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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-17-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,532
Posted By kamoo
Re: 93 ward/amtran 5.9 5speed type?

It is more than likely a spicer
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-22-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,892
Posted By kamoo
Re: Paint prep

I always scuff the paint with an air palm sander using 320 on the flat areas and hand sand the rails and areas with 320 that it cant get into. I use 220 over any rough spots, painted lettering etc...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-17-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,719
Posted By kamoo
Re: Information about the Cat 3208

Rebuilt sleeved parent bore engines are typically not highly desired. It isn't the same as a wet sleeved factory engine.
The 3208 will die a slow death and become more and more rare. Even the 2...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-05-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,706
Posted By kamoo
Uhaul donor rearend, hood and A/C

Im looking into buying an ex 1995 F700 uhaul so I can use the box and the front hood to update my tailgating bus. It has a rockwell 4.33 rear that I thought would also come in handy.
My current bus...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-21-2010, 08:54 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 99,157
Posted By kamoo
Re: Smitty's Bus

Smitty, I just signed up with verizon after looking long and hard at air cards for work. You can get a one year contract there (believe theyre the only ones) and a netbook for $130. If you go with...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 06-14-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,493
Posted By kamoo
Re: Ford 7.9L Diesel?

I might be wrong about the 7.8, just saw a takeout for sale that came out of a bus.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 06-14-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,493
Posted By kamoo
Re: Ford 7.9L Diesel?

I dont think they started putting the cummins in until 92 and the 7.8L I dont believe was ever put in the B700. I'd bet anything it is the brazilian new holland 6.6L, I think it was the only option...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-08-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,928
Posted By kamoo
Re: Windshield Replacement

You can cut windshield glass, it is laminated regular annealed glass. Tempered (which is used on the sides) cant be cut after it is tempered however, you can have a replacement piece cut and have a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-07-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By kamoo
Re: Help with bid

As for a replacement engine, 31 series are 13k for a reman longblock compared to a cummins 5.9 from 4000-9000 depending on where you find it.
It is doubtful that you will wear an engine out just...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-07-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,928
Posted By kamoo
Re: Windshield Replacement

A glass place can cut it but you may want to check out some bus parts places, they are relatively cheap on flat windshields. Ive used TAC bus parts quite a bit. DOnt have there number handy but do a...
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 06-07-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,038
Posted By kamoo
Re: 8.2 Detroit Diesel Questions

Think about the amount of miles you are actually going to put on it. If it runs ok when you get it, chances are it will outlast the bus itself. They arent regarded as good engines but you can pick...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-07-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By kamoo
Re: Help with bid

Alot of them do go south to mexico and all of central/s america.
I would be leary of buying any 31 series cat sight unseen, actually I wouldnt buy one to keep at all.
I just picked one up sight...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-27-2010, 12:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 43,482
Posted By kamoo
Re: Cost to paint bus...

When you say galvanized, is it paint grip or actual straight galvanized metal?
Just scuff the factory finish using 320 grit paper. Just enough to take the shine off, or the oxidation. You only...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-20-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,525
Posted By kamoo
Re: fast idle switch diagnostics

I can use it anytime (after air builds up a little) on my Detroit 6V92. Idling is not good for them and also keeps the generator and AC kickin.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-20-2010, 11:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,160
Posted By kamoo
Re: 89 Blue Bird 5.9 Gen 1 Cummins, Blown Head gasket

Would the busses be affected by the dowel pin problem? I had thought it was only a problem with the rotary pumps and most busses have the inline?
Another thing everyone with the 5.9 and air brakes...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-14-2010, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,862
Posted By kamoo
Re: Roof Pannel Sealant

Ive used both. The 5200 is too difficult to work with and about impossible to clean up. It is more of a dual purpose to adhere and seal which is why it is so sticky. They use it to seal/adhere...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 05-10-2010, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,817
Posted By kamoo
Re: New Limo Bus Build

Were the Orions any good? It runs and drives great but leaked alot. I'll keep a look out for the other busses. Anyones that you think I should stay away from?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-07-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 99,157
Posted By kamoo
Re: Smitty's Bus

Body work sucks, I spent the past 2 months doing it on my second bus about 40 hours a week. You go over and over and over it, then prime it, go over it again, fix it 5 more times then think it is...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-07-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,336
Posted By kamoo
Re: flooring.

In retrospect I would have put my floor in before the conversion but 80% is visible either under bench storage or in the main areas. I would have used a diamond tread or coin pattern roll garage...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 04-29-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,817
Posted By kamoo
Re: New Limo Bus Build

It took alot of materials and prep. 3 months of solid body work with 2 people each working 30-40 hours/week on it. It is quite a bit larger than my skoolie and used alot more paint than...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-29-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 43,482
Posted By kamoo
Re: Cost to paint bus...

If you are going over a factory finish dont waste your money on priming the entire bus, especially a cheap laquer primer like duplicolor. It dries fast which could actually cause you more adhesion...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 04-28-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,817
Posted By kamoo
Re: New Limo Bus Build

It has been awhile but have gotten alot of work done. We have done a TON of body work!! We used the best materials and methods we could do within the budget. All Evercoat fillers using alot of...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-16-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,201
Posted By kamoo
Re: Back-up light wiring

I did the same thing when wiring mine up. It drove me insane, I thought it was because I switched to LED backup lights... then I figured what the heck Ill turn the key on and it worked. I went with...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-16-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 99,157
Posted By kamoo
Re: Smitty's Bus

Dang Smitty, its looking good!!! From the looks of it you are no ameteur at building and fabricating in any facet of this project. Even your screws look evenly spaced!! What type of material are...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 02-27-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,817
Posted By kamoo
Re: New Limo Bus Build

It is done alot in RVs, busses and Ive also seen it in limo busses. I read somewhere the other day that one of the larger high end builders uses body filler (bondo) to adhere tile direct to metal on...
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