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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-18-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Lamacose
Area 51 Anyone going?

I don't have a bus yet but if I did I would head to Area 51 just to see who (including the military) would show up.

If anyone goes PLEASE post pictures!!!

Andy

PS: At this point in my...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-25-2019, 03:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 949
Posted By Lamacose
Skoolie Sighting in NOLA

Good Afternoon,

I saw The Willow Bus in New Orleans today. If you see this and you are going to be in town for a bit, please drop me a PM. I'd love to meet you and see your bus.

Andy T
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-26-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,000
Posted By Lamacose
Thanks PNW Steve. One more thing to keep in the...

Thanks PNW Steve. One more thing to keep in the back of my brain
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-26-2018, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,000
Posted By Lamacose
Ok guys, please educate me. What is the...

Ok guys, please educate me. What is the difference between a 53 block and a 56 block??
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-10-2018, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,321
Posted By Lamacose
Sorry folks. Subchapter T. Subchapter J is...

Sorry folks. Subchapter T. Subchapter J is electrical for larger vessels but still a good reference.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-10-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,321
Posted By Lamacose
It may be a bit late of over kill but I am going...

It may be a bit late of over kill but I am going to base my electrical on 46 CFR Subchapter J (Small passenger vessel). It has a lot of low view voltage and good wiring information. Since boats and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-22-2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By Lamacose
I watched a bus go from $3500 to $8000ish in the...

I watched a bus go from $3500 to $8000ish in the last hour. Interesting enough it’s back on the block this week
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 09-21-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,308
Posted By Lamacose
Granted it has been a while since I worked on a...

Granted it has been a while since I worked on a 6-71, but I think I would do the following at a minimum before trying to start it & then drive it any distance.
1) Roll the engine over by hand to...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-11-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,285
Posted By Lamacose
Yes definitely a smaller kit. Buying locally...

Yes definitely a smaller kit. Buying locally would save quite a bit of shipping.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-11-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,285
Posted By Lamacose
This kit was at Lowe’s 350 give or take. 25742

This kit was at Lowe’s 350 give or take. 25742
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 08-27-2018, 10:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By Lamacose
I've found on multi page threads if you don't go...

I've found on multi page threads if you don't go to the last page they remain listed as unread.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-22-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,728
Posted By Lamacose
https://www.bing.com/th?id=OIP.BcljxeAz5l4ODiR7DO-...

https://www.bing.com/th?id=OIP.BcljxeAz5l4ODiR7DO-30AHaE6&w=258&h=171&c=7&o=5&dpr=1.25&pid=1.7
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-17-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,299
Posted By Lamacose
Fiberglass Roof Raise Transition

I don't have a bus yet, but while daydreaming about how I'll do it when the time comes....
Has anyone used fiberglass to close in the roof transition on a roof raise? I have nothing against sheet...
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 07-30-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,748
Posted By Lamacose
How did the old injector look? Was it intact? If...

How did the old injector look? Was it intact? If the tip was gone there will be serious valve, head, and piston damage. Is there more leakage around the third cylinder air box over? This could...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-14-2018, 10:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,153
Posted By Lamacose
While in the USCG we monitored the engine oil for...

While in the USCG we monitored the engine oil for fuel oil dilution. If the oil ever reached 5% dilution we were required to change the oil. Finding the source was of course a priority. Excessive...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-11-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,543
Posted By Lamacose
As a 27 year veteran of the US Coast Guard, I...

As a 27 year veteran of the US Coast Guard, I thank you for your thoughts.

Belated Happy 242nd Birthday to the US Marines Corps.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-13-2017, 12:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,509
Posted By Lamacose
Solar Powered Mini-Split System

Has anyone used or considered this company? Heat Recovery Water Heaters & Pool Heaters | Solar Air Conditioners | Water Heating & Pool Heating From AC (https://www.hotspotenergy.com/)

They have...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-29-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
Posted By Lamacose
Bob Villa used this on a project, he called it...

Bob Villa used this on a project, he called it 'cobbled wood". He used weathered lumber that had check cracks and other imperfections to give it some character. For grout he mixed sawdust and varnish...
Forum: Skoolie Life 01-01-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,493
Posted By Lamacose
Deftone: Did you ever get your bus home? I...

Deftone:
Did you ever get your bus home? I enjoyed your troubleshooting and repair thread.

I came within $700 on a bus on Ebay. Located near Hattiesburg. Probably just as well I didn't get...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-21-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,296
Posted By Lamacose
Thanks to all for all the feed back. I really...

Thanks to all for all the feed back. I really appreciate the help. This is the third bus I have looked at. Each time I have gained a ton of knowledge or shall I say I was skooled. This is my...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-21-2016, 06:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,296
Posted By Lamacose
I didn't get the bus. It went for $3700. ...

I didn't get the bus. It went for $3700. Doesn't seem too bad of a price for that unit. I just wasn't ready to go that high right now. Wanted to keep some of my Christmas bonus. Talked to the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-21-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,296
Posted By Lamacose
it's not quite over. I was just outbid. I not...

it's not quite over. I was just outbid. I not sure what I am going to do. I reached my max but I may go a bit higher.

Thanks for the info
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-21-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,296
Posted By Lamacose
Thank you. I have since spoken to the local...

Thank you. I have since spoken to the local school bus guy, he pretty much agreed with you along with that service can be expensive due to the electronics.

I have put in my max bid and will...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-21-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,296
Posted By Lamacose
Allison 2000 Series

Before I pull the trigger on a Ebay bus, does anyone have anything to say about the Allison 2000 series 5 speed automatic? Good, bad, or otherwise? It is coupled to a Int'l 7.8.

The auction...
Forum: Skoolie Life 12-15-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 92,220
Posted By Lamacose
Retired from the USCG in 2005 after 27 years....

Retired from the USCG in 2005 after 27 years. Currently working for a New Orleans marine transportation company that specializes in vessels related to the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry.
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