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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-01-2023, 11:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,287
Posted By HamSkoolie
I used to work on transit buses for a rural...

I used to work on transit buses for a rural district and every one of them had multiple interlocks including on the lift. I'm a retired ASE certified in electrical and brakes mechanic.



I would...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-01-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,923
Posted By HamSkoolie
I figured NJ would have something like that. The...

I figured NJ would have something like that. The usual reason is to get more $$ for the registration. "Justified" by saying RV's are bigger and heavier so they cause more wear and tear on the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-01-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,923
Posted By HamSkoolie
In many states, and I would guess NJ is going to...

In many states, and I would guess NJ is going to be one of them, any vehicle with "living accommodations" is required to be registered as a camper, camp trailer, motorhome, etc. If you're found to be...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 12-01-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,648
Posted By HamSkoolie
I am, or rather was, but I'm learning as well. ...

I am, or rather was, but I'm learning as well.




Since glow plugs aren't absolutely required (well in summer at least, now into winter they likely are) not triggering the WTS (or even the glow...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-30-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,135
Posted By HamSkoolie
Hmmm 4" sounds like Chuck is the one you're...

Hmmm 4" sounds like Chuck is the one you're following.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-30-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,424
Posted By HamSkoolie
That sounds like a diode in the voltage regulator...

That sounds like a diode in the voltage regulator of the alternator could be the issue (most likely non replaceable).
Depending on the size (physical) of the alternator, you may be able to have it...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-30-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,648
Posted By HamSkoolie
That or an intermittent sensor/relay is about the...

That or an intermittent sensor/relay is about the only thing it could be. It's the intermittent part that's so frustrating.



So yes, you mis read the wire wriggling. WITHOUT wriggling anything...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-30-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,648
Posted By HamSkoolie
Haven't done that and don't think it's necessary...

Haven't done that and don't think it's necessary but.... having skipped over things as a young mechanic because they "couldn't be that"..... I will conduct that test.




That's my understanding...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-30-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,648
Posted By HamSkoolie
It's an all seasons issue that has been driving...

It's an all seasons issue that has been driving me nuts for over a year.
Right now it is starting just fine again and in temps as low as 30F.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-30-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,648
Posted By HamSkoolie
It is a fuel issue. However, because it starts...

It is a fuel issue. However, because it starts and runs normally sometimes and not at others, the fuel system itself (tank, pump, filters, HPOP, injectors, etc.) aren't suspected.
It seems that it...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-28-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,067
Posted By HamSkoolie
Until you have a failure which, as our buses age,...

Until you have a failure which, as our buses age, is almost a given.
I did leave some of the original wires in, particulary a few larger gauge wires for adding in systems down the road but also for...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-28-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,648
Posted By HamSkoolie
INTERMITTENT Bus won't start

I'm retired but a former ASE certified mechanic (Electrical & Brakes certs) with formal schooling as well as 4 1/2 years in military vehicle maintenance, several years working as a mechanic in a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-28-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,067
Posted By HamSkoolie
Expert level here. Retired by previously an ASE...

Expert level here. Retired by previously an ASE certified mechanic in brakes and electrical. Previously and aircraft as well as an automotive (hence ASE cert) mechanic, school trained. Extensive...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-28-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 710
Posted By HamSkoolie
I'd go with straw bales around the perimeter and...

I'd go with straw bales around the perimeter and ad some plastic sheeting as well. Tuck the sheeting under the bales to keep it secure and under something heavy on top as well). The plastic sheeting...
Forum: Skoolie Life 11-28-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,111
Posted By HamSkoolie
That's a good one, and yes, dependent on...

That's a good one, and yes, dependent on remembering which blob of electrical tape it's under.


I use a magnetic base plastic key box and hide in underneath a vehicle in a somewhat protected...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 11-28-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,210
Posted By HamSkoolie
As one who has studied the law and known many...

As one who has studied the law and known many "I'm going to sue" types.... but by no means a lawyer and this certainly isn't legal advice... just my anecdotal experiences....


Lot's of people are...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-28-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,210
Posted By HamSkoolie
There is a company in Wolf Creek Oregon that...

There is a company in Wolf Creek Oregon that converts buses to 4x4. It's probably expensive but they know what they're doing and may even have some offerings ready to roll off the lot.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-23-2023, 12:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,093
Posted By HamSkoolie
A little late to the "party" but there are some...

A little late to the "party" but there are some things in the OP that no one has mentioned that are, in my eyes, serious. And also one item that was mentioned but not stressed enough.


1) Your...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-22-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,202
Posted By HamSkoolie
Well I've been too busy to check in but at the...

Well I've been too busy to check in but at the risk of being accused of reviving an old thread I have to mention this.


There is a growing trend across multiple industries, I myself have seen it...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 10-16-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,196
Posted By HamSkoolie
Issues I see in your plan: No check valve...

Issues I see in your plan:


No check valve to the fresh tanks to prevent pressurizing them and/or overflow when on city water unless you manually close the valve from the fresh tanks. Not a...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 10-13-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By HamSkoolie
5 & 7 are on the same side. Definetly need to...

5 & 7 are on the same side. Definetly need to check the harness on that side as you may have a bad harness which is not uncommon.
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 10-13-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,368
Posted By HamSkoolie
^^^^^^^ WHAT HE SAID Use an RV or trucking...

^^^^^^^
WHAT HE SAID
Use an RV or trucking GPS unit that allows you to input your rigs specific stats.... Height, width, weight, axles, etc. The directions you then receive will route you around...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-09-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By HamSkoolie
Well I tried to "thank" you Ross but apparently...

Well I tried to "thank" you Ross but apparently I've thanked you too many times and have to "spread some thanks around" before I can thank you again.
Grrrrrrrrrrrr
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-09-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 893
Posted By HamSkoolie
That's a concern but watching that driver during...

That's a concern but watching that driver during the impact I was quite impressed with how little he was tossed about considering it was a head on and I didn't see any glass flying though I could...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-09-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,752
Posted By HamSkoolie
You haven't had "fun" with diesels until you...

You haven't had "fun" with diesels until you experience temperatures like those during ECW (Extreme Cold Weather) training in the military. 1950's tech with a few modern upgrades and minus 29F temps...
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