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Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-14-2023, 08:34 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,798
Posted By craigify
You need to take this engine apart and inspect it...

You need to take this engine apart and inspect it at this point. There is no driving it home now.

And don't start it with the oil mixed with coolant like that. You'll be sure to quickly ruin any...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-13-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,798
Posted By craigify
Yes I was wondering if this engine family is one...

Yes I was wondering if this engine family is one of the ones with the cavitation problems...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-13-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,798
Posted By craigify
Well, if the engine was actually hydrolocked, it...

Well, if the engine was actually hydrolocked, it wouldn't turn over at all. I echo what has already been said, and I'll add some more.

So you've got the following:

1. White smoke suggesting...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 09-02-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By craigify
It sounds like a better investment is a...

It sounds like a better investment is a transmission swap away from the AT545 then, potentially one with a better overdrive gear ratio. You get a locking torque converter, and better highway...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-31-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,732
Posted By craigify
Greetings. I definitely still have mine. Happy to...

Greetings. I definitely still have mine. Happy to talk to you about it any time, even voice.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-25-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By craigify
When I bought my bus I assumed I'd have to...

When I bought my bus I assumed I'd have to rebuild the engine, so I me tally prepared for that from the beginning. And i did do just that. I also did my own work, learning as I went.

I would not...
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 07-23-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 521
Posted By craigify
Can I move a thread?

I posted this last year:
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f27/1993-bluebird-minibird-engine-thread-38806.html

I want to update this, but it's really in the wrong section. It should be under the...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 07-23-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,570
Posted By craigify
I've got an update to this. Last year, I did two...

I've got an update to this. Last year, I did two things. One, I pulled the rear axle out and brought it to a shop to change gears. Also, I took out my big block 454ci and rebuilt it.

I have...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 07-17-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,037
Posted By craigify
I installed an 80 gallon gasoline fuel tank from...

I installed an 80 gallon gasoline fuel tank from an RV on my bus. It was designed to fit my chassis generally, but my fill hoses and mounting straps I had to customize. I also had a shop work over...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-15-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By craigify
I don't currently have catalytic converters on a...

I don't currently have catalytic converters on a bog block chevrolet engine in my bus. I recently replaced my mufflers and added resonators. I talked to the shop and they said they could add some...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-12-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,161
Posted By craigify
I hope OP reads this! I think this is the best...

I hope OP reads this! I think this is the best advice in here. I do have to say DAMN OP might need some thick skin making a post like this, and sometimes advice given COULD be worded a little better,...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-21-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,080
Posted By craigify
You really need to know the numbers on the block....

You really need to know the numbers on the block. There is a cast number on the top of the block where the block meets the transmission bell housing. It may be impossible to see now that it's...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-06-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,265
Posted By craigify
Good info to know. He didn't actually say it's a...

Good info to know. He didn't actually say it's a bus body. Well, if it is, I definitely agree it's underpowered with added weight and probably worse aerodynamics.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-06-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,265
Posted By craigify
Too high

I also think the price is too high. I'm not honestly all that familiar with the GM 4.8L small block, but specs say that peak torque values are somewhere around 280-290 foot lbs at 4,900 rpm - 5,400...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 05-16-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,304
Posted By craigify
I just bought an engine, thinking it was an old...

I just bought an engine, thinking it was an old beat up 454 block. Turns out it's a 366!

I noticed when I was unloading it from my truck by looking at where the water pump bolts up to the front of...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-08-2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 9
Hi
Views: 1,604
Posted By craigify
Cool. Yours is a shorter length and it looks like...

Cool. Yours is a shorter length and it looks like also a shorter wheelbase. I have a handicap door on mine. The bathroom is back in that corner on my bus.

What are your plans with it?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-07-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
Posted By craigify
Sometimes when we take it up north during the...

Sometimes when we take it up north during the summer, then come back down when it starts cooling off up there. We've got family in different ends of the country.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-07-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
Posted By craigify
I'm also here in New Orleans, but I didn't raise...

I'm also here in New Orleans, but I didn't raise my roof. Just saying hello even though I didn't actually contribute to answering your question.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-07-2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Hi
Views: 1,604
Posted By craigify
I have one! I've got a 1993 that we converted....

I have one! I've got a 1993 that we converted. Ive got a big block Chevy in mine. It's built for my wife and I to live and work and travel. Nice to meet you. How long is yours?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-25-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,315
Posted By craigify
I'm not sure how dim you want it to be at night,...

I'm not sure how dim you want it to be at night, but I installed 12 volt LED strip lighting and wired it to a DC dimmer switch. It looks really cool at night.

Too bright for sleeping, but good...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 07-15-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,629
Posted By craigify
The part about currently in Minneapolis as...

The part about currently in Minneapolis as opposed to living out its service life in Minneapolis is much more appealing.

I'm going to be in Minneapolis hopefully within a week or a little more. I...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-29-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By craigify
Greetings. We spend the summers in the twin...

Greetings. We spend the summers in the twin cities, then come back down to south Louisiana for the winter. This will be the third year we take the bus up. I'm in the middle of an engine rebuild,so as...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-19-2022, 01:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,734
Posted By craigify
Cool! I've been looking for something just like...

Cool! I've been looking for something just like this for my house. I live in New Orleans. I can come get it.
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 06-07-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,524
Posted By craigify
Hello, like others have said, checking it when...

Hello, like others have said, checking it when cold is the best. It ensures all oil has drained back down into the oil pan.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-25-2022, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By craigify
I remember something similar happening with the...

I remember something similar happening with the deal where you could trade in your used car somehow. I don't remember the details now. Cash for clunkers, was it called? It reduced used vehicle stock...
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