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Thanks for any help!

Doug]]>
Thanks for any help!

Doug]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11682 Sun, 05 May 2024 11:30:04 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11682 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11439 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:28:24 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11439
I recently had my radiator and CAC renewed- Very expensive. I am still having overheating problems - not nearly as bad. On my trip from Illinois to Florida I had to hold down the speed to 55mph for a good part of the trip. Going thru the mountain areas was quite difficult.
I am told I need a new or rebuilt hydraulic motor to drive the fan. Was also told they are several months backlogged - but a rebuilt kit is available.

Two questions:
1- Does anyone know the model number of the hydraulic motor?
2- Does anyone know how to remove it without removing the radiator?

Any help will be appreciated

Thanks

Urnie]]>
I recently had my radiator and CAC renewed- Very expensive. I am still having overheating problems - not nearly as bad. On my trip from Illinois to Florida I had to hold down the speed to 55mph for a good part of the trip. Going thru the mountain areas was quite difficult.
I am told I need a new or rebuilt hydraulic motor to drive the fan. Was also told they are several months backlogged - but a rebuilt kit is available.

Two questions:
1- Does anyone know the model number of the hydraulic motor?
2- Does anyone know how to remove it without removing the radiator?

Any help will be appreciated

Thanks

Urnie]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11437 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:55:28 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11437
I don't know that there's been a determination of the cause of the coach fire. It seemed like it went from very small to very large in just a few minutes. I'm not sure it was preventable.

Here's his video link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbgNI1W6Y0k

It definitely stresses the importance of paying attention to everything. Maybe you can catch a problem before it gets to this point, maybe not. But once a fire is started, recognize that you need to just get out. The stuff can be replaced.

Andrew mentions fire extinguishers and suppression systems in his video. With the location of the fire, a suppression system may not have done much. It's possible that the genny is what started the fire and a suppression system there may have helped.

It definitely gives us all something to think about. This is certainly a tragedy that I wouldn't want to happen to any fellow rv'er.]]>
I don't know that there's been a determination of the cause of the coach fire. It seemed like it went from very small to very large in just a few minutes. I'm not sure it was preventable.

Here's his video link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbgNI1W6Y0k

It definitely stresses the importance of paying attention to everything. Maybe you can catch a problem before it gets to this point, maybe not. But once a fire is started, recognize that you need to just get out. The stuff can be replaced.

Andrew mentions fire extinguishers and suppression systems in his video. With the location of the fire, a suppression system may not have done much. It's possible that the genny is what started the fire and a suppression system there may have helped.

It definitely gives us all something to think about. This is certainly a tragedy that I wouldn't want to happen to any fellow rv'er.]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11432 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:13:09 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11432 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11431 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:42:12 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11431 In looking at the position of the radiator it looked like the bumper needed to be removed - which seems right.
The mechanic called and asked if there was access to the top of the engine - he needs to get at some hoses.
Please send me any suggestions - hopefully I can give him some suggestions tomorrow morning.


thanks
Urnie]]> In looking at the position of the radiator it looked like the bumper needed to be removed - which seems right.
The mechanic called and asked if there was access to the top of the engine - he needs to get at some hoses.
Please send me any suggestions - hopefully I can give him some suggestions tomorrow morning.


thanks
Urnie]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11430 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:20:22 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11430 I am hoping I can get some advice. On my last trip my 2001 LXi had some heating issues. I had to shut down the coach several times - red light came on. The temperature gauge was just over 210. After stopping for about 10-15 minutes the temperature was low enough so I could continue I found that the fan controller was not working so I check with my "guy" and he said to plug the two lines going to the controller and the fan will run at full speed. This did not help a lot. I had to continue the trip so I ran at a lower speed - still had over heating problems.

I did replace the controller when I got back. I found one on eBay.

I am told that I really need to have the radiator removed - cleaned and checked out. It looks to me like the removal of the radiator is quite a job. Does anyone have any suggestions? The mechanic said that if I do not do it right I will be nervous - always watching the temperature gauge, he is right. Also the overheating could cause much more expensive repairs.

The coach has about 160,000 miles.]]> I am hoping I can get some advice. On my last trip my 2001 LXi had some heating issues. I had to shut down the coach several times - red light came on. The temperature gauge was just over 210. After stopping for about 10-15 minutes the temperature was low enough so I could continue I found that the fan controller was not working so I check with my "guy" and he said to plug the two lines going to the controller and the fan will run at full speed. This did not help a lot. I had to continue the trip so I ran at a lower speed - still had over heating problems.

I did replace the controller when I got back. I found one on eBay.

