Peter
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Andre,
The first attempt to use the card locally was a NO at my local store. I live in a wonderfully small population area so there is not an alternate store anywhere close. The second time I went back to my local NAPA they asked if I still had the card. Why I did and they honored it. Been back several times since then no problems.
So try again, maybe the No has turned into a Yes. You won’t know if you just walk away.
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The R250F has a rolling resistance of 113 the XZE is a whopping 133 and the XZA2 Energy is 88…which I think is what you would want.
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Called Jeff, Customer Service at PowerTech – GREAT guys, thanks for the info.
Working with him, we verified I had no AC output from the generator. The fan is driven from the generator output and should be turning anytime the generator is on. .
Jeff had me start the generator and measure voltage on the main output circuit breaker at the conection inside the wiring box attached to the unit. According to Jeff, I needed to see a minium of 4 volts AC at that point. I measured 2.8 volts.
“that’s bad” said Jeff – NOT what I wanted to hear. Jeff gave me numbers for the two closest PowerTech repair shops. I went to Noahs Ark in Cocoa FL. They took a look and voltages/continuity and believe I have a bad stator or a break in the windings. Big deal. Good news is that parts are readily available. My unit has just over 2,000 hours over its 15 year life. Repair shop says they have the PowerTech units running fine with way more hours. Apparently just one of those things. No indication of problems before it broke. Was running fine, then stopped due to engine overheat when the fans stopped running. .
Unit has to come out of the bus for access (disconnect the exhaust, wiring, radiator hoses, etc.) Repair on the bench, then reinstall – GULP! Gonna be a big one. Got to have a generator.
One more installment after it’s all done to give the final details.
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Jim,
If not sign him up, we’ll extend your free membership 3 years..
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I have spent lots of time understanding the workings of the LF 210. So my question is…. what is the issue with the
Air / Water sequence valve ?
This is a guess…water level in bowl ?
AL
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Tom if you can’t find a place give. Me a call I have couple friends that have places up there I am sure you could park there, stop by ranch and stay for a bit
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Typically, the circuit breaker for the fan is next to the supply breaker on the generator itself.
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Hey Dick, are you in the TBC, I see by your signature 1998 and a 1999?
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My older Vantare XL plugs into a receptacle on the engine block heater circuit as some one already said so I am no help to you.
Davy
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The Aqua Hot should be in the last bay on the passenger side. There should be a circuit breaker in the electric panel that is most likely in your bedroom. There is also a switch under the sink in the kitchen that turns on the electric heating element. There is a switch on the dash that turns on the diesel burner of the Aqua Hot. Next to that switch should be one that says “Heat Ex”. That switch runs a pump that pumps water between the engine and the Aqua Hot. The engine can heat the Aquq Hot ot the Aqua Hot can heat the engine. There is a removable cover that encloses the left 25% of the Aqua Hot unit. There are several 12 volt fuzes that need to be checked. Also in that area is a cover that when removed has two thermostats, one is for low temp the other is for high temp that controls the electric heating element. I had one of those go bad. Easy to replace.
Check 110volt circuit breaker.
Check switch under sink
Check fuzes in Aqua Hot unit
replace fuel filter
replace fuel nozzle.
Those steps will usually get it working. Any other problems may require a technician to wor on it.
I will try to post the manual that I have in the articles section. It may not be the exact one you need, but may help in getting knowledgebale in the basics.
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Looks great Carl… I know you will love it.. luckily our new to us bus has the a/c seat too very nice !!
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That coach will be at 1500 rpm at 62 to 64 in sixth it will be a rocket. That coach was leaning the other day at Prevost do not know how long it’s been sitting there , but it has some air leaks
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If all three gauges are leaking together I would look at tag lift valve it will drain the aux air then the parking brake valve it will drain the prime and secondary gauges down together easy to replace and cheap try that first then move on unless you can see bubbles when you spray it with soap the back of the gauages leak bad also but try the other first even if all protection valves are good and check valves , those two things will drain the gauges down
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Jon,
I would really enjoy seeing your new ‘old’ car as that is such a neat idea.
Thanks for sharing. Great pics!
Mark
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The axle ratio listed for 40 and 45 foot XLII coaches is 4.56
I use either 5th or 6th for cruising, with 5th being for hill climbing at speeds above 55.
I use 6th at all other times and at 1500 I am cruising at around 62 to 64 MPH.