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  • What am I missing

    Posted by George on November 27, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    Bought this bus and proceeded to do a zero out as Jon calls it.

    Changed engine ,transmission, differential fluids to synthetic

    Changed all filters

    Changed air dryer

    New air filter for engine

    New brake lining for main drive (drum type)

    New shocks on all positions

    New a arms

    New Torsion links on front

    Several new Noregen’s and compression fittings

    New air bags on all axle’s

    Water trap added to auxillary compressor line

    Water filter at steering compartment filter changed

    All wheel alignment

    Valve adjuster screws changed to to new style unitized adjuster

    Valve and Jake lash adjusted after new screw adjuster installation

    All battery cables for house batteries cleaned and battery terminals cleaned.

    Ground for batteries cleaned

    House batteries load tested

    Power steering pump gasket replaced

    Engine accessory Idler pulley bearings replaced

    New belt tensioner air bags

    Fluid changes on generator

    Filter changes to generator

    New wiper blades

    Led Valentine lights for front

    Gil Johnson taillights

    Eight ST 230 tires

    Centramatics all axle’s

    Pressure pro tire monitoring

    Total Vision Rear and side camera system in coach need to finish install

    Captain’s and co pilot seat re holstered in seat for wear areas

    Sofa re holstered to current fabric style

    Sofa recovered in updated fabric withnew foam

    Valances recovered in multiple color fabric to match sofa material

    Carpet replaced with LVP

    Both dash air fan motors replaces

    New dash air compressor on order along with later compressor double adjusting braces

    Rebuilt step well slide ram

    Replaced intake air filter in auxillary compressor

    oil seal on main drive axle

    new flooring in front to replace carpet

    New hoses on remote radiator for generator

    Flush and clean radiator by radiator shop for generator

    ALL lights interior and bay converted to led still need to do dock and clearance

    Purchase soft start for three rooftops need to install

    Need to remove tracstar and rotating analog antenna system to streamline airflow

    Need to remove another dome not sure what it is but know doesn’t contribute to anything

    Getting prepare to replace generator sound suppression

    Brake and fuel pedal cleaned of rust caused by carpet supposedly absorbing moisture from shoes over years and causing rust to base plates. Coated with rustolem paint hopefully to prevent future rust

    Replaced front and read tv wit LCD smart units

    What am I missing

    Chad replied 5 years, 10 months ago 6 Members · 8 Replies
  • 8 Replies
  • Art

    Member
    November 28, 2020 at 12:50 am

    A nap

  • Archived

    Member
    November 28, 2020 at 7:32 am

    A trip to enjoy your hard work

  • Roger

    Member
    November 28, 2020 at 8:14 am

    Brake chambers and a detailed check of push rod travel to insure automatic slack adjusters are working.

  • George

    Member
    November 28, 2020 at 9:35 am

    a bunch of Money!

  • Archived

    Member
    November 28, 2020 at 1:01 pm

    Forgot to put on list

    had all of them done

  • Jeff

    Member
    November 28, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Did you do it, and then verify push rod travel or did you trust the shop?

  • George

    Member
    November 28, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    Guy doing work was lead shop and road mechanic

    Been there 20 plus years

    Very through and has three other Prevosts he maintains

  • Chad

    Member
    November 28, 2020 at 6:12 pm
    Awesome George, and you might want and/or need to do the following?
    Chassis lube job.
    Lube calipers, slack adjusters, and caliper slide pins.
    Change/flush DDC coolant and filter.

    Change wet hub gear oil (synthetic).
    Change all DDC related belts.
    Check all DDC idler pulleys.
    Install new improved DDC alternator belt tensioner kit# 23527060.
    Install new improved DDC 50 DN alternator vent line kit# 23528624.
    Install DDC gear case stiffener kit# 23529492.
    Soap check for leaks(or replace) the air regulator for engine airbags.
    Superior 90* gearbox fluid change.
    AquaHot service(replace nozzle, clean combustion chamber, fuel filter).
    Replace fan belt on the electric motor behind the genny radiator.
    Replace the water pump/alternator belt on the genny.
    Do the DDC low and high speed fan clutch coils ohm within limits?
    Install new pure sine wave inverters.
    Load test house and genny batteries(individually).
    Coat the roof with a thermal barrier.
    Clean all air conditioner condensers and filters.
    Change marker lights w/LED units.
    Replace dash and/or bedroom stereo(s) and speakers w/new improved.
    Takes samples of used engine oil, atf, and coolant. Have it analyzed at a lab.
    Your bus needs/results may vary?

    1984 96" with 8V92TA

    (remodeled Liberty Coach)

    Greenwood, MO

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