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Bus dad
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Cummins Drivetrain
08-12-2015, 10:04 PM
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In mountains... tachometer not working!!!
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Bus dad
I was not staying on brakes i had done everything...
I was not staying on brakes i had done everything u suggested. The problem was no tach couldnt tr ell when to snub due to rpm. Didnt wantvto toast engine and have no nraking. Yes God protected us...
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Cummins Drivetrain
08-11-2015, 06:23 AM
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In mountains... tachometer not working!!!
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Bus dad
Thanks Aaron you were correct. I could not find...
Thanks Aaron
you were correct. I could not find wire issue before. However last night we were in crisis on the down side of mountain on US 30 about 15mije from breazewood in PA I was using brakes...
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Cummins Drivetrain
08-09-2015, 08:48 AM
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In mountains... tachometer not working!!!
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Bus dad
ok i talked to BB they said check wire off alt...
ok i talked to BB they said check wire off alt can anyone send me a pic whatcwire thatvwld be
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Cummins Drivetrain
08-06-2015, 12:30 PM
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In mountains... tachometer not working!!!
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Bus dad
In mountains... tachometer not working!!!
Hi all
I am on a short trip out east in the mountians.
My tachometer was acting erradicaly going from zero to 3k and then not working for a couple hours. It then started working but now it is dead...
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Cummins Drivetrain
08-03-2015, 03:27 PM
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Help 8.3 cranks wont start!!!
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Bus dad
no electrical the plunger needed prompting works...
no electrical the plunger needed prompting works fine thanks did you get my vm
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On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates
08-03-2015, 01:58 PM
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vacation help
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Bus dad
vacation help
Ok we live in Michigan and were are trying to leave tonight or tomorrow- at 1st was going up north but places are booked. So now I think we are heading east will Visit NY ( the city) on the way would...
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Conversion General Discussions
08-03-2015, 01:55 PM
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What bus to avoid?
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Bus dad
Don if you truly have a 545 it has no lock up- at...
Don if you truly have a 545 it has no lock up- at least mine did not I think they can be added maybe yours does have it. But my 545 had NO braking power
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08-03-2015, 12:59 PM
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Bus dad
also mine says I have a miniskoolie under my name...
also mine says I have a miniskoolie under my name I have a 98 BB 8.3 pusher it seems even my profiel was hacked????
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08-03-2015, 12:58 PM
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Bus dad
HI I posted pictures, signature etc and now all...
HI I posted pictures, signature etc and now all is deleted- cna you advise what might of happened
thanks
David
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Conversion General Discussions
08-03-2015, 12:39 PM
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What bus to avoid?
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Bus dad
Below is a post I posted for a similar question-...
Below is a post I posted for a similar question- I think it may help
HI Un- Lurking- IF YOU DO NOTHING ELSE PLEASE READ MY ITEM 1 BELOW!!!!!!!
I have been where you are , except we have had 1...
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On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates
08-03-2015, 12:29 PM
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vacation help please
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Bus dad
vacation help please
Ok we live in Michigan and were are trying to leave tonight or tomorrow- at 1st was going up north but places are booked. So now I think we are heading east will Visit NY ( the city) on the way...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-22-2015, 07:58 AM
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New and old members please take the time......
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Bus dad
How do I change the picture sequence in my...
How do I change the picture sequence in my folder- can I do that??
Thanks again for the forum- saved me a 200 tow bill plus shop
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-22-2015, 07:33 AM
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What did i just get myself into?
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Bus dad
1. Calll your state and see if they have a 10 day...
1. Calll your state and see if they have a 10 day transit tag ( or something similar) if not put big piece of paper in back window saying in transit
2. Insurance- if you don't have State Farm it...
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Cummins Drivetrain
07-20-2015, 02:59 PM
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Help 8.3 cranks wont start!!!
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Posted By
Bus dad
But Smartfly did- It really helped having step...
But Smartfly did- It really helped having step by step- Im not a wrench, but if someone give me instructions I can follow ( maybe (lol)
Forum:
Cummins Drivetrain
07-20-2015, 02:29 PM
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Help 8.3 cranks wont start!!!
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Bus dad
Thanks again to all
Thanks again to all
Forum:
Cummins Drivetrain
07-20-2015, 11:19 AM
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Help 8.3 cranks wont start!!!
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Bus dad
Praise God! Thank-you SO MUCH Smartfly! I moved...
Praise God! Thank-you SO MUCH Smartfly! I moved the plunger up and down with a wrench first manually, checked to make sure I had voltage, and then turned the key and bus started in two cranks!
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Cummins Drivetrain
07-20-2015, 07:02 AM
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Help 8.3 cranks wont start!!!
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Bus dad
Wow smartlfy- now that was the type of answer I...
Wow smartlfy- now that was the type of answer I was looking for. The Barn is a half hour from our house- I am on the way there now- hopefully my next post will say mission accomplished ( bus...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-19-2015, 08:21 PM
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Un-Lurking
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Posted By
Bus dad
HI Un- Lurking- IF YOU DO NOTHING ELSE PLEASE...
HI Un- Lurking- IF YOU DO NOTHING ELSE PLEASE READ MY ITEM 1 BELOW!!!!!!!
I have been where you are , except we have had 1 stick staple pusher- fell apart, 1 rts ( former Police Swat bus, a...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-19-2015, 04:43 PM
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Hello from Michigan
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Posted By
Bus dad
no kidding- I think Life insurance companies...
no kidding- I think Life insurance companies should reject anyone that has a 545- otherwise they might go broke
Forum:
Cummins Drivetrain
07-19-2015, 04:42 PM
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Help 8.3 cranks wont start!!!
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Bus dad
which way should solenopid be- in or out for...
which way should solenopid be- in or out for running
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Cummins Drivetrain
07-19-2015, 08:10 AM
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Help 8.3 cranks wont start!!!
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12,095
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Bus dad
Help 8.3 cranks wont start!!!
Hi all- my Bus wont start!!:-(
I need help- I live in Central MI area- I have a 97 or 98 Tc 2000 ( title says 98 but has 97 dashboard and mechanical 8.3) rear engine TC. We have had the bus 2...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-19-2015, 07:48 AM
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Hello from Michigan
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999
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Bus dad
Hello from Michigan
I learned a lot from this forum in the past, had joined but lost my signon ( not logged on for long time) Anyway this is David. We currently have a 98 BB TC Rear Engine 8.3. ( title says 98 but...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
01-23-2014, 12:42 AM
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Hitch for rear engine
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2,089
Posted By
Bus dad
Hitch for rear engine
Hi All
I have a 98 BB TC Rear engine (8.3 Cummins), I was wondering who else has this with a hitch and would be willing to share how you did your hitch on a pusher
Thanks
David
Forum:
Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-18-2013, 03:59 PM
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8.3 md 3060 mpgquestion
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9,116
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Bus dad
Re: 8.3 md 3060 mpgquestion
Thank for the response. I was struggling between the 5.9 with 643 and 8.3 with 3060. We ended up getting the 8.3 with 3060. IN the mountains coming from Oregon and Idaho we avg 10 going 60. when...
Forum:
Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-06-2013, 12:04 AM
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8.3 md 3060 mpgquestion
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9,116
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Bus dad
8.3 md 3060 mpgquestion
Wondering if anyone has the 8.3 with the md 3060(5speed overdrive) 5.38 rear end. what kind of mpg (78 pass) I have think it would do better than 5.9 with 4.78 (643) Anyone w info on this would...
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