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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-27-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 973
Posted By spenceadventures
And that was the ticket! Figured out how to pop...

And that was the ticket! Figured out how to pop the horn plate off, and viola! There was the big old nut holding it on. Had to get a few new tools, but successfully got steering wheel remove and...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-25-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 973
Posted By spenceadventures
I have looked at both U joints, one next to the...

I have looked at both U joints, one next to the steering gear box, and the other under the dash. Both are pictured here.

Any insight into how to rotate either of these would be greatly...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-18-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 973
Posted By spenceadventures
And how does one go about doing this? The u joint...

And how does one go about doing this? The u joint is just before the gear box for the steering, yes?

How does one "pop it loose"?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-18-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 973
Posted By spenceadventures
Steering wheel upside down

A while back, when we were on a test run, I kept having to lean forward to see the speedometer and other gauges, finally realizing that the steering wheel is upside down. The International logo on...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-13-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,170
Posted By spenceadventures
Can you explain why? I am willing to shell out...

Can you explain why? I am willing to shell out the money for the lithium, but wanted to see about one big or several smaller(with approx capacity). Why AGM? They are so damn heavy. And can only...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-12-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,170
Posted By spenceadventures
One big battery or bank of smaller batteries

Looking to go Lithium on our house battery, but here's the rub, they are EXPENSIVE, upfront.

I know the benefits long term, my main thing is spring for one big one, say a 200AH or start with a...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-03-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By spenceadventures
Tapping into diesel tank

Been researching all about those little diesel heaters as an alternate source of heat for our short skoolie, Fezzik.

I love the idea, but am not too keen on those little tanks, don't know where to...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 09-05-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,635
Posted By spenceadventures
Well, did some more troubleshooting of my own,...

Well, did some more troubleshooting of my own, and talking through what happened with my wife, while sitting in the bus.

Then is dawned on me, what about fuses? Sure enough, the fuse for the fuel...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 09-05-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,635
Posted By spenceadventures
Alrighty, how does one trouble shoot that? And...

Alrighty, how does one trouble shoot that? And would this be something that suddenly just shows up?
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 09-05-2021, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,635
Posted By spenceadventures
Bus cranks but won't start

Been working on our skoolie for a little over a year. Everytime it starts up like a champ. Until now.

Dumbly, I had left it in reverse after last start-up. I start it up during conversion every so...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-25-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,177
Posted By spenceadventures
No moisture barrier inside. I plan on cleaning up...

No moisture barrier inside. I plan on cleaning up underside and spray foaming beneath the bus, to help with insulation/noise factors. We only plan on using this as a weekend/longer trek vehicle, not...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-25-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,177
Posted By spenceadventures
I am using this exact product for my skoolie....

I am using this exact product for my skoolie. Even talked with a company rep over the phone and asked lots of questions about install. Long story short, they recommended to NOT fasten DRICORE to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-09-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,474
Posted By spenceadventures
We have a deadbolt similar to this one installed...

We have a deadbolt similar to this one installed already on the back door:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00BAFIUFQ/?coliid=I9MV9VNGYW2ST&colid=1PNIDDTV2PCDH&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Simple...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-09-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,474
Posted By spenceadventures
I had been taking a look at their site, PACLOCK,...

I had been taking a look at their site, PACLOCK, and really like the look of some of their locks. And, yes, I saw that it can be set to stay on the hasp when unlocked. That would be my thing, will it...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-09-2020, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,474
Posted By spenceadventures
Front door lock ideas

Hey all-

Trying to wrap my head around the best way to secure our front door on our '89 Thomas. It has an old style manual door that swings open two-ways. Pics below. We want to keep the mechanism...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 04-24-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,716
Posted By spenceadventures
Register bus in VT as detailed in first post of...

Register bus in VT as detailed in first post of this thread. VERY easy process. You can live in MD and register/title in VT. Just did that myself. Bought bus here in MD and three weeks later I had my...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-20-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 784
Posted By spenceadventures
Newbie to vehicle wiring/electrical for sure. ...

Newbie to vehicle wiring/electrical for sure.

Not sure where/what my relays are?

I have the fuse box located, but it seems to not have enough fuses for all the electrical innards. I'll get some...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 04-20-2020, 07:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,039
Posted By spenceadventures
Fezzik the Inconceivable Bus :: 1989 Thomas International S1700

Fezzik the Inconceivable Bus :: 1989 Thomas International S1700 (2020-04-20 12:45:52)
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-20-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 784
Posted By spenceadventures
Electrical question

Question on electrical trouble/annoyance I have been having on our 1989 Thomas short bus.

Starts up all fine and dandy once we got our batteries charged nice and full. BUT, certain electrical...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 04-20-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,716
Posted By spenceadventures
Sent my application in the mail on the 14th of...

Sent my application in the mail on the 14th of March, right at the beginning of all the lock-downs and quarantine. Received my plates less than two weeks later. Just got my sticker and registration...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-16-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,411
Posted By spenceadventures
39972 Seems to have the 22.5 inch tires,...

39972

Seems to have the 22.5 inch tires, according to this....

Good or bad? know next to nothing about tires, let alone truck type tires.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-16-2019, 04:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,411
Posted By spenceadventures
39971 EastCoastCB -- Yep, she's a 5 window....

39971

EastCoastCB -- Yep, she's a 5 window. I like this size a lot, especially for what I plan to do, build wise.

All -- I see I may be a bit, if not a lot too high on my initial offer...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-15-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,411
Posted By spenceadventures
I get that the engine/transmission combo are less...

I get that the engine/transmission combo are less than ideal, and for some downright awful. But, this one seems right for us. For what we want to do with a first bus. For what/where we can store...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 12-15-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,427
Posted By spenceadventures
Allstate quoted me $300 per year for general...

Allstate quoted me $300 per year for general liability with the option to suspend at any point. Think I’ll go that route once I finalize on bus I am looking at. Thanks!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-15-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,411
Posted By spenceadventures
Advice on making an offer on bus

Hey all-

Looking for some advice on what you all think a bus I am looking at might be worth and what a good starting point for an offer might be.

I am looking to buy from a person I know well...
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