Hi I’m Leah - Page 3

Sleddgracer · 02-05-2019, 01:24 PM

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I hope you won’t have to take a picture like that either but it was a nice ride with A/C in this 79 degree sun shining Augusta weather today. It needs a bath inside n out. Here’s something really good about it. The underside is really clean n the bolts for the seats move a whole lot easier than I thought. I just need someone under holding the nut or put something like locking pliers on them. I didn’t even need a power tool to get them to turn!!!

the sun is always shining somewhere - good for you

Sleddgracer · 02-05-2019, 01:27 PM

I wonder if a quick tack with a welder to hold the nuts still wouldn't be the quickest easiest way to do that - save a lot of climbing in and out and under the bus

LeahBaker · 02-05-2019, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleddgracer

I wonder if a quick tack with a welder to hold the nuts still wouldn't be the quickest easiest way to do that - save a lot of climbing in and out and under the bus

That’d work but I don’t know how to weld. Great idea!

o1marc · 02-05-2019, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleddgracer

I wonder if a quick tack with a welder to hold the nuts still wouldn't be the quickest easiest way to do that - save a lot of climbing in and out and under the bus

You would need to clean all the road grime off each one to get a good tack.

EastCoastCB · 02-05-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LeahBaker

Hey y’all! Just made it to the shop. Tow bill was about $150 less than the estimate!!! Hopefully it really is just the fuel pump at the moment, but whatever it ends up being is just part of the journey right? One step at a time...

there'e the high pressure oil pump... that is the "fuel pump" and then there's the lift pump that supplies the hpop. The lift pump is a whole lot cheaper. The hpop is gonna probably cost more than the bus to replace with the parts and labor.
You're taking it in stride and your gritty determination will get you through.
We're all pullin for ya!

milkmania · 02-05-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LeahBaker

A little dirty now, but just wait until it’s done...

did the tow driver drop the drive shaft?

Sleddgracer · 02-05-2019, 02:35 PM

scratch it up a bit with a screwdriver ?

LeahBaker · 02-05-2019, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by o1marc

You would need to clean all the road grime off each one to get a good tack.

Cool thank you! When I was under the bus, I was quite pleasantly surprised to see how clean it is. There’s still some dirt but thankfully I really didn’t see any rust.

LeahBaker · 02-05-2019, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by milkmania

did the tow driver drop the drive shaft?

Yep and then put it back before he left.

LeahBaker · 02-05-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

there'e the high pressure oil pump... that is the "fuel pump" and then there's the lift pump that supplies the hpop. The lift pump is a whole lot cheaper. The hpop is gonna probably cost more than the bus to replace with the parts and labor.
You're taking it in stride and your gritty determination will get you through.
We're all pullin for ya!

Thank you! It’s all part of the experience of getting what I ultimately want... there’s 2 mechanics out there on top of the motor, 1 on each side when I went out to get my charger. That 7.3 aka PowerStroke looks so tiny under the hood compared to what I’m used to in the truck (Paccar motor in the current truck n 500 hp Cummins in previous truck). Inside they have the computer hooked up or rather the cord was connected n the computer was off.

LeahBaker · 02-05-2019, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleddgracer

scratch it up a bit with a screwdriver ?

So far I haven’t scratched anything up with a screwdriver but I can see how doing that might do a world of good for some stuff. I really haven’t done much of anything yet but drive it n push that valve up underneath using a screwdriver which stopped the air leaking. I’ve done a little bit of working on vehicles in my life but with now having this bus, I’m gonna learn a whole lot more. The more I do myself, the better.

LeahBaker · 02-05-2019, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleddgracer

the sun is always shining somewhere - good for you

Thank you! Smiling...

Sleddgracer · 02-05-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LeahBaker

So far I haven’t scratched anything up with a screwdriver but I can see how doing that might do a world of good for some stuff. I really haven’t done much of anything yet but drive it n push that valve up underneath using a screwdriver which stopped the air leaking. I’ve done a little bit of working on vehicles in my life but with now having this bus, I’m gonna learn a whole lot more. The more I do myself, the better.

l meant to clean the nuts under the bus before tack welding them

LeahBaker · 02-05-2019, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleddgracer

l meant to clean the nuts under the bus before tack welding them

Ah ok. I don’t have any welding equipment but kinda wish I did n knew how to use it. There’s so many more things I could do if I did

EastCoastCB · 02-05-2019, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LeahBaker

Thank you! It’s all part of the experience of getting what I ultimately want... there’s 2 mechanics out there on top of the motor, 1 on each side when I went out to get my charger. That 7.3 aka PowerStroke looks so tiny under the hood compared to what I’m used to in the truck (Paccar motor in the current truck n 500 hp Cummins in previous truck). Inside they have the computer hooked up or rather the cord was connected n the computer was off.

You've got a 444E. Its from the same dna as a powerstroke but they've got several differences IIRC. You've probably got 175-195hp with that!
I want to convert something like what you drive OTR, but from the mid-90's or older. I'd love a Pete 359 "skoolie".

LeahBaker · 02-05-2019, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

You've got a 444E. Its from the same dna as a powerstroke but they've got several differences IIRC.
I want to convert something like what you drive OTR, but from the mid-90's or older. I'd love a Pete 359 "skoolie".

That would be so much fun and definitely before all the emissions stuff! I’d love to see a Skoolie like that!

I was curious about the actual differences between them. I was told the 7.3 is essentially a PowerStroke which is why I wanted it, but also thought there’s got to be some differences besides 1 in a pickup truck n the other in a bus. If I get another bus some time in the future, I’m also interested in the Cummins. I love that motor. A bit different between truck n bus there too, but still, Cummins is a good motor no matter what it’s in.

EastCoastCB · 02-05-2019, 04:04 PM

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That would be so much fun and definitely before all the emissions stuff! I’d love to see a Skoolie like that!

I was curious about the actual differences between them. I was told the 7.3 is essentially a PowerStroke which is why I wanted it, but also thought there’s got to be some differences besides 1 in a pickup truck n the other in a bus. If I get another bus some time in the future, I’m also interested in the Cummins. I love that motor. A bit different between truck n bus there too, but still, Cummins is a good motor no matter what it’s in.

The 8.3 Cummins is king in the school bus world.
There are Crowns with big cam 855 Cummins but they're rare fetish items and folks collect em.

LeahBaker · 02-05-2019, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

The 8.3 Cummins is king in the school bus world.
There are Crowns with big cam 855 Cummins but they're rare fetish items and folks collect em.

That’s cool. Sounds like I have a lot to learn and explore info about. It’s rather exciting, all these new things. In some ways a bit overwhelming, but in a good way. It just makes me want to learn more.

LeahBaker · 02-06-2019, 07:45 AM

it turned out to not be the fuel pump. They replaced the fuel filter, fuel hose and a clamp. They found a bunch of “gunk” clogging it. They also checked wiring n fixed a connection with the irp or something like that but didn’t charge me nor put it on the receipt. It seems to be running pretty good

EastCoastCB · 02-06-2019, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by LeahBaker

it turned out to not be the fuel pump. They replaced the fuel filter, fuel hose and a clamp. They found a bunch of “gunk” clogging it. They also checked wiring n fixed a connection with the irp or something like that but didn’t charge me nor put it on the receipt. It seems to be running pretty good

YAY!!!!

I kinda wondered if it wasn't just gummed up from the 18 months of sitting.
Learn how to replace the fuel filter! Its EASY on your engine.

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