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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain Yesterday, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,882
Posted By PorchDog
I have a FASS installed on a 1999 pickup, and the...

I have a FASS installed on a 1999 pickup, and the pump runs all the time.

The truck only has 84000 miles-- I bought it from the original owner-- and the VP44 had already been replaced. The...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-18-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 157
Posted By PorchDog
Yes, it will have a large egress window on the...

Yes, it will have a large egress window on the passenger side behind the front door-- and the rear door-- it's a short bus. Because it is short-- this emergency door is in the bathroom.

I may...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-17-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 157
Posted By PorchDog
Skinning over, or removing emergency side door

My bus has a small emergency side door. I am removing all the bus windows and skinning over them.

Should I skin over the door-- which is somewhat problematic because of the hinges which protrude...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-17-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 283
Posted By PorchDog
First gear and reverse are NOT synchronized. You...

First gear and reverse are NOT synchronized. You also have to be somewhat patient when shifting-- not like a sports car.

So-- when you are shifting down, you cannot go all the way back to first...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-07-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 687
Posted By PorchDog
Just to reiterate-- this was an Aprils Fools...

Just to reiterate-- this was an Aprils Fools joke-- but my choice of Herbicide-- Paraquat came from a true story from maybe 25 years ago. There were some folks making BBQ grills out of discarded 35...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 04-05-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 618
Posted By PorchDog
Smile You can purchase an infrared heat gun to check...

You can purchase an infrared heat gun to check the hub temperatures. Harbor freight has them for about $30.00. Maybe in the first 20 miles to see if they are similar. If one is a lot higher-- you...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-01-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 687
Posted By PorchDog
This was a really poor April Fools joke! :hide:

This was a really poor April Fools joke! :hide:
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-01-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 233
Posted By PorchDog
Mounting Generator inside the bus

I have purchased a new 3000 watt inverter generator, and can't find a space under the bus to mount it. I have thought about mounting it in a cabinet up toward the front of the bus inside an insulated...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-01-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 687
Posted By PorchDog
Re purposing Herbicide tanks

I have access to several heavy duty rectangular plastic tanks that were used for Herbicides such as Paraquat, etc. from a farming operation-- and they are FREE!.

I think that if I use something...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-24-2024, 10:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,619
Posted By PorchDog
Angry I am and have been in the automotive business all...

I am and have been in the automotive business all my life. I'm 66 now.

The stuff we have been selling for the last 10 years will total itself because of electronic modules that will no longer be...
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 03-16-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 278
Posted By PorchDog
Talking TheCruiseControlStore.com Rostra makes...

TheCruiseControlStore.com

Rostra makes universal kits.

A fellow once told me a long time ago that "universal" means that it does not fit anything exactly right....
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-12-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 886
Posted By PorchDog
So-- I am under the impression that the output of...

So-- I am under the impression that the output of a solar panel would be pure DC-- so when you say the output from the solar panels is a square wave-- I would assume that is the current from the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-21-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 591
Posted By PorchDog
From Ross Taylor --January 6th, 2021

A skoolie-friendly stop off I-40, near Flagstaff Arizona.
Hi all,


My wife and I live about 25 minutes West of Flagstaff, Arizona. We have a 20-acre "family compound" with myself, my wife Kara,...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 02-15-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 603
Posted By PorchDog
I have been around a Chevy dealership all my...

I have been around a Chevy dealership all my life, so my experience with this powertrain was in Medium duty trucks. Since it is carbureted, it is going to get weaker with altitude. It will also be...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 02-15-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 603
Posted By PorchDog
That is a good engine, designed for medium duty...

That is a good engine, designed for medium duty truck use. Forged crankshaft, and probably has sodium filled valves. The 4 speeds are tough, and having a two speed helps too. Unless it is worn out, I...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-13-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By PorchDog
I hate to sound like a party pooper-- but the...

I hate to sound like a party pooper-- but the first photo of the MaxxForce emblem could be used as a scarecrow or maybe at Halloween to frighten people....

Those engines do not have a good...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-27-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By PorchDog
I agree with SportyRick-- starter Bendix. The...

I agree with SportyRick-- starter Bendix. The Bendix is what pushes the starter gear out of the starter to engage the flywheel. I would think a "starter repair shop" could replace just the bendix.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-17-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By PorchDog
I installed one on a 1999 Dodge pickup that has a...

I installed one on a 1999 Dodge pickup that has a VP44 injection pump-- just to make sure the pump was never starved for fuel. As far as operation of the truck-- I could not detect any difference.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-14-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 793
Posted By PorchDog
I'm filing this away for future use! :lol:

I'm filing this away for future use! :lol:
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-08-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,872
Posted By PorchDog
Fuel Filters and algaecide. It's a cheap place to...

Fuel Filters and algaecide. It's a cheap place to start.

Not starting on ether is worrisome....

We had an old Mercedes that would barely run, and smoked terribly, and it was algae. Filters...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 01-07-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,993
Posted By PorchDog
On the Dodge pickups-- there is a fuel...

On the Dodge pickups-- there is a fuel heater/prestrainer, mounted on the side of the engine, and the heater element (black plastic) can create an air leak-- however, you can remove the heater...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 11-26-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By PorchDog
A good 12 volt test light, some patience, and a...

A good 12 volt test light, some patience, and a notebook to write stuff down.

High and low beams, turn signals, park/running lights, a wire to the distributor, maybe three wires to the alternator,...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-23-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 673
Posted By PorchDog
I think you can call Trans/Air in PA, give them...

I think you can call Trans/Air in PA, give them the serial number of your bus and they can identify your compressor. I called them about my 1995 bus, but it was too old.

Sanden SD7 is pretty...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-14-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 519
Posted By PorchDog
I have a 1995 Bus that came from Los Angeles, and...

I have a 1995 Bus that came from Los Angeles, and it had no emission stuff from the factory-- but apparently California required them to install an aftermarket exhaust filter-- I guess similar to a...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 11-13-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,539
Posted By PorchDog
If you have an International 3800 bus chassis...

If you have an International 3800 bus chassis with Hydraulic brakes, I have two brand new genuine International hoses that go from the master cylinder down to their connection with the hard lines on...
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