Marshall
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Really awesome pictures. Insane ceiling!
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I read this thread with interest because I have 40′ bus with an 8V92 and although I agree with much that’s been said. I’ve found that there is no shortage of 8V92 mechanics in this general area. Some shops have even hired young guys and trained them on the 92’s because of demand. Clark Power Service to name one.
And mention the 8V92 to anyone over 60 who knows trucks, farming, mining etc and they all have stories. All having to do with how great they were. They use fuel, I get just shy of 6 mpg and slows a bit on a hills. But whoa doggies do they run and sound sweet.
But I completely understand having a schedule to keep and every shop doesn’t have 92 mechanics as 60’s are much more plentiful. But you know what I have found. When I go to Jeff’s at ETLC for service and maintenance of my bus. The older bus’s with the 8V92 Diesel engines are not the only ones there being worked on! WoW who’d of thought that? My point and it was made earlier… Lots of stuff can go wrong with something 50,000+ pounds going down the road on wheels!
Harry
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My towed vehicle battery or trailer batteries get charged thru the 7 prong trailer plug. The 1 o’clock blade/pin is for this and is hooked into the bus 12v system in the electrical box above the engine
Cost almost nothing.
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Measure the hole.
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Per, I wish you had taken the high road and just stated your position without making our difference of opinion a part of the narrative.
Anybody that wants can drive their bus or set up their bus as you have. Anybody can accept what you state as their guiding principles for how to drive or manage their bus. It is theirs to do and drive as they wish.
But Detroit couldn’t make it any plainer than how they say 2100 is the limit. You have picked a 2500 RPM never exceed out of a single statement somewhere in the Detroit publication and are accepting that as your limit because someone at Detroit verbally said 2500 is OK. Get it in writing and we will make sure your 2500 RPM redline is posted here, but until you produce a statement from Detroit, in writing on their letterhead or in a service or owner’s manual for our model engines I have to accept 2100 as my limit for the engine.
Everyone else can decide on their own what the limits are.
Since I did not contradict what you said but explained to members how and why you use 2500 as your limit I will close this thread if we get into another debate.
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Marshsll
the proper term is to have an Detroit/ Allison shop to awake “pre-select 4th downshift for jake brake. Once you’ve hit proper rpm, it will slam you into 4th at about 56. After one coach doing this, we prefer the proactive approach to using transmission pad to down shift manual thru gears to slow bus
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Here we go again with 2nd gear jake selection. Just keep in mind, if 2nd gear is programmed and your on a steep down hill grade, when the speed parameters are met, it will abruptly select 2nd gear and you will see rpm’s exceed the max, so be ready with the brake. Regardless what max rpm was programmed, downhill momentum and weight will push the rpm’s up.
For those that want to try it, while at highway speed just let off the throttle with jake on and manually select 2nd gear. When the speed bleeds down and is within the parameters it will down shift to 2nd. Let us know how you feel about that.
I had an XL that was programmed to 2nd when I bought it, thought the drive train was going to fail the shift was so harsh. I had it programmed for 6th so it’s active all the time, that’s what manual gear selection is for.
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Joel: Not usually a B&S guy … I just like the sound the Jake brake makes. I’m also going to add a train horn for the same reason.
You pull a heavy load, more than most of us. Have you thought about pulling all that weight through a single differential? I would think that most semi’s pulling that kind of load pull it through two differentials and spread the torque, wear, and tear over the two diffs. Do you have a differential temp gauge on your coach? Does the gear lube temp climb on the way up? or way down?
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Dick: Guess you’re a belt and suspenders kind of guy…LOL.
It would actually be nice to have both on my coach as I’m generally 60-70,000# gross. I use 250F as my target for max trans temp but there’s one grade in particular I descend in 4th and have to stop in the middle to cool trans because my overheat warning light comes on even though my dash readout shows about 250. I also have to change synthetic atf at intervals between 25-50,000 mi.
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I have a 2001 H3 and replaced my Rvac last year at Tradewinds for a brand new Coleman for right at $4K. It plus my front cruise air does a good job cooling even in New Mexico summer heat, however, I sometimes have to hit the AC Boost fan switch. I usually turn my rear cruise air off during the day because I keep it set at 62 for night time sleeping. I have OTR, so like Jon, the bus is really cool when I shut down. I agree with everything George/corey says.
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It sounds like the Jake is not kicking in. A Detroit dealer can trouble shoot the problem and you can have your coach set up for a downshift to any gear you choose.
It could be any number of issues, including a throttle position sensor not detecting when your foot is off the accelerator.
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Good lord………the rose petals are getting deep in here……gotta go find my waders.
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It is so easy to forget what we have and our fortunes with the fast pace we are living.
Unfortunately the News sensationalize all the bad events in attempt to sell their place.
social media aids disgruntled people in fostering ill will
I pray that all of the Prevost Community will enjoy their thanksgiving and be safe.
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Linda, no, I did not buy the material, I was just looking at how much will cost me to buy the material and my labor, versus cost to hire this work thru someone else.Looking at the sealer cost, plus masking tape, plastic sheeting to cover the sides, paint / sealer applicant supplies, approx $275.
Then my time to prep the roof, tape around the roof/accessories/cover coach sides with plastic for accidental spells, chemical clean / treat the entire roof to be sealed, finally apply sealer 3 coats, then after sealer is dried reverse the above prep work…at the time I considered that $475 for labor is a fair price, while enjoying time with my family…job got done…
They have the sealer, tools and manpower to complete the job in 8 hrs(weather permitting)
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If I intend to run over someone I will first cover the camera lens. That way nobody will have proof.