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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-03-2022, 12:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,699
Posted By Rivetboy
[QUOTE=Rwnielsen; Hey, what is a b300...

[QUOTE=Rwnielsen; Hey, what is a b300 transmission? Or is your 5.9 electronic? I have a 91 5.9 mech at 545 just trying to sort out options for upgrades.

thanks

joe
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-24-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,631
Posted By Rivetboy
Another trick when chasing down air leaks is to...

Another trick when chasing down air leaks is to use a piece of hose (garden hose, heater hose whatever) and hold one end to your ear and probe around your possible leak with the other end. This is...
Forum: School Bus News 03-12-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,475
Posted By Rivetboy
Thats a good Bingo!

Thats a good Bingo!
Forum: School Bus News 03-12-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,475
Posted By Rivetboy
Smiling, nodding head, smiling.......

Smiling, nodding head, smiling.......
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-12-2022, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,671
Posted By Rivetboy
Plug and play replacement windows

Hi folks. Does anyone have suggestions or success with replacing the rear left and/or rear right window with an off the shelf product? Looking for something with a screen and venting.
And hopefully,...
Forum: School Bus News 03-12-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,475
Posted By Rivetboy
At this point, it is not the money. It is doing...

At this point, it is not the money. It is doing what we want to do. I know that not everyone has that option, but we do. My Dad always said that after good health you should be lucky!
Forum: School Bus News 03-11-2022, 10:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,475
Posted By Rivetboy
I am sticking with my Diesel and 500 mile range...

I am sticking with my Diesel and 500 mile range with a 100 mile reserve and 15 minutes to refuel.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-07-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,091
Posted By Rivetboy
The picture may or may not help.. 1991 TC 2000 28...

The picture may or may not help.. 1991 TC 2000 28 feet
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-07-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,091
Posted By Rivetboy
I have been building our TC 2000 5.9 Mechanical...

I have been building our TC 2000 5.9 Mechanical for 4 1/2 years and it is finally driveable. Rewire about 75% done and it has about $1500 of sounfdproofing that is working tremendous. Needs more. I...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-05-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,238
Posted By Rivetboy
So, it has a worn out motor, blown transmission,...

So, it has a worn out motor, blown transmission, does not drive and the pictures you posted are not of the bus you are trying to sell. What is the status of the registration? How new are the tires?...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-01-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 944
Views: 108,256
Posted By Rivetboy
Congratulations East coast CB !!! were twins now...

Congratulations East coast CB !!! were twins now our kids just gender revealed a Baby Girl Our first also Woo Hoo We all be Adulting!!!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-01-2022, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,256
Posted By Rivetboy
Hey there Welcome and first number 1 thing is...

Hey there Welcome and first number 1 thing is where are you going to park it and build it ?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-01-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,106
Posted By Rivetboy
That is how it has been driven for the last year...

That is how it has been driven for the last year !?! Haha am finally rewiring it so want it to work like the factory...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-01-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,106
Posted By Rivetboy
I would not have a problem with that as I am...

I would not have a problem with that as I am pulling sensor wires and oil cooler fan power but, it is the back up lite switch also. Not looking to fake this, the part is out there so will just buy it.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-28-2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,106
Posted By Rivetboy
This one is located in the shifter mechanism. It...

This one is located in the shifter mechanism. It is also the back up lite switch. Was a royal PITA to remove. My year TC2000, 1991 , had the shift originally on the left hand side. When I built my...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-28-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,106
Posted By Rivetboy
Broken neutral safety switch

This is out of my TC 2000 545, 5.9. It did not fail on me, I was reinstalling it with new wiring. I tried to ring it out to connect it and it was wonky. As it was removed, noticed the silicone and...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-28-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By Rivetboy
Take a wire wheel and shine the plug and bung up....

Take a wire wheel and shine the plug and bung up. Squirt it with Kroil and put a 1/4 drift punch in the plug and beat on it gently for a few minutes with a short handle sledge.. The take sharp cold...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-27-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By Rivetboy
Hi, I keep my serial plate with my registration....

Hi, I keep my serial plate with my registration. Thought I had had lost mine too.
Do not know where it is stamped on the bus, but isn't it on your title or registration?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-26-2022, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,379
Posted By Rivetboy
Hi Anita . Welcome to Skoolies. If you want to...

Hi Anita . Welcome to Skoolies. If you want to fix your bus, learn to use a multimeter and learn basic starting and charging systems. Educate yourself to the problem. Myself and many others would...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-25-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,056
Posted By Rivetboy
This also does not take into account a failing or...

This also does not take into account a failing or poor connection neutral safety switch if so equipped. Also, have you gone underneath and disconnected the solenoid from and put 12 volts right to the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-25-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,056
Posted By Rivetboy
Because that mystery poor connection got jiggled...

Because that mystery poor connection got jiggled when he was changing components or inspecting. Intermittent due to bad ground, poorly adjusted interlock switch, a bad or corroded crimp. Lots of...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-25-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,056
Posted By Rivetboy
I cut a few wires and now my bus won't start Help!

I cut a few wires and now my bus won't start Help!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-22-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,056
Posted By Rivetboy
You certainly have been thorough. Air or not...

You certainly have been thorough. Air or not would not hinder starting. It really just sounds like a bad ground . There is usually a strap to frame to engine ground and the negative battery terminal...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-22-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,056
Posted By Rivetboy
Sorry, those were not the pictures I was trying...

Sorry, those were not the pictures I was trying to post.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-22-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,056
Posted By Rivetboy
Does your bus have charged batteries? Are the...

Does your bus have charged batteries? Are the roof vents secured (if alarmed). Are all of the doors closed and locked? Does anything work, such as the headlites? Does it go click when you turn on the...
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