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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-30-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,908
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: Gear Vendors...

I would love to hear an answer to this question! My bus, with the allison 545 needs some added top end speed, and I just can't seem to find a reasonable solution. I don't want to lose the low end of...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-30-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 44,139
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: Roof Racks/Deck... Side mount vs. roof mount?

Well, I haven't built my roof deck yet, but I've been collecting materials for awhile. I went to a junkyard where an old firetruck had some aluminum beams for decking on the top. They are very very...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-28-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 80,531
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: What does your bus weigh? (approx)

My bus weighs 15260 lbs with 2 seats, a couch, and a 20 gallons. The GVWR is 27500 lbs. I have to find the rated axle weights to make sure I don't overrun those requirements. I am planning to keep my...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 05-20-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,202
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: Overall WVO capacity

I did indeed get them from free from a trashed freightliner. Last road trip i went on was 7500 miles, so I'll have to fill up when I get to the west coast again, but its no problem. I will be putting...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-20-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,916
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: How fast is your bus esp uphill or into winds?

I have a 1990 International 7.3 IDI that is bone stock with no injector pump modifications yet. It goes 65 flat out on level ground or down hill. It gets pulled down to 45 on larger uphills over the...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 05-14-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,202
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: Overall WVO capacity

I plan on installing dual 140 gallon aluminum round tanks from a freightliner semi in just a few days. That should give me some distance.
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 04-21-2009, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,331
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: My fuel system plans, with diagram.

Unfortunately, I haven't started anything yet. School has been dragging me down, so I've put this off till the end of the semester. In two weeks, I'll be working on this nonstop till it's done.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-28-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,662
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: Big Rig Rear End...

I've been thinking about air brakes, 2 speed differentials, and air ride suspension for awhile and it certainly seems that changing out the whole rear end in one shot is the easiest way to satisfy...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 03-28-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,936
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: Looking for help with two tank system

Hey bud, congrats on your bus. I have a fullsize 1990 bluebird on international chassis. Are you planning a 3 tank setup with onboard filtration or are you just going to have 2 tanks, one for diesel,...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-13-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,290
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: Tags in Ga or Fl?

Alright, I've been tagged in Georgia. I had to speak with Debra Mitchell, Supervisor for the IRP Department, Motorvehicle Division of Georgia. I convinced her that my school bus (currently not...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-10-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,290
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: Tags in Ga or Fl?

So I'm trying to register my bus in GA and the only remaining question is, how do I safely and cheaply title or register my bus as something other than a bus. The tag office says that they can't do...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 02-05-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,998
Posted By The Eggcrate
Re: Alternative Fuel??

Veggie Oil isn't untaxed though. Taxes are paid by the restaurants for the oil. A product shouldn't ever be taxed twice, am I right? Maybe there is a discrepancy between how much taxes must be paid...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 01-29-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,331
Posted By The Eggcrate
My fuel system plans, with diagram.

I took some time a drew up my plans for my skoolie's WVO conversion in paint. It looks nicer on paper, but this is the best I could do on the computer. Have a look and let me know how I've done....
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