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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-31-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,165
Posted By budbud7
Would you happen to know what year model(s) those...

Would you happen to know what year model(s) those seats were in? I really need 6 of them.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-07-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 381
Posted By budbud7
Where is the Fuel Pump

As I was making the access to my fuel pump and or sending unit, I was surprised to see that the top of the sending unit was very small therefore, I'm thinking that there is not a fuel pump in the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-21-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,451
Posted By budbud7
I dont understand why a mini-split won't cool as...

I dont understand why a mini-split won't cool as well going down the freeway. I believe it could be issues with bumps and oil moving around when driving but it seems to me that if you have air flow...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-11-2023, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,679
Posted By budbud7
Hopefully, if I make it home in time I can take...

Hopefully, if I make it home in time I can take the RE 300 to the scales. My registration has my bus GVWR around 26K. So I will have to get all of that verified. With all of the seats out and...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-10-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,679
Posted By budbud7
What's Your True Bus Weight

Fellow Skoolies:

I'm looking for information on before/after weights of your bus. The particular types I'm interested in are the rear engine buses. I have a 40' I/C RE300 and a 34' Thomas ER. I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-14-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By budbud7
Yes, this is the one. Thanks DeMac.

Yes, this is the one. Thanks DeMac.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-14-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By budbud7
Window Deletes

Good evening guys. I'm in the process of removing 8 windows in the rear on both sides and one in the front on the passenger side. I would like to add a small non opening window such as the window...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-04-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,768
Posted By budbud7
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all! Thank you for your...

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all! Thank you for your replies. I have been visiting in the state as well as out of Texas, though I'm still in my mini van! By August of this year, hopefully my I/C will be road...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-25-2022, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,768
Posted By budbud7
Generator Hook Up

Skoolie Friends:
For those of you that have generators on your build, how do you actually electrically hook up your generator? The generator will have a couple receptacles on its front panel. Do...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 10-13-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,871
Posted By budbud7
The Thomas has a MT 646 and the International has...

The Thomas has a MT 646 and the International has an Allison 3000 PTS. On the build sheet, it identifies the transmittion as:
ALLISON XMSN 3000 PTS 5-SP L/PTO L/RETR. Do any of you guys know what...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 10-12-2022, 11:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,871
Posted By budbud7
This appears to be wishful thinking on my part. ...

This appears to be wishful thinking on my part. The tube part of my drive shaft is about 12". Yoke on both ends~6", the best I can remember. I'm waiting to see what Telma says. Maybe they might...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 10-12-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,871
Posted By budbud7
Additional Brakes

I am wanting to add some supplemental braking to my buses. I have a 1999 Thomas RE w/5.9 24 valve and a 2007 I/C RE300 w/DT 466.

The unit I'm looking at is a Telma retarder. I was wondering if a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-16-2022, 08:56 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 34,170
Posted By budbud7
RamRod4 what is the purpose of that heat...

RamRod4 what is the purpose of that heat exchanger?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-12-2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2,516
Views: 255,571
Posted By budbud7
Musigenesis where did you source your stove and...

Musigenesis where did you source your stove and range hood. I haven't noticed a lot of builds with range hoods. Is your model vented or ventless?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-10-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By budbud7
So with that said, if I used #12 wire from the...

So with that said, if I used #12 wire from the sending unit (rear eng.) to the dash, it should be ok??
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-10-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By budbud7
Do Gauges Have Signal Loss

I am considering adding another gauge or two on both of my Thomas and International. Considering that these buses are rear engines, the wires from the sender to the dash are very long. Perhaps the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-07-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,695
Posted By budbud7
Cockpit of Gauges

In my previous employment, i was an equipment operator at a power plant. In our control room we had hundreds of gauges. Recently I have seen some tractor trailer rigs with a dash full of gauges. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-07-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,022
Posted By budbud7
Great Grandchild

In a couple of hours, i will have my 1st great grandchild. A girl. I haven't worked on the International much at all lately. I decided to take a short cut and just remove all of the window/door...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-01-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,022
Posted By budbud7
Wow! Thanks ew01 for this treasure chest of...

Wow! Thanks ew01 for this treasure chest of information. I will review this information and start searching for a bad wire or switch at the location. BamaBus also stated the emergency roof hatch...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-31-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,022
Posted By budbud7
Buzzer Won't Shut Off

Ok guys I have a new problem for my new bus. Its a 2007 I/C RE300. I was going to move the bus in order to mow. Started it up, air system filled and blew off, but the emergency door buzzer (I...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-27-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,637
Posted By budbud7
Dbacks2k4, my son wants my 1999 Thomas RE for a...

Dbacks2k4, my son wants my 1999 Thomas RE for a party bus too. i not ready to part wit it yet. what are your plans for the party bus? Custom bench seats, lots of lights, gigantic speakers and...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-27-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,637
Posted By budbud7
I looked at the bus today, and the rear seats are...

I looked at the bus today, and the rear seats are offset. The on the left side of the motor is~ 6-7 inches out further than the other side.

i will pull the cover/padding off in that area and look...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 07-27-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,698
Posted By budbud7
Thank you for sharing this info. I have saved it...

Thank you for sharing this info. I have saved it for future reference. I'll be playing catch up for a while.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-27-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By budbud7
I did get a buildsheet, but from the dealer. It...

I did get a buildsheet, but from the dealer. It shows the bus has an Allison XMSN 3000 PTS, 5 SP L/PTO L/RETR. I get the model and 5 speed, but what does the "L/PTO L/RETR" mean?

As for the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-26-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,637
Posted By budbud7
Utilizing Space AT Rear of Bus

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I'm seeking input from Schoolies that have a bus similar to my 2nd bus. It is a 2007 International 300 RE, about 39 ft., bumper to bumper. I'm wondering how was the space in the...
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