MICHIGAN wanderlodge inspection help needed in Lansing, MI

[davidkerryedwards]

It shouldn't feel like a car transmission.(unless my experience with
mine is anomalous) I think mine shifts up at around 24-2500rpm. It
should feel similar to the way you've experienced city buses
shifting. It shifts later than what you would expect with a car.

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Kenneth G Samson"
wrote:
>
> hello, birders -
>
> i am preparing to head to New Mexico and Arizona soon in the '76
FC33
> i purchased in Michigan. This is my first Wanderlodge, and my first
> big diesel and while it apprears to be running very well, i do have
> some concerns with the allison transmission and the air brakes
> [another first for me] - i am nearly totaly deaf and cannot rely
on my
> hearing for picking up on potential problems, and can only rely on
the
> vibrations i feel. This is where my concern about the allison comes
> in, it 'feels' wrong to me, like it is taking too long to upshift,
and
> does not downshift as quickly as i had expected.
>
> i was wondering if any list members are near Lansing, MI and could
> come and inspect the whole coach for me, and give me pointers,
advice,
> etc. before i head to the southwest on it's first long journey? My
dad
> will be going with me after he arrives from PA, and although he is
a
> retired mechanic, he has no diesel or big truck experience.
>
> while i cannot hear, and would need someone who is also willing to
> write on paper in order to communicate with me, i can speak
clearly -
> you will have no trouble understanding me.
>
> thanks in advance,
> ken
> -currently hanging out at the Lansing mall on W. saginaw,
alternating
> between panera cafe and Barnes & Noble bookstore for wifi, eats,
and
> good reading.
>