[Bob]

Tom, When I change my fuel filters I reprime them by filling them. In the case of the Racor I fill it to the very top after installing the pleated element, but the next time I change filters it is likely to be down a little. I think your Racor may be high mounted in the center of the engine just behind the door. A bad check valve will allow that to drain back into the tank since it is probably above the fuel level in the tank. My Racor is mounted low along side of the engine so it may be less likely to drain back into the tank.

I presume no fuel is on the ground.

[Bob]

Akways need Pictures. With front slideout Tv would be hard to view from part of it if in front. Bob

[Bob]

Sounds to me like a turbo going bad or the wastegate could be stuck open

good luck

[Bob]

How do I find my reply??

[Bob]

Could you share that number, please? Thank you

[Bob]

[Bob]

John,

Usually white smoke is engine coolant entering the combustion
chamber and the result is steam (white smoke). Unburnt fuel will also
cause white smoke, but more than likely there would be a misfire associated
with that problem and I think you would notice that. As Bob said black
smoke is usually too much fuel or too little air. Do you know if you
have an
EGR emission level engine? I doubt if you do being a 2003. I think they
started in 04. the reason I ask is because the EGR cooler can fail
resulting in engine coolant mixing with the recirculated exhaust gas
which goes back into the combustion chamber. A leaking EGR cooler is not
unheard of.

The ambient air should not fluctuate that much, I going to
guess
the app has reversed the ambient and the intake air temp sensors. The
intake air temp sensor will vary that much because when the turbo
compresses
the air it can be pushing 200 degrees even after the charge air cooler when the engine is under load. Let us know what the actual
problem is, I hope it’s something simple.

Ken

[Bob]

Al, take two aspirin and call Sawbonz in the morning. You are having those voices in your head again.

[Bob]

Ace,

We literally spent hours discussing this issue. As you can imagine Tom and I have the same issue and it would be great if we never had to log in. But unfortunately there are folks out there that may want to be mean or just get access to the site to raise hell. This can happen if someone logs in from a public computer, which then keeps the log in in memory allowing anyone following that person to do bad things. So to provide the maximum protection for you, me and all others, as well as protecting the site to the maximum extent log ins time out and to get back in we have to log in all over again.

Our site designer and web guru can do anything we want, including using the feature you discuss, but our intent here is to minimize risks to us and our site.

Sorry.

[Bob]

I can’t answer the question about the fuel mileage. It’s not running yet
and it maybe some time after it does before I can get an accuate number. I want to make sure the actual
mileage
agrees with the computer mileage. Any of the automated shifts should fit
in a Prevost that has a world transmission. In an older Prevost like
mine where the tag axle goes under the transmission there is an
interference problem. If you look at my slide show you’ll see where
I had to notch the tag axle to provide clearance when all the air was
dumped form
the rear bags. In regards to smoothness of shifting, it’s not like an
Allision. I drove the truck before I pulled the engine / trans assembly.
You can feel the shifts like a manual, but I don’t have a problem with
the feel. I’m after fuel mileage and my setup should be about as good as
it gets.
My diff ratio is 3.36 that should give me about 1400 RPM at 70 MPH.
Luvrbus over at the BCM site let us know about a new prototype Allison.
It’s a combination of automatic and automated. If you considering one of
these transmissions run the numbers on the all of your ratios. For
example your coach probably has something like a 4.3 differential ratio.
With the top gear of the Ultrashift .74 overdrive you be little high in
the RPM range, I think. Here’s a link to a YouTube video with the new
Allison TC10 in a truck.

[Bob]

Glad to see you made it. Now we have the go to ecm guy on board. My Autoshift is on the way in . Got last of mechanical worked out. Would rather had Ultrashift but already had transmission on hand. See Ya on the big slab in the fast lane. Bob

[Bob]

We signed in and paid. Like Wendy I wonderif you could keep us posted on attendance.

It would be nice to see Rob and Wendy not working for a change.

[Bob]

Yes, welcome aboard clifford

[Bob]

Bob is quite modest when he say’s “everything else is common to other coaches.”

If you look @ picture 19 of the the album for the ’89 interior photos it shows just a glimose of Bob’s creativity & craftmanship!

How many other coaches have “cut down” ceiling fans over the driver? Or custom built mini split a/c built out of a “closet mounted” window unit?

One look inside the front door tells you he spent many hrs of blood, sweat & love on this beauty. I love the center island!

Bob may be a home builder, but he is top notch when it comes to innovation & skill.

;D BK ;D

[Bob]

lighting brightness is basic design in measured lumes. you design area for amount of light you need. In the salon area area it is walk around conservation dimmable to tv watching. about 160 lumes. If Judy wants to read we have dedicated controlled areas for that -those don’t interferr with the rest of the salon. Actuall 40% of salon is under seperate light supplementation if needed. No real big deal. Pictured were led at 300 per 5 meters of cool white–600 per 5 meter are actually more readily available. in bright white. make sure they are dimmable if you decide to try them. side note the led strip have self adhesive backs. They are able to be joined end to end /soldered are polarity sensitive/well marked cuttable every few inches. if I have extra I’ll send you a few feet to play with–You can buy a roll on ebay for 12.50 though to play with..On the bidding they usually go cheap. Try to stick with us shipper. had one bad luck with china shipper.–2 months. If you decide to use transformer in future I’d go at least twice advertised rating.–again experience and dimming seems to test transformers for some reason. sorry for rambling on. Bob