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Brake Systems and Air Brakes
08-21-2021, 08:09 AM
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Hydraulic or Air Brakes?
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13,543
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Brad_SwiftFur
The short explanation is just that, give the...
The short explanation is just that, give the brakes full pressure, which extends the piston stroke fully, to get the auto-slack-adjusters to take up whatever slack they need to.
This, of course,...
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
08-16-2021, 10:49 PM
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Newbie looking at couple short busses
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600
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
I think I'd avoid both. The 496 is likely to...
I think I'd avoid both. The 496 is likely to guzzle gas on the road - in the 4-5 MPG range. The 07 IH trans/brake interlock issue is known for these buses and has been a *VERY* difficult and...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
07-28-2021, 09:21 PM
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Getting a bus shipped
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690
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Brad_SwiftFur
I have one available in GA if you're interested. ...
I have one available in GA if you're interested.
'01 IH/BlueBird "6 Window" with wheelchair lift, 7.3 engine with ~216K (verified on ECM), 5-speed manual transmission. Most demo done, floor 1/2...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
07-26-2021, 02:20 PM
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1978 International Loadster
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3,086
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Brad_SwiftFur
Expect fuel economy in the 4-5 MPG range if you...
Expect fuel economy in the 4-5 MPG range if you proceed.
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-13-2021, 05:54 PM
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the search begins for a bus with high typewriter capacity
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658
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
I have one for sale. '01 IH/Blue Bird...
I have one for sale.
'01 IH/Blue Bird "6-window" with wheelchair lift (Approx 25' bumper to bumper, approx 16' behind driver's seat)
T444E engine (7.3) with 5 speed manual transmission, approx 218K...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
07-12-2021, 05:42 PM
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Skoolie weights
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2,042
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Brad_SwiftFur
'01 IH/Blue Bird 3800 T444E engine (7.3L) with...
'01 IH/Blue Bird 3800
T444E engine (7.3L) with 5-speed manual transmission, approx 218K miles (verified by ECM)
Air ride, air brakes
"6-window" with wheelchair lift in rear (Approx 25' bumper to...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
07-12-2021, 01:25 AM
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Skoolie weights
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2,042
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
Mine's 25.500 GVWR. 14K empty.
Mine's 25.500 GVWR.
14K empty.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
07-05-2021, 02:19 AM
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7
Looking for 25’-33’ Skoolie w 5.9 12v or DT466 mechanicall
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1,360
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
I have one with the T444E engine and a 5-speed...
I have one with the T444E engine and a 5-speed transmission, PM me if interested for details.
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
07-04-2021, 10:32 AM
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Why is my bus leaning?
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10,825
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
Time to crawl under the bus and give the...
Time to crawl under the bus and give the suspension a good inspection. I would suspect a broken leaf spring, or if it's an air ride, a deflated air bag.
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
07-04-2021, 12:32 AM
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6
Some buying or not buying suggestions
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1,220
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
No, it is an IH engine. The electronic ones were...
No, it is an IH engine. The electronic ones were alright, the ones with DPF and DEF systems were the real nightmares, typically identified as MaxxForce engines.
Forum:
Ford Drivetrain
07-03-2021, 02:04 AM
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Battery Help! Ford E350
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4,217
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
A quick Google search shows a single Group 65 for...
A quick Google search shows a single Group 65 for the 7.5 gas engine. For the 7.3 diesel, it calls for a Group 65 on the left and a Group 50 on the right.
Often on dual or multiple battery...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
07-01-2021, 08:32 PM
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Opinion on buying 2001 Bluebird Chevy Short bus
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975
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
If other posts are to be believed, CA will...
If other posts are to be believed, CA will require diesel RVs to pass emissions in a couple years, over 14K GVW if I recall. Supposedly this includes both ones registered in state as well as from...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
06-28-2021, 09:47 PM
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STRANDED: Low voltage?
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2,532
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
What city/state are you in? With fresh batteries...
What city/state are you in? With fresh batteries and still low voltage readings, it sounds like you have a poor connection along the line. Check Battery cable ends both at the battery connections...
