low coolant sensor

[David Anderson]

I need a source for my low coolant level sensor that screws into the surge tank on my eagle.  Part number is 05-1096-001.  Google searching sent me here.

https://www.mohawkmfg.com/shop/search?description=&part_number=05-1092-001&component=

Not available.

Any aftermarket units that will screw into my tank at the pipe port?

David

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

I bought one for my Eagle a couple of months ago from Ferguson Auto in Westminster, CA.  Call them and see if they can get it and ship it to you. 714 893 4529

Good Luck.

[luvrbus]

The little green people parts stores have those also so should NAPA sand the end it may start working if you remove antifreeze build up .Yours just works on a light with 2 wires or 1 ?

[David Anderson]

The little green people parts stores have those also so should NAPA sand the end it may start working if you remove antifreeze build up .Yours just works on a light with 2 wires or 1 ?

I have it wired to illuminate when starter engages to check if it works, so I guess two wires.

It lit today when I started the coach and I took it out for a test run with my new shocks.  Driving down the interstate at 75mph I looked in the mirror and saw smoke .  Quickly pulled over, ran to the back, water everywhere, opened the hatch and killed it from the master.  I had a hose clamp break and water was spewing out.  I got no warning from the dash that I had low water.  Fortunately I was still running 180 degrees when I stopped.

Putting on a new clamp with hot water dribbling out lying under the bus on the shoulder if IH37 was a real challenge  I drove 5 miles back home with low coolant and the temp gauge was swinging between 180 and 195.  The connection was still dripping.  I had to drain the radiator to get the water stopped and clamp re-positioned.  I took a bath in antifreeze trying to put the thing back on.

I'll pull it tomorrow and check.  It shows to be working now, but I can't afford a failure in this device.

David

[David Anderson]

I took the sensor out and cleaned it.  Put it back in and tested by filling and draining the tank.  It came on every test.  

I double clamped all my lower hoses.  This is the 3rd time I've had a hose clamp let go.  I won't do the top hoses as I can get to them on the road if needed from over the top.  It is nearly impossible to put a clamp on from the below if water is dribbling out.  It burned my hand yesterday trying to road fix this even though I had on rubber gloves.  Not a pleasant experience.

The sensor is no longer made.  Here is the part number:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281386448486

I wonder if Jefferson has a replacement??

David

[buswarrior]

What kind of clamps are you using?

As you are experiencing, proudly spend CA$H for the good clamps.

Worm gear clamps are NOT the good clamps our fathers and grandfathers used, way too many are poorly made now.

The constant tension ones with the big spring are lovely.

double up is an excellent strategy that any busnut can quickly upgrade!!

happy coaching!
buswarrior

[David Anderson]

What kind of clamps are you using?

As you are experiencing, proudly spend CA$H for the good clamps.

Worm gear clamps are NOT the good clamps our fathers and grandfathers used, way too many are poorly made now.

The constant tension ones with the big spring are lovely.

double up is an excellent strategy that any busnut can quickly upgrade!!

happy coaching!
buswarrior

The 3 failures I've had over the years have been the pricey constant tension clamps.  I've never had a cheap plumbers pipe clamp fail yet, but they tend to leak when the pipes cool and contract.  However, I bought 13 new constant tension clamps at $6.97ea and double clamped everything I could on the bottom pipes.  The pipes that lack room for doubles I stored an extra clamp on the hose that can easily be tightened on the road while the coolant is dripping out. 

The most important thing about loosing coolant is the low water sensor.  It will get you to stop quickly and save your fluid if it's working correctly.  I hope I have this issue solved.

David

[Oonrahnjay]

...  The most important thing about loosing coolant is the low water sensor.  It will get you to stop quickly and save your fluid if it's working correctly.  I hope I have this issue solved.   

     And save your motor.  I hope you have that issue solved, too. 

[luvrbus]

David,are you using silicone hoses ?

[David Anderson]

David,are you using silicone hoses ?

Yes.  They don't deteriorate, but they never vulcanize to the pipes either, making them easy to leak unless you tighten the bejeebers out of the clamp

[luvrbus]

My silicone hoses leak too David I don't think they ever stop leaking but now the clamps are a lot cheaper