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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-03-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,060
Posted By tlbeck1985
Good suggestion. You only need the battery to...

Good suggestion. You only need the battery to start it. Bry has a good point, start it and disconnect the battery.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-03-2017, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,060
Posted By tlbeck1985
Agreed. But over 14.5v the battery will start...

Agreed. But over 14.5v the battery will start gassing and decrease it's life. Your regulator might be in the alternator, if not you'll have to track it down.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-03-2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 534,131
Posted By tlbeck1985
Yea, he outlines it in depth. Read through...

Yea, he outlines it in depth. Read through depending on the age of your bus. Provide proof you already paid tax to avoid the 6% VT tax.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 05-02-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,201
Posted By tlbeck1985
Yea, if the wires are really hot, something is...

Yea, if the wires are really hot, something is wrong. Corrosion will definitely increase the resistance which will up the temperature past the point the wiring was built to withstand. Glad you caught...
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 05-02-2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,192
Posted By tlbeck1985
I hear ya, I have almost 300k on my '06 5.3...

I hear ya, I have almost 300k on my '06 5.3 Silverado.

My buddy knows this old timer that does a lot of the bus work for the school corporation around here. If I get in over my head I'm gonna go...
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 05-02-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,192
Posted By tlbeck1985
Governors will be my next task lol

Governors will be my next task lol
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-02-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 547,843
Posted By tlbeck1985
She wants the bed in tact lol. I'm kinda...

She wants the bed in tact lol.

I'm kinda attached to the kids and don't wanna sell em just yet.

I like the navy bunks, and actually have been planning to build something like that
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 05-02-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,192
Posted By tlbeck1985
I was a mechanic before I was an electrician. I...

I was a mechanic before I was an electrician. I may get in there and change my mind, ya never know lol
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 05-02-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,192
Posted By tlbeck1985
Take a few shims out to allow the top speed to be...

Take a few shims out to allow the top speed to be increased
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 05-02-2017, 05:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,192
Posted By tlbeck1985
Plus, I don't want it to rev higher...

Plus, I don't want it to rev higher...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-02-2017, 05:19 AM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 534,131
Posted By tlbeck1985
I have the title, but no bill of sale. Is that...

I have the title, but no bill of sale. Is that going to be ok?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-02-2017, 05:05 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 547,843
Posted By tlbeck1985
My wife and I have 4 kids. I am desperately...

My wife and I have 4 kids. I am desperately trying to figure out this bunking situation. This is her project, I'm doing the work, but its her baby. She really wants to put a queen bed in there, but...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-02-2017, 05:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,907
Posted By tlbeck1985
'86 here. Just finished that this weekend!

'86 here. Just finished that this weekend!
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 05-01-2017, 05:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,192
Posted By tlbeck1985
Haha, that isn't gonna stop me.

Haha, that isn't gonna stop me.
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 04-30-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,192
Posted By tlbeck1985
I figured it out from that old school video. It...

I figured it out from that old school video. It comes with shims in it from the factory. You can remove the shims in the governor to increase top speed. I'm going to do it, I'll make a video when I...
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 04-30-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,192
Posted By tlbeck1985
I'll have to check on the axle ratio. I don't...

I'll have to check on the axle ratio. I don't have a tach, but it's pretty low rpm.
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 04-30-2017, 07:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,192
Posted By tlbeck1985
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-jjTaZlu28&t=492s...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-jjTaZlu28&t=492s
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 04-27-2017, 10:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,192
Posted By tlbeck1985
8.2 Detroit Speed Limiter

I've been reading up on the 8.2 and the governor and fuel system. I'm not having much luck though. My bus will not go over 55 mph. I believe that it could, but something is stopping it. Anyone messed...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-27-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,309
Posted By tlbeck1985
14.4 is a good voltage for battery charging. When...

14.4 is a good voltage for battery charging. When you start getting up into the high 14's it's not good.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-27-2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,309
Posted By tlbeck1985
The R hookup on the alt is just showing that it...

The R hookup on the alt is just showing that it needs 12v. It doesn't necessarily have to be the battery.

The alternator is only putting out 12.5, or was that a reading from the battery? It should...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-27-2017, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,260
Posted By tlbeck1985
In case anyone hasn't seen how they make your...

In case anyone hasn't seen how they make your tach work off the alternator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhLPAPZxNsM
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-27-2017, 05:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,260
Posted By tlbeck1985
Dang, with the transducer that ends up being more...

Dang, with the transducer that ends up being more expensive than an autometer gauge. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-2888/overview/
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-26-2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,440
Posted By tlbeck1985
Is it a push button start? Even if it's a key you...

Is it a push button start? Even if it's a key you could bypass it with a start/stop switch.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-26-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,260
Posted By tlbeck1985
Thanks man. Any idea how accurate it is though? ...

Thanks man. Any idea how accurate it is though?

50 day shipping? I went to buy one and canceled it lol
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-26-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,732
Posted By tlbeck1985
Mine are the same way. I'm going to pressure wash...

Mine are the same way. I'm going to pressure wash them, spray on a rust inhibitor and then truck bed liner from a can. That should definitely prevent a lot of the rust from getting worse. If I start...
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