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New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum - Mike Hohnstein - 06-14-2005 05:59 Thanks, now that I have reviewed the "device" I feel I might be missing something. The accepted method of using a straight edge and a scale to measure deflection appears to be equal to the accuracy the gage would provide. The belts should be checked at oil change time, as should the fuel filters. I find that the belts need to changed at 15/20k miles. If one wants to observe a longer service life, it's OK with me. Mike Hohnstein Germantown, WI 83FC35 ----- Original Message ----- From: Wilton S Tifft To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum Mike, Here is the page with the tool. http://www.9xauto.com/tentiontool.htm Wil Tifft Wilton S. Tifft tifft@... http://www.tifft.com NE PA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Hohnstein" <MHOHNSTEIN@...> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum > Nice effort Tom, can't read it though. > Mike Hohnstein > ----- Original Message ----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 10:10 AM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum > > > > Hello, > > This email message is a notification to let you know that > a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the WanderlodgeForum > group. > > File : /3208 Belts 82 FC/Vbelt_tension.jpg > Uploaded by : warbucks13477 > Description : Technical bulletin showing the correct V belt tensions > > You can access this file at the URL: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/files/3208%20Belts%2082%20FC/Vbel\ t_tension.jpg > > To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: > http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/files > > Regards, > > warbucks13477 > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- > Yahoo! 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To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum - Tom Warner - 06-14-2005 10:30 Its probably due to your browser Mike and the size its displaying. Have you printed it out? tom 1982 FC35 Vernon Center,NY At 10:29 AM 6/14/2005 -0500, you wrote: >Nice effort Tom, can't read it though. >Mike Hohnstein > ----- Original Message ----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 10:10 AM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum > > > > Hello, > > This email message is a notification to let you know that > a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the WanderlodgeForum > group. > > File : /3208 Belts 82 FC/Vbelt_tension.jpg > Uploaded by : warbucks13477 > Description : Technical bulletin showing the correct V belt tensions > > You can access this file at the URL: > >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/files/3208%20Belts%2082%20FC/Vbe\ lt_tension.jpg > > > To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: > http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/files > > Regards, > > warbucks13477 > > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Yahoo! Groups Links > > a.. To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/ > > b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum - Tom Warner - 06-14-2005 10:34 Mike I inspect the belts and hoses and change the oil and filters after every longer trip and several times during the summer. then its easy to check the belt tension with the Kriket which I believe has an advantage over the old ruler and scale. Its small and you can very quickly push at the center of each belt and get a readout. Once you use a kriket you will throw away the ruler and scale. By the way where can you buy a scale? tom 1982 FC35 Vernon Center,NY At 12:59 PM 6/14/2005 -0500, you wrote: >Thanks, now that I have reviewed the "device" I feel I might be missing >something. The accepted method of using a straight edge and a scale to >measure deflection appears to be equal to the accuracy the gage would >provide. The belts should be checked at oil change time, as should the >fuel filters. I find that the belts need to changed at 15/20k miles. >If one wants to observe a longer service life, it's OK with me. >Mike Hohnstein >Germantown, WI >83FC35 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Wilton S Tifft > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 10:40 AM > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum > > > Mike, > > Here is the page with the tool. http://www.9xauto.com/tentiontool.htm > > Wil Tifft > > Wilton S. Tifft > tifft@... > http://www.tifft.com > NE PA > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Hohnstein" <MHOHNSTEIN@...> > To: > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 11:29 AM > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum > > > > Nice effort Tom, can't read it though. > > Mike Hohnstein > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 10:10 AM > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum > > > > > > > > Hello, > > > > This email message is a notification to let you know that > > a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the WanderlodgeForum > > group. > > > > File : /3208 Belts 82 FC/Vbelt_tension.jpg > > Uploaded by : warbucks13477 > > Description : Technical bulletin showing the correct V belt > tensions New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum - WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com - 06-15-2005 09:04 Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the WanderlodgeForum group. File : /Jabsco Roof Lights/Jabsco Flood+Spot Light Control Diagram.JPG Uploaded by : mbulriss <mbulriss@...> Description : Wiring diagram for roof mounted spot and flood lights You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/files/Jabsco%20Roof%20Lights/Jabs\ co%20Flood%2BSpot%20Light%20Control%20Diagram.JPG To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/files Regards, mbulriss <mbulriss@...