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Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 07-09-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,556
Posted By laegion
A place to Live and Build in Washington State

Just as it says, I'm looking for a place to park my bus during my build, I've got it setup to live in now, but would like a place I can park to work on doing the permanent build, mainly I just need...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-10-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,335
Posted By laegion
Can you reveal who your guy is? I'm also in WW...

Can you reveal who your guy is? I'm also in WW and would love to buy some hat channel for a reasonable price and support a local business. Not to mention skip the shipping.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-09-2021, 11:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,335
Posted By laegion
PNW_Steve, I know this is an old thread. I'm in...

PNW_Steve, I know this is an old thread. I'm in WW also...hopefully doing my roof raise in a few months. What shop did you have fab them? I really don't want to pay $24/piece...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-28-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,324
Posted By laegion
Damn! That's awful! Howcome you need a whole...

Damn! That's awful!

Howcome you need a whole new set? Aren't they rubber gaskets?
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-27-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,324
Posted By laegion
284? Damn...I'm going to have to get a new torque...

284? Damn...I'm going to have to get a new torque wrench before I attempt opening up my engine...I think mine only goes up to like 120...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-26-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,324
Posted By laegion
No helicoils? You made awesome progress! I'm...

No helicoils?

You made awesome progress! I'm not extremely looking forward to the first time I have to dig into my DT like that. but it will probably be sooner than later as it looks like my air...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-26-2021, 10:22 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,324
Posted By laegion
I was going to say, if you can't find anything...

I was going to say, if you can't find anything more specific; somewhere between 60-80ft/lbs seems reasonable considering we're talking about a 500+ ft/lb producing diesel that weighs in the...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-23-2021, 10:34 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,324
Posted By laegion
Have you tried searching for the specs on the...

Have you tried searching for the specs on the truck equivalent from International? the 4700 I believe it is.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-23-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,324
Posted By laegion
The way I understand it (and of course I'm not an...

The way I understand it (and of course I'm not an expert so I may be wrong) but it seems as International is where the vehicle vin comes from and what I've read that Internstional/navistar produces...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-14-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,324
Posted By laegion
Agreed, not everyone can or will want learn how...

Agreed, not everyone can or will want learn how to work on these...

Yes, that's something I'll have to watch out for if I ever need something done by a shop that I'm not able to do myself...I'm...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-14-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,324
Posted By laegion
I can understand that. Not everyone is...

I can understand that. Not everyone is mechanically inclined, although the real draw is the wet sleeve design for in frame rebuilds and that is faaaaar more work than pulling the front covers...but...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-14-2021, 10:22 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,324
Posted By laegion
It seems to me that is the draw of the DT466 is...

It seems to me that is the draw of the DT466 is it's repairability...at least that's why I bought mine, not for the 210hp, although I'm lucky and got an HT model...so I'm not complaining.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 04-13-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 663
Posted By laegion
What make/model/Bodystyle is listed on your title?

I'm just curious, I got to choose since my clerk wasn't familiar with busses.

My conversion is registered in Washington state so I'm sure there are differences between states.

Mine is
Make:...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-12-2021, 10:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,324
Posted By laegion
Wow! You are really getting in there! I know how...

Wow! You are really getting in there! I know how you feel though, I did this kind of thing when I put a used engine in my Subaru...just did every gasket besides splitting the case.

I'm going to be...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 04-12-2021, 10:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,555
Posted By laegion
I can now confirm that Walla Walla County is a...

I can now confirm that Walla Walla County is a good place to register a skoolie as an RV. I just finished registering mine today.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-08-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,894
Posted By laegion
As far as I'm aware, you're right. There are...

As far as I'm aware, you're right. There are certain things you want to be aware of like condensation in the crank case and fuel, and of course the fact that the air brakes in the rear are locked...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-08-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,894
Posted By laegion
Just looking at this bus it's clear it's already...

Just looking at this bus it's clear it's already been sitting, evident from the lack of rust underneath with plenty of window/roof leaks and rust under the plywood floors. I expect to replace many...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-08-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,894
Posted By laegion
How do you defend your post then? 0% advice. This...

How do you defend your post then? 0% advice. This person literally used their first post to be rude. That's nice that you can't read between the lines...but your criticism of my criticism is...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-08-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,894
Posted By laegion
Unfortunately not everyone has a living situation...

Unfortunately not everyone has a living situation that allows weekly driving. That would be great but isn't realistic for where I'm at.

No need to be rude about it.

If you don't have...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-06-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,894
Posted By laegion
The way I can tell is that it's plummed into the...

The way I can tell is that it's plummed into the crank case vent from the valve cover then another hose goes to the intake boot on the turbo compressor.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-06-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,894
Posted By laegion
Hahaha, oh boy that is embarassing. I wasn't...

Hahaha, oh boy that is embarassing. I wasn't reading very closely this morning.

At least I wasn't wrong about the other mystery item...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-06-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,894
Posted By laegion
I've also identified the mystery filter. It looks...

I've also identified the mystery filter. It looks to be a filter for the air brakes with a water collector bowl on the bottom. I still can't and won't be able to see the part# without removing it...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-06-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,942
Posted By laegion
That much I did know. I have driven a few before...

That much I did know. I have driven a few before mid 90's Diesel Ford F-450 4x4 dually, and a diesel Fuso for various jobs. I've just never worked on one. And definitely nothing Medium-Duty.

EDIT:...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-06-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,894
Posted By laegion
In case anyone is still wondering....I figured...

In case anyone is still wondering....I figured out what that white bulb looking thing with the drain valve is. It's a catch can system for crank case ventilation.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-06-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,942
Posted By laegion
Interesting! I thought I was prepared for diesels...

Interesting! I thought I was prepared for diesels after working on my own gas engines for most of my adult life...but they are such a different animal. Lots to learn...
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