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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-13-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,545
Posted By MotorMike
Times heat

So I did time my heater in my 38ft uninsulated bus in the shade. Started out at 33F and ran it for 2 hrs with a roof vent open to help dry it out. At the end it was 51F.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-09-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,545
Posted By MotorMike
Bench test

I reallllllllyyyyyy recommend testing it in a well ventilated garage. The amount of machining oil left on these things is a lot that burns off on the first cycle. But it smells. I had my garage door...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-09-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,545
Posted By MotorMike
Update

Well as I thought, install was pretty easy. I have to clean it up a bit but it's functional. As far as how long it takes to heat up, I have not gone that far yet BUT I can say that in 10 min it...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-21-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,545
Posted By MotorMike
They look good to me

I purchased a 6kw to help take the bite off while I build. If I like it a ton I may get another 5Kw for the rear and have dual heat zones for when it's being used. They are more cost effective than...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 05-31-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 66,219
Posted By MotorMike
Download issues

Having trouble here at work, I'll try at home and hope for better luck. Less Security at home. :whistling:
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-21-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 81,001
Posted By MotorMike
Lights?

I saw in your latest video that you had little recessed lights. I was looking at those on Amazon. I couldn't really tell off of any specs how much light they put out. Any ideas? I don't know if they...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-19-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 899
Posted By MotorMike
LOL! I was JUST reading your build thread! Got...

LOL! I was JUST reading your build thread! Got the bus from First Student in Tacoma WA. They had about 5-6 to choose from. I got the 72 pass with the MD3060 instead of the MT 545. Plans are to turn...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-19-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 899
Posted By MotorMike
Long time lurker, first time builder

Hello every one. Been reading and watch this forum for a few years now. Finally got a bus o' my own and now the real fun begins. Also the PITA and the ouchies and the "Ah crap I didn't think of that"...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 04-10-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,098
Posted By MotorMike
Hey Steve, which Licensing Office do you use? I'm...

Hey Steve, which Licensing Office do you use? I'm in Arlington and am having ...... issues.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 81,285
Posted By MotorMike
Thanks Rainman! My wife is a "visual" person and...

Thanks Rainman! My wife is a "visual" person and can't imagine until she sees it. I was looking at trying to MS paint a pic but this looks like it will do a much better job!:dance::Thanx:
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-25-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,288
Posted By MotorMike
Metal studs?

Hello all. I'm new here and may be asking a silly question but has anyone done framing with metal studs? Looks like the cost is about the same/less at local box stores and the weight vs strength is...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-24-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,660
Posted By MotorMike
Likely this has already been solved but, dig a...

Likely this has already been solved but, dig a shallow trench where you want your ties. Put down some garden fabric from any hardware store in the garden section. Put gravel on top that leveled...
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