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i must be crazy. - bluebird3208 - 01-25-2008 13:12
I recently purchased a prevost Marathon conversion. I decided that
most of our RV use is RV parks and long distance uns. The
Wanderlodge being only 35 feet was great for the national parks, but
we rarely seem to camp at one. No one in the family likes to dry
camp. So I elected for the better ride, power and room. The Prevost
is not a camping coach, but is certainly a superior Highway coach.
My 82 that I have upgraded and restored is for sale to a serious
buyer.
Here is a partial list of the work done on the coach.
1982 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
Purchased with 6000 miles on rebuilt 3208T, Transmission, Rear end,
drive shafts, Brakes, and exhaust system.
From April 2001 to May of 2002
Removed entrance and screen doors.
Had door skin re welded. Weather proofed and installed
hardware, adjusted door and installed new weather stripping. Replaced
inner door cover with oak plywood. Replaced screen in door and re
poprivited all parts. Rebuilt automatic screen door closer and
installed new Velcro. Repaired and sealed doorstep light. Replaced
stairs well cover hardware.
Overhead panel:
Due to lack of functionality (The dash air when working will
not keep the driver cool on a hot day) Removed dash air and built
custom walnut overhead. Installed new TV to operate off of the
inverter. Loomed all wires overhead, and installed new
inside/outside temp gauge. Installed new back up monitor over driver
with camera in rear. Trimmed out CB volume controls in walnut.
Installed new diodes in musical horn to make it operative, and new
outside speakers for horn and CB. Replaced searchlight with new.
Fabricated covers for old AC outlets. Installed new sunshades.
Installed fans and wired them into old AC blower controls. Installed
automatic speaker relay switch so that front speakers play audio /
video system through them until the dash stereo is turned on.
Instrument panel:
Replaced all warning lights. (Amber, blue, yellow and red)
replaced instrument bulbs. Replaced several instrument switches and
installed relays on all blower motors and running lights to save
switches. Ordered and replaced one AC blower switch, which was
burned out. Calibrated Amp meter and adjusted alternator for better
charge rate. Replace electrical water gauge with accurate mechanical
water temp gauge. Reupholstered dash and replaced all heat foam with
soundproofing heat resistant material.
Audio/ Video system:
Trimmed out Audio Video entertainment area and installed new
coaxes and source switching system. Installed new DVD, VCR, Tuner and
Satellite receiver. Installed new TV bracket and TV/VCR in back
berth area.
Forward area:
Trimmed out seat switches in walnut. Rebuilt drivers and passengers
windows had new rubber put in Windshield and drivers and passengers
windows. Installed new remote control mirrors. Removed and resealed
all clearance lights. Ran wiring to power lumbar on seats. Installed
new reeds in air horns. Installed one new air horn cover. Replaced
block heater switch so is now lights. Cleaned block heater. Resealed
drivers and passengers outside access panels. Installed a new cruise
control with vacuum generator system.
Interior:
Replaced several florescent fixtures and all the bulbs.
Installed new blinds in forward lounge and bathroom. Installed
curtain system for windshield area. Installed new overhead vents and
trimmed them with walnut. Replaced all non-operational overhead
locker hold ups. Removed and painted all heating vents. Trimmed in
refrigerator with walnut. Built ducting for new center propane
heater. Repaired electric heater in bathroom. Installed new shower
curtains and doorstops. 3/20/04 Replaced all florescent bulbs and
replaced 12 ballast in fixtures. Removed carpet and wood from step
well. Welded up hole for filling leveling jack hydro pump. Replaced
entry with granite steps and wood flooring continuing through kitchen
area. 7/05 Replaced carpet.
5/07to 6/07 Removed rear bunks, stripped to bare floor and water
tanks. Removed aft dinenet base. Removed carpet from forward
dinenet base. Installed partition wall with dutch door just aft of
refridgerator and befor aft bunk area. Partition is constructed of
walnut veneer with pure walnut edges. Door is made of popular frame
overlaid with walnut panel to conserve weight. Installed Perko
marine door hardware, and bladwin dutch door latch.
Replaced water tank overflow hoses , and cut out new exit
holes to allow for new bunk base construction. Built up starboard
bunk base with false bottom above water tank. Installed three
heavyduty accuride pantry slides with airram so that starboard
bunk can slide over to port bunk making one bed. Cut into accessory
air line under port berth and installed air manifold to get air to
strarboard bunk. Installed air tank with check valve to run air
ram. Installed air ram control valve under forward dinenet base for
ease of access and emergency manual operation. Wired 12v dc air
valve to master switch in starboard aft overhead locked, and three
momentary switches. Two over bunks and one in aft overhead above
dinenet. Installed new bunk fans. Built up port rear bunk base.
Repositioned winterizing controls and built new drawer in base
area. Rebuilt aft dinenet base with new drawer for easy access.
Covered forwad dinnet base in walnut veneer. Stained and lacquered
all wood areas. Built custom solid walnut dinnet table and
installed.
Remove nutone food processor and sink. Removed counter top
and installed new full size stainless steel sink with new faucet and
instahot water unit. Replumbed all of same in copper tube.
