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Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-21-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By WilboVIBC
This is helpful. Sorry, the picture was...

This is helpful.

Sorry, the picture was taken as I was pulling off the old o-ring. Once this connection is loose, it wiggles a bit more freely, so I wouldn't think the coolant and air hoses are...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-21-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By WilboVIBC
I drained the coolant below the level of the...

I drained the coolant below the level of the cooler, detached everything... replaced the o-ring, and re-assmbled. I didn't take a picture of the before condition, and I'm wondering if the surfaces...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-20-2024, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By WilboVIBC
Exhaust leak from EGR cooler

Hi, the exhaust entry into the EGR cooler is leaking and after replacing the o-ring is leaking just as bad. I can't tighten down the fitting any more and the surfaces don't quite mate.

Any...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 02-24-2023, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By WilboVIBC
I have a 2006 ic fe, and when I first got it I...

I have a 2006 ic fe, and when I first got it I was having intermittent issues with releasing the parking brake. It turned out to be an interlock on the handicap lift door. If the handle was ever so...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-21-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By WilboVIBC
@cadillackid I have a knock-off NEXIQ that...

@cadillackid

I have a knock-off NEXIQ that I'm using servicemaxx to monitor. Do you know of a digital guage software that displays similar info to the silverleaf product you have in the image...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-20-2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 28,177
Posted By WilboVIBC
The bus I bought had linoleum in it. It's a...

The bus I bought had linoleum in it. It's a natural product and durable. Super easy to clean. Gets lots of commercial application. Marmoleum is the main producer.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-15-2021, 11:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,362
Posted By WilboVIBC
This ended up being a back lift door interlock...

This ended up being a back lift door interlock that is overly sensitive to door latch position. I double-check it before starting the buss each time. Haven't had an issue since I noticed the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-15-2021, 11:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,479
Posted By WilboVIBC
Reducing the thermal bridging isn't overkill. 5%...

Reducing the thermal bridging isn't overkill. 5% of the area can account for 50% of your heat loss if it's a highly conductive bridge.

I used a detail that I was pretty keen on.

The main...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-06-2021, 01:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,500
Posted By WilboVIBC
Great model. Let's hear plans for the conversion!

Great model. Let's hear plans for the conversion!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-02-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,139
Posted By WilboVIBC
1. Regarding the solar panel... I have a little...

1. Regarding the solar panel... I have a little panel on my sail boat that I use to just top it up. Thought I'd being it as a back up. Might not be worth it.

2. I'm struggling to find a good DC to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-02-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,139
Posted By WilboVIBC
Need help reviewing simple electrical system

Hi,

I'm sure people do this all the time, so thanks for the patience.

I've been researching electrical systems, and I'm trying to figure out how to do something on the cheap and simplify...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-01-2021, 01:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,223
Posted By WilboVIBC
Regarding your design, are you happy with the...

Regarding your design, are you happy with the eating spaces, and the social spaces? What I notice is the lack of facing seats, or the possibility for a group of 4 to sit together for a meal or chat....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-27-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,223
Posted By WilboVIBC
Just going back to your layout, is your desire...

Just going back to your layout, is your desire for feedback more technically oriented... Or are you looking at feedback on the more human performance side of things... Space planning and function?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-26-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,223
Posted By WilboVIBC
Congrats! Fine looking bus. In terms of layout,...

Congrats! Fine looking bus. In terms of layout, it's good to set it the functional criteria first. What activities does it need to perform? Work, food prep, eating, relaxing, social spaces, private...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-20-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 943
Posted By WilboVIBC
Where did you pick up the bus? We are in...

Where did you pick up the bus?

We are in Victoria and converting for a ski bus for my family of 5... among other ocean / mountain adventures up and down North America.

A friends bus has a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-10-2021, 11:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,400
Posted By WilboVIBC
Its on its way to nice spherical shape. ...

Its on its way to nice spherical shape.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96yhdnhPxAw&ab_channel=Engineeringandarchitecture
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-05-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,362
Posted By WilboVIBC
Thanks for responding. I've taken my 20 hr...

Thanks for responding. I've taken my 20 hr airbrakes course... and I still screwed up the terminology. Gosh!

I've had a whole host of other electrical issues, so I think there might be some...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-04-2021, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,362
Posted By WilboVIBC
I just wanted to update this thread... I think my...

I just wanted to update this thread... I think my issues stem from not understand the parking brake interlock system. The front door set to open my prevent the parking brake from working. I'm going...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-19-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,847
Posted By WilboVIBC
Social area were the number 1 consideration for...

Social area were the number 1 consideration for my space... So the distinct lack of social area is what stands out to me.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-18-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,362
Posted By WilboVIBC
Parking brake intermittently doesn't release

I'm in a 2007 IC FE bus and my service brake is intermittently refusing to release. Yesterday I drove it all day, applying and releasing it... And when I went to release it to move it to our camping...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-15-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,919
Posted By WilboVIBC
I'm having a similar issue with my 2007 DT466E....

I'm having a similar issue with my 2007 DT466E. It won't shut down until I pull the right fuse (it actually still won't shut down, but will shut down when I insert it again). The fuse is labelled...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-25-2021, 11:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,631
Posted By WilboVIBC
Impressive progress. I like the work you did on...

Impressive progress. I like the work you did on the dash. Looking forward to seeing more finish details.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-20-2021, 10:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,445
Posted By WilboVIBC
We just bought a 31' from AAAbussales in AR. We...

We just bought a 31' from AAAbussales in AR. We got a 2007 IC FE300 and drove it back to Victoria BC. There is an AmTrans 30' that we wanted, but we weren't able to import it to Canada due to the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-12-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,273
Posted By WilboVIBC
Actually... I think I recognize this bus. Is it...

Actually... I think I recognize this bus. Is it from NW bus sales?

https://youtu.be/KnujRHM3KMs

Edit: just noticing the video is from 2008, just the same bus.... So nevermind. Nice find.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-12-2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,273
Posted By WilboVIBC
This is a gem. We picked one up that is very...

This is a gem. We picked one up that is very similar, just a touch longer. Where did you get it?

Whats the plan for storing the bikes? We have a family of 5 and I'm debating how to store the bikes
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