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Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 05-31-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,707
Posted By xalv36963
I know I'm a little late on this thread but I was...

I know I'm a little late on this thread but I was in the same boat. Wanted dt466, settled for t444e.

Glad I did too, mpg's are awesome ($60 bucks from Waterloo Iowa to Milwaukee Wisconsin)
Runs...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 05-31-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,632
Posted By xalv36963
Ford starter on t444e?

See title, fried starter and was shocked at price difference between Ford vs International starters.

I looked really close at pics of both and it looks like everything is the same EXCEPT 2...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-26-2018, 11:30 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,632
Posted By xalv36963
Ok kid. Have a nice day. If you cant take it,...

Ok kid. Have a nice day. If you cant take it, dont dish it out.

Still right, diesel busses are significantly more reliable than gassers.

I got beer to drink. Troll/ignore someone else with...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-26-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,632
Posted By xalv36963
"I like diesel. It's smart way to go I imagine....

"I like diesel. It's smart way to go I imagine. But I'm not super familiar with them"
- ch777 on a diff thread.

Guess were both right once and again.

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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-26-2018, 11:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,632
Posted By xalv36963
Your quite welcome for being right, I do it all...

Your quite welcome for being right, I do it all the time.

You made it easy for me though.



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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-26-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,221
Posted By xalv36963
Id be pretty certian 1 or 2 decent mounted window...

Id be pretty certian 1 or 2 decent mounted window units of proper BTU size would do just fine

In the long term, insulation and parking in the shade will save you A LOT of idling/generator/whatever...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-26-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,632
Posted By xalv36963
I was under the assumption that the thread was...

I was under the assumption that the thread was more of a "should i buy this" type, if the OP does own it already then yea converting it over isnt practical.

If thats the case id just treat it...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-26-2018, 06:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,221
Posted By xalv36963
Back when my family and I were vandwelling, we...

Back when my family and I were vandwelling, we used a curbside find window AC i shoved through the back window of our 1990 gmc vandura. Used a cut up sleeping bag to insulate around it and a nice...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-26-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,632
Posted By xalv36963
Edit to my last post, yea im well aware of...

Edit to my last post, yea im well aware of instances of the diesel blocks i mentioned breaking down well before 400k - my point is that its the exception, not the rule.

If i could find a gas...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-26-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,632
Posted By xalv36963
Just an FYI theres a guy at Divine Autos in...

Just an FYI theres a guy at Divine Autos in Baraboo Wisconsin (named Ryan, one of the owners i think) whos a master at tuning and rebuilding Q jets. Did some work on a 70s 454 i had for a bit, was...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-20-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,632
Posted By xalv36963
Ive run a few 366/385/454's though never in a...

Ive run a few 366/385/454's though never in a bus. While they are fairly reliable for the era, and simple to maintain (parts commonality is much worse than with a standard short block though) the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-28-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 23,824
Posted By xalv36963
As an update, the great stuff i put in my walls...

As an update, the great stuff i put in my walls finished expanding.

It expanded enough to remove all the wood planks i had put up to form it in place, jutting inward about 4" past the line.

If...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-23-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,236
Posted By xalv36963
Its just like driving anything long, make your...

Its just like driving anything long, make your turns wide and go slow.

Youll get the hang of it no problem, most do

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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-23-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,236
Posted By xalv36963
Its also possible that the air pressure...

Its also possible that the air pressure gauge/light/warning beep itself is malfunctioning

If you're any good with dash wiring etc (i hate it, almost cursed level of bad luck with wiring projects)...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-23-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,236
Posted By xalv36963
That is a steal of a price for a dt466 with those...

That is a steal of a price for a dt466 with those miles, just remember when you pick it up to keep an eye on the psi gauge on the top right of the cluster, if it gets too low the brakes will lock...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-23-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,236
Posted By xalv36963
Air psi beeps at less than 60 psi Dont know...

Air psi beeps at less than 60 psi

Dont know why that didnt show up right above...

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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-23-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,236
Posted By xalv36963
Air psi warning beeps <60psi Brakes work...

Air psi warning beeps <60psi

Brakes work fine >20-25 psi

People selling used vehicles are sometimes shady

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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-23-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,236
Posted By xalv36963
In all honesty it could be something else...

In all honesty it could be something else entirely that i just havent encountered. If it is air pressure problem either the compresser is slow, or theres a leak.

If there is a leak it could be...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-23-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,236
Posted By xalv36963
Id ask them if air pressure warning light is on,...

Id ask them if air pressure warning light is on, air brakes work via springs engaging the brakes w/ air pressure keeping them open. If air psi is low brakes will still function down to maybe 15 or...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-23-2018, 04:16 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,236
Posted By xalv36963
Just read ad. I WOULD NOT BID. Beep in dash...

Just read ad. I WOULD NOT BID. Beep in dash wont stop. Air brakes equipped. Only tyime my dash beeps (i have 1995 international) is when air pressure is warning low. Expensive to diagnose and...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-23-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,236
Posted By xalv36963
Didnt look at link but at545 w/ dt466 is - from...

Didnt look at link but at545 w/ dt466 is - from what ive read - not too common since engine torque is too high for allisons comfort.

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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-22-2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,496
Posted By xalv36963
Hah yep. [emoji482] Sent from my SM-G950U...

Hah yep. [emoji482]

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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-22-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,496
Posted By xalv36963
27k in gold bullion. Sent from my SM-G950U...

27k in gold bullion.

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-21-2018, 09:58 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 23,824
Posted By xalv36963
Yes, a good coat of rustoleum is a very good...

Yes, a good coat of rustoleum is a very good idea, and offsets any potential for problems

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-21-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 23,824
Posted By xalv36963
Just an update the off brand i tried, "fill &...

Just an update the off brand i tried, "fill & seal", works SIGNIFICANTLY better than Great Stuff big gap filler. It expands much more filling 2x area for 75% cost.

If i had tried this product 1st...
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