I am told that I really need to have the radiator removed - cleaned and checked out. It looks to me like the removal of the radiator is quite a job. Does anyone have any suggestions? The mechanic said that if I do not do it right I will be nervous - always watching the temperature gauge, he is right. Also the overheating could cause much more expensive repairs.

The coach has about 160,000 miles.]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11428 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:50:04 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11428
I've found a 1966 Wanderlodge that is in remarkably good condition for its age. I really want to buy it, but I have a ton of concerns about parts availability.

To give this some perspective, I have restored a handful of classic fords, but I always do things like Mustangs or Broncos because parts are plentiful. You could build a new one from scratch.

I have a workshop on my property that is 40X60, and have every metal fabrication tool that I would want including a CNC plasma table, Finger Press Brake, fixture table etc... I have a decent woodshop, and access to a professional cabinet shop if I need. I can do most everything...but there are some things normal people can't make like curved glass, and tail lights etc.

So, here's the concern. The windshield is cracked...Can I get a replacement? If a tail light breaks, are there reproductions or used parts? Are there parts available to get the 391 running well? I've never worked with a FT series motor.

What are the gotchas to look for? What are the things I wouldn't expect could kill my project?

I help many people on Bronco forums and Mustang forums, hopefully someone here will have pity on me and help me too.

Thanks in advance!]]>
I've found a 1966 Wanderlodge that is in remarkably good condition for its age. I really want to buy it, but I have a ton of concerns about parts availability.

To give this some perspective, I have restored a handful of classic fords, but I always do things like Mustangs or Broncos because parts are plentiful. You could build a new one from scratch.

I have a workshop on my property that is 40X60, and have every metal fabrication tool that I would want including a CNC plasma table, Finger Press Brake, fixture table etc... I have a decent woodshop, and access to a professional cabinet shop if I need. I can do most everything...but there are some things normal people can't make like curved glass, and tail lights etc.

So, here's the concern. The windshield is cracked...Can I get a replacement? If a tail light breaks, are there reproductions or used parts? Are there parts available to get the 391 running well? I've never worked with a FT series motor.

What are the gotchas to look for? What are the things I wouldn't expect could kill my project?

I help many people on Bronco forums and Mustang forums, hopefully someone here will have pity on me and help me too.

Thanks in advance!]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11426 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:11:30 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11426 My Hydraulic fan control sauer-danfoss 1090246 has quit and is leaking.

She's up in anchorage at a Thomas dealer and he cant get the part, we have spend days looking.

I saw this forum and decided to give it a shot! Our bus got 'stuck' up there during covid/canada rules so we are flying up next week for a summer of fun if we can get it fixed! The storage facility noticied the leak and I had a mobile mechanic from the Thomas dealer go over a couple weeks ago.

I saw postings from Articdude! Maybe he can help!

Cant wait to check out your forum! PS I live in VT.

  IMG_0551.jpg (Size: 1.89 MB / Downloads: 844) ]]> My Hydraulic fan control sauer-danfoss 1090246 has quit and is leaking.

She's up in anchorage at a Thomas dealer and he cant get the part, we have spend days looking.

I saw this forum and decided to give it a shot! Our bus got 'stuck' up there during covid/canada rules so we are flying up next week for a summer of fun if we can get it fixed! The storage facility noticied the leak and I had a mobile mechanic from the Thomas dealer go over a couple weeks ago.

I saw postings from Articdude! Maybe he can help!

Cant wait to check out your forum! PS I live in VT.

