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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-08-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,570
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Foot valve

What have you done with your air system since you have had the bus? What does the inside of the valve look like when you take it apart? Is the treadle valve the only thing that leaks air? If...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,380
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Help - international 3800 - will not turn over

A very dangerous and potentially deadly one using the method you described.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-06-2011, 04:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,380
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Help - international 3800 - will not turn over

You need to give more and better information. What engine/trans is in your bus? Do you think the engine is locked up mechanically or does it seem to be an electrical problem. What checks have you...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-13-2011, 03:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,470
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: vacuum booster questions

I don't know if this is exactly what you are looking for but this place has a crap load of boosters they could more than likely give you the help you are looking...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 09-24-2011, 01:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,407
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: how much time to swap engine?

I think you shot yourself in the foot on this one. What you were asking for is not a small job. Swapping an engine with the same engine is one thing but swapping one engine for another is asking a...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 09-16-2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,344
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Proper antifreeze for a 1998 IH t444e

Antifreeze isn't just antifreeze anymore. You really need to know what is the correct one for your application. There are so many additives in antifreeze today that if you put the wrong one in an...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 09-13-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,257
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Gages

Not trying to step on your toes but your order is wrong. Oil pressure is more important than temp. You can run an engine hot and more than likely not kill it. Your engine is dead in a matter of...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 09-12-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,257
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: 1991 Carpenter, International 7.3L A170 - Engine Questio

Suuurrre there tomato plants. :lol:
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-27-2011, 12:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,143
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: International Owners Meet Your New Best friend, Me.

I am in GP. Good for you, there is no replacement for school. I see guys that test out of certain periods of school because they think they know what they are doing. I loved going through school I...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-25-2011, 01:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,689
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: 86 International Hydraulic Brakes

Did ya get'r fixed or figured out yet?
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-24-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,143
Posted By Jive Turkey
International Owners Meet Your New Best friend, Me.

Ever wish you had a buddy that was a mechanic at the dealership? Well now you do. I have been a mechanic for 13 1/2 years. Until now I have been mostly working on some truck and trailers, light...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-23-2011, 01:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,079
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: DT 466 Oil/Water Light

Check out this thread it should help you out



https://www.thedieselgarage.com/forums/a ... 16932.html (https://www.thedieselgarage.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-16932.html)
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-19-2011, 03:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,589
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Allison shifting between 1-2

I would check the trans fluid condition first before any of the above. Use a clean white paper towel, rag , cloth etc. if the color is good or reasonably good and the fluid smells ok I wouldn't...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-19-2011, 03:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,589
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Allison shifting between 1-2

I would inspect the vacuum modulator. Look for trans fluid in the vacuum line. Check the vacuum lines and vacuum source. replace any questionable hoses with new and put clamps on them if they do not...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-23-2011, 06:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,697
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Where to find chassis parts?

You should be able to find something in your local phone book. If you look up truck suspension shop, truck spring, truck parts you should be able to find what you need.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-19-2011, 04:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,742
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: 366 replacement or supplier

There are numbers that are cast into the block when it is made. You should make the dealer or rebuilder aware of these numbers that are on your block when you order. If there is a difference they...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-17-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,742
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: 366 replacement or supplier

I used to work for a company that used Jasper most of the time and ATK a few times never really had problems with either and if we did they were handled very quickly.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-17-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,713
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Bluebird brake solenoid

Also don't be shy when snapping the pics, you can't ever have too many.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-17-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,713
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Bluebird brake solenoid

Can you take and post pictures of both the solenoids and where its mounted to or the electric brake motor so we can see what you have.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-16-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,719
Posted By Jive Turkey
Website for automotive training 4 those wanting to learn

I just stumbled upon this website that is an automotive textbook with videos and lots of relevant info to help people understand how specific systems work. https://www.cdxetextbook.com/index.html I...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-11-2011, 05:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,038
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Gas to a 5.9 Cummins heart transplant

What transmission did you have in there before? Check out gear vendors they sell bolt on o/d units but I don't see anything for allison.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-08-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,661
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Figuring out which differential gear ratio is right for

Another example let's change the diff ratio to 3.55:1. We will continue to use the at 545 fourth gear of 1:1 which gives a final drive ratio of 3.55:1

3.55 x 516.51 = 1833 engine rpm

If you...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-08-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,661
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Figuring out which differential gear ratio is right for

The final ratio number is equal to the number of turns from the engine or revolutions to turn the rear tire once. Knowing this we can then calculate by the circumference of the tire the vehicles...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-08-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,661
Posted By Jive Turkey
Re: Figuring out which differential gear ratio is right for

I will post part 2 tonight. If anyone sees any flaws let me know I will correct them, I am doing this all from the top of my head. I just figured I would put this up because it was a question in one...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-08-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,661
Posted By Jive Turkey
Figuring out which differential gear ratio is right for you

First, a brief explanation of the drive train. RPM's going in (turns), Gear ratio, Gear reduction and torque multiplication.

Gear ratio is figured out by dividing the driven gear with the driving...
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