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Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-06-2020, 08:36 PM
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Views: 848
Posted By simonsteve
T444E plenty of crank, no bark

T44E. Bus is in cold weather in CO. Drove one trip of 90 miles, parked for a few days. Started up in the morning, lots of white smoke. Let it warm up to about 120 on the scanguage-d and started...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-22-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,183
Posted By simonsteve
Replaced the PS pump, good to go. Old one had...

Replaced the PS pump, good to go. Old one had 1/8th inch of play parallel to the shaft. Thanks!
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-20-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,183
Posted By simonsteve
Does anyone know anywhere near boulder/denver...

Does anyone know anywhere near boulder/denver where I park and work on my bus?
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-19-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,183
Posted By simonsteve
Does that require removing the serpentine belt?...

Does that require removing the serpentine belt? Or can you pull the pump without pulling the belt?
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-19-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,183
Posted By simonsteve
The hydro booster keeps power steering and brake...

The hydro booster keeps power steering and brake fluid separate from each other, so I don't think that would be it. I did brake more often in town cs highway when it first blew off, but I don't...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-19-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,183
Posted By simonsteve
Power steering blow off

95 IH 3600 thomas vista, hydro brakes with booster. Drive from WI to CO over the course of 3 days, on third day in Boulder CO, the Powersteering fluid had blown off out the filler/dipstick tube. ...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 11-29-2018, 12:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,955
Posted By simonsteve
This is an awesome idea. One thought I had is,...

This is an awesome idea. One thought I had is, could you make it so you could rotate the cooler when one half is full and finished composting? Then you wouldn't need two toilet seats or to move the...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 10-29-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,190
Posted By simonsteve
I modified a small block chevy oil pump driven by...

I modified a small block chevy oil pump driven by a 120V 7amp drill on my inverter. It draws 700ish watts full bore. That pushes through an FSI bag filter and into my bulk dirty tank, where I can...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-15-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 808
Posted By simonsteve
Parking in/near Breckenridge CO

My girlfriend, dog and I are looking for a place to park in Breckenridge CO for the winter season. Does anyone know of a place we could park long term? We would also have a subaru outback with us. ...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 09-23-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,887
Posted By simonsteve
I have mine running on veg now.

I have mine running on veg now.
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 09-23-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,833
Posted By simonsteve
The restriction is actually an air relief. The...

The restriction is actually an air relief. The filter tower is the highest point of the fuel system, and that channel allows air to be returned to the diesel tank with the return fuel. When its not...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-09-2018, 08:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,130
Posted By simonsteve
Thanks! I kept the same insulation as before but...

Thanks! I kept the same insulation as before but added some great stuff spray foam in some areas before putting up the tongue and groove. The t&g boards are countersunk and screwed to the 3/4" ply...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-06-2018, 08:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,130
Posted By simonsteve
https://i.imgur.com/S8ivKJO.jpg The bus...

https://i.imgur.com/S8ivKJO.jpg

The bus interior has been finished, but is of course still a work in progress as updates are always being made. But here are some updated and finished photos. I...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 08-09-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,833
Posted By simonsteve
Bump. Does anyone else have any experience the...

Bump. Does anyone else have any experience the the FPR on a 95 T444E?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-08-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,972
Posted By simonsteve
I agree with finishing them before you put them...

I agree with finishing them before you put them up. I used a water based poly. I went from the driver side and up over to the passenger side. The curve is a bit of a pain, but I added furring...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 08-07-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,833
Posted By simonsteve
Yes my tower looks a bit different. Here is the...

Yes my tower looks a bit different. Here is the view from directly behind it.

https://i.imgur.com/TxV2UJr.jpg
https://imgur.com/TxV2UJr

And this is taken from directly in front of it.
...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 08-07-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,833
Posted By simonsteve
T444E stock fuel system help needed

I have attempted to convert my 1995 T444E to run on WVO but I am having issues.

https://imgur.com/1etribghttps://imgur.com/1etribg

This is my current design, except I replaced the check valve...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-13-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,744
Posted By simonsteve
Made using 1/4" plate207562075720758

Made using 1/4" plate207562075720758
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 03-05-2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,887
Posted By simonsteve
I converted my '95 t444e. Haven't run on wvo...

I converted my '95 t444e. Haven't run on wvo yet, just diesel through the wvo system.

Sent from my SM-G892U using Tapatalk
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-05-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,093
Posted By simonsteve
T444E random gauge sweeps

On a trip I took this past week in my bus, a 1995 Thomas vista shorty with a t444e/545, the gauge cluster would go through its sweep that it does before starting, except it would happen driving down...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-19-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 894,068
Posted By simonsteve
https://madison.craigslist.org/snw/d/1999-blue-bir...

https://madison.craigslist.org/snw/d/1999-blue-bird-bus-cummins/6502720768.html

"Selling our 1999 Blue Bird bus that needs nothing. This a 27 foot 26 passenger with a 24 Valve Cummins Turbo...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-19-2018, 09:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,845
Posted By simonsteve
I bought mine off of Craigslist for $2500. 105000...

I bought mine off of Craigslist for $2500. 105000 miles, well maintened and good tires, but there was some body rust that needed repair.

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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-17-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,845
Posted By simonsteve
My bus is a vista shorty. No wheel wells made...

My bus is a vista shorty. No wheel wells made things easy for interior design, and gives lots of space for tanks underneath. The ride is a little rough though. Driving is pretty easy, being right...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-16-2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,130
Posted By simonsteve
The interior of the bus is semi finished and I...

The interior of the bus is semi finished and I have been living in it full time with my dog for the past month. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180217/25020c55da90268793f11bceb7f6b1f3.jpg

Since...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-30-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,130
Posted By simonsteve
I'll have a rain cap on the class a pipe coming...

I'll have a rain cap on the class a pipe coming out for when I'm driving and burning when it's calm. I was experimenting with the extension during test burns, might need it if it's windy
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