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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-02-2020, 10:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,127
Posted By Coamack1
Learned something new

I was not aware that a resistor can increase current. I always thought it reduced or varied current within a circuit.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-26-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
Other Projects

This is not really bus related. I take on industrial projects and was contracted to build a screen attachment for some industrial machine. These extra projects help pay for the bus build but also...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-25-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
Still Covering Windows

Finally came up with an average size that will fit all the window openings instead of removing each window and measuring. Each opening is slightly different so I came up with an average measurement...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-19-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,127
Posted By Coamack1
I am not for certain on those particular lights...

I am not for certain on those particular lights but it may need a resistor in order to prevent hyper-flash. A normal light bulb with a filament has a higher resistance than led lights. Should be a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-06-2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
I wanted to keep the window openings if I needed...

I wanted to keep the window openings if I needed them in the future. I didn't count on all the openings being slightly different with aluminum shims to fill the voids between the windows and frames....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-06-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
Sofa Concept

Weather has been awful today and was not able to make any window blanks. I had built a metal sofa frame last year and decided to stay inside and work on it today. Made some progress, but still have...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-05-2020, 02:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
Not planning for a roof raise. This bus was an...

Not planning for a roof raise. This bus was an activity bus and is 77 inches in the center and I am only 5ft 9 in boots.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-05-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
More Windows Covered

Got two more windows covered. Hope to finish more as the week progresses.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-03-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
Window Blanks

Been a while since I have been able to work on the bus. Once I removed the seats and roof panels my day job became very busy. I have been away from home for the better part of the last year. I was...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-12-2018, 10:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,413
Posted By Coamack1
Awesome job, I can't wait to see how it comes...

Awesome job, I can't wait to see how it comes together.
Mack
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-12-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 60,429
Posted By Coamack1
Sounds like the governor for the air compressor. ...

Sounds like the governor for the air compressor. They are generally mounted on the air compressor and when they fail you may only build minimal air pressure. D2 is a common part number and is...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-12-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,979
Posted By Coamack1
Also with the tachometer you have being cable...

Also with the tachometer you have being cable driven, the cable can cause some binding internally. I did not see that the tach was cable driven. I have disconnected the cable and sprayed lubricant...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-12-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,979
Posted By Coamack1
I have used a non contact photo tachometer in the...

I have used a non contact photo tachometer in the past, but have never compared them to a dash gauge. They use a reflective tape attached to the crank pulley. Amazon has several for $20. It is...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-12-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,979
Posted By Coamack1
Needle

A lot of the commercial truck style gauges do not rest at 0 with the ignition off. They will stay up some. With the gauge bouncing around check the sensor for metal shavings or other contamination...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-12-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
Thanks for the information on the scraper...

Thanks for the information on the scraper attachment. I will give them a try. These skoolie's are really tough on the tools we use for sure. I am fortunate not to have any roof leaks on my bus. I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-10-2018, 04:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
Floor Clean Up

Not much accomplished this weekend. I was able to remove more than half of the rubber flooring. The adhesive they used was amazingly hard to remove. The rusted areas released well and the other...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-02-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,205
Posted By Coamack1
Crown

The 855 Cummins and the Fuller transmission are worth almost half the asking price in my opinion. I have worked on 855's with closer to a million miles that ran great. Not great on fuel economy but...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-02-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
Interior Ceiling Removed

Was able to get the metal off of the inside roof this weekend. I hope to reuse the metal to skin the windows with. I am so glad the roof was screwed in. We managed to break 12 of the T20 torx bits...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-30-2018, 10:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
Roof panel

Got super lucky, the roof is screwed in instead af riveted. Only had time to remove one panel today. The insulation was nasty but not molded. Hope to get the rest of the roof skin off tomorrow.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-28-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
Thanks for the welcome!

Thanks for the welcome and stopping by! I hope to get more done this weekend. The bottle jack enabled me to remove the seats on my own. It seems like it rains every opportunity I have to work on...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-27-2018, 03:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,393
Posted By Coamack1
1980 Bus

I recently purchased a 1980 Chevrolet 55 passenger bus. It has a 350 in it, and before I even picked it up I was planning an engine swap. When I picked it up I filled the gas tank. The 350 pulled...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-27-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By Coamack1
1980 Thomas Bus (Identity Crisis)

Started working on our bus conversion. I have only removed the seats and a few panels thus far. I found I was able to remove all the seats from the inside of the bus. I used a bottle jack to apply...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-25-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,109
Posted By Coamack1
fáilte

Welcome and good luck with your project.
Mack
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-25-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 989
Posted By Coamack1
Welcome

Welcome and good luck on your search for a bus. Try govdeals or Craigslist. I found govdeals to be a better option as you may have access to service records and details that other resellers may not...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-11-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 792
Posted By Coamack1
Welcome

Hello and welcome! I'm a new bus owner/member here as well. Good luck with your project and I hope all goes well.
Mack
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