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busdaddy
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Schofeild stuff is good, that one peice with the faux seam works alright.
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Blazman
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| busdaddy wrote: |
| Schofeild stuff is good, that one peice with the faux seam works alright. |
Great! I'll order it tonight. |
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W1K1
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| Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:41 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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anyone have the correct location for the Westy roof supports?
i have 6 holes on each side of the steel roof where the PO has tried to screw them down in the past. i'd like to put a couple nutserts in the right spot so it doesn't happen again
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germansupplyscott
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| Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:47 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| W1K1 wrote: |
| anyone have the correct location for the Westy roof supports? |
I can measure a '71 if that helps.
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W1K1
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| Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| germansupplyscott wrote: |
| W1K1 wrote: |
| anyone have the correct location for the Westy roof supports? |
I can measure a '71 if that helps. |
I'm good, one of the early bay guys sent me a picture.
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AndyBees
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What is the maximum rim ET in a 15" rim that can be mounted on the Bay?
Or, if there is a link to info, that will be helpful.
Thanks
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airschooled
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| Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:12 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Can a transporter middle seat be securely bolted in backwards using stock hardware?
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:42 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Can a transporter middle seat be securely bolted in backwards using stock hardware? |
I don't see why not, although there won't be much legroom between it and the back seat.
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TRN9
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| Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:51 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Where on a bottle of oil does one find the "S" rating?
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:07 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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On the back label?, it used to be on the top of the can. 
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Where on a bottle of oil does one find the "S" rating? |
It may be on the "starburst" or other round emblem on the bottle or it may be in the ratings given on the back of the bottle. |
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Shonandb
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:09 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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What is the maximum rim ET in a 15" rim that can be mounted on the Bay?
Or, if there is a link to info, that will be helpful.
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Without using adapters, an ET of between ET42 to ET30 should fit a Late Bay Window Bus with regular sized tires on 5.5" to 6" wide 14, 15, 16, or 17" rims. If the rims are wider than 6" (7" or 8") then you'll have a smaller range maybe ET39 to ET33 ish.
A 6" wide ET42 rim and tire will barely clear the inside of the wheelwell/torsion plate and a 6" wide ET30 rim and tire will barely clear the inside of the fender.
Stock 14" Bus and Vanagon rims are 5.5" wide and ET38 for reference.
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airkooledchris
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Can a transporter middle seat be securely bolted in backwards using stock hardware? |
seems like the armrest would get in the way when you try to push it up against the non sliding door, unless you mount it closer to the slider using the spots where a full length would have gone. |
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AndyBees
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| AndyBees wrote: |
What is the maximum rim ET in a 15" rim that can be mounted on the Bay?
Or, if there is a link to info, that will be helpful. Thanks |
Without using adapters, an ET of between ET42 to ET30 should fit a Late Bay Window Bus with regular sized tires on 5.5" to 6" wide 14, 15, 16, or 17" rims. If the rims are wider than 6" (7" or 8") then you'll have a smaller range maybe ET39 to ET33 ish.
A 6" wide ET42 rim and tire will barely clear the inside of the wheelwell/torsion plate and a 6" wide ET30 rim and tire will barely clear the inside of the fender.
Stock 14" Bus and Vanagon rims are 5.5" wide and ET38 for reference |
Thanks for the response.
Yeah, I recently had new tires mounted on the OE 14" rims on my 89 Vanagon. Ironically, the edge of the rim is so close to the end edge of the top A-arm that the thick weights used by the shop actually were scrubbing. I had to go with the stick-on weights.
Anyway, was thinking about installing those OE 14" rims & tires on my Bay. But, I also have a set of 15" Vision rims which also have a 38 ET. However, the centers are only slightly over 58mm. They need to be opened up to a smidgen over 66mm.
I'm a bit confused on how the spacer will work. Do they self-center? I've found 5X112 5mm spacers with 66.56mm center hole that are called Hubcentric which I assume means they are self-centering.
Thoughts?
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Shonandb
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| Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:46 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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What is the maximum rim ET in a 15" rim that can be mounted on the Bay?
Or, if there is a link to info, that will be helpful. Thanks |
Without using adapters, an ET of between ET42 to ET30 should fit a Late Bay Window Bus with regular sized tires on 5.5" to 6" wide 14, 15, 16, or 17" rims. If the rims are wider than 6" (7" or 8") then you'll have a smaller range maybe ET39 to ET33 ish.
A 6" wide ET42 rim and tire will barely clear the inside of the wheelwell/torsion plate and a 6" wide ET30 rim and tire will barely clear the inside of the fender.
Stock 14" Bus and Vanagon rims are 5.5" wide and ET38 for reference |
Thanks for the response.
Yeah, I recently had new tires mounted on the OE 14" rims on my 89 Vanagon. Ironically, the edge of the rim is so close to the end edge of the top A-arm that the thick weights used by the shop actually were scrubbing. I had to go with the stick-on weights.
Anyway, was thinking about installing those OE 14" rims & tires on my Bay. But, I also have a set of 15" Vision rims which also have a 38 ET. However, the centers are only slightly over 58mm. They need to be opened up to a smidgen over 66mm.
I'm a bit confused on how the spacer will work. Do they self-center? I've found 5X112 5mm spacers with 66.56mm center hole that are called Hubcentric which I assume means they are self-centering.
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The spacer you mentioned is hub centric so it should center itself around the center hub. Put the spacer on and then the wheel and tighten as you normally would. Even if the spacer doesn't center perfectly, you shouldn't notice any vibration. A small strip of thin weather stripping works well around the hub to center the spacer if there is a small gap with the spacer on the hub.
I use an adapter for a non 5x112 set of rims that is bolt hole centric and centers via the bolt holes. It's 5/8" thick and converts from 5x112 to 5x114.3 and allows me to use 6" wide rims from ET47 to ET55.
With your spacers on, your rims with the 58 mm center hole may fit without modifying the center hole as the hubs taper to a smaller diameter towards the axle nut.
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AndyBees
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Shonandb, thank you very much. The info is helpful and encouraging.
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| Posted: Yesterday 4:03 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Can a transporter middle seat be securely bolted in backwards using stock hardware? |
I want to see photos after you have done this 
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andrewtf
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Can a transporter middle seat be securely bolted in backwards using stock hardware? |
This doesn't answer your question at all - but....
Try a Z-Bed (?) where the bench unfolds to the bed position, and you lift up and hear the 'click' and then you lift again and have the bench seat facing backwards?
I don't know why it wouldn't work in sort of a 'free standing' arrangement, as I do not believe the seat relies on the raised deck area for support.
This is in Big Emma.
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Is it possible to have a generator without having a voltage regulator? In our 1970 Bay Window, we're having electrical issues with the van running fine then dying and then won't start. This morning I went out and the van, which was running fine yesterday, was dead. I jump started it and it ran for about 10 minutes, then just quit. I tried jumping it again with no luck. When I turn the key when trying to jump start it, there is only a faint oil light that shows, but nothing else works and it won't turn over. Started to investigate and realize that there is no voltage regulator in the engine bay. Could it be in another location? In our bus, the positive wire (D+ post?) on the generator goes directly to the starter. When I look at Voltage Regulator diagrams, they show it going from the generator to the voltage regulator and then to the starter. I'm pretty lost when it comes to electrical stuff obviously. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Yesterday 2:20 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Is it possible to have a generator without having a voltage regulator?......... |
No, but alternators come in an internally regulated version.
Generator:
Alternator:
When you connect up the jumper cables (or charge the battery) and turn on the key does a charge light illuminate?, or just that oil light?, if the charge light is burnt out or somehow disconnected it won't charge the barttery.
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