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
06-28-2021, 08:25 PM
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Just wanted to say Hi!
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591
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
Mine's 25500 GVWR, and about 14000 empty (yes, I...
Mine's 25500 GVWR, and about 14000 empty (yes, I weighed it). You'll find the Ford and Chevy/GMC cutaways with much less weight capacity to spare, something like a 10000 GVWR and 7500 pound empty...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
06-28-2021, 05:48 PM
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Help, brake pressure.
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1,464
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
Hard to say. I would say it couldn't hurt, it...
Hard to say. I would say it couldn't hurt, it might unstick whatever is sticking ... though if something has failed, it could stick in the 'open' position.
If it were me, I'd get to a safe spot and...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
06-28-2021, 05:40 PM
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Help, brake pressure.
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1,464
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
It sounds like your safety release valve is...
It sounds like your safety release valve is opening at too low of a pressure, typically these don't open below 140 or so. Either that, or your purge valve is sticking (more likely, these are a...
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
06-28-2021, 05:35 PM
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10
Just wanted to say Hi!
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591
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
I have an IH/BlueBird, so it's not a cutaway like...
I have an IH/BlueBird, so it's not a cutaway like the Fords and Chevy/GMC's. Granted, it sits a bit higher, but that also means you'd have room - and very importantly, weight capacity underneath for...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
06-28-2021, 04:19 PM
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10
Just wanted to say Hi!
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591
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
Nice floor plan. Have you found a prospective...
Nice floor plan. Have you found a prospective bus yet? I have mine up for sale which is about the same length as your drawing, and includes the wheelchair door. PM me for specs and a couple photos...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
06-27-2021, 01:24 AM
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3
Engine swap to different engine, vt365 for dt466 or dt466e
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6,033
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
The DT466 is a physically longer engine than the...
The DT466 is a physically longer engine than the VT365, you'd have to cut the firewall.
Easier swap would probably be to a T444E, which is about the same length, though for the cost involved, you...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
06-27-2021, 01:16 AM
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11
81-89 International parts availability...
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719
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
It wasn't just the gearing. The non-turbo engine...
It wasn't just the gearing. The non-turbo engine just didn't have enough oomph to maintain highway speeds up even modest up-grades. Which is fine for puttering around neighborhoods picking up and...
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Conversion General Discussions
06-26-2021, 10:37 PM
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11
81-89 International parts availability...
Views:
719
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
I picked up a non-turbo 7.3 full length bus for a...
I picked up a non-turbo 7.3 full length bus for a fellow forum member. Top speed was 55 on flat ground, 60 downhill, and 40-45 uphill, depending how steep the hill was - and mind you, that was...
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
06-26-2021, 11:41 AM
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7
Hi...thanks for having me!
Views:
882
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
I have mine for sale, if you're interested. '01...
I have mine for sale, if you're interested.
'01 IH/BlueBird "6-window" bus with wheelchair lift.
T444E engine, EBPV delete done, ~217K miles (verified by ECM).
5-speed manual Spicer transmission....
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
06-25-2021, 02:16 PM
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3
Chassis and part question
Views:
523
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
Check at a *TRUCK* parts place, Fleetprice,...
Check at a *TRUCK* parts place, Fleetprice, Truckpro, or some Napa stores. Some of these parts are "universal fit" in the medium duty truck world.
Forum:
Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
06-25-2021, 02:13 PM
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6,481
Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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892,215
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
I have mine up for sale. '01 IH/Blue Bird...
I have mine up for sale.
'01 IH/Blue Bird "6-window" bus with wheelchair lift.
T444e engine, ~217K miles (verified on ECM)
EBPV delete done.
5 speed manual Spicer transmission.
3.91 rear gears...
Forum:
Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
06-23-2021, 08:51 PM
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17
First time Buyer In search of my perfect bus
Views:
3,387
Posted By
Brad_SwiftFur
I have one that I need to move. It may be a...
I have one that I need to move. It may be a little shorter than what you are looking for ...
'01 IH/Blue Bird (with a hood), "6 window" body with wheelchair lift. Approx 26' overall length.
T444E...
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