Davy
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Just curious why the gen needs replacing. My 1995 Power Tech is running strong. Do the gen brushes need replacing, bearings maybe, or a much bigger problem?
For me, I would have a Power Tech over Onan any day. But then, as a good friend says, do what makes you happy.
All the best.
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Yes they are. Three posts before here. Just had our coach at Arrow Stages, and looked over their lot and saw MCI J 4500’s have 365’s
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Obviously the switch itself, Relay R-22,Does your park brake light come on in the dash cluster? The High Idle has to see via a pressure switch the park brake on..if you are getting the dash indicator light then you should be able to rule out the pressure switch
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I do not see any picture using my iPhone to read this post.
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Thanks for posting this today, Al. I saw this on a news page the other day and have been spreading the word. I hate it for the manufacturer (how do you absorb 37+ million new products?) but it would be terrible for someone to pick up one of these in an emergency and it not work.
Three of the four extinguishers on our bus were under recall.
Davy
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Thank you Jeff and AL!
I was able to reach PASS and they verified that I could continue the trip and just run the generator. If I’m not mistaken, we have four alternators.
‘Eric’ had me check my dash gauges with the engine running and the broken belt has no effect on the engine operation.
Again, Thank you!
Mark
PS. I could not post a pic from my Iphone.
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Davy,
You are in the zone and completely in tune with Your coach. You have become a Prevost Ninja ! With enhanced senses You can probably tell when there is a 2# drop in tire pressure. How many miles did it take ?
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Oh No! That is terrible news.
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Based on left side down in 5 minutes and short cycling air compressor, I will guess left side height control valve. Second best guess is a leaking plastic air line or fitting in the steering compartment that goes to the level low control manifold.
But I might be wrong for your vintage.
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Tim,
Have you removed the panel at the top of the door on the toilet side? Three screws, the panel comes off, and you can see the activation cylinder.
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Our bus came with two escape hatches from the factory. I forget the brand but they are boat hatches. We keep a patch of reflector stuff and room darkening material in them most of the time because the heat they let in during the summer is oppressive.
We do let the sun in on rare occasions in the winter. The light is streaming in through them today because the temps are Cold but the sun is shining very bright!
Davy
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Great tip! And to echo Jon’s comment, we typically hose down the surface under the rig on really hot days in the West – it works great.
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Great News !!! Awesome bus… safe travels to you !!
Cheers, Diane
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I’m the only driver. I thought that would be cheaper and no, we haven’t had any tickets, accidents, or claims (excluding glass) for the past two years.
I have $1,000 deductible.
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Dick said: ……. “To steal a quote from a pretty smart guy, I’d rather eat bees than have the coach 16 or 27 miles from the house … or 17 or 26 miles whatever it is. Just too much hassle to use it when its that far away.”
Dick, it would be nice to have the coach parked right next to the house but that just can’t happen (gated community).
I’m just ‘pleased as punch’ that I was able to locate storage not terribly far from the house(s) that is secure, gated, camera’d and has an on-site manager.
Yes, ‘perfect’ would be to have it parked in an elaborate garage next to the house (a man’s dream!) but that is just not an option.
When it’s time to give up ‘motor-coaching’, then the rental garages will be given up too, easy peasy.
Safe travels,
Mark