Chuck & Katrina
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just add a spring on eyelet to keep it from locking the old one was welded see photo and some kind of seal around edge, I used that gray rope dope seal
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Thanks Mikee
Wow, didn’t know there was that many. Just goes to show you never stop learning
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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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That come out to a little over 3%, but I don’t think there is enough information to say that is going to be the number consistently.
But the bottom line is simple. There will be a predictable amount of DEF used per gallon of fuel, and even if it varies a little from coach to coach it is likely going to be consistent over time. That means for those concerned about the life of DEF, protection from freezing, etc. the amount of DEF in the tank on the coach can be run down to a low level so if needed what remains when a coach is stored can be removed and replaced with new fresh DEF when the coach is returned to service.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Why?
I do not disagree, but would hope for a logical reason. I’m sure it has to do with being certain oil has built pressure and has lubricated all the parts, but it doesn’t take two minutes for that to happen.
There are those on here who observe that delay to insure air pressures have inflated the belt tensioners so when going to high idle the belts are tight.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Great information – THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH
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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Art
Not sure if this is of any help, i have just replaced rear seals, brake linings and Brake actuators on my 95 Marathon, my brakes are Rockwell / Meritor
They say that minimum lining thickness is 1/4 inch, and also give a minimum lining height above the retaining bolts, which is what we are really interested in,
i think that is approx 1/16, but at that they are really worn out, if you look at the outer edge of the new linings you will see a recessed line, that is the wear line, its on both edges of the shoe.
To measure depth above retaining bolts you will need drum off, i replaced mine as one side was worn more than the other but still serviceable, but to replace linings you have to first remove hubs, so as i had them off to fit new seals i thought it best to replace all and i can now forget that work for a few miles.
The shoes generally wear down more in the centre contact area, they are fairly cheap at $250 Canadian for all 8 linings.
Regards
Gordon
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
You’d think Prevost would have kept count of the shells sold to converters.
Still on the road today? That probably depends on how you define “still on the road”. Do you count a coach that has sad behind Grandpa’s house or in his bus barn and not moved for five years?
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Beautiful coach and place to park it is awesome.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Why not preserve the original dash and use a Silverleaf VMSpc (windows) or BlueFire bluetooth (iOS, Android, or windows) setup which hooks into the diagnostic port near the driver and allows you to see what your DDEC is actually seeing?? An iPad or small windows computer and the associated hardware is certainly cheaper than a complete dash/gauge redesign and build, and you can see any error codes that are set to boot.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
What’s an RD and what RD is 48′ long?
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
I don’t know if anything has changed, but I was forced to reline my own shoes when I did my brakes about 15 years ago.
Prevost had no new shoes with friction material so I was forced to buy the friction material and redo my own shoes. They are 14″ as I recall and 3 different widths.
It is not a difficult job, but I would definitely seek out someone who has worked on drum brakes, and you may have to have your drums turned.
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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Right, Jon! I worry that when we return and sit around the fire that everyone will think we are just bragging! HAha!
Truk, no guns on board. Some countries are so onerous that I was too afraid. Mexican prisons don’t have a great reputation. But we did just install something called Pirate Lights, which are essentially a motion detector, bright lights and a small siren. That should scare them off!
Miss you all.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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If it is a mutiplex system, there is a way to reboot it using breakers in the passenger side electric compartment behind the tag axle. I was told that if bus started acting funny, rebooting the entire mutiplex system might fix it.
Problem is, I don’t remember which breakers to throw. Might call prevost and ask them. They way I understood it, like rebooting a Windows computer. When all else fails, reboot.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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I love the slide for easy access… Nice install !!!
Since I have an XL, I used the shallow bay similar to Arts.
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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Hi Frank
thanks for the info. I have spoken to Steve @ Signature by phone. He was very helpful and seemed extremely knowledgeable.
Based on the year of your bus, it is probably out of my price range, but maybe send me a text with your units details and price. 909 921 5881
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL