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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-16-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By demoman
E450 bus

Thanks for the interest. We sold it for $7500.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-24-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 702
Posted By demoman
Shifter linkage

A problem I have had with several ford automatics is the linkage at the bottom of the steering column breaking. The lever will not transmit the proper motion to the transmission selector. As others...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-18-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By demoman
2002 Ford E-450 7.3 Diesel 70K Miles Shuttle Bus Burning Man RV Work Truck

2002 e ford 450
14000 gvw
7.3 power stroke diesel v8
automatic
most seats removed inside
4 seats plus driver remaining
wheelchair lift removed
ready for conversion to rv or use for work...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-03-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 924
Posted By demoman
A possible problem with fuel delivery can be...

A possible problem with fuel delivery can be caused by a leaky fuel line allowing air to be sucked in and losing prime. Try disconnecting the fuel from the tank going to the injector pump and put a...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 11-04-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,139
Posted By demoman
State farm

I am having troubles with state farm issuing a commercial policy for commercial use. I have been with state farm for 43 years have about 15 different insurance policies between personal cars trucks...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-21-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,308
Posted By demoman
Parking

Park the tires off the grass on stepping stones or wood. Not only to prevent sinking but to prevent the tires from rotting. And keep the pressure up. I have had a lot of vehicles that the tires just...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-21-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 976
Posted By demoman
Non running bus

I have purchased a lot of things from auctions especially government ones where they were listed as non running. One was a truck that when I called the guy said it needs a new engine. I came out and...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-06-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,895
Posted By demoman
Bluebird

It is 34 feet long bumper to bumper and 8 feet wide
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-01-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,895
Posted By demoman
1998 Bluebird Bus FOR SALE

Location: Sacramento, CA
Price: $2,500

Natural gas.. it’s not gasoline, propane or diesel. There are specialized stations, in bay area, sacramento and los angeles
This website has all the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-16-2023, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 850
Posted By demoman
Replacement hose

Another possibility is to get standard hoses from tractor supply or online hose shops. Pre terminated hoses that have male pipe thread fittings are cheap. Then you can go to the local hydraulic shop...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-15-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,335
Posted By demoman
Parking dead bus

Make sure that when it gets to it's parking spot you park it on some pavers or keep it off the dirt. Then make sure you keep the tires inflated. I have had trailers that I haven't used for several...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-16-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,792
Posted By demoman
One thing to be careful about on those engines is...

One thing to be careful about on those engines is to never use any amount of starting fluid. It will immediately burn up all your glow plugs it is easy to determine if the glow plugs are bad if you...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 05-15-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,140
Posted By demoman
7.3 idi

I have had a lot of experience with that engine in my pickup.
Do you have more than one tank? I had problems with my back tank pickup tube breaking off higher and higher. It got to the point where...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-02-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 949
Posted By demoman
Broken key

Do you have a picture of the key? Sometimes bodies use standard keys that can be purchased at an RV store. I dont know a lot about locks but I know it is possible to decode the key bitting just by...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-25-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,446
Posted By demoman
Skid steer

A skid steer with a set of forks can easily load 2000 pounds up to 10 feet high. But it would weigh 8000 pounds plus at least 4000 pounds for the trailer. It would also cost at least 15,000 for a...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-25-2021, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,647
Posted By demoman
Bus and parts

Unless they came in and edited later it looks like all needed info is there. Miles, type, engine etc. Seems like a good deal to me for all the parts included.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-25-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,446
Posted By demoman
How would you load and unload? Would you need one...

How would you load and unload? Would you need one skid steer at each end to load and unload or would you need to transport it with you on a trailer to be able to unload? How many trips per year...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-07-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,227
Posted By demoman
Hiring a trucker

I think it will be more difficult and expensive than you think to hire a trucker to move your trailer. It depends on how far it is going and if you already have a relationship with someone capable of...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 10-09-2021, 04:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,434
Posted By demoman
They can keep your bus out of the state but they...

They can keep your bus out of the state but they can't keep your converted and titled motor home out of the state.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 10-09-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,434
Posted By demoman
Calif reg

The thing stopping the registration in california is called a vin stop. It is placed on a vehicle that has been forever banned from california title and registration for several reasons. Usually a...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-07-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,084
Posted By demoman
I have a gasoline 6.8 and it is very thirsty....

I have a gasoline 6.8 and it is very thirsty. Even if propane is cheaper than gasoline they will both be more expensive than diesel to fuel. I think the decision should be based on how many miles do...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 09-20-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,904
Posted By demoman
Transmission

You said it was a four speed manual but the picture you posted was for an allison automatic type shifter. Do you have a clutch pedal and stick shifter and just sent the wrong picture? If it is an...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-02-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,698
Posted By demoman
Towing

Towing and transport cab be a profitable business but not one where you can work when you want. When someone needs a tow it usually is right now because they are broken down and need to get it moved...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-02-2021, 03:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,698
Posted By demoman
TowING a bus

I can't imagine it would cost anywhere near 1200 to tow a bus 2 miles unless you are a few hours away from the nearest city with a tow truck. Here in sacramento the heaviest semi wheel lift wrecker...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-02-2021, 03:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,583
Posted By demoman
Cng bus

I would strongly recommend against a cng bus for many reasons.
1 fuel availability. Even if there is a fuel station near you there may not be one on the way to your destination. If there is a...
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