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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-24-2017, 01:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,215
Posted By acorncracker
Welcome!

Hey Mountain Gnome, welcome to the TC1000 club. I haven't been on in a long time but just saw you bought that sweet rig. I've had my TC1000 ('99, 5.9, and AT545 also) for a year, drove it from...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-24-2017, 12:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,642
Posted By acorncracker
Lots of Pics and Progress

Back in the SW, now probably at around 8k miles or so total. Crankshaft pulley keeps causing it's bolts to shear off. Will replace and hopefully that solves it. New paint, new kitchen, bathroom...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-13-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,642
Posted By acorncracker
Finally back on her feet!

This has been an incredible journey of troubleshooting. You can read more if you like on my other thread directly related to these ills but here I will just summarize.

Multiple Mechanics, Multiple...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-13-2016, 06:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
Hopefully final update, FIRE

Occam's Razor. Hard starting began after s few short days, this time the starter becoming more and more sluggish. Took off, took apart and cleaned and sanded contacts. Didn't fix the very slow chug a...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-19-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
Solved

Two pumps later and the solution came about through trial and error. I don't believe the pump was ever an issue. Cut a wire running from the ECM to the fuel pump that was hot, telling the pump to...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-17-2016, 01:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
Injection Pump

Just coming into week two of living at the mechanic's yard in NM. New injection pump ordered, installed, incredibly expensive. Took it out for a night as a test run, wouldn't start in the morning....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-03-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,642
Posted By acorncracker
Troubles...

So ends a week of exhaustive trouble shooting

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f39/help-5-9l-cummins-turns-strong-wont-start-tried-it-all-15215.html

New High Pressure Fuel Pump and Lift Pump on...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-03-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
Also this is my experience and comfort, you sure...

Also this is my experience and comfort, you sure as hell use explosive spays at your own risk ha.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-03-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
True Problem found $$$

Well, hope gave way to reality today. I endeavored at every nuance of this possible problem trying to avoid the real money but, after the Bus wouldn't start again and facing the prospect of using...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-30-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
Solved!!! Sort of....

It certainly wasn't all for nothing but, the eventual stroke that fired her up was a little simple.

I in the course of this I have discovered countless extra fuses, 200 amp shunts, relays, and...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-29-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
Yeah, hopefully I didn't put any debris that high...

Yeah, hopefully I didn't put any debris that high in the system. I was certain that the fuel filter would fix everything and didn't want to waste time going back to the gas station for fuel....
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-29-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
Hmm. I wish it had a manual priming pump but I...

Hmm. I wish it had a manual priming pump but I haven't seen one and am about 90% certain it doesn't exist, unfortunately. Well, with that advice I will crack those injectors again tomorrow and give...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-29-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
No blown fuses...dammit.

No blown fuses...dammit.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-29-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
Don and Mary I'm really gunning for that fuse...

Don and Mary I'm really gunning for that fuse panel I hope something is nice and crisp under there! I knew there had to be more around the dash somewhere....as for the fuel filter I filled it with...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-29-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
Thanks Chris; I'll take a dive for that fuel rail...

Thanks Chris; I'll take a dive for that fuel rail solenoid tomorrow, the computer is a possibility although there aren't any error codes being presented so I think unlikely?, and I've checked the...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-29-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
Also, I guess I can't be sure the injector is...

Also, I guess I can't be sure the injector is clogged. It simply doesn't fizzle air and diesel like the others when cracked. Maybe more air in the line? The old fuel filter was pretty dirty with a...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-29-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,686
Posted By acorncracker
HELP! 5.9l Cummins Turns strong won't Start! Tried it all-

Hey all-

I've scoured the forums here and everywhere and yet the mystery plagues me...any insight is much appreciated!

I have a '99 BlueBird TC1000 with Cummins 5.9l

Symptom: When first...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-22-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,642
Posted By acorncracker
More Progress

https://i.imgur.com/s34xcCx.jpg

Called around and found this sweet scratch and dent ladder from a local RV shop for $50. Starting to really look like a Skoolie.

But, the real triumph is 315W of...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-22-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,642
Posted By acorncracker
@EastCoastCB Not sure, its my roomates. Project...

@EastCoastCB Not sure, its my roomates. Project has been on hold for quite some time ha-
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-22-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,642
Posted By acorncracker
@2kool4skool Wow $665!?! If it were a simple...

@2kool4skool Wow $665!?! If it were a simple side window I would be glad to mail you one. Thats steep-
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,642
Posted By acorncracker
Back Porch

Also took the two bulwark esque half seats from the front and canabalized them. Cut all the foam and upholstery away and took the good metal to pieces with a cutoff wheel in hopes of reusing to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,642
Posted By acorncracker
Update, lots of lumber and wires

:rolleyes:

https://i.imgur.com/792tjxM.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/X0zyBTR.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JISBFxQ.jpg

Removed the wheel chair lift; I had grand plans for motorcycles, climbing and a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,642
Posted By acorncracker
What is the PS WS I'm not familiar?

What is the PS WS I'm not familiar?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-13-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,642
Posted By acorncracker
Same thought here. Waiting for a usable pan to...

Same thought here. Waiting for a usable pan to show up at HabitatForHumanity and then laying it down, wooden slats over the pan to stand on, and some type of Poly or Oil sealed cedar or the like for...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-13-2016, 01:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,642
Posted By acorncracker
@SDR76 Great minds think alike

@SDR76 Great minds think alike
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