Chuck & Katrina
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That is not a serious threat. The worst is “may the fleas of 1000 camels infest your crotch.”
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Look what Mr FedX brought me today, Yeah ! Enough stuff to do both sides.
I’m only doing the passenger side at the moment. The drivers side is on my list on thing to do now.
I hope to finish cleaning things(hub assembly & brake assembly) soon. Then back together she goes 🙂
I’ll put the 8 brake linings on the shelf I hope I never need them.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Yep, Jon pulled an axle as part of our maintenance training in the campground and then made me do the clean up while he drank beer.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Tom promised to give you a commission on my Pressure Pro purchase I purchased because of learning about it on PC.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
The Prevost parts man said to use “Oil” seal# 621069, and said it is a Scotseal# 48690, which I crossed over to a CR# 48690, same as SKF# 48690, same as National# 370195A, same as a Meritor# A 1205L1546, same as a Stemco GritGuard# 392-9034, and Stemco Voyager# 393-0134. Which is the best brand to buy?
The kit of 8 drum brake linings for both sides of the drive axle, Prevost# 641086(std size), are Federal Mogul-Abex kit# EX4592AD, same as Meritor# F557T4592A.
The 10 hole gasket Prevost# 620923 is a Meritor# 2208W335
Prevost has everything in stock and is priced competitively.
I tried my NAPA and they could get the seals, but not the linings? They’re unknowledgeable when it comes to HD truck parts.
Jon, here is what the mx manual states:
12.2 Bearing Adjustment
To adjust drive wheel bearings, raise vehicle until both dual wheels can be turned freely (approximately 6 inches from the ground). Position jack stands under drive axle, then lower vehicle approximately 2 inches in order to avoid entire weight of the axle being supported by the suspension air bellows and the shock absorber pins.
Remove axle shaft as indicated in “Rockwell Maintenance Manual No. 5” under heading “Single Reduction Differential Carriers” annexed to “Section 11” of this manual. Remove gaskets. Unscrew lock nut and remove adjusting nut lock ring.
To adjust, tighten adjusting nut until the wheel binds, rotate the wheel while tightening so that all surfaces are in proper contact. Back off adjusting nut approximately 1/4 to 1/3 turn to assure 001/007″ (0254/0.1778 mm) end play and to ensure that wheel turns freely. Replace lock ring, and adjust nut dowel pin in one of the holes. The ring may be turned over if necessary to allow more accurate adjustment of bearings.
Tighten lock nut and recheck bearing adjustment. Replace the axle shaft using a new gasketI have a magnetic base and dial indicator that I use to set end play.
Here are some Prevost manual links:
In the parts manual see p.957 of 2426 pages: Parts Manual LINK
In the mx manual see p.254 of 466 pages: Mx Manual LINK2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
That pretty much sums it up, common sense will prevail. Another thing Robert mentioned was how the coaches jake brake is setup.
For coach we use low and high 2 cylinders for low and 6 for high this was true until 2007 when we went to the holset turbocharger on the DDC. With the new emissions and aftertreatment.
On these engines both Detroit and Volvo Low is all six cylinders of exhaust braking, when set to high we close the sliding ring on the turbo or block the exhaust gases from entering the turbo. This creates exhaust backpressure and supercharges the cylinders with exhaust gas giving us a very effective engine brake.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Feel free to post some pictures. Curious what you found there.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
When I buy a vehicle and it does not come with maintenance records I deduct from my offering price what I guess it will take to bring it up to par.
In addition, I don’t understand how other people keep track of maintenance without an Excel spreadsheet or equivalent. I have 6 cars, a boat, a bus, and a tractor. Each one requires regular maintenance. There is no way I could remember last oil, coolant, transmission oil change, or misc repair for each vehicle without the spreadsheet. It takes virtually no time to keep.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Thanks Jon, I’ll check.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Larry,
I was turned onto another option by a PC member. They are not chains but fabric of some sort you put on the Tire it’s approved by CO DOT so my guess is it would work in CA and OR. I can run out to the bus in the morning and give you the details if your interested.