Refabricated sink drain, and made small modifications to top large
drawer to allow for the larger sink. Removed old water filter and
used space to create a large shelf area under sink. Sanded clean and
restained shelves and drawers. Reworked, adjusted, and lubricated
all drawer hardware. Recovered counter and backsplash with more
current formica. Installed new refer with ice maker.
Removed starboard aft window to replace cracked glass.
Rebuilt same window with new felts and tempered glass then
reinstalled. Remanufactured TV bracket for rear bunk flat screen and
reinstalled. Had new screen built for main salon windows. Had
forward glass and newly installed glass tinted as required.
Removed all upholstery and recovered, had aft bunks made up
of 3.5 inches of dense foam, and 2.5 inches of memory foam for sleep
comfort. Had new upholstered foam back for both forward couches
made. Removed U-line ice maker and removed cabinet. Increased depth
of wine storage area and built and new formica covered door for the
cabinet. Reinstalled cabinet for trash can storage area.
Fresh water system:
Replaced water heater, water pump, and accumulator tank. The
water pump is quieter and uses fewer amps delivering the same amount
of water. The accumulator tank helps to reduce pump run time. The
new water heater is better insulated and will hold hot water
overnight. Replaced water heater switch so that the switch
illuminates in the on position. Rebuilt the built in water pressure
regulator valve. Re oriented bathroom vanity faucet so that hot and
cold are in the right direction. Rebuilt toilet so that water now
stays in bowl. 05 Installed new toilet and rebuilt cabinet and
installed new above counter sink, and faucet. Put granite in bath
area.
Engine area:
Sound proofed engine doghouse. Installed new doghouse hold
up. Replaced forward rubber on doghouse cover. Re Engineered Air
Cleaner system to get the right quantity of outside air into engine.
Pulled right valve cover and fabricated a bracket so that the PCV
properly mates to the valve cover to stop an oil leak. Removed old
dip stick from forward right side of engine and got new parts from
Cat. Converted oil pan to rear sump, and moved oil dipstick to rear
of engine to make it more accessible and to give the pan more ground
clearance. Rerouted throttle cable to get it away from the exhaust
system. Re designed throttle bracket so that the oil fill on the
left side is now accessible. Replace transmission modulator cable
due to a leak on the old one. Removed radiator and had it rodded
out. Replaced radiator hoses. Repaired and put engine warning
system on line. Hooked Raycor fuel filter gauge back up. Installed
pyrometer and boost gauge. Replaced Rubber fuel lines near engine and
heat insulated them. 3/20/04, Installed transmission temperature
gauge. Fabricated and installed radiator misting system with dash
switch operated electric solenoid and filter. Installed propane
injection system for more power up hills. Fabricated a custom
transmission cooler and installed it parallel to the drive shaft had
new transmission hoses made to hook up the unit. 4/5/04 to 4/30/04
Removed radiator and had fill neck replaced. Converted radiator to a
swing out system with all new lifetime hoses. Rebuilt power steering
pump and replaced all power steering hoses. Replaced bearing and
shaft in water pump idler pulley. Replaced rear bearing in fan clutch
and installed new rubber dampener. Repaired small oil leak at
tachometer sender. Cleaned and painted all front engine parts.
Replaced all belts with high quality gates. Replaced rubber fuel
lines with special high temp lines and re-insulated. Removed intake
manifold and turbo charger. Drilled and taped ½" pipe hole for water
injection nozzle. Inspected turbo for play and wear none noted.
Reinstalled intake manifold and turbo, replaced lock washers where
needed. Installed hobs pressure switch set at 4 lbs per sq in to
operate new solenoid valve for water injection. Wired in complete
system. Installed pac-brake exhaust brake. Installed new air
cleaner element. Relocated fuel filter to rear of engine compartment
for ease of access. (16500 miles). Replaced water hose to air
compressor. 9/04 Had new stainless steel braid hoses made for
connection of air compressor to governor and air dryer. 11/04
Installed electric fuel pump to purge out diesel filters after
change. Installed radiator mid ship for additional cooling of water
returned from hot water heater. Radiator has a thermostatically
controlled fan. Changed out drivers valve cover gasket. 7/05 Replace
o-ring seals for injector inlets through head. 7/24/06 (24939.9)
Replaced engine with Reviva complete rebuilt 3208 250 hp Cat engine.
Rebuilt air compressor. Painted out engine compartment and inspected
all lines and electrical. Replaced Height control valve with a Hadex
94100466
Under Carriage:
Steamed cleaned and inspected. Removed front left and right
rear leveling jacks and sent them to the factory to be rebuilt.
Reinstalled same. Replaced forward shocks with factory recommended
shocks. Expensive, but an incredible difference. Repaired
connections on speedometer pickup at right rear wheel. 4/20/04
greased under carriage (16500 miles) 10/04 Replaced leveling Jack
hydro pump with factory rebuilt. Installed pump on new bracket so
that the old step fill can be done away with. 7/24/06 Removed front
right jack and had it rebuilt and replaced. 4/07 installed another
hydro pump because new one was leaking. 7/07 had slow leak at valve
stem on inside passenger tire. Interior lug bolts show
cracks..replaced all interior lug bolts both sides.
