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Most everyone who owns a high end toy like a Prevost has developed a way of getting things done. Whether it be a with a stack of Benjamins or a box of tools and parts. I think it all depends on what you have been exposed to and how you have learned to get from point A to point B.
My father was a commercial builder who could build or fix anything. He also built his own bus conversion (early 60s Mac Bus-671 Detroit) when I was a young boy. He took me on a snowmobile trip to Northern Michigan in his bus when I was about 10 years old. On the way home the bus sprung a leak in the radiator. We were in the middle of nowhere with not a house or building in sight. I remember feeling scared because it was cold out and we were in the middle of nowhere. I also remember thinking it will be ok because my dad could fix anything. This was way before cell phones. Long story shorter, he tied the fresh water under the kitchen sink to one of the heater hoses for the house heat exchangers. (homemade from copper fin tube and fans) He turned the pressure regulator down on the fresh water pump and away we went. We made it all the way to the nearest major city and safety.
I knew back then that I wanted to be like my dad. I followed in his foot steps. I am also a builder. Most of what I have I have built myself including my home and shop. I did everything including site work and engineered sewage system, and sinking my own 6″ well casing, underground electrical service, foundation mechanicals and building footers to finish. I have also done every type of mechanical work except for engine and trans internals . So, my hands and skills have always been my first go to to achieve my goals.
The grass is always greener on the other side. I doubt there are many of us that would not like to be closer to one end of the spectrum. I know some of us would not even think about changing out major components on our bus. Some would prefer to do it themselves. Then there are those somewhere in between.
I consider myself in the middle somewhere. Had i aquired my bus dream 10 years ago I would have probably ended up all the way on the DIY end with Jon and others. At this point in my life i would probably be better off to spend my energy at work and pay to have some of my bus maintenance done. However, if im being honest Im the guy with the tools who wished he had the Benjamins instead. I have great respect for guys can maintain their own bus. I have equal respect for those who focus on what they know and dont touch their bus. Jeff
Jeff and Lindsay
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2nd manifold back together, now gauge before water separator aired up at back all tanks 120 psi
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Try to pull the code and see what it is.
(Copied bc it’s easier)
A. Turn the ignition key to the start position, but do not start the coach.
B. Immediately to the right of the ignition key is the red engine override switch. Press it once and release.
C. This will begin the DDEC diagnostic. A code is interpreted by a series of flashes. The red stop engine light will show you active codes. The yellow check engine light will show you historical codes. All codes have two digits. So, after you follow the steps above you see the red light flash two times quickly followed by a brief pause and the five quick flashes again that would be equal to code 25. The diagnostic tool will progress through all active codes (red) first and then show all historical codes (yellow). This can be very valuable at helping to narrow the possibilities of what is going on when you are stranded.Jeff and Lindsay
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My Dad used to say to me, “Son, shut the door. Were you born in a barn?” Against my better judgement I answered one time. “You were there so you ought to know.” Man, I missed my front teeth something awful after that.
Now I tell him, “I may not have been born in a barn, but I live it one!”
I love parking inside when we are home!
Davy
Jeff and Lindsay
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Times have changed, Jon. You have not.
Jeff and Lindsay
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And except for a talent for self promotion Jim Bede really cannot point to much more than a small fleet of planes that were never a marketplace success. Musk is much smarter. He will walk away a millionaire and possibly a billionaire.
If there is a future for electric cars and trucks, he may plow fresh ground, but as soon as these have the potential to be a commercial success the well established companies will rush into the market and eat his lunch.
Jeff and Lindsay
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Kinda hard to see but if you follow path from delivery side of level valve to air bag it goes dirrectly to air bag? there are some blocks goes through Standard 57 to bag?
Jeff and Lindsay
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If the redesign has lower prices…. I’m all in!
Jeff and Lindsay
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Good report Chad and it does point out while a center valve position may stop air from leaking it sounds like it has the potential to leak air if the reason for the valve leak in the first place is bad internals. You do not want air to leak from the belt tensioners while driving.
Let us know if your photo changes because only Tom and I can access that and I know we did not mess with it.
Jeff and Lindsay
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I would think if you needed to air up the bus prior to starting, Prevost would have build in a feature to do this, not leave it up to the converter.
Jeff and Lindsay
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Bernie,
I guess I was pointing out the electronics we get today that we can love or hate.
We just bought a new car and comparing it to the ’95 convertible that we also have (top of the line at the time) has less on it than a new Hyundai. No side camera’s, no navigation, no side airbags, no bumper sensors, etc.
Those who like the old style anything won’t have much choice when buying new/newer.
Safe travels,
Mark
PS. And I agree 110% about storage. I wouldn’t have a coach if I couldn’t store it inside (we rent two spaces).
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Thanks again
Jeff and Lindsay
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If they are Lifelines, I’ve seen them come back to life after a dead condition as well as not. You’ll have to see how it goes once you get them back up to float. Six 4D’s, like I have will easily go 12 hrs on inverters with just minimal loads, such as lights, fridge, fan etc. You probably know your bus well enough to know how they hold up compared to before.
Jeff and Lindsay
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Tom do you happen to remember the number or where you got them. I keep burning mine out as well.
Jeff and Lindsay
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Jon, so sorry to see this. Hope nothing hurt to bad.
Jeff and Lindsay
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