4104-2405

[fe2_o3]

   Believe it or not, we were parked at a campground in Chinook,Wa. in our 4104, when a 4104 pulled in next to us. What were the chances? As the conversation progressed the question of point of origin came up.
The bus is 4104-2405, a 1957. He asked me if I would post this and see if anyone knows where it came from.
   Now we have to figure out why the turn signals and four way flashers don't work. The wire schematic for my coach doesn't show directional signals, so I can't locate the fuse or breaker. I'm afraid I haven't impressed them very much. 
    It's a nice coach, and there are no oil leaks...Sadly, mine looks like a victim of the Gulf oil spill...Cable

[RJ]

Cable -

Tell your new-found friend that his coach, PD4104-2405, was delivered new in May of 1957 as fleet number A-2309 to Atlantic Greyhound Corporation, based out of Charleston, WV.  Most likely it was sold by 'Hound sometime shortly after Labor Day of 1967, the typical lifespan for their equipment at the time.  I have no further information on subsequent owners, sorry.

However, you can tell him that he has bragging rights to a "jen-u-wine retired Greyhound bus."   

Where's he based out of (city/state)?

As for the turn signal/flashers issue, if the turn signal switch on the steering column is original, sometimes all that's needed is to take it apart and clean it thoroughly.  Some folk have used an aerosol product to do this, but I don't remember it's name.

The breaker is most likely in the electrical panel to the left of the driver, and IIRC, the flasher unit is up under the dash roughly behind the 4-way flasher switch to the left of the steering column.  However, it's been so long I'm probably way off base (more than normal, anyway!)

FWIW & HTH. . .

[rampeyboy]

I bought an aerosol electronic contact cleaner at Radio Shack. Using it every day for a few days got my turn signals working again. It was rather expensive, about $10 for a small can if I remember correctly. But, I still have issues with the springy mechanism not springing smoothly, and eventually the thing falls apart. Then with no spring, there's no detent as you move from right turn signal to no signal to left signal.

Boyce
4501

[zubzub]

I associate no turns and no 4 way flasher with a dead flasher.  If the the turn light will stay on, but not flash, with the turn switched  (L or R) it's the flasher

[fe2_o3]

Thanks guys;
   RJ, I'll give him the news about his Greyhound. The breaker panel at his left is the place to start. Thanks. I finally found the schematic for the directional indicators. It's the signal and alarm, not the lighting diagram.
   They are from the Portland,Or. area (I don't know the exact community). He has a bay dedicated to his racing lawn mowers and spare engines and parts. (must be nice to have extra bay space).
   Rampy, That elect. spray is a good idea. As soon as we can locate a source we'll grab some. Chinook doesn't even have a stop light. We are between Astoria,Or. and Long Beach,Wa. on Hwy 101.
    Zub, when he turns the signals on he gets nothing. No lights any where. That's why I thought of the circuit breaker. If it's good, I'll follow the current till it stops.
    Thanks again guys...Cable

[Ed Hackenbruch]

Have him check his bulbs and see if any or all are burned out.

[fe2_o3]

    Well we found it. The circuit breaker was good. Because of Zub's suggestion the next item was the flasher. Zub called it. The flasher had worked it's way out of the socket. After checking it for ware we put it back in and all is well. Tye wraps should keep it in place from now on.
   Thanks again for all the help...Cable

[zubzub]

It's nice when it's the easy stuff..
Still haven't managed to remove the cowl on my rear marker lights.  Have managed to crack one of the bullet lens though (maybe it was already cracked?@#$%)