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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-04-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,481
Posted By pkd1
I sent you a message.

I sent you a message.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-28-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,582
Posted By pkd1
I just sent you a private message.

I just sent you a private message.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-28-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,582
Posted By pkd1
I appreciate your response. If you can give me...

I appreciate your response. If you can give me prices for the boxes with your removal, and with my removal, I will try to let you know right away if and when I'll take you up on the offer. Cheers
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-28-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,582
Posted By pkd1
I'm happy to hear your proposal for the boxes...

I'm happy to hear your proposal for the boxes with and without removing them. I assumed I would be removing them, but...If the box-size works for my application, I'll have a bit of a drive, so time...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-26-2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,582
Posted By pkd1
I may be interested in one of the underbody...

I may be interested in one of the underbody boxes. Can you provide dimensions please...are they all dry...asking price? Thanks!
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 02-21-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,927
Posted By pkd1
Not endorsing anything here, but...I got filters...

Not endorsing anything here, but...I got filters for my 2003 Cat3126 from Fleetfilter.com and all is well at this point. The air filter is the complete canister (price is higher as of this morning!),...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 02-12-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,927
Posted By pkd1
All I've got to share is the air filter on a 2003...

All I've got to share is the air filter on a 2003 Bluebird FE with a Cat 3126. No idea if it's similar for you, but it's that big canister between the entry stairs and the engine underneath. Hope...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-21-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,114
Posted By pkd1
Is there a similar "shift" sequence in the 2000...

Is there a similar "shift" sequence in the 2000 series transmissions?
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 04-17-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,573
Posted By pkd1
Thank you and my apologies for the delayed...

Thank you and my apologies for the delayed gratitude. I just came back in from a narrow overtime win in the quarterfinals against wiring. I thought I had a deep pan, but with no frame of...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 04-17-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,573
Posted By pkd1
3126 Oil Capacity

Helpful Friends-
I have a 2004 Bluebird FE with a Cat3126 "manufactured to 2003 standards." Bus runs great and has no visible problems. I spoke directly with the School District mechanic before we...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-22-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By pkd1
I would absolutely do it. I searched for a...

I would absolutely do it. I searched for a reputable diesel shop in Texas (I'm in Indiana) to inspect a bus I was seriously looking at, and that was money well spent. The inspection showed the bus...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 08-18-2020, 09:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,877
Posted By pkd1
I will second this. I live in Indiana, called...

I will second this. I live in Indiana, called Kelly in Florida 3 days after buying our bus in Missouri. She had me hooked up with an agent in Kentucky within 2 hours, and I had an Indiana RV policy...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-20-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,980
Posted By pkd1
Looking forward to heading down this path...

Looking forward to heading down this path together CoffeGuy. I'm glad that my briefcase of harmonicas doesn't take too much space! :whistling:
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-07-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By pkd1
Thanks for the reply--I'm always intrigued by the...

Thanks for the reply--I'm always intrigued by the spectrum of experience. I recall my father telling me about the difference between a "Wednesday Car and a Friday car."
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-07-2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By pkd1
Thanks for the reply--What was the power plant in...

Thanks for the reply--What was the power plant in those shorties...what transmission did you swap?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-07-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By pkd1
Thanks EastCoast CB...but why do they suck,...

Thanks EastCoast CB...but why do they suck, because they get hot? And I wasn't saying that I thought they limit speed, just that I won't be seeking it.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-07-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By pkd1
AT545 in a midsize bus

Looking for some focused comments here. I've tried to do my homework as a relative newcomer, and see the generally negative comments about the AT545 transmissions. I've found an 8-window, 1996...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-28-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By pkd1
My mistake--it is an International, not...

My mistake--it is an International, not Freightliner. It does have a DT466. Thanks for your thoughts and catching my mistake.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-28-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By pkd1
Thanks a lot TomA! This was helpful. I got the...

Thanks a lot TomA! This was helpful. I got the VIN and was able to confirm the DT466 engine, production date (2001), and the transmission as an Allison MT643. Couldn't find a rear axle gear ratio...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-28-2020, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By pkd1
That's helpful...thanks for the portal...

That's helpful...thanks for the portal information.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-28-2020, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By pkd1
Still not enough detail on the bus but that price...

Still not enough detail on the bus but that price seems a little high, it would have to be pretty nice and check all your boxes for that money.[/QUOTE]


Exactly what we were thinking. I...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-27-2020, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By pkd1
hello and...I'll take advice!

Thanks for letting me in the group! My wife and I have been trying to do our homework and get up to speed, just today joining the group. And...just tonight, after looking for weeks, wonder if we...
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