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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-25-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,785
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
I love your bus....I think that would be the...

I love your bus....I think that would be the perfect size for touring, camping, and just fun excursions.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 08-24-2019, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,312
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Fuel gauge ????’s

When I brought my bus home the fuel gauge did not work. After diagnosing an open between sending unit and gauge I have run a new wire to the signal side of gauge. It now reads 1/4 tank but is...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 08-24-2019, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,087
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Thanks y’all. Napa did indeed have the necessary...

Thanks y’all. Napa did indeed have the necessary cap and seal kit.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 08-23-2019, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,087
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Front hub oil?

My 2002 RE All American has a seep at one of the front hubs. I would like to get a new seal and replace oil but a quick search hasn’t produced and guidance. Can anybody point me in the right...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-17-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,020
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Does you b us have cruise control? Am I missing...

Does you b us have cruise control? Am I missing the pictures?
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-14-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 62,770
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Please add me to your map. I have a business...

Please add me to your map. I have a business located at this address (I do not make my living on skoolies rather am new to the community and am willing to help others) and there is enough parking for...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-12-2019, 12:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,408
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Now to find somebody smart enough to actually do...

Now to find somebody smart enough to actually do it.....:whistling:
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-08-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,408
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Skoolie friendly road help....sticky?

I was recently broken beside the road while on the way home with my “new” 40’ bus. Not being familiar with it’s mechanicals at all was faced with two major leaks simultaneously that did not make it...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-17-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
And now time to officially finish this one...

And now time to officially finish this one off.....we made it home and a big thank you to the Skoolie.net community. After we got the hose replaced and tightened a couple bolts on the engine we hit...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-17-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Thought I posted this yesterday but......the...

Thought I posted this yesterday but......the little tracker looks pretty bad......
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-16-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Went to a car wash and washed as well as I could....

Went to a car wash and washed as well as I could. Found a steady drip in this small hose and Napa built a new one for $38. Getting ready to test drive now but fingers crossed.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-16-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
I am at a small Napa in Frisco. They can make...

I am at a small Napa in Frisco. They can make some hoses. If not I can drive to Denver in my towd Chevy Tracker. I believe this hose is the culprit. Runs from fan motor to hydraulic cooler. Anybody...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-16-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
I know......I’m skeert......

I know......I’m skeert......
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-16-2019, 07:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Pics after overnight no clean up

Pics after overnight no clean up
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-16-2019, 07:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Agreed Cadillac. I’m only 12 miles from the top,...

Agreed Cadillac. I’m only 12 miles from the top, then down hill to Denver. Fan is still working fine just blowing out lots of oil.

I was reading another post and there was mention of a mobile...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-16-2019, 06:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
I hate to be a downer so....good notes.....this...

I hate to be a downer so....good notes.....this bus seems to run great. Also seems like 6 th gear is already open. I have been driving in 5th because that keeps rpm right around 2k at 60 mph. In 6th...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-16-2019, 01:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Quite a bit of the oil is coming from the...

Quite a bit of the oil is coming from the fan/steering system. We have put over 2 gallons in the hydraulic system in 240 miles. Making a mess for sure. This might be why people spend the extra money...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-16-2019, 01:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Couple of pics

Couple of pics
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-15-2019, 09:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Found power steering question. 10w-30

Found power steering question. 10w-30
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-15-2019, 08:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,105
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
911 help needed....

I just bought a 2002 Bluebird RE 8.3. I have driven 140 miles and have lost about a gallon of oil. I believe it might be turbo seals. I cannot find any obvious leaks when it is idleing. Oil is...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-13-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Thank you for the responses and measurements. I...

Thank you for the responses and measurements. I think we are ready to hit the road in the morning. My 11 y/o son and I are driving to from Missouri to Utah, getting a bus, then heading back home with...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-13-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
Posted By Ernie's Autowerks
Bought a bus on Thursday....

Good morning all....I have been a member here for a bit under the name Mowheelin. I don't believe I have ever posted but I haven't had a bus for quite some time. I quit my job a couple months ago and...
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