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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-14-2024, 02:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,162
Posted By timbrass
Not sure what is legal in US but in the UK I just...

Not sure what is legal in US but in the UK I just fitted a tow ball point to the rear and use a removable bike rack that fits to the tow ball. Works fine for 2 bikes.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-20-2021, 03:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,170
Posted By timbrass
ABS Sensor Ohm reading

Thanks for this! If 1500ohm is the normal reading, what do you think is a reasonable range either side of 1500?

Do you think 1500ohm would be the same for most International buses (mine is a...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-03-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,919
Posted By timbrass
Dave - You are welcome to come and see mine in...

Dave - You are welcome to come and see mine in Henley, Oxon. Tim
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-03-2021, 04:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,919
Posted By timbrass
My domain had expired. I have now renewed it. ...

My domain had expired. I have now renewed it. For anyone interested it is still going well (had new exhaust made, new air compressor tank and new steps.

Tim
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-04-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,919
Posted By timbrass
I have done it and documented it at Buying,...

I have done it and documented it at Buying, importing, converting and registering an American School bus as a UK Motorhome - Home - Skoolie in the UK (https://www.schoolbusconversion.net). Took me a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-04-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,248
Posted By timbrass
Hi - I assume you haven't got DVLA plates yet or...

Hi - I assume you haven't got DVLA plates yet or gone through DVSA approval.....have a look at Buying, importing, converting and registering an American School bus as a UK Motorhome - Home - Skoolie...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-11-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 881
Posted By timbrass
Replacing Air Tank on 2001 International

I need to replace the compressed air tank on my 2001 Internattional DT466. I believe it has 3 compartments since it has 3 drain plugs at the bottom and a (grey in diagram) hose connecting the 3...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-10-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,204
Posted By timbrass
CRC-5300 Radio replacement

I have a CRC-5300 Radio (with PA input) that has died. Is there a more up to date (for example with a 3.5mm audio jack input) Radio that is plug/compatible with PA or should I replace with the...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-26-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,765
Posted By timbrass
Thanks. I decided I needed to know a bit more...

Thanks. I decided I needed to know a bit more about Transmissions so I watched this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xFwoTCInY8
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-26-2016, 03:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,765
Posted By timbrass
What does this port/hole do?

Any idea what this port/hole on the side of the Transmission does? Should it be covered with a plug?

I believe it is an Allison 2000 Transmission on a DT466e

Whilst sorting out the rust I...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-24-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 45,641
Posted By timbrass
Looks like I have an Allison 2000 Transmission so...

Looks like I have an Allison 2000 Transmission so need a TES-295 standard fluid. You can only buy Castrol Transynd in 20 litre containers, but Repsol sell 1litre TES-295 Automatic Transmission Fluid...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-20-2016, 03:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 45,641
Posted By timbrass
Thanks for this! I'm guessing the Transmission...

Thanks for this! I'm guessing the Transmission Fluid is going to be the same regardless of the model but I suppose the next question is how do I work out which Transmission I have! Is there any way...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-19-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 45,641
Posted By timbrass
Transmission Fluid for DT466E?

I am replacing an Allison Transmission Filter P/N 29539579 and will need to top up the new filter with fluid - the question is - what sort of fluid (brand/name?) would I need to put into it? Will...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-19-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,568
Posted By timbrass
I found a picture of the same cartridge I have -...

I found a picture of the same cartridge I have - would appear to be a Wabco R950011 Brand New Wabco Meritor Style Air Dryer Cartridge | eBay...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-19-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,637
Posted By timbrass
I bought this for about $45. Works fine so far! ...

I bought this for about $45. Works fine so far!

18 IR Reversing Camera + 7" LCD Monitor Car Rear View Kit For Bus Long Truck UK | eBay...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-19-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,568
Posted By timbrass
Air Dryer Reservoir

I want to replace the "Air Dryer Reservoir" on a 2001 DT466E, but there is no visible brand or model on the existing one It says "Max pressure 13bar" and fitting instructions - 5 steps, the first...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-06-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,597
Posted By timbrass
Still around! I have just received replacement...

Still around! I have just received replacement Fleetguard fuel, oil, water/fuel separators - next task is to work out how to fit them without covering everything in diesel :-)
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-06-2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,597
Posted By timbrass
UK Skoolie Conversion

If anyone is interested in how to import and register a US School Bus in the UK I have published the pictures and details at:-

School Bus Conversion (https://schoolbusconversion.net)

It made...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-18-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,563
Posted By timbrass
195,000 divided by 11500 is about 17mph - nowhere...

195,000 divided by 11500 is about 17mph - nowhere near 45 :-)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-12-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,563
Posted By timbrass
Engine hours and mileage

My mileage odometer is broken (it runs much slower than it should) but the engine hours gauge seems fine. It has 4609 engine hours and 95000 miles - used in rural upstate NY. My question is what is...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-16-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 940
Posted By timbrass
One option would be to start down the process of...

One option would be to start down the process of hiring an RV in the US and see if they will accept an IDL. Presumably if you were allowed to drive a hired RV you would be able to drive one you had...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-01-2015, 03:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,511
Posted By timbrass
The DR350 was a reliable bike. I remember...

The DR350 was a reliable bike. I remember reading about a guy that wanted a bike to ride across Africa and after much deliberation he chose a DR350 for combination of...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-18-2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,935
Posted By timbrass
Parts Catalogue...

Parts Catalogue https://www.buspartswarehouse.com/c.3618385/site/bpw/BPW-2013-Catalog.pdf
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-18-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,348
Posted By timbrass
Brilliant - They do a downloadable Catalogue with...

Brilliant - They do a downloadable Catalogue with diagrams and pictures. Thanks
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-17-2015, 12:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,075
Posted By timbrass
Lissa When I bought from a dealer I didn't...

Lissa

When I bought from a dealer I didn't have the option to view beforehand, so I phoned up the School Transportation and spoke to the mechanic. I also used a website called lemonsquad.com to...
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