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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-25-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,669
Posted By Eclipse436
If you let it sit you shouldn't loose oil out of...

If you let it sit you shouldn't loose oil out of the front cover. I just replaced mine for ease of mind but you'll need to pull the gear off the front to put on your new compressor, this can be quite...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-04-2019, 05:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,276
Posted By Eclipse436
I work for a local delivery company and we use...

I work for a local delivery company and we use bluetooth cameras on our trailers with no latency, ill have to find one of the boxes to get you the brand. Theres a box van that showed up to our shop...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-04-2019, 12:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 984
Posted By Eclipse436
Condensation issues arise when you have hotter...

Condensation issues arise when you have hotter humid air meet a colder surface. The type of material doesn't really matter, think of cool mornings where there's dew on everything. Homes are usually...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,084
Posted By Eclipse436
Belt could be squeaking from being loose or being...

Belt could be squeaking from being loose or being old.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,460
Posted By Eclipse436
Have you checked your coolant level after...

Have you checked your coolant level after removing the heaters? Some buses won't start if coolant level is too low.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,084
Posted By Eclipse436
Place a paper towel or cardboard under your air...

Place a paper towel or cardboard under your air dryer (the thing that goes pshh) and see if its water or oil, same at your air tank drains. A little oil is fine but if it gets excessive it can Start...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-05-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,777
Posted By Eclipse436
First picture are the screws & dimpled washers i...

First picture are the screws & dimpled washers i was talking about. Second picture is roughly showing that the bottom of my window frames lined up even with the structural frame of the bus giving us...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-04-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,777
Posted By Eclipse436
I have a 2000 international re, found out after...

I have a 2000 international re, found out after taking out my windows that the inside wall panels are spot welded in and took a lot of effort to remove, it was easier to get a cutting wheel and cut...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-06-2018, 09:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
I ended up pinching the line off and leaving the...

I ended up pinching the line off and leaving the door in manual mode, I used the door lock to keep it shut on the road since I can access the pin from inside
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-06-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
Main tank reaches 120 but secondary tank drops to...

Main tank reaches 120 but secondary tank drops to 100 refills and drops again, worried I might put a lot of stress on the compressor, still have about 20 hours to drive
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-06-2018, 08:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
I'm assuming this is the air pressure regulator...

I'm assuming this is the air pressure regulator for the door? Would I be able to buy a general regulator to put in its place for now? No napa around me at the moment
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-06-2018, 05:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
Figured out the buzzer was from a wire left over...

Figured out the buzzer was from a wire left over from systems they removed, got the wire grounded and was on my way. Stopped for rest last night and when I got up to head out my air door started...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-05-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By Eclipse436
I recieved CFPU today through progressive & told...

I recieved CFPU today through progressive & told them it didn't have seats, still gave me a policy. They were very adamant that I call them when I met the state requirementsof an rv as I would no...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-05-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
Here she is, currently waiting on the...

Here she is, currently waiting on the service/inspection to be completed before I hit the road.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-05-2018, 07:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
So I picked her up today, she started right up...

So I picked her up today, she started right up and ran fine the only issue I was dealing with is a constant buzzer that wont go off. All the gauges are fine and all emergency exits are closed. The...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-01-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,064
Posted By Eclipse436
Did you drain your air tanks yet? Water in the...

Did you drain your air tanks yet? Water in the lines can cause air brakes to fail. Also check your pad thickness and slack adjusters
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-29-2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
Awesome, 2000-2200 is about what I was expecting....

Awesome, 2000-2200 is about what I was expecting. Thanks for all info guys, I really do appreciate it. I got the pickup date set & bought the plane ticket for next Tuesday, I'll start a build thread...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-29-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
Ah the are so many transmissions with 3's & 6's I...

Ah the are so many transmissions with 3's & 6's I must have mixed them up in my head, what rpm do you usually cruise at with the 466? I'm trying to figure out the sweet spot & max rpm for the 530 but...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-29-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
You are correct, it is from the peoria unified...

You are correct, it is from the peoria unified school district, from what I've heard AZ busses are great for no rust & I had found another thread on here that linked to a news story that had all the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-29-2018, 09:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
Little sigh of relief, in all the excitement I...

Little sigh of relief, in all the excitement I didn't think to look for a dealership in the area to do the fluid service/inspection. Just got off the phone with RWC group in phoenix who quoted me...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-29-2018, 08:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
I think I've seen this video before with a Johnny...

I think I've seen this video before with a Johnny cash song posted with it! On the uphill grade did you keep it in a lower gear? I know on the downhill it's best to keep it low and use "stab" braking...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-29-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
My only worry is the cooling system with the...

My only worry is the cooling system with the forecast of 110 degrees for the coming weeks & a steep grade straight out of the gates. I know my eyes will be glued to the gauges the whole drive...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-29-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
Haha, it was tough keeping up with the whole lot...

Haha, it was tough keeping up with the whole lot of them with the 530/3060 combo, quite a rush in the final moments! I've been looking for a bus of this type for a few years and with the price as low...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-29-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
Thanks for the kind words & info, I hadn't...

Thanks for the kind words & info, I hadn't thought about the timing of traffic I'll definitely keep that in mind. I'll be taking that hill up to Flagstaff on my way out, do you happen to know the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-28-2018, 07:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,622
Posted By Eclipse436
Talking Heading down the rabbit hole

Hello all,

Long time lurker & I just bought a bus sight unseen :eek: she's a 2000 international amtran RE with the DT530e paired with the md3060.

I'll be heading to pick it up next week and...
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