> New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum - WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com - 06-16-2005 07:23 Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the WanderlodgeForum group. File : /koni shock bushings/bushings for koni shocks Uploaded by : dream_35_team Description : split conical rubber bushings for koni's You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/files/koni%20shock%20bushings/bus\ hings%20for%20koni%20shocks To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/files Regards, dream_35_team New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum - WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com - 06-19-2005 09:27 Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the WanderlodgeForum group. File : /BB AC Notes.doc Uploaded by : fwernlein Description : FC Dash AC project You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/files/BB%20AC%20Notes.doc To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/files Regards, fwernlein New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum - Tom Warner - 06-19-2005 12:18 Just an observation. Why didnt you use the Red Dot 6260 at 38KBTU instead of the smaller 6160 at 24KBTU? I believe the compressor will easily handle it. If my condenser goes bad t hat is what I intend to use. http://www.freezonerb276.com/RED_DOT_CONDENSERS.htmtom 1982 FC35 Vernon Center,NY vndAt 09:27 PM 6/19/2005 +0000, you wrote: >Hello, > >This email message is a notification to let you know that >a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the WanderlodgeForum >group. > > File : /BB AC Notes.doc > Uploaded by : fwernlein > Description : FC Dash AC project > >You can access this file at the URL: >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/files/BB%20AC%20Notes.doc > >To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: >http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/files > >Regards, > >fwernlein > > > > > New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum - fwernlein - 06-20-2005 00:01 I was a close call...the Red Dot 6260 has same basic "roof footprint", draws a little more power with the dual fans, and ran about $350 more than the 6160 (which was in stock). Kysor AC had two models that I looked at also, one similar to what I got, the next one up was as I recall about 40" wide and too big for my mounting area. Based solely on my W.A.G., I went with the smaller unit for $ and also based on what tiny size of the OEM cond. element...even the 6160 adds roughly 25-30% to the heat exchange area, so I am hoping this is sufficent for my needs. My opinion is that to realistically improve performance of the dash air, the OEM condenser unit has to go, and I think that going to either the 6160 or the 6260 unit is a good way to go (but I am a novice, these are just my guesses). Another concern is that the OEM electrical wiring is in my view another possible weak link. I was trying to reduce amp load with the one fan. I agree that the York/CCI type compressor will handle about anything, this type unit fits the RPM range of our 3208's perfectly and we have really no reason to worry about engine load with our engines. Hopefully next weekend I can do final installs, evacuate and recharge and see what I have accomplished. I'll take readings of pressures and temps and update my posting...that will let us both know. Frank 85FC33 Woodbridge, VA. --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote: > Just an observation. Why didnt you use the Red Dot 6260 at 38KBTU instead > of the smaller 6160 at 24KBTU? I believe the compressor will easily handle > it. If my condenser goes bad t hat is what I intend to use. > > http://www.freezonerb276.com/RED_DOT_CONDENSERS.htmtom > > 1982 FC35 > Vernon Center,NY > > New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum - Tom Warner - 06-20-2005 02:37 frank I already have converted my front A/C to R134A using the original condenser. It works fine and blows cold but in my opinion is still inadequate when the temp starts going up. Since the compressor is capable of putting out somewhere in the range of 40,000 BTU it only makes sense to me to make maximum use of it and go with the larger condenser. But to make this work correctly (or even the stock one) you have to make some basic changes in the electrical wiring. There is to much current flowing thru the drivers side A/C switch in the dash and the wiring going to the condenser fans is undersized also. Both of those are easily taken care of by using Bosch relays to "trigger" new wiring to both the fans in the evaporator and the condenser. I am convinced that if you make this change and go with the larger condenser you will get the cold air you need from the chassis A/C that you need under the worse conditions. Seems like a very small cost to me for such a large pay off. We are lucky to have the forward control coaches in that the chassis air can be truly made to work. The PT models on the other hand have such long runs of A/C lines that even under the very best conditions they are inadequate. For those I would defineatly change to the 6260 or even larger. tom 1982 FC35 Vernon Center,NY At 12:01 PM 6/20/2005 +0000, you wrote: >I was a close call...the Red Dot 6260 has same basic "roof >footprint", draws a little more power with the dual fans, and ran >about $350 more than the 6160 (which was in stock). Kysor AC had two >models that I looked at also, one similar to what I got, the next one >up was as I recall about 40" wide and too big for my mounting area. >Based solely on my W.A.G., I went with the smaller unit for $ and >also based on what tiny size of the OEM cond. element...even the 6160 >adds roughly 25-30% to the heat exchange area, so I am hoping this is >sufficent for my needs. My opinion is that to realistically improve >performance of the dash air, the OEM condenser unit has to go, and I >think that going to either the 6160 or the 6260 unit is a good way to >go (but I am a novice, these are just my guesses). Another concern >is that the OEM electrical wiring is in my view another possible weak >link. I was trying to reduce amp load with the one fan. > >I agree that the York/CCI type compressor will handle about anything, >this type unit fits the RPM range of our 3208's perfectly and we have >really no reason to worry about engine load with our engines. > >Hopefully next weekend I can do final installs, evacuate and recharge >and see what I have accomplished. I'll take readings of pressures >and temps and update my posting...that will let us both know. > >Frank >85FC33 >Woodbridge, VA. > > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner >wrote: > > Just an observation. Why didnt you use the Red Dot 6260 at 38KBTU >instead > > of the smaller 6160 at 24KBTU? I believe the compressor will easily >handle > > it. If my condenser goes bad t hat is what I intend to use. > > > > http://www.freezonerb276.com/RED_DOT_CONDENSERS.htmtom > > > > 1982 FC35 > > Vernon Center,NY > > > > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > New file uploaded to WanderlodgeForum - WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com - 07-01-2005 03:22 Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the WanderlodgeForum group. File : /Bluebird Engineering drawings /1982 Bluebird drawings.xls Uploaded by : warbucks13477 Description : list of BB drawings for Tom Warners 1982 FC35 You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/files/Bluebird%20Engineering%20dr\ awings%20/1982%20Bluebird%20drawings.xls To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/files Regards, warbucks13477 |