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Forum: Conversion General Discussions

12-27-2016, 07:24 PM

Replies: 5

Leaking roof or condensation?

Views: 4,566

Posted By Ben Alth

Was this resolved? My front roof vent is...

Was this resolved? My front roof vent is leaking and never stops. Seems to get worse the better I plug it. I'm guessing it needs to be opened back up? I have a 97 bluebird all American RE.
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Forum: Skoolie Life

10-15-2016, 11:02 AM

Replies: 53

Only had my bus for 12 days and cops already hassling me

Views: 13,803

Posted By Ben Alth

In Maryland my bus can not be more than 49...

In Maryland my bus can not be more than 49 percent yellow. Might do you well to paint it. Sorry if I'm repeating a solution already given. When confronted with the gang your only words should...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

10-15-2016, 10:46 AM

Replies: 21

3800 T444e starting issue, and others.

Views: 21,622

Posted By Ben Alth

My bus batteries needed replacement. Once...

My bus batteries needed replacement. Once replaced, bus works great. Had the new batteries connected now for a month and bus fires up great everytime

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

08-24-2016, 07:42 PM

Replies: 22

Killed the battery... should I jumpstart?

Views: 38,044

Posted By Ben Alth

I jumped 8d battery, bus, cummins 8.3-0using...

I jumped 8d battery, bus, cummins 8.3-0using Honda element and the bus started in 5min. Now I just need to know why my bus won't start with out the jump assist. Batteries read full but no crank...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

08-24-2016, 12:04 PM

Replies: 7

Starter problem with my Ford E450 V10

Views: 16,609

Posted By Ben Alth

I'm having a similar issue. 1997 bluebird...

I'm having a similar issue.

1997 bluebird all American. Cummins 8.3.

The bus was firing up fine when I left AZ but once back in MD I noticed it would take longer and longer to turn over. ...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

08-15-2016, 11:55 AM

Replies: 21

3800 T444e starting issue, and others.

Views: 21,622

Posted By Ben Alth

I'm wondering if this is the problem I'm having...

I'm wondering if this is the problem I'm having but when I turn the key it attempts to turn over and just won't do it. I tried to start my first bus with an emergency door open and the key did...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

08-15-2016, 11:51 AM

Replies: 21

3800 T444e starting issue, and others.

Views: 21,622

Posted By Ben Alth

Was this issue fixed. Having the same exact...

Was this issue fixed. Having the same exact problem with my 97 bluebird all American. Description fits exactly. Please let us know what the solution was.

Thanks
Ben

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

08-13-2016, 02:06 PM

Replies: 4

1997 bluebird all American - Leaking Tan/clearish fluid from steering gear

Views: 2,790

Posted By Ben Alth

1997 bluebird all American - Leaking Tan/clearish fluid from steering gear

Hello everyone,

I'm leaking some fluid around/if not from my steering gear just under the drivers seat. Any ideas. Is this power steering fluid? It's tan, clearish, oily.

I'm driving...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

08-08-2016, 07:29 AM

Replies: 5

Oil leaking from Radiator fan motor

Views: 5,664

Posted By Ben Alth

Yes, assumption is correct

Yes, assumption is correct

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

08-08-2016, 06:00 AM

Replies: 5

Oil leaking from Radiator fan motor

Views: 5,664

Posted By Ben Alth

Yeah, hydraulic fan motor is leaking oil out...

Yeah, hydraulic fan motor is leaking oil out towards the fan and the fan is the shooting all over the engine compartment. I will clean it off today and see how the fan is spinning.

Will it...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

08-07-2016, 06:55 PM

Replies: 22

Fan clutch wrong temperature range

Views: 6,964

Posted By Ben Alth

I stopped and had some guy named "Big Rig" just...

I stopped and had some guy named "Big Rig" just look at it and he claimed the motor just needed a new gasket /seal. I figure the motor just needs replacement but I'm not sure that will remedy the...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

08-07-2016, 06:42 PM

Replies: 22

Fan clutch wrong temperature range

Views: 6,964

Posted By Ben Alth

Thanks for responding Chris. I'm going to...

Thanks for responding Chris.

I'm going to say mechanical. It's a 1997 bluebird cummins 8.3. I needed to add about 1qt of oil every couple hundred miles to the cooling reservoir. Here is...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

08-07-2016, 06:35 PM

Replies: 5

Oil leaking from Radiator fan motor

Views: 5,664

Posted By Ben Alth

Oil leaking from Radiator fan motor

So I have this oil leaking from my radiator fan motor right where it meets the blades. Nor sure if it's caused by to much pressure or a bad seal. I drove the bus about 2500 miles to get it home. ...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

08-07-2016, 06:22 PM

Replies: 22

Fan clutch wrong temperature range

Views: 6,964

Posted By Ben Alth

Hey Nat. If the fan motor is leaking oil......

Hey Nat. If the fan motor is leaking oil... Would this be a pressure issue, gasket issue and would this cause over heating?

Thanks

Ben

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