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Title: Air Compressor Regulator
Post by: redbus on April 21, 2010, 08:36:55 PM
We started a 7500 mile trip the other day. On the way from south Texas where we spent the Winter to South Florida to visit our Son I noticed at low R.P.M. the air dryer would discharge about 95 psi but at driving speed the air compressor would kick on about 90psi and off about 110psi which is normal for this Bus.
Is the problem the Regulator or the Dryer?
I have access to tools now then again in about 2 weeks then not for about 3 months so i needs to get this fixed soon.
Title: Re: Air Compressor Regulator
Post by: buswarrior on April 22, 2010, 07:38:50 AM
Unless you know the vintage of your current parts, it would be good preventive maintenance to put a fresh governor on the air compressor and put a rebuild kit into your air drier.

Problem vanishes, no hit and miss, reliability returned and you won't worry about what happens next with it all?

happy coaching!
buswarrior
Title: Re: Air Compressor Regulator
Post by: FloridaCliff on April 22, 2010, 08:50:33 AM
Terry,

You have been parked for quite a while? 

Something is hanging up...

I am with BW on this one.

I keep a spare governor on the coach (there cheap) just in case and rebuilding the air dryer is a piece of cake.

And if you should ever need access to tools in Florida, just call me.
Title: Re: Air Compressor Regulator
Post by: white-eagle on April 22, 2010, 06:56:40 PM
South Florida?  Fran told me North Florida!  :o :o We're in South Florida, leaving for Bushnell on Saturday or so.  Where are you in S. Florida and why aren't you calling to buy me lunch?  ::)
Title: Re: Air Compressor Regulator
Post by: redbus on April 22, 2010, 07:46:31 PM
Tom & Cliff
We are in Lehigh Acres visiting our Son.I think he is going to run us off on Saturday (i think he is tired of feeding us).We are going to Bushnell for a couple of days so maybe Cliff & Julie,You & Fran And Connie & I can get together for a cup of coffee or something.
Title: Re: Air Compressor Regulator
Post by: FloridaCliff on April 23, 2010, 06:29:41 AM
Tom and Terry,

Where are you going in Bushnell?

Do you have some commitments already or do I need to open Camp Cliff?

Title: Re: Air Compressor Regulator
Post by: white-eagle on April 23, 2010, 08:24:33 AM
i've got a cousin about 3 miles from the Sumpter Oaks Escapee camp, so we stay at the SKP camp in order to get laundry done.  At $15/nite, almost cheaper than boondocking at Walmart.  No committments other than i need to share a meal or two with my cousin before we leave Monday.  i figured i'd watch Terry fix his air dryer while i drink his "shine"  :D.
Title: Re: Air Compressor Regulator
Post by: FloridaCliff on April 23, 2010, 08:52:19 AM
Quote from: white-eagle on April 23, 2010, 08:24:33 AM
i figured i'd watch Terry fix his air dryer while i drink his "shine"  :D.

Tom,

Now were talking.....I can watch as good as the next Guy....Makes me thirsty... ;D

I have some of Uncle Neds shine special rumitizim medicine we can compare too.  I will go look for it as soon as my vision comes back   ;)

I am sending you both my phone number via PM.

If we can get together, that would be great....
Title: Re: Air Compressor Regulator
Post by: Chopper Scott on April 23, 2010, 10:49:04 AM
Uncle Ned's medicine!! :D :D
Title: Re: Air Compressor Regulator
Post by: redbus on April 23, 2010, 01:14:04 PM
Bring Uncle Ned also. I like the idea of sitting and drinking Shine and watch Uncle Ned work on my Bus.