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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-01-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,590
Posted By BusLife4eva
What about this stuff?

I haven't been able to find any reviews or talk about Black Jack Silver-Seal 300 being used on a skoolie roof. Anyone have any opinions on this stuff. 4.75 gal for $50 would be great considering our...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-08-2019, 07:41 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 44,138
Posted By BusLife4eva
Houston.. we have lift off!

Brought the starter to a local guy and he checked over, replaced the solenoid, and got it working again. I went ahead and replaced the smaller ground wires from the solenoid to the starter and the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-06-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 44,138
Posted By BusLife4eva
There is light at the end of the tunnel...

Ok, so I have replaced the batteries with 2 new group 31s. Cleaned all the ground locations. Tried 3 different starter relays. Bypassed the clutch pedal switch. Tracing wires all over is a good way...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-04-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 44,138
Posted By BusLife4eva
I think they are 2007 I have been looking for...

I think they are 2007 I have been looking for batteries but not too sure which option to go with. $$ is a factor of course.

I did clean the terminals and connections but didn't think about...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-04-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 44,138
Posted By BusLife4eva
Jumped the starter solenoid with a piece of...

Jumped the starter solenoid with a piece of metal. The starter spins but does not engage. Attempting to bypass the starter interrupt has melted my brain for the day. ����
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-03-2019, 09:02 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 44,138
Posted By BusLife4eva
No change in the situation after trying that.

No change in the situation after trying that.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-02-2019, 09:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 44,138
Posted By BusLife4eva
The voltage measured 13.45 at the battery and...

The voltage measured 13.45 at the battery and 13.25 at the starter. The solenoids are from another bus. I have 4 total including the original and each one has the same result. I started with cleaning...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-02-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 37,825
Posted By BusLife4eva
No barrel locks on this bus.

No barrel locks on this bus.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-02-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 44,138
Posted By BusLife4eva
But I haven't cut any wires...

I went to start my bus (1999 International 3800 Amtran DT466E) with the emergency door open. (oops) The buzzer went off and obviously wouldn't start. I closed the doors and hatches and it still won't...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-02-2019, 07:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 37,825
Posted By BusLife4eva
But I haven't cut any wires...

I went to start my bus (1999 International 3800 Amtran DT466E) with the emergency door open. (oops) The buzzer went off and obviously wouldn't start. I closed the doors and hatches and it still won't...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-02-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 668
Posted By BusLife4eva
I just read about the white wire being a ground...

I just read about the white wire being a ground and it having been switched.

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f49/i-really-need-some-help-with-the-wiring-here-14909.html

Don't know if you've read...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-02-2019, 11:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,618
Posted By BusLife4eva
My batteries have been on charge all night and...

My batteries have been on charge all night and most of the morning. They each read 13.95. I have swapped the solenoid out to a different unit.. again. I am still having the same issue of a click at...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-01-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,618
Posted By BusLife4eva
1999 International 3800 Amtran DT466E Interlock issue

Ok swapped the solenoid and got the same result. Each battery is now reading 12.4 so they are separated and I have the first on a 2amp charge. How many hours should I give each battery? I was...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-01-2019, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,618
Posted By BusLife4eva
1999 International 3800 Amtran DT466E Interlock issue

Awesome thank you for all your help! I'm about to get off of work and I'll be tinkering with it tonight.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-01-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,618
Posted By BusLife4eva
1999 International 3800 Amtran DT466E Interlock issue

2 batteries

DT466e

Even with a jump start it just clicked. I'm going to swap the solenoid first chance I get charge the batteries up and hope for the best. I acquired to nearly brand new...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-01-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,618
Posted By BusLife4eva
1999 International 3800 Amtran DT466E Interlock issue

It read 12.7 at the battery terminals.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-01-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,618
Posted By BusLife4eva
1999 International 3800 Amtran DT466E Interlock issue

Ugh... Hammered on the solenoid to try and free it, cleaned the battery terminal connections, made sure all the doors/windows/hatches were securely shut, gave it a jump start... to no avail. 😩 I did...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-30-2019, 05:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,618
Posted By BusLife4eva
1999 International 3800 Amtran DT466E Interlock issue

The battery voltage read 12.7. Hammering on the starter is generally reserved for a failing starter correct? I will try to hit the solenoid a little harder next time I try it. The solenoid in the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-30-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,618
Posted By BusLife4eva
Hey thanks for the response Jolly Roger! I...

Hey thanks for the response Jolly Roger!

I tried to tap on it with the handle of a screwdriver to no avail. Tried to jump it with said screwdriver by touching the little post and the large post...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-30-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,618
Posted By BusLife4eva
1999 International 3800 Amtran DT466E Interlock issue

Looking for a little help.I have a 1999 International 3800 DT466E Amtran with a manual transmission. Yesterday, I tried to start it with the emergency doors open. The buzzer went off it wouldn't...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-30-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,204
Posted By BusLife4eva
Hey bud in need of help with the same issue....

Hey bud in need of help with the same issue. Forgot to close the doors and tried to start. Duh. After closing all the doors and hatches it seems the interlock is still engaged. Can I just bypass the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-16-2019, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,087
Posted By BusLife4eva
24v alternator/generator

I've been reading through the threads and I'm curious if this would be a good option for assisting the solar to charge on cloudy/rainy days?
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