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Thanks, Rick, for the response. I had another person recommend replacing the Boston Gear Box with a Sterling. However, I cannot get an answer as to the changes that would be required if I did that.

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June 10, 2022 at 9:51 am in reply to: Living large on 20 Amps

You don’t find many true 20amp circuits and breakers in a house; most are 15amp. I tend to see 20amp circuits/breakers in garages and shops. IMHO all circuits/breakers in bathrooms, kitchens, and garages should be 20amp; I will spec multiple 20amp circuits.

I presume Chuck is plugged into two different 20amp circuits on separate breakers.

It takes some effort and a willingness to learn how our coaches use electricity to be able to run the coach on less than 50amp/240 volt shore power to a big KW generator.

This is good information for new coach owners.

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June 10, 2022 at 8:13 am in reply to: Living large on 20 Amps

Mike:

Here is the like to the Amazon page for the part I purchased. NOTE: This will not work if either 20 Amp outlet is a GFI.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007H5WUGI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You are correct, It is beautiful here in Western MA, well at least in the Summer. Florida boy don’t do snow LOL

Chuck

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June 9, 2022 at 8:11 pm in reply to: Gaining tire knowledge

Here is some insight on the Michelin 315 offer:

The following tires have the speed ratings and ride performance you’d want for a Prevost:

XZA2 Energy (available at OE for Prevost, and at their service centers. A Michelin dealer will not have this offer)

X Line Energy Z (most common in the replacement market for coach bus). Most fuel efficient replacement offer, starts at 17/32″

X Multi Z (deeper tread depth than X Line Energy Z at 19/32″). If you’ve worn out your drive tires within 7 years, this would be a great choice. However, it does have a directional tread design, so rotation considerations come into play.

XDN2 Grip (drive tire). Great for winter traction on drive axle and used in some motorcoach operations in northern states and Canada.

The following tires are on the FMCA program, as they can buy the whole product line, but I would not recommend for a motor coach:

X In City Energy Z- speed restricted to 68 mph

XZUS2- made for refuse trucks, speed restricted to 65 mph

X Works Z- made for vocational trucks/construction, speed restricted to 68 mph

X Works XDY- Made for construction; speed restricted to 65 mph

Hope this helps.

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June 9, 2022 at 7:58 pm in reply to: Prevost dash heat coolant circulating pump..$ouch$

Rick. What info di you have on that pump? Part numbers, listings, pictures? I seem to remember that that pump has a service kit for rebuilding.

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June 9, 2022 at 1:55 pm in reply to: How far do I go with this? etc. 1989 XL CC 8v92TA

Ron, concerning the Boston Gear box… I simply replaced the seals which I obtained from Motion Industries. They were off the shelf items.

The challenge was getting the spacing right when putting it back together. The gaskets were thin metal and set the gear mesh spacing. They are no longer available. I think if I were to do it again, I would try to get those seals out without taking it apart thus preserving the gear mesh spacing. I ended up making a gasket (or two?) and the gear mesh is satisfactory I think.