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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-15-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,771
Posted By flattracker
I guess I misunderstood your post. You were...

I guess I misunderstood your post. You were actually stating that shutdown wasn't correct vs. idle situation. I would look at shut off solenoid.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-12-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,771
Posted By flattracker
could this be a fuel system issue? does your...

could this be a fuel system issue? does your fuel tank have good venting? old fuel filter? Sometimes the simple stuff is the cause.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-26-2024, 01:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,198
Posted By flattracker
I put one of the original bus seats on the...

I put one of the original bus seats on the passenger side of the "old Crown but put it back a little from the original front seat position. I mounted a seat belt to the seat for safety. The biggest...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-18-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By flattracker
whereabouts in Oregon is the bus located?

whereabouts in Oregon is the bus located?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-13-2024, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 978
Posted By flattracker
Some Crowns came with a 10 speed trans. I think...

Some Crowns came with a 10 speed trans. I think they called them a "road ranger".
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-10-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 887
Posted By flattracker
I will bring up a point about a larger capacity...

I will bring up a point about a larger capacity alternator install: Do not forget to use wiring that can handle the current flow you seek. 400 amp circuits take really heavy and expensive wire. ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-03-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 637
Posted By flattracker
I really like military generators, but not for my...

I really like military generators, but not for my Crowns. Military gensets will run forever but when you needs parts, they may not be available. I used Onan gensets. On a Crown they will fit in...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-03-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 583
Posted By flattracker
A suggestion: Install a Cole Hersey battery...

A suggestion: Install a Cole Hersey battery switch between the batteries and the rest of the bus. They make a model that allows for connection of two batteries. It was an option on Crown busses. ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-01-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,659
Posted By flattracker
Where are you parked for business in Eugene? ...

Where are you parked for business in Eugene? Next time through maybe I could stop by and get a cup of hot chocolate.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-01-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,659
Posted By flattracker
If you look at the first step into the front door...

If you look at the first step into the front door you will find a 1/2" hole drilled through it. When you look under that same location you will find a tab hanging down next to the hole. You take a...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-19-2024, 11:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By flattracker
My Crowns used 18 gauge aluminum sheets on the...

My Crowns used 18 gauge aluminum sheets on the lower part of the sides and presumably the roof.
I saved a plug that I cut out of the side where I installed the inlet/exhaust plumbing for the heater....
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-04-2024, 12:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,080
Posted By flattracker
The second alternator on my "new Crown" does have...

The second alternator on my "new Crown" does have a remote sense connection. It is made by Load Boss in Texas. It is rated for 250 amps output. I would agree that many alternators do not have this...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-03-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,080
Posted By flattracker
If your alternator has a remote sense wire,...

If your alternator has a remote sense wire, connect it to the battery terminal. Route the wire to make it as short as possible. Running through other circuits could result in a voltage drop thus...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 11-29-2023, 05:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,211
Posted By flattracker
Another thought: You are fortunate that you did...

Another thought:
You are fortunate that you did not successfully cage your brakes before driving. If you had you would not have brakes. Caging the brakes involves restraining the air chamber from...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-22-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 838
Posted By flattracker
I made my own terminal block using machinable...

I made my own terminal block using machinable plastic, flattened copper tubing and 1/4-20 nuts bolts and washers. Each panel is in parallel with 10 gauge wires coming through the extruded channel...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-20-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,426
Posted By flattracker
Years ago I had an identical failure in my Nissan...

Years ago I had an identical failure in my Nissan King Cab pickup. I replaced the alternator and the problem went away. Probably worn out brushes on the slip rings of the alternator.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-19-2023, 03:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,606
Posted By flattracker
By the way, two wires connected to a terminal on...

By the way, two wires connected to a terminal on a breaker is against code.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-19-2023, 02:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,606
Posted By flattracker
A point about feeding backwards through breakers:...

A point about feeding backwards through breakers:
There are multiple manufacturers who make interlock plates and linkages specifically so one can feed an electrical panel from generators or other...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-16-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,757
Posted By flattracker
Your welcome. My approach to the wiring would...

Your welcome.
My approach to the wiring would work on other makes of buses. I am sure that what I did is not the only way to approach the task.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-16-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,757
Posted By flattracker
A correction to my post: I used 6 gauge wire not...

A correction to my post: I used 6 gauge wire not 65 gauge wire for the shore power connection.


Attached is an image of the terminal block I fabricated for DC distribution in the "new Crown" ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-14-2023, 05:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,757
Posted By flattracker
There are two aspects to the three way power I...

There are two aspects to the three way power I built into the Crown.

The DC portion of the system:
Sources of DC power -
Batteries - currently four type 31 deep cycle AGM batteries located in...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-14-2023, 01:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,904
Posted By flattracker
I don't remember the part number but I remember...

I don't remember the part number but I remember replacing it. What I would do is remove the suspect check valve and take it to a Fleet Pride store or a Napa store and ask for one like it. Be...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-05-2023, 01:15 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,659
Posted By flattracker
Maybe I missed it in your postings a good...

Maybe I missed it in your postings a good solution for charging your inverter batteries is to add an RV battery charger. I have a 75 amp charger in the "new Crown". Wired up to get power from...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-25-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,659
Posted By flattracker
I added a second alternator to the "new Crown" to...

I added a second alternator to the "new Crown" to charge batteries in the trunk and power an inverter while driving. A 300 amp alternator should do it. I also want to power a fridge while driving,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-23-2023, 12:00 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,659
Posted By flattracker
I had a thought about the generator mounts. As...

I had a thought about the generator mounts. As you know there is a substantial steel U shaped piece of steel welded to the frame rail. If you have access to an expert welder/fabricator, perhaps...
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