Electronic Engines

sledhead · April 25, 2016, 05:01:33 AM

on bno he did say he made it home and would report the trip at a later date

dave

bevans6 · April 25, 2016, 05:57:23 AM

I have a mechanical engine and a manual transmission. The engine runs fine without any electricity at all, so I figure if I have a hill I can bump start it...

DoubleEagle · April 25, 2016, 06:17:09 AM

Wow luvrbus, 11 miles to Wells, that might a record for Guinness. Was your wife complaining because she was the one steering the bus with no power? I have discovered that if you have the Detroit fuel processor you can take the top cap off, pour in fuel, get a few miles, repeat until your extra can of fuel runs out. Remember to blame the inaccurate fuel gauge.

chessie4905 · April 25, 2016, 07:28:59 AM

Serious bus conversion owners know how their various systems operate and how to maintain and or repair them. The new requirement is going to learn and understand electronics, especially in the operation of computers used on their engines and transmissions. Diagnostic reader and spare computer, test light, and volt/ohm meter, along with possibly a couple of the major sensors AND understand how to do proper diagnostics. Basically similar to the ones used in cars. Remember I said basically.The associated cost or investment will be easily be returned avoiding the first tow job. Only the older ones of us can avoid this by driving what we already have. I am grateful I learned much while in the automotive field. Unfortunately, electricity and electronics is a major weakness for many mechanics.

Dave5Cs · April 25, 2016, 07:57:41 AM

I am glad I bought the Jeep this year then, LOL

Dave5Cs

luvrbus · April 25, 2016, 08:29:13 AM

Quote from: Dave5Cs on April 25, 2016, 07:57:41 AM
I am glad I bought the Jeep this year then, LOL
Dave5Cs

That Jeep will push that bus Dave trust me,just don't get Sonja started about the deal I did let her drive the Jeep, her steering the bus with no power steering I believe might have been a little to much to ask on that day

bevans6 · April 25, 2016, 09:47:24 AM

What did you do for brakes with no air compressor?

luvrbus · April 25, 2016, 10:51:54 AM

I had air the bus didn't leak any air I and turn on my inboard compressor to be sure it never came on till I pop the parking brake when we stopped

sledhead · April 25, 2016, 01:52:29 PM

probably the best miles per gallon the coach ever got

dave

DoubleEagle · April 25, 2016, 07:30:29 PM

A great example of busnut ingenuity, plus being gracious enough to let his wife drive the Jeep - outstanding!