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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-10-2020, 05:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By Trailer2
I have the same truck. It is a Dana 80. If you...

I have the same truck. It is a Dana 80. If you look around the pinion you will see an 80 cast into the housing. The AAM wasn’t used until 03-04. I have been through mine twice. I think if you step up...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-10-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 518
Views: 164,006
Posted By Trailer2
The tcm is on the outside of the frame rail on...

The tcm is on the outside of the frame rail on driver side close to transmission. It is held on with 4 1/4” bolts. Just get the numbers printed on it and email pcm and he can tell you if it can be...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-09-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 518
Views: 164,006
Posted By Trailer2
5.38 ratio 11r22.5. Under 2000rpm at 70 mph. An...

5.38 ratio 11r22.5. Under 2000rpm at 70 mph. An rpm calculator is a really handy tool to find out what will get your rpms where you want them. Mine worked out being very close.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-09-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 518
Views: 164,006
Posted By Trailer2
I have a 98 blue bird csre with 8.3 and b300...

I have a 98 blue bird csre with 8.3 and b300 transmission. Mine is wtec3 but early version. PCM could not program my tcm because he said he did not support the old 250k units. I would need to get a...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-02-2019, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 889
Posted By Trailer2
3 windows 66 1/2 wide x 28 tall . 4 windows 52...

3 windows 66 1/2 wide x 28 tall . 4 windows 52 1/2 wide x 28 tall. These windows weigh 50 lbs each. They all slide and swing out. I will not ship.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-31-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 889
Posted By Trailer2
Transit bus windows

I have all of the windows from a blue bird transit. They are all 28” tall and are various widths. They all swing out. I would like $20...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-12-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,086
Posted By Trailer2
This is pretty common on rusty duramax engines....

This is pretty common on rusty duramax engines. There it's a tool to drill them out if they break. I have done this a lot on plow trucks.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-16-2018, 04:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,045
Posted By Trailer2
The front seal on these engines is Teflon. It is...

The front seal on these engines is Teflon. It is not like a normal rubber lip seal. The crank probably has a small groove where the seal rides. A new seal will come with an install tool to make the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-15-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,413
Posted By Trailer2
I have used diesel in a 70/30 mix many times to...

I have used diesel in a 70/30 mix many times to flush an engine that had a head gasket or oil cooler leak. It works well, but I only idle the engine for 10 to 15 min. I would not do this to flush an...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-15-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,486
Posted By Trailer2
I looked at a couple busses this guy had for sale...

I looked at a couple busses this guy had for sale when I first started looking. He was honest and helpful even though I did not buy one of them.
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 03-01-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,358
Posted By Trailer2
06 is a good year for a duramax. I have had...

06 is a good year for a duramax. I have had several or these in the 300,000 range in good condition. The engine will probably give you no problems for a long time. Change the coolant to something...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-15-2018, 01:31 AM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,668
Posted By Trailer2
Intake direction makes no difference. 5.9 has 6...

Intake direction makes no difference. 5.9 has 6 individual valve covers and 8.3 has one.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-15-2018, 01:13 AM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,668
Posted By Trailer2
That is a 5.9. Look at valve cover.

That is a 5.9. Look at valve cover.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-15-2017, 04:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,249
Posted By Trailer2
160 rpm is about right. If the shop has a scan...

160 rpm is about right. If the shop has a scan tool hooked to it while cranking they can monitor cranking rpm and injector pulse width. Does it smoke from the tailpipe? If you have smoke, you are...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-14-2017, 03:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,249
Posted By Trailer2
Any smoke from the tailpipe while cranking?

Any smoke from the tailpipe while cranking?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-09-2017, 09:35 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 79,413
Posted By Trailer2
You are probably going to drill both rows of...

You are probably going to drill both rows of rivets to get the panels to lift enough to get the sheet underneath. Mine is a bluebird and it was butyl sealant under the rows of rivets that made it...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 08-05-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,959
Posted By Trailer2
Did you adjust the valve with the cylinder on tdc.

Did you adjust the valve with the cylinder on tdc.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 05-11-2017, 04:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,707
Posted By Trailer2
Worn injectors can also cause hard or no start at...

Worn injectors can also cause hard or no start at 70 degrees. If you are getting white smoke then you are getting fuel. If you do not have some sort of scan tool to monitor icp pressure and ipr...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-11-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,182
Posted By Trailer2
You can use them. I used some wood strips with...

You can use them. I used some wood strips with long screws as a temporary trim to clamp the window and get a good squish on the butyl tape. After it sits for a couple warmer days just screw and...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 03-18-2017, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,627
Posted By Trailer2
Change the governor springs to get rid of the...

Change the governor springs to get rid of the slow brick feeling. The pedal is much lighter with a 3000 rpm spring.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-17-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,496
Posted By Trailer2
Just pull straight up. Sometimes they are pretty...

Just pull straight up. Sometimes they are pretty stuck.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-12-2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,496
Posted By Trailer2
Powerstroke used mechanical pumps on engines 97...

Powerstroke used mechanical pumps on engines 97 and older. The bolt is 1 1/4. Take the bolts out of the filter housing mount so you can wiggle the hoses off of the pump. Unbolt the pump and pull it...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-09-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,496
Posted By Trailer2
The pump is right in front of the turbo. The...

The pump is right in front of the turbo. The fuel pump is two stages. The line on the left is the suction from the tank. The line on the right is low psi to the filter. On the bottom of the filter...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-09-2017, 02:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,496
Posted By Trailer2
The fuel pump has a weep hole like a water pump....

The fuel pump has a weep hole like a water pump. The hole is in the left bottom side close to the hold down bolt. It is hard to see without a mirror and some well placed lighting. Sometimes you can...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 01-08-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,069
Posted By Trailer2
If it were me I would not use any trans without a...

If it were me I would not use any trans without a lockup converter. With or without overdrive. If u go through all the work of doing the swap with a trans that is on the edge of its hp rating and it...
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