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  1. Ozrockrat

    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    This is what they have now instead of a manifold and a couple of pressure switches. All connects into the canbus. Replacement $120.
  2. Ozrockrat

    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    Battery voltage problem is sorted. Somehow it had multiple loose earth connections (batteries and VMUX modules). Tightened them and it was fine. The auxiliary engine driven AC is a twin unit with a single compressor (original cab system is separate from aux). It has condensers and evaporator for...
  3. Ozrockrat

    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    I think the AC is tied in through the V-Mux system and was getting load managed due to the low voltage alarm. Haven't had a chance to chase it down yet (and it actually too cool in Phoenix to test it). I think I will dig into the harness and bypass all the load manager and temp controls via the...
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    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    Just digging back through the maintenance history and noticed another little gem. This unit had been prepared to be a spare in July-August 2016. Including full service (fluids, filters, air dryer) but also amazingly it also included replacing the rooftop AC, all 4 batteries plus front and rear...
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    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    No troubles finding the cables for the cruise switches on this one. They even have labels on them. And I managed to get rid of the air leak (well as far as my deaf ears can tell). Switch on the drivers air ride. I sometimes wonder if air ride is worth the hassles. We went away from them...
  6. Ozrockrat

    Freightliner ambulance conversion project.

    Link to the new build thread for the crew cab
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    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    Some measurements (so I don't lose them)
  8. Ozrockrat

    building the Bullet XV

    Waiting for your testing results. Although I was thinking an air powered hydraulic pump might be an option for a lazy bugger like me.
  9. Ozrockrat

    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    These are usually rescue rigs. So they carry a lot more equipment than just the paramedic side. Fully kitted out they run between 16000 and 20000 lbs. This one for example has storage for 6 SCBA tanks in the module and 3 in the cab. Plus the extraction gear. Ross's was a neonatal transport...
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    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    Yep passed the emissions without any trouble. Otherwise you would of had 2 Freightliner ambulances registered there [emoji1]
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    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    I suspect there may of been someone from the county or affiliated with someone in the shop wanting this rig. The first clue was the tires that had been replaced and never left the lot. Also the care they took on getting the signage off, hardly a scratch. New batteries in June. But the latest...
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    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    Time to pay $30 for someone to see if has too many exhaust particles at idle. [emoji33]
  13. Ozrockrat

    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    OK just ordered a couple of Whizzy Wheels. Luckily the county guys did a fairly clean job especially compared to the gorilla's who did the Yella rig. I may be able to play with the axle placement a bit. Also it will be going up in the air at least 6" (rear axle will be under the spring/beam...
  14. Ozrockrat

    Shop4seats sofa bed question

    Not to hijack this thread totally. But check Craigslist and the wreckers around Midland or Odessa TX for the laboratory bodies they use in the oil fields. There were some good looking ones around there when I went through in October but I didn't get a chance to check them out. And just to keep...
  15. Ozrockrat

    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    An Aussie redneck and a plasma cutter. Where could it possibly go wrong. If I could swing a trip to your place I would take you up on the offer. The problems are twofold. Time to do it and I need to install the axles, turn the rims to match the MPT bead as well as trim the body. But the missus...
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    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    Hmm this is going to be a bit of a challenge.
  17. Ozrockrat

    Shop4seats sofa bed question

    I will grab some photos later today. Also if you are looking for an ambo box there is a 2002 ford e450 with the motor in pieces for sale in Santa Ana California. They are asking $2500. Check Craigslist.
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    Shop4seats sofa bed question

    I just checked the google street view of the building CA. It is the same place I have bought 2 sofa/couches from for my ambulances (and will be buying another for the new ambo). They have been good to deal with in the past and we even went to the facility to try all the different types and check...
  19. Ozrockrat

    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    Yep this is definitely different to the Cummins. I am getting to like it more though. Even with a couple of quirks it did pull us back across the country at an average of 55 mph. Not too be sneezed at. I think a good baseline needs to be set and then work out if there are any issues before I can...
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