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FASS system

Has anyone installed a FASS Fuel System on a bus with a DT466. I'm talking about the fuel pump and water separator systems they have. All the pickup truck guys install them for more power better...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

01-05-2024, 11:06 AM

Replies: 22

Create own insurance company?

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Posted By NWOleman

Do you have a link to Good Sam per chance or just...

Do you have a link to Good Sam per chance or just look them up on the internet?

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

12-07-2023, 08:32 AM

Replies: 22

Create own insurance company?

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Posted By NWOleman

I figured as much but thought why not have the...

I figured as much but thought why not have the conversation. I imagine the state has minimum requirements.

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

12-06-2023, 08:06 PM

Replies: 22

Create own insurance company?

Views: 1,707

Posted By NWOleman

Create own insurance company?

Is creating your own insurance company an option? Make it an LLC with every way out so you never have to pay out in case of an accident? Just thinking out loud hear? What are the state regulations on...

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

09-26-2023, 09:56 AM

Replies: 7

Solar/Electrical Books?

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Posted By NWOleman

Solar/Electrical Books?

I need to start a electrical plan for my bus. I am not that great with wiring but I'm going to have to learn. Can you guys reference any how to books on solar and electrical wiring for me? If I can't...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

09-24-2023, 03:06 PM

Replies: 325

Meet our new bus... Mr. Beefy!

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Posted By NWOleman

Pretty darn impressive! This should be posted as...

Pretty darn impressive! This should be posted as motivational speaking!

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

09-24-2023, 02:50 PM

Replies: 15

International Short Bus Conversion

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Posted By NWOleman

Nice! Very Nice!

Nice! Very Nice!

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-15-2023, 05:40 PM

Replies: 17

1988 International Shorty

Views: 1,085

Posted By NWOleman

I hate posting pics! Why is it so hard for me!!😔

I hate posting pics! Why is it so hard for me!!😔

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-15-2023, 05:39 PM

Replies: 17

1988 International Shorty

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Posted By NWOleman

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/attachment.php?atta...

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73876&stc=1&d=1694817499

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-13-2023, 07:07 PM

Replies: 17

1988 International Shorty

Views: 1,085

Posted By NWOleman

So I am having a hard time finding this...

So I am having a hard time finding this info...Spicer N 175 rear carrier vs Spicer J 175s? I think they are the same but I'm just not sure. The N 175 seems a lot more common. Anyone know the...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-12-2023, 10:37 AM

Replies: 17

1988 International Shorty

Views: 1,085

Posted By NWOleman

If its ok I'll just post all the info I find for...

If its ok I'll just post all the info I find for my bus here. So it looks like my bus has the Spicer J175 s axle. A spicer J 190 s axle has the same rear carrier but the axle shaft splines are...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-08-2023, 04:48 PM

Replies: 17

1988 International Shorty

Views: 1,085

Posted By NWOleman

Maybe CadillacKid knows? Is the third member from...

Maybe CadillacKid knows? Is the third member from aSpicer J 175s the same as a third member from a Spicer J 190s? Seems like they would be different but I don't know.

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-08-2023, 11:45 AM

Replies: 17

1988 International Shorty

Views: 1,085

Posted By NWOleman

Got the cut sheet. Pretty general. Says I have...

Got the cut sheet. Pretty general. Says I have the J 175 s reared but doesn't list the gear set in it. Guess I'll crawl under it tonight and look for a tag.

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-08-2023, 08:45 AM

Replies: 17

1988 International Shorty

Views: 1,085

Posted By NWOleman

Thanks guys! Really appreciate the help! Got the...

Thanks guys! Really appreciate the help! Got the bus home yesterday and pulled half the seats out with the help of my boys. The wife is pretty happy with it and getting my aluminum wheels on it today!

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-06-2023, 03:38 PM

Replies: 17

1988 International Shorty

Views: 1,085

Posted By NWOleman

any idea what reared this bus would have? In case...

any idea what reared this bus would have? In case I need to change the rear gears

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-06-2023, 02:34 PM

Replies: 17

1988 International Shorty

Views: 1,085

Posted By NWOleman

Just the newer version of these buses where the...

Just the newer version of these buses where the nose isn't totally square, but slopes down. I thought thats what they were called? I don't know if its even possible, also I'm not dead set on doing...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-06-2023, 02:23 PM

Replies: 17

1988 International Shorty

Views: 1,085

Posted By NWOleman

/Users/kennyoleman/Desktop/IMG_0139.jpeg That...

/Users/kennyoleman/Desktop/IMG_0139.jpeg That didn't work?

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

09-06-2023, 02:17 PM

Replies: 17

1988 International Shorty

Views: 1,085

Posted By NWOleman

1988 International Shorty

So I am getting a 1988 International shorty. How hard is it to convert to a slant nose? I don't remember how to post pics? I think its gonna be a pretty sweet bus! DT466 with mt643 and just shy of 23...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

01-16-2023, 02:46 PM

Replies: 7

TRANSMISSION ID from VIN #?

Views: 884

Posted By NWOleman

The trans ID # I ran says it should be a MD3060....

The trans ID # I ran says it should be a MD3060. What parts do I take off this bus to go with the trans if I decide to get it? Thanks

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

01-14-2023, 09:18 AM

Replies: 7

TRANSMISSION ID from VIN #?

Views: 884

Posted By NWOleman

ok thanks guys. Also is there any difference in...

ok thanks guys. Also is there any difference in transmissions in buses that are puller or pusher? Is like a md 3060 in a bus that has the motor in the rear different than a bus with the motor by the...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

01-13-2023, 12:04 PM

Replies: 7

TRANSMISSION ID from VIN #?

Views: 884

Posted By NWOleman

TRANSMISSION ID from VIN #?

Can a person look up what motor and trans a bus had from the vin number?

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

11-26-2022, 08:45 AM

Replies: 38

1994 Bluebird rearend?

Views: 3,545

Posted By NWOleman

Thanks Cadillackid! That sounds like a solid plan...

Thanks Cadillackid! That sounds like a solid plan to figure this out. Are you into caddy's by chance? I got a cool 70' coupe de Ville!

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