Bill
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Not a Prevost….So we all agree on that for anything else other than a Prevost. As with anything else appearance of the quality has gone up along with ride. They have made many SOB units very nice…They are a box on a frame that if you were in a accident would come apart…The limited time that is spent in the engine internals is so limited it to me is a mute point about ease to work on. Structurally is what is really the difference. Like many before no one has the parts support for a 20 year old vehicle like Prevost….
It does cost money to maintain and drive a Prevost…Safety and comfort are huge…I like to not have to crawl out of the cab of a truck to go take a leak while driving…
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
We were at Prevost Jacksonville in January of 2015. Used that same number (I won’t repeat it for security purposes). If I was going there today, I would probably call to confirm the number. Have you made an appointment with them?
I think they quoted me $650 back then for the three axle alignment. But before the alignment started the tech determined the tie rod ends had wear, he had them sitting there when we got going in the morning (must be common), and those got replaced first. So bring your box of Benjamins. Then we had all the shocks replaced (ours were original at 75,000 miles … Koni’s on front, and OEMs on back), the leaking trans seal replaced, and a couple of other things. If they don’t find anything else to fix, you can probably get out in a day. I’d allot two.
Make sure you go to dinner at the restaurant on the St John’s River … its on a boardwalk above the water. Good food, great experience.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Let me chime in on seminars. Tom, Jeff and I have done a number of them. Because of the number of different conversions, and the variations between even conversions from the same company our focus is heavily biased towards the Prevost chassis.
From experience we know the most critical part of the use of the coach is the pre-trip inspection. Unlike the average car our coaches have a lot of systems we need to inspect prior to a trip. Our coaches are the equivalent of heavy commercial vehicles and need to be treated and driven as such so we have started every seminar by explaining how to do that pre-trip inspection. Not only does this address safety concerns, verification of the coach mechanical condition is best done prior to a trip.
We then typically have put multiple coaches up in the air and everybody has been given a chance to see and understand more of the detail relating to the various systems and components, and not only what a pre-trip inspection should involve, but also what tasks someone servicing the coach must include to assure continued reliability. Tires get a considerable amount of attention.
We talk about driving the coach, how to interpret what the gauges are saying, what is normal, what are limits, and how to respond to the various pieces of information.
Common problems are covered, and what to do when a problem is recognized.
While we cannot cover conversion specifics we do cover general converter systems, how they work, how to interpret potential problems, and who to contact for assistance. Included in conversion specific topics is likely to be information about inverters, batteries, A/C systems, etc.
We are not trying to make owners into mechanics, but we do know there are things an owner should have on the coach such as tools and spare parts. We discuss those items, why they are important, and how to use some of them such as a multi-tester. Then we discuss how to “fix” certain problems such as a failure of a coach to come to the driving height, or how to lock a fan clutch if it is giving problems.
We typically conclude the sessions with discussions driven by attendees. Since the three of us have had experience with multiple coaches we can address some(most) converter specific questions. We can show examples of things owners have done to their coaches to improve them, we can cover how to access the wealth of information on the Prevost Car site, and we do a lot of show and tell so owners themselves are teaching other owners their experiences and coach features.
But the amount of prep work we three have put into a seminar is extensive. Jeff dedicates his entire facility to the seminar which means he is out of business until the seminar is over. Tom and I try to cover not only the syllabus but all of the details relating to arranging meals, having tables and chairs, coordinating presenters, including topics to relate to our attendees and their conversions, etc. We cannot justify the effort without a full class. We need no less than 20, and try to have no more than 25 so we have enough income to pay for the seminar, but not so many attendees that we cannot get specific for everyone’s concerns.
Set a date, get enough members and we will have a seminar.
This seminar will benefit long time owners, new owners, and potential owners. You will feel like you are drinking from a fire hose, but you get to keep the thumb drive with the whole presentation and multiple links on the thumb drive.
The best part is you will share the experience with other owners and there is as much benefit in the after session discussions as with the two days of sessions.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Rats Doug, just now got it………duh
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
It’s easy to replace the diaphragm on the service side of all brake chambers. The manufacturer makes the parking side non-serviceable and for a good reason. The only time I would replace the service diaphragm on a parking brake is a temporary fix. Replace it all. If the service side needs replaced the parking side is probably in the same condition. Be sure and cage parking brake chambers before removing.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL