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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-09-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,611
Posted By balawd
Tried that, no go. The former owners had way over...

Tried that, no go. The former owners had way over torqued the thing putting it on and then, apparently didn't believe in maintaining their equipment, because that filter had been on there for years....
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-05-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,611
Posted By balawd
If it comes to it.....

[I]On my International 7.3, I had to eventually tear the oil filter apart and remove the filter mount (oil cooler), put it in a vise, cut into the filter plate portion that remained stuck to the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-11-2021, 07:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,825
Posted By balawd
If you used a steering wheel puller, getting it...

If you used a steering wheel puller, getting it back on is not that big a deal. They can be had pretty cheap at Harbor Freight or Northern Tool and definitely make the job a lot easier. I had this...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 03-06-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,996
Posted By balawd
Depending on the year......

If you can get to know some school bus mechanics, someone will have the password to change the governor routine in the computer so you can get a little more speed. The bottom line being you need to...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-24-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,896
Posted By balawd
2-3 teenage boys could lift it, as has been done...

2-3 teenage boys could lift it, as has been done on occassion to an unsuspecting high school teacher that owned one, or a Nash Metropolitan, MG midget, Austin mini, even a VW made it to the top of...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-13-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,126
Posted By balawd
Cool. That's what I was hoping to hear before...

Cool. That's what I was hoping to hear before replacing a burned out switch on the driver's console and going through the whole system. All in all, it seems to be in pretty good shape despite some...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 06-13-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 963
Posted By balawd
DaBus (subject to Change) :: 1999 International 3800 Thomas Built

DaBus (subject to Change) :: 1999 International 3800 Thomas Built (2020-06-13 15:57:23)
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-13-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,126
Posted By balawd
If you have a factory installed A/C like the...

If you have a factory installed A/C like the Carrier EM-1 already in my 28' bus, are you going to be able to get refrigerant for it after this year?? Is it worth repairing/ordering parts for, or...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-02-2020, 08:21 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,243
Posted By balawd
Thumbs up Got a 28' Thomas 1999 3800 myself

:marshmallow:
Sounds like you have a lot of the engine issues already worked out and the windows are really nice. Mine had some neglect issues when I picked 'er up. But the engine is reliable, the...
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