[Richard]

86 Lady Liberty 8V92.

It appears to be a Bendix AD-2 dryer, I would like to temporarily bypass the dryer to see if system will charge, is that an option? if so, how would I go about it? The intent is to isolate the issue, and be able to drive it up onto supports to be able to work under it.

Thanks

Richard

[Richard]

Both systems struggled to get 25-30lbs. But I was finally able to use a compressor to attempt to charge the air system. I could hear air coming from between the rear axles, so since the coach was fully settled with no air reserve, I managed to crawl between the drive & bud wheels and get to the leak. It is coming from the bottom of the air dryer where it appears to have a seam seal? Even with compressor air supply, the air can’t get above 25-30 lbs. I am still researching and studying my approach to the resolution. Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks

Richard

[Richard]

It is not my position to comment on the “political” aspects this thread can get, but the topic is a serious bus issue and if it gets closed, how are bus people going to know of legislation and regulations that have a direct bearing on bus ownership.

If bus owners are ignorant of new laws or regulations how are they to address them with legislators or those who write regulations without knowing the cost and impact to owners whose buses were 100% compliant with all laws and regulations when they were built.

Limit the discussions but then do not complain when new regulation compliance makes bus ownership too costly to almost everyone.

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I do every 100,000. I think that is what Prevost lists, but I am not sure without checking.

[Richard]

Most of the engine radiator fan clutches have gone through a few part updates in the last couple of years.

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Maybeline … If you put your coach information in your signature it would help us help you. Welcome aboard!

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Sure do like my MCD shades on windshield and side windows all around. They have day shades and night ones that make my coach dark when down. MCD is in McKinney, TX. Check them out.

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I ran into this last year. Rather than cut/modify the bracket, I ordered two 36 chambers from Prevost part #19519975 $46 each. Used the old housings and new pushrods/diaphragms.

I had to replace pushrods – my clevis/yokes were not coming off so out came the grinder. Had to shorten new pushrods but no biggie.

Looking at receipt I wrote that I used top of new chambers also. Don’t remember.

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Not likely, been on the road 3 weeks so will see Tommy when home tomorrow!!! I will tell him you suggested he check it…..

tks

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There is no such thing as too much sealant, so I agree with sealant under the plate, screw the plate down tight, and then sealant around the perimeter and covering all screw heads. The sealant Tom posted isone I have used for years, and I tape the area around where i want the perimeter of the sealant. After the sealant is applied, but before it sets I pull off the masking tape and have a nice clearly defined area of sealant that doesn’t look like it was applied with a shovel.

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I have a set of used ones that are on a unit I removed from my coach. They were working when I removed it… I will ship them to you if you can’t locate a set.

Richard

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The rivets pulled out of one of my straps. I had a tarp maker sew new material on the rivet end of the strap and then re-attached using SS screws and washers to spread the load on the material.

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I was mistaken they are $8 each $180 later I have my bulbs

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Two additional photos – last of which shows location of new “emergency” fill female garden hose fitting in driver’s side water bay which will be kept closed with a plastic male garden hose plug.

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Not yet, I will gather the necessary items today to accomplish. I was just wondering if there is typically something that normally causes that situation? Thank you for your reply, I will update you after the shop compressor check.

Richard