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The high idle run away may be about to be solved so here goes,
We found that the air dashpot / solinoid that pushes the rack in to the 1000 RPM high idle had a problem. We disassembled it and found a severe score in the inner cylinder that the inside neoprene O ring was sticking on. The unregulated (or so it seems, please correct me if I am wrong) air pressure now pushes the inner plunger consistently past the score and allowed the piston to drive the rack wild. This condition has evidently been adjusted out on my motor from since before I bought the Bus. When the piston suddenly cleared the score in the cylinder the run away idle happened. When we honed, cleaned and lubricated the cylinder, the piston started working smoothly and well with 30 to 100 PSI of air. We then found that the inner spring that cushions the push plunger in the rack housing MAY BE WEAK. This spring has no specifications for replacement so we are looking for a replacement air solinoid / cylinder. When we screw the solinoid up tight enough to push the rack to the right RPM, it is not repeatable as though the spring is weak. This has been an expensive and stinking diagnostic that this new shop has VERY diligently worked on. BTM Coaches in Cocoa Florida, Service Manager Pat and Mechanic Charlie have fantastic and very observant to this and many other issues on my rig. I totally recommend BTM to all of you at 1445 Cox Road in Cocoa, Florida. Does anyone know where to purchase a new solinoid or have the compression specification for the inner spring. The outer piston return spring is fine.
Thank you,]]> NEW PROBLEM,,, well, no
The high idle run away may be about to be solved so here goes,
We found that the air dashpot / solinoid that pushes the rack in to the 1000 RPM high idle had a problem. We disassembled it and found a severe score in the inner cylinder that the inside neoprene O ring was sticking on. The unregulated (or so it seems, please correct me if I am wrong) air pressure now pushes the inner plunger consistently past the score and allowed the piston to drive the rack wild. This condition has evidently been adjusted out on my motor from since before I bought the Bus. When the piston suddenly cleared the score in the cylinder the run away idle happened. When we honed, cleaned and lubricated the cylinder, the piston started working smoothly and well with 30 to 100 PSI of air. We then found that the inner spring that cushions the push plunger in the rack housing MAY BE WEAK. This spring has no specifications for replacement so we are looking for a replacement air solinoid / cylinder. When we screw the solinoid up tight enough to push the rack to the right RPM, it is not repeatable as though the spring is weak. This has been an expensive and stinking diagnostic that this new shop has VERY diligently worked on. BTM Coaches in Cocoa Florida, Service Manager Pat and Mechanic Charlie have fantastic and very observant to this and many other issues on my rig. I totally recommend BTM to all of you at 1445 Cox Road in Cocoa, Florida. Does anyone know where to purchase a new solinoid or have the compression specification for the inner spring. The outer piston return spring is fine.
Thank you,]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11414 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:02:05 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11414 My 1985 pt40 is still raising can withe the suspension dump. Nowww,,, it has the suspension up, no air on the dump switch, no air in the dump tubings in the front coweling, and a leak in a rear air bag. Does anyone have the plumbing diagram for the 1985 PT40 air systems? I have many other schematics but that one I don't have.
Many thanks
Gary]]> My 1985 pt40 is still raising can withe the suspension dump. Nowww,,, it has the suspension up, no air on the dump switch, no air in the dump tubings in the front coweling, and a leak in a rear air bag. Does anyone have the plumbing diagram for the 1985 PT40 air systems? I have many other schematics but that one I don't have.
Many thanks
Gary]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11408 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:56:40 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11408 ]]> ]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11400 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:02:44 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11400 I HAVE A 1985 PT-40 WITH A 6V-92. A SHOP BROKE MY 2 WIRE OIL PRESSURE SENDER AND OIL TEMPERATURE SENDERS. IS THERE A SOURCE FOR THESE? IS THERE A SCHEMATIC FOR THE ENGINE ELECTRICALS? THANK YOU ALL. I AM PRETTY GOOD WITH THE RIG AND HAVE MANY SCHEMATICS TO SHARE IN .PNG BUT THIS ONE I DO NOT HAVE. I HAVE THE ENGINE NUMBER IF NEEDED? I AM IN FLORIDA AND DESPERATELY NEED HELP.]]> I HAVE A 1985 PT-40 WITH A 6V-92. A SHOP BROKE MY 2 WIRE OIL PRESSURE SENDER AND OIL TEMPERATURE SENDERS. IS THERE A SOURCE FOR THESE? IS THERE A SCHEMATIC FOR THE ENGINE ELECTRICALS? THANK YOU ALL. I AM PRETTY GOOD WITH THE RIG AND HAVE MANY SCHEMATICS TO SHARE IN .PNG BUT THIS ONE I DO NOT HAVE. I HAVE THE ENGINE NUMBER IF NEEDED? I AM IN FLORIDA AND DESPERATELY NEED HELP.]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11367 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 15:12:17 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11367
The time came to renew my front tires. On the recent tip to Nova Scotia, I was getting a slight intermittent vibration in the wheel. I had it checked in Quebec and they felt it was the tire wear pattern. It wasn't a balance issue as I have Centramatics as balancers
Google ...Centramatics.

As I have Hutchinson Rodgard runflats, I returned to their Plant in Buffalo NY..
Click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OR3-rGd...sp=sharing

(There is another owner that has had them installed successfully elsewhere,but there has also been 2 outside installations that failed and were removed.)

In the event of a front tire failure, these runflats should make control possible and will allow up to 50 miles of travel at a reduced speed.

I bought the new tires ( Michelin 365/70/22.5) through Valley Tires in Buffalo under the Advantage program. ($1795 including all taxes )They removed the wheels and Hutchinson picked them up. ( couple blocks away).
Hutchinson removed to old tires and mounted the new.

Valley Tire reinstalled the wheels, did a chassis lube could have done the alignment..



Everything went smoothly and the ride on the way home was perfect.



