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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-17-2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,476
Posted By Mgulley82
The engine runs on what is called a “can bus”...

The engine runs on what is called a “can bus” communication network.

A can bus runs on different baud rates and this connector is just letting you know it can run on multiple communication baud...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-30-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,054
Posted By Mgulley82
Bleach will not work long term on porous surfaces...

Bleach will not work long term on porous surfaces

Neither will vinegar

A borax solution will penetrate porous materials and prevent mold regrowth
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-21-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,149
Posted By Mgulley82
You mean we shouldn’t have finished last minute...

You mean we shouldn’t have finished last minute items and driven 2300 Miles in 3.5 days on our maiden voyage to live full time with 7 kids in north Idaho with no oven, range top, countertops or sink...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-28-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 518
Views: 164,085
Posted By Mgulley82
Allison MD3060 unlock tutorial

I used Clark diesel in Antioch Tennessee

They charged me for more labor than I thought was right but..... they did complete the unlock
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-27-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,249
Posted By Mgulley82
I found mine at the local ACE hardware store ...

I found mine at the local ACE hardware store

They were a rubber expansion type nut insert
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-27-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,003
Posted By Mgulley82
Curious what adapter did you make?

Curious what adapter did you make?
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 09-27-2018, 11:33 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 36,057
Posted By Mgulley82
https://instagram.com/p/BkdISlGBM5D/ Here is...

https://instagram.com/p/BkdISlGBM5D/

Here is ours

We made the box out of plywood and covered it with cedar planks from big box store

https://instagram.com/p/BkX_2XVB8_Z/
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-05-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,391
Posted By Mgulley82
1906 miles so far since we left home on Thursday...

1906 miles so far since we left home on Thursday night
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-05-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,391
Posted By Mgulley82
Well Tina successfully climbed and went over the...

Well Tina successfully climbed and went over the continental divide flawlessly

She’s proving to be a strong runner and highly dependable
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-04-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,391
Posted By Mgulley82
24738 Today we made it Mt Rushmore ...

24738

Today we made it Mt Rushmore

We’re continuing through the evening aimed at Montana
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-04-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,391
Posted By Mgulley82
Thank you all for the well wishes and...

Thank you all for the well wishes and encouragement!

So far Tina has taken us over 1k Miles flawlessly!

Idaho here we come!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-02-2018, 11:54 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,391
Posted By Mgulley82
Tina is on the road! We left this afternoon...

Tina is on the road!

We left this afternoon and made it about 5 hours. The bus did fantastic!

Next stop Kansas City

Then spearfish, SD

Then Sagle, ID
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-31-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,413
Posted By Mgulley82
I could be wrong But my understanding of my...

I could be wrong

But my understanding of my air fan clutch is with no air pressure it is fully engaged

Meaning

With engine off it shouldn’t spin freely - this would be evidence of a worn...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-31-2018, 05:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,413
Posted By Mgulley82
Don’t do the magazine thing Can you spin the...

Don’t do the magazine thing

Can you spin the fan by hand with the engine off and cold?
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-27-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,283
Posted By Mgulley82
Man why didn’t I think of that?!?!?

Man why didn’t I think of that?!?!?
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-27-2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,283
Posted By Mgulley82
Fuel tank size

We have a 2004 Thomas 40’ front engine flat nose with CAT 3126 and MD3060 transmission

I believe the gas tank is 100 gallons? But we’ve never filled it up.

We’re leaving on a 2100 mile trip...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-24-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 518
Views: 164,085
Posted By Mgulley82
See previous comments above The process...

See previous comments above

The process took me a total of 2 months or so
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-24-2018, 09:12 AM
Replies: 518
Views: 164,085
Posted By Mgulley82
Went to my local Allison certified shops ...

Went to my local Allison certified shops

Got my 6th gear unlocked and speed adjusted from 70 to 75 mph

Bus now cruises at 67-70 mph without having to keep the gas pedal to the floor

Also...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-23-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,191
Posted By Mgulley82
Any idea how to adjust the fan clutch setting?

Any idea how to adjust the fan clutch setting?
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-23-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,191
Posted By Mgulley82
Mines a FE flat nose The Dan is most...

Mines a FE flat nose

The Dan is most definitely on all the time

But at 220 (according to the gauge) it blows crazy strong
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-23-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,191
Posted By Mgulley82
My first suspicion based on other threads is that...

My first suspicion based on other threads is that my gauge is reading 10-15 degrees hotter than actual
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-23-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,191
Posted By Mgulley82
CAT 3126E engine temperature range

So I took the bus on it’s first trip today (to get my 6th gear unlocked!)

According to the gauge (unknown accuracy) the engine ran around 195-205 during normal driving conditions.

I hit a bit...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-21-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,799
Posted By Mgulley82
Power steering fluid

I have a 2004 Thomas MPV CAT 3126 with power steering pump mounted to back of air compressor

I fixed some power steering leaks and am now ready to fill the system but noticed the power steering...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-20-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,464
Posted By Mgulley82
I called my local State Farm office here in...

I called my local State Farm office here in Tennessee and I told him exactly what I had exactly what I was doing with it and they agreed that I needed commercial for personal use until the conversion...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-20-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,464
Posted By Mgulley82
The one thing they did required were very adamant...

The one thing they did required were very adamant about getting was proof of how much I paid for the bus when I purchased it so definitely get some sort of proof of sale or receipt or contract or...
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