Bought a different bus today

Jim Blackwood · April 08, 2019, 11:18:01 AM

Here's my thermostat thread:
https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/forum/index.php?topic=33790.0

On page 2 is a photo of the unknown controller.

I think this is the last Eberspaecher thread:
https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/forum/index.php?topic=33742.0

And I think this is where it starts. Photos of the Esper round timer on page 1 and photos of the burner scattered within. Should at least help you identify things and I did a teardown and cleanup of the burner as well as a wiring check. Should be enough to get you started.
https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/forum/index.php?topic=33702.0

What ser# is your bus? Mine's 1M8PDMPA7TP048598. If yours is after that it should have the Eberspaecher. 80K btu. 13+tons of OTR A/C. Comfy!

Jim

Jcparmley · April 08, 2019, 01:31:18 PM

Hi Derrik

Do you have a set of the manuals? I have been searching all over and even called MCI and they don't have them. If you do what is the number of the manuals?

Quote from: thomasinnv on April 08, 2019, 12:06:26 AM
Any authorized detroit shop can plug in and see whats what. The ecm will most likely have 2 or 3 power settings onboard, and it's just a click of a button to change selections. If they have to upload a new program, it can get a little costly depending on what's available from the detroit server for your serial number. Most shops will charge you an hour if they just plug in and don't have to do any software upgrades.

If you were closer to me I would be happy to swing by and plug in. Chances are pretty good I would have a high hp file that's compatible to your engine. Chances are pretty good that you are not anywhere near the output capability of the engine. MCI is fairly conservative with thier programming levels as shipped when new, and most charter companies didn't want them boosted either.

thomasinnv · April 08, 2019, 02:26:30 PM

If you go on MCI's website you can download the manuals. They are in pdf format.

http://3dparts.mcicoach.com/Manuals.aspx

Jcparmley · April 08, 2019, 06:52:23 PM

I can't find the manuals for my coach. I have a 1996 102DL3. I even called them and they told me they can't find them. Is it possible for you to send me the PDF file? I will go to your link and try again.

Quote from: thomasinnv on April 08, 2019, 02:26:30 PM
If you go on MCI's website you can download the manuals. They are in pdf format.

http://3dparts.mcicoach.com/Manuals.aspx

Jcparmley · April 08, 2019, 07:01:00 PM

Thank you for the link. Instead of logging in I just went in as a guest and found the 98 year manuals. That should be close. I wonder why they couldn't direct me to that when I called? They must have been searching for the actual book rather than the PDF. Thanks Thomas

Quote from: thomasinnv on April 08, 2019, 02:26:30 PM
If you go on MCI's website you can download the manuals. They are in pdf format.

http://3dparts.mcicoach.com/Manuals.aspx

Jim Blackwood · April 09, 2019, 06:00:31 AM

I think they don't have the '96 manuals, or what they do have isn't complete. What I downloaded there does not have complete schematics, half of the page is missing so they are really almost worthless.

Jim

Scott & Heather · April 09, 2019, 06:08:11 AM

So does this mean you don't need pictures of my intake relocation anymore lol? I might want some C parts if you're parting it out btw

Jcparmley · April 09, 2019, 01:56:29 PM

I would still like to see how you routed your intake and filter because I think the DL3 has the same dumb intake above the radiator. I will let you know if I part it out. I would like to put the sides and Windows back in and sell it as a whole, but if I get no takers I will part it out.

Quote from: Scott & Heather on April 09, 2019, 06:08:11 AM
So does this mean you don't need pictures of my intake relocation anymore lol? I might want some C parts if you're parting it out btw

Jcparmley · May 04, 2019, 08:10:28 PM

Any suggestions where I should send the webesto for servicing.

Quote from: buswarrior on April 08, 2019, 07:58:22 AM
The square webasto control was my second favorite after the 3-day clock style for a driver to get the (profanity deleted) thing to fire in the morning while on charter work...

Not so much a busnut challenge, in fleet use, multiple fingers and abusive techniques... you'd think you had some of these set right... wake up and head out to start coach... no fire had happened...

A busnut coach has one set of fingers, with a vested interest, and not as likely to need the timer to avoid waking early, dressing, trudging out to the coach to set fire, back in for shower, breakfast... etc.

Probably the power disconnected to it. Do a full service right away, the PO would have disconnected it instead of fixing/servicing it.

Nobody likes to spend money on something they plan to sell...

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

Jcparmley · May 04, 2019, 08:20:19 PM

Is this the dampener for the fresh air? Isn't that supposed to be in the tire bay?

luvrbus · May 04, 2019, 08:27:11 PM

I was in Vegas Friday and Kino would not copy the manual any other ideas

Jcparmley · May 04, 2019, 08:56:23 PM

Is your manual in a ring binder or is it glued? If it's in a ring binder you can send it to me and I will copy it and create a master PDF. Just a suggestion.

Quote from: luvrbus on May 04, 2019, 08:27:11 PM
I was in Vegas Friday and Kino would not copy the manual any other ideas

chessie4905 · May 05, 2019, 03:46:13 AM

Did you try a library? They usually copy too.

richard5933 · May 05, 2019, 05:00:13 AM

Quote from: Jcparmley on May 04, 2019, 08:10:28 PM
Any suggestions where I should send the webesto for servicing.

I sent mine to Lloyd Degerald. He got it fixed quickly and sent back.

sledhead · May 05, 2019, 05:38:15 AM

looking at the 2 pics . that looks like a booster fan inline ( sort of )
is there power running to it and if so there should be a switch some where ?
the fresh air vent on my 102c3 was in the front tire compartment and was activated by way of a air switch in the trans. shift tower .

dave