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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-28-2022, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
Posted By tlzimmerman
Did some thinking/looking

Did some looking and thinking.....trying to put a 9 or 10 speed behind that 5.9 is really gonna be a struggle. Input shaft mismatch and bell housings that are really really expensive.

Really,...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-28-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
Posted By tlzimmerman
I think a big cam cummins with a 9 or 10 speed...

I think a big cam cummins with a 9 or 10 speed would be a pretty sweet combo. You would sacrifice efficiency for the extra power but that would do 80 no problem and be a joy in the mountains and...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-27-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
Posted By tlzimmerman
Spicer 5 speed with a 2 speed rear axle is what...

Spicer 5 speed with a 2 speed rear axle is what my 96 with a 5.9 has. Its plenty of transmission for the engine.

I would really not ever need low.....so the 2 speed axle isn't necessary.
...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-22-2022, 06:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,054
Posted By tlzimmerman
Most likely 1 of 2 things. You have...

Most likely 1 of 2 things.

You have something preventing the crank (emergency door, etc, make sure they are all closed and locked)

Your starter relay or starter solenoid are bad or...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-22-2022, 12:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 561
Posted By tlzimmerman
First figure out how big you want to be. ...

First figure out how big you want to be.

Next identify a reliable engine/trans in that size. Find a mechanic you trust and ask them, and if possible have them view any bus in question.

Find...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-20-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,092
Posted By tlzimmerman
Yep not worth it.

Yep not worth it.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-20-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,210
Posted By tlzimmerman
If it was me I'd go back with a 5.7 just a gas...

If it was me I'd go back with a 5.7 just a gas version. A carbeurated 5.7 would by far and away be your easiest swap.

But truth be told I'd pass on the bus altogether and find me a diesel one. ...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-20-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,366
Posted By tlzimmerman
Run them at 90 or 100. That's where they are...

Run them at 90 or 100. That's where they are designed to be. I don't think you will see much difference in ride quality going less and you could compromise the sidewall over time.

Blowouts in...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-20-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,238
Posted By tlzimmerman
https://i.imgur.com/O6DcnEs.jpeg ...

https://i.imgur.com/O6DcnEs.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/WigpTkf.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/ecWfNxl.jpeg


Here us how the front interior turned out. Seat on the left is long, 4 people can sit here. ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-20-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 847
Posted By tlzimmerman
Get some pics of where it was mounted. That'll...

Get some pics of where it was mounted. That'll help.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-19-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,355
Posted By tlzimmerman
I have seating there with the inverter, it's...

I have seating there with the inverter, it's circuits, and 12v system all there under the seats and it still has room for all my tools and then sit on top. Main AC panel and breaker is at the back...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-19-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 847
Posted By tlzimmerman
This? Did a little googling. ...

This? Did a little googling.

https://midwestbusparts.com/product/door-control-stop-kit/
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-19-2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 282,614
Posted By tlzimmerman
35 foot dog nose, 5.9 12v cummins with a 5 speed...

35 foot dog nose, 5.9 12v cummins with a 5 speed manual and 2 speed rear end. She governs at 70 and I drove her at 60 and got 11.2 on a 2000 mile round trip.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-19-2022, 01:46 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,238
Posted By tlzimmerman
Total receipts including bus and all materials is...

Total receipts including bus and all materials is 12800
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-19-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,238
Posted By tlzimmerman
Also, name is officially changed to "Orene" ...

Also, name is officially changed to "Orene" after my late grandmother in law who loved to travel. It was her middle name and she hated it lol.

Full wet weight was 19600. I'm tagged to 24k, and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-19-2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,238
Posted By tlzimmerman
Plumbing we have a 100 gal fresh water, 38 gallon...

Plumbing we have a 100 gal fresh water, 38 gallon black water, and 40 gallon Grey. We ran 6 days with our family of 6 and got home the black tank was half full and had 20 gallons of fresh water left....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-19-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,238
Posted By tlzimmerman
Insulation. We decided we like to be cool, so...

Insulation.
We decided we like to be cool, so the entire ceiling came down and we put in all new insulation. 2, 1 inch sheets of white Styrofoam rtech insulation were glued in with spray adhesive...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-19-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,238
Posted By tlzimmerman
Time to update the thread because the bus is...

Time to update the thread because the bus is functional, tagged, insured, and just got back from a 2000 mile round trip to the beach at South Padre island. I'll take pictures of the interior later...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-16-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,949
Posted By tlzimmerman
And I completely agree on the pretrips. If you...

And I completely agree on the pretrips. If you have never driven heavy trucks before take the time to get to know the stop and go systems on your vehicle.....once you understand them you can feel...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-16-2020, 07:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,949
Posted By tlzimmerman
Tools It'll be the same as my semi kit, it's...

Tools It'll be the same as my semi kit, it's already built and packed In 2 tubs just has to be loaded. 6mm to 32mm end wrenches, 5/16 to 1 1/2 standard end wrenches. 1/2 3/8 and 1/4 drive master...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-11-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,005
Posted By tlzimmerman
You need to grease it, check the front wheel hubs...

You need to grease it, check the front wheel hubs and make sure they are full of 90 weight, check the rear end and make sure it is full of 90 weight. There are wheel seals at the inside of both the...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 09-11-2020, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,005
Posted By tlzimmerman
Your oil, filters etc should all be specified on...

Your oil, filters etc should all be specified on the engine. I am sure its 15-40, and there really isn't a ton of difference between oil filters in my experience. Pick a brand of oil and filter and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-09-2020, 10:36 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 34,000
Posted By tlzimmerman
Good call on the yellow and insurance.

Good call on the yellow and insurance.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-08-2020, 08:43 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 34,000
Posted By tlzimmerman
I think it would just need to be flagged and you...

I think it would just need to be flagged and you would be legal. Wish I was there that's about a 5 minute job with my plasma cutter or a welder or a torch.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-08-2020, 08:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,201
Posted By tlzimmerman
Looks like a clean rig. You spend most of your...

Looks like a clean rig. You spend most of your time on your knees tearing out seats anyways so get after it!
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