Since Hutchinson purchases many tires, Brian Sanom is putting together pricing that hopefully will match the Michelin Tire program.

He will then give pricing for complete packages. including pricing with new Alcoa rims.

If anyone is interested, one method could be to send Hutchinson your Alcoa rims (no tire) and have the wheel/tire assembly shipped back.

Attached are 3 pictures of the installation, and the contact information and copies of a brochure. In the photos, a little of the actual runflat is visible. Looking at the brochures, the one installed is a RRF

(similar to the CRF but with rimlock)

The manufacturing plant is impressive ,fully secured..and restricted.


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The time came to renew my front tires. On the recent tip to Nova Scotia, I was getting a slight intermittent vibration in the wheel. I had it checked in Quebec and they felt it was the tire wear pattern. It wasn't a balance issue as I have Centramatics as balancers
Google ...Centramatics.

As I have Hutchinson Rodgard runflats, I returned to their Plant in Buffalo NY..
Click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OR3-rGd...sp=sharing

(There is another owner that has had them installed successfully elsewhere,but there has also been 2 outside installations that failed and were removed.)

In the event of a front tire failure, these runflats should make control possible and will allow up to 50 miles of travel at a reduced speed.

I bought the new tires ( Michelin 365/70/22.5) through Valley Tires in Buffalo under the Advantage program. ($1795 including all taxes )They removed the wheels and Hutchinson picked them up. ( couple blocks away).
Hutchinson removed to old tires and mounted the new.

Valley Tire reinstalled the wheels, did a chassis lube could have done the alignment..



Everything went smoothly and the ride on the way home was perfect.



Since Hutchinson purchases many tires, Brian Sanom is putting together pricing that hopefully will match the Michelin Tire program.

He will then give pricing for complete packages. including pricing with new Alcoa rims.

If anyone is interested, one method could be to send Hutchinson your Alcoa rims (no tire) and have the wheel/tire assembly shipped back.

Attached are 3 pictures of the installation, and the contact information and copies of a brochure. In the photos, a little of the actual runflat is visible. Looking at the brochures, the one installed is a RRF

(similar to the CRF but with rimlock)

The manufacturing plant is impressive ,fully secured..and restricted.


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  Huthinson Brian Sanom.pdf (Size: 223.43 KB / Downloads: 939) ]]> http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11364 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 20:41:48 +0000 http://www.wanderlodgegurus.com/showthread.php?tid=11364 I just had some body work done on my coach - 2001LXI
Part of the work was to install a driver's side camera.
I went to pick it up today and they said it ran for about 5 minutes and shut down and they were not able to get it started. They asked me to come and see if I could help. I went and checked the things that gave me problem in the past: A/T switch - etc.
I than started the generator and it started and ran for a few minutes and shut down. I believe that there must be a cut off on the fuel line - is that correct?
Below are some of the things I noticed that should help someone with more knowledge give me some guidance.
I first want to say that while running the cables for the driver's side camera they took the connector (picture helps to show) apart and said there was a lot of corrosion - but it did run for a few minutes before shutting down. This is the door below the driver's side window.
Here are some things I noticed:
1- transmission shifting lights were not lit.
2- Warning - do not shift light was lit
3- The alarm over the dining table was giving short bursts - I did shut off the LP Master - I installed a new refrigerator and this is not needed unless I install a gas grill. This seemed to silence the alarm

I have an important trip planned next week and would like to be able to use the coach.

Not sure if I can give my phone but will try 6305615745

  2001 LXi-1.JPG (Size: 141.05 KB / Downloads: 1013) ]]> I just had some body work done on my coach - 2001LXI
Part of the work was to install a driver's side camera.
I went to pick it up today and they said it ran for about 5 minutes and shut down and they were not able to get it started. They asked me to come and see if I could help. I went and checked the things that gave me problem in the past: A/T switch - etc.
I than started the generator and it started and ran for a few minutes and shut down. I believe that there must be a cut off on the fuel line - is that correct?
Below are some of the things I noticed that should help someone with more knowledge give me some guidance.
I first want to say that while running the cables for the driver's side camera they took the connector (picture helps to show) apart and said there was a lot of corrosion - but it did run for a few minutes before shutting down. This is the door below the driver's side window.
Here are some things I noticed:
1- transmission shifting lights were not lit.
2- Warning - do not shift light was lit
3- The alarm over the dining table was giving short bursts - I did shut off the LP Master - I installed a new refrigerator and this is not needed unless I install a gas grill. This seemed to silence the alarm

I have an important trip planned next week and would like to be able to use the coach.

Not sure if I can give my phone but will try 6305615745

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