.

And at least the conversation centered on bacon while I was missing.

As far as an update - we officially...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-19-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
The last connection to check was coming off the...

The last connection to check was coming off the alternator. And we have at least one big part of the problem. The stud for the main wire completely melted away. So either the regulator was ad or a...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-18-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
As far as staying there longer, that is only an...

As far as staying there longer, that is only an option if I’m able to snag a “first come first served” site tomorrow or Saturday. There is one right beside the one we’re in but ours is booked by...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-18-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
I’ll get the bus started and check the voltage....

I’ll get the bus started and check the voltage. I’ll also check to see if belts are slipping.

I forgot to mention that the “Service Engine Soon” light came on at some point during this. I don’t...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-18-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,615
Posted By PigPen
So my range if I can’t fix it is probably however...

So my range if I can’t fix it is probably however long it will go on one full charge. I peg that around North Bay Ontario
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