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Air Compressor Regulator

Started by redbus, April 21, 2010, 08:36:55 PM

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redbus

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.
Terry
"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, Believe in them, and try to follow them." ~Louisa May Alcott~
www.awayweare.blogspot.com/

buswarrior

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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
Frozen North, Greater Toronto Area
new project: 1995 MCI 102D3, Cat 3176b, Eaton Autoshift

FloridaCliff

#2
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.
1975 GMC  P8M4905A-1160    North Central Florida

"There are basically two types of people. People who accomplish things, and people who claim to have accomplished things. The first group is less crowded."
Mark Twain

white-eagle

#3
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?  ::)
Tom
1991 Eagle 15 and proud of it.
8V92T, 740, Fulltime working on the road.

Fran was called to a higher duty 12/16/13. I lost my life navigator.

redbus

#4
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.
Terry
"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, Believe in them, and try to follow them." ~Louisa May Alcott~
www.awayweare.blogspot.com/

FloridaCliff

#5
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?

1975 GMC  P8M4905A-1160    North Central Florida

"There are basically two types of people. People who accomplish things, and people who claim to have accomplished things. The first group is less crowded."
Mark Twain

white-eagle

#6
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.
Tom
1991 Eagle 15 and proud of it.
8V92T, 740, Fulltime working on the road.

Fran was called to a higher duty 12/16/13. I lost my life navigator.

FloridaCliff

#7
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....
1975 GMC  P8M4905A-1160    North Central Florida

"There are basically two types of people. People who accomplish things, and people who claim to have accomplished things. The first group is less crowded."
Mark Twain

Chopper Scott

#8
April 23, 2010, 10:49:04 AM
Uncle Ned's medicine!! :D :D
Seven Heaven.... I pray a lot every time I head down the road!!
Bad decisions make good stories.

redbus

#9
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.
Terry
"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, Believe in them, and try to follow them." ~Louisa May Alcott~
www.awayweare.blogspot.com/
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