cummins 5.9

Ok, so I have a 2002 Bluebird All American with 114000 miles on a 5.9 24V Cummins that I have done a full conversion on. I am not sure if my question have already been answered down the way somewhere because I got three kids and not a whole lot of free time, so if so I do apologize. Alright so...

Flushing the coolant today on my new-to-me 1994 Bluebird TC2000 RE. Been wondering about this thing... I think it is a circulating tank heater, but I'm just not sure. It is connected to the male electrical plug that typically indicates a block heater. It is also plumbed into the coolant...

Hi, this is my first post so hopefully I don't sound like an idiot here haha. My bus cranks but has no power to lift pump or injector pump. Vp44 is brand new. I also own a Dodge with same engine so I'm not foreign to this engine by any means although the ecms are different. That's the problem...

Looking to purchase this unit. Convert it and use to tow a dual.axle trailer with quarter midget cars. Ideally get 10 years out of it if he goes the full "term" lol Trailers 4k or so. 5.9 12v cummins ? So im told. Unsure Metal seems pretty solid. Shifts drives good. One calibur is...

Greetings Fellow Travelers... We are bus shopping for a full-time rig that will do well in the mountains. My lady has a remote job that requires she live in Colorado. We are currently looking at a 1997 35' Rear Engine Bluebird with a Cumming 5.9 and an Allison MT643 and 190k. I don't know what...

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Hi everybody I’ve got a 30ft short bus with a Cummins engine that has been sitting in my backyard for about a year without being started. We’re trying to move it because of where we’re putting our pool. This girl will not budge, we caged the breaks and tried pulling it with a truck. Any ideas on...

Looking for a parts diagram / list for the Cummins 24v that was in the Front Engined Thomas Safe-T-Liner series. I specifically need an oil pan gasket and drain plug, but see that there were subtle varients of the 24v for Dodge and so on, want to make sure I get the right one before I drop the...

1st mechanical problem and I’m seeking opinions/advice. 2006 cummins 5.9 totally and has been running fine. I have a battery disconnect installed and it has been off while I’ve been troubleshooting the exhaust fans. I installed new radiator hoses and fresh coolant today. Bus hadn’t been started...

I just bought a bus and I'm diving into the forum in an effort to learn more about what I bought. Sure, I should have done that first. But I didn't, so here I am. Here's what I know so far: '99 Flat nose, front engine Thomas 5.9L Cummins 24vj engine Allison MT-643 Transmission Dana J-230 rear...

Picked up our bus this week. A 1999 Bluebird All American with 24 valve cummins, Allison MD3060, air brakes, 37' long flatnose. Previous owners had already removed the seats and done the floor/walls/ceiling demo. They also had framed the side walls, started to put sheeps wool insulation up...

I came across this bus. It is a 2006 international. With a 6 cylinder rebuilt Cummins, Alison transmission. Naturally I would walk away but it is 10 minutes from where I live. What are your thoughts? Photos of conversation and bus are attached, sorry if they aren’t in order. Thanks for helping...

Hi all! I've been a long-time Skoolie.net lurker, but don't think I ever posted. Back in 2012 I was in a folk band in Portland, OR that bought a bus, converted it into an tour bus (kinda), and then toured all over the west for five weeks. The bus was a late-90's (I think) Blue Bird TC2000...

1998 Blue Bird TC1000 with the Cummins 5.9 12 valve diesel P-Pump and Allison AT545 automatic transmission, the 545 has its share of haters but it does great on the highway and the hills and the replacement cost is far less than newer buses. This bus is 26’ bumper to bumper and is the perfect...

So, I’m doing an engine swap (bad engine) to a Cummins 5.9. While I’m at it, I’m wanting to swap the tranny to a 3060. Has anyone done this before? I’m wondering how the electronics conversion went. I’m aware of all of the standard issues. Drive shaft, mounts... Bus info: 1994 40’ Thomas...

Hello, there! What a lovely and supportive community you all have here. I’m new to the Skoolie world, but I’m eager to dive in head first. You all here make this endeavor feasible, thank you! I’m wondering which is which of these three plastic reservoir tanks. I’m assuming from left to right...

Please pardon my naivety! We recently purchased a completely converted ‘89 Chevy S6000 school bus with the 8.2-liter Detroit Diesel. I don’t know the transmission that it’s mated to, but I’m sure someone here might know. The Detroit Diesel that’s in it, as you know, is incredibly...

Hello everyone, the wife and I have been looking at a 30ft Thomas Flat Front Bus to convert into an RV. We currently use a teardrop when camping but the kids are outgrowing it. The interesting thing about the bus we like, is that it is a flat floor with no wheel wells. Do they raise the floor...

Hey everyone! I'm Erika and I'm currently in the initial stages of finding a school bus, researching as much as I can, and am so grateful to have joined this online community! I have zero experience in building, but I'm confident I can do it. 8) I recently found a 1998 Blue Bird and per the...

Soo I finally made it to the point I’m about ready to grab a bus and start this build journey. I’m between 3 buses A 2010 bluebird cummins 6.7 100k miles 40 ft rear engine The bigger Allison I think A 2001 38 ft bluebird with a 5.6 rear engine 100k And a 2000 hospital activity bluebird 100k...

Here are the bus details: *2004 Saf-T-Liner 9 window, 29 feet BtoB *Cummins 5.9 205 HP, front engine *Allison 2000 transmission *Air ride *Air brakes *Air Seat *2 air conditioners mounted left and right mid-length of the bus *130K miles and currently used as a backup bus *southwestern bus so NO...

Been lurking here for years, my first post:biggrin: First off, always been a fan of Cummins 5.9L. Been running them for years in trucks for towing and always seem to have torque for miles. I was thinking of looking for that engine in my conversion because I am comfortable tooling on them. So...

(thought I posted this yesterday- but i can't find it now, guess I'll try again) Hey gang, I've been researching skoolies for over a year and actively looking for a bus to convert the last couple months, I have yet to find anything that I'm hot on, BUT yesterday I came across one that seems to...

I got this little guy with big plans for it. I use to it to haul my my fleet of kayaks and Great Dane. Its perfect for just that. Took all of the seats out and put them in my other bus that I'm currently converting also. The astro turf is great for cleaning off the bottom of the boats and...

Hi folks, this is my first post here. We are looking at this bus for a conversion. How much rust is too much? Do these pictures make you wince, or should we go for it? Also, anyone got any thoughts about this 2000 Cummins 5.9 24-valve?