Newby, really uneducated.

luvrbus · December 26, 2017, 04:47:28 AM

I think you have the compressor hooked up wrong and it is not airing up the auxiliary tank because a 1 way check valve is preventing it

Rayj1954 · December 26, 2017, 07:18:15 AM

Well John, right now we go by Ray & Tina, after the first of the year likely will change. We offered a wonderful young lady to come aboard, she is praying it through and talking it over with her family. As far as the bus, yes it was owned by friends of ours but I have been asked to keep the name under cover as they want no praise or honor for following what they believe is the Fathers will. They bought it right out of rotation from the tour company (the name escapes me right now) and the conversion was a joint project. Quite good craftsman have been doing the work. They are now in their mid 80's and I want to change the style some. They have used it over most of the country east of the Mississippi. It has been sitting several years and is in need of a little TLC. But in my opinion it should be a dependable coach. The hub says 469000 miles. That is adout the entire history I am aware of..... looking forward to many excursions.

Rayj1954 · December 26, 2017, 07:24:17 AM

Luvrbus, there is a tank on the drivers side, would it be acceptable to put a fitting and check valve there?

eagle19952 · December 26, 2017, 12:43:25 PM

Quote from: Rayj1954 on December 26, 2017, 07:24:17 AM
Luvrbus, there is a tank on the drivers side, would it be acceptable to put a fitting and check valve there?

i would tee (or locate) just down stream, as close to the dryer as practical.

buswarrior · December 26, 2017, 07:34:30 PM

Welcome to the madness.

If it is below freezing where you are...

It might be best to wait for spring?

Misdiagnosing your layered pneumatic problems will quickly eat up your enthusiasm, physicality and ca$h. And still be stuck.

Where are you? Perhaps there is an experienced busnut nearby that can swing around and help you diagnose?

happy coaching!
buswarrior

Rayj1954 · December 26, 2017, 08:08:25 PM

I am in the Indiana part of the Louisville metro. There will be no snooping around the bus while under 50 degrees.... burr.....

chessie4905 · December 27, 2017, 05:14:41 AM

Welcome to the forum! Since it isn't enjoyable poking around in the cold weather, consider purchasing a shop manual for your make and model of coach. There should be some available online. Good time of year to familiarize yourself with the coach systems. I am a GMC coach owner, and their manuals are excellent at describing how every system is designed to work and some diagnostic info, along with repair/rebuild/ replace info. I imagine that MCI, Eagle, and Prevost manuals are similiar.
Shop and parts manuals are one of the best investments you can make for your purchase, especially as they age. Also download the Bendix airbrake manual for lots of help.

Rayj1954 · December 27, 2017, 05:48:02 AM

That is my Birthday request, and she has agreed. I found it on line, but the pdf files are reduced in size and are very difficult to read. I really thank that web site, and likely be the place I order from. The parts manual did come with the bus, so I have something to tell me and show me the parts. I am a tinkerer so I'm still having a good time, but it sure exercises all your emotions........ lol