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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-11-2024, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By Mat7783
My TCM was under the the front seat area on...

My TCM was under the the front seat area on chassis for my rear engine Thomas bus.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-20-2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By Mat7783
Speaking of ground connections,make sure your...

Speaking of ground connections,make sure your ground is very clean,no rust.i have a 2000 Thomas MVP ER and my horn bracket is grounded and was false tripping due to rust.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-16-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By Mat7783
Yes but my fan is 24inch diameter

Yes but my fan is 24inch diameter
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-16-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By Mat7783
Thanks John. I will look into this.😎

Thanks John. I will look into this.😎
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-15-2024, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,591
Posted By Mat7783
Hi there:I had my MD3060 transmission 6th gear...

Hi there:I had my MD3060 transmission 6th gear unlocked by an outside party with the tools and knowledge to do this for a fraction of the dealer cost.plus as you painfully learned,Allison has to...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-15-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By Mat7783
I can cut the center round into the Teerdrop...

I can cut the center round into the Teerdrop shape needed to fit over hub.the issue is all my blades are in the same rotation whereas many other fans have half alternating in opposite direction.i...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-13-2024, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By Mat7783
I checked the motor mounts and they are still...

I checked the motor mounts and they are still good.the spacing around the shroud looks even and my clutch did not appear to have any play in it.i know this because I pulled the fan bracket out to...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-12-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By Mat7783
So I found the part number thru Thomas bus...

So I found the part number thru Thomas bus support line today.kysor makes this fan and for some reason is stupid expensive.$500 while 26 inch version fans can be had for around $210.must be a low...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-09-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By Mat7783
Radiator cooling fan

Having a heck of a time finding this replacement for my cat3126B engine.i see 8 and 7 blade versions that are also 24 inch diameter which would fit but not sure about the amount of airflow required...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-23-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By Mat7783
Cat cooling fan

Have a cat3126B with several fan blades that are chipped.is this a difficult task to remove the fan so I can order the proper replacement.it is a 9blade fan of 26inch diameter and large center...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-07-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,072
Posted By Mat7783
Wow!!3k is ridiculously cheap for what you got...

Wow!!3k is ridiculously cheap for what you got with a roof raise to boot.
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 01-03-2024, 09:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,139
Posted By Mat7783
A steal of a price

If the school district put 20k into repairs and rebuild,you got the deal of the century.you can check the oil for any metal slivers and change all the fluids and drive this bus.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-03-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,022
Posted By Mat7783
Tires tires tires

Forgot to mention:check your tires for tread and importantly age.i had my rear inner tire peel the treads right off on my virgin trip from Florida to north Georgia while cruising at 70mph on...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-03-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,022
Posted By Mat7783
These guys on this thread are very knowledgeable...

These guys on this thread are very knowledgeable and I would value their input but if you are going to use it occasionally and not full time living,I would not put a ton of money into mods except for...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-03-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,739
Posted By Mat7783
EastcoastCB:you going to the Florida Swarm?

EastcoastCB:you going to the Florida Swarm?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-30-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By Mat7783
LED lights

I replaced mine on my 2000 Thomas bus and has 3 wires.white is ground,black is running lite and red is brake light.Led lights do not differentiate between running and brake brightness.i ended up...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-24-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,681
Posted By Mat7783
Led lites

The brake lites are the ones not lit and 36 leds compared to 17 leds on the other lites.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-24-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By Mat7783
Amber lights on bumper

Just added these 8 2inch lites on my front bumper.a bitch to drill 2 1/4 holes thru the steel bumper.what do you think of them?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-24-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 709
Posted By Mat7783
Make sure your rear engine control box has the...

Make sure your rear engine control box has the power toggle on.can start engine from rear if you hold door closed button as a safety and push start button.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-10-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,100
Posted By Mat7783
Conversion budget

Bought my Thomas MVP ER 34 foot bus for 6k from a church.spent 3 years converting it snd now in it for 35k.I did everything myself and used quality materials for solid construction and bought quality...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-10-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By Mat7783
Insurance

National general aka good Sam will insure it for liability with proof of title.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-04-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,018
Posted By Mat7783
Year 2000 Thomas mvp ER

Lever on mine
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-04-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,018
Posted By Mat7783
High beam seitch

My 200 Thomas bus has it on the turn signal lever
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-30-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,418
Posted By Mat7783
Alternator

Yes.I am going to pull it and take it to a rebuild shop for analysis.a side note is my tach is not running and this alternator has a sensor inside for pulsing tach.so that needs fixing too.thank you...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-29-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,681
Posted By Mat7783
Compromise

I reached a compromise.I bought 36 led red lites fir braking only and kept the 17 led lites on top for running along with the marker lites and 2 4inch led lites so I have plenty of lites and those...
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