Air conditioners:
Replaced thermostat in center air. Replaced clamp on
Schrader valves evacuated and recharged. No leaks and unit cools
well. Serviced (Cleaned) forward air and installed additional sheet
metal screw to secure evaporator from squeaking. 9/04 Replace all
three roof air conditoners. 11/ 04 replaced roof vents with Fan-
tastic fans.
Exterior:
Replaced all locker weather stripping. 3/20/04 replaced pin
switches on lockers and cleaned and repaired all light fixtures in
lockers. Installed new fire extinguisher in forward locker.
Installed new heated windshield wiper blades. 6/04 Removed dents and
dings, welded up holes for forward roof AC, doorbell, bugler alarm
key, and front turn lights. Removed and rebuilt galley and rear berth
windows. Painted entire coach with Dupont emeron. Purchased and
installed all new clearance and marker lights mostly with led type
lighting. Updated headlights including relays for full voltage.
Replaced turn signal flasher with electronic type. Fabricated
stainless steel wind deflectors for drivers and passengers front side
windows, and installed same.
Generator:
Had fuel injection pump rebuilt. Installed new fuel lift pump
and lifter cover gasket. Had radiator rodded out and replaced all
radiator hoses. Steam cleaned and identified oil leaks. Replaced
valve cover gasket. Tightened pan bolts, and replaced front oil seal
after installing an oil saver on the front pulley. Replaced water
pump and belt. Replaced flex exhaust line with new stainless flex
exhaust line. Welded up door brackets and adjusted generator door.
Sound insulted generator compartment to reduce noise and vibration.
9/04 Replaced generator set with used 3000 hour 10kw HANCO
generator. Raised generator drawer 3" and installed generator
parallel to bus. Installed battery bank in generator drawer complete
with fuses and "O" cable and supplied to new Freedom inverter
charger, Installed freedom 40 battery charger to replace the old
units. New generator has been modified with updated fuel filter and
two radiators with electric fans. Installed custom exhaust and
soundproofed cabinet. 4/07 Replaced generator voltage regulator,
added additional cooling fans to move and extract air from gen set
area.
General:
Re positioned battery cables and re designed battery hold
down to accommodate new 115 amp Trojan batteries. Installed luggage
pod on roof. Repositioned CB antenna and installed new TV antenna
forward. Installed new dump valves on gray and black waste tanks.
3/20/04, Fabricated and installed black tank macerator pump. Wired
pump to drivers rear fuse area and installed outside switch and hose
fitting. 11/04 Installed battery combiner to insure proper charging
of both battery banks, and a battery switch in the passengers
forward overhead locker to run house DC on either front or rear
battery banks. 11/04 Replaced air step solenoid with new unit.
12/1/04 had date code checked on very good looking Goodyears. Rear
tires 1993! Front 1999. Replaced all tires with Toyo's. ( I can't
stand giving the French a dime.) 11/05 Macerator removed and
portable unit bought. Refitted all drain plumbing. 6/07 Removed and
greases both dump valves. Used locktite to fasten roof deckplate
screws into place.
i must be crazy. - Gregory OConnor - 01-25-2008 17:42
But is it no smoking no pets?
GregoryO'Connor
94pt at Q
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bluebird3208"
wrote:
>
> I recently purchased a prevost Marathon conversion. I decided that
> most of our RV use is RV parks and long distance uns. The
> Wanderlodge being only 35 feet was great for the national parks,
but
> we rarely seem to camp at one. No one in the family likes to dry
> camp. So I elected for the better ride, power and room. The
Prevost
> is not a camping coach, but is certainly a superior Highway coach.
> My 82 that I have upgraded and restored is for sale to a serious
> buyer.
>
> Here is a partial list of the work done on the coach.
>
> 1982 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
> Purchased with 6000 miles on rebuilt 3208T, Transmission, Rear end,
> drive shafts, Brakes, and exhaust system.
>
> From April 2001 to May of 2002
>
> Removed entrance and screen doors.
> Had door skin re welded. Weather proofed and installed
> hardware, adjusted door and installed new weather stripping.
Replaced
> inner door cover with oak plywood. Replaced screen in door and re
> poprivited all parts. Rebuilt automatic screen door closer and
> installed new Velcro. Repaired and sealed doorstep light. Replaced
> stairs well cover hardware.
>
> Overhead panel:
>
> Due to lack of functionality (The dash air when working will
> not keep the driver cool on a hot day) Removed dash air and built
> custom walnut overhead. Installed new TV to operate off of the
> inverter. Loomed all wires overhead, and installed new
> inside/outside temp gauge. Installed new back up monitor over
driver
> with camera in rear. Trimmed out CB volume controls in walnut.
> Installed new diodes in musical horn to make it operative, and new
> outside speakers for horn and CB. Replaced searchlight with new.
> Fabricated covers for old AC outlets. Installed new sunshades.
> Installed fans and wired them into old AC blower controls.
Installed
> automatic speaker relay switch so that front speakers play audio /
> video system through them until the dash stereo is turned on.
>
> Instrument panel:
>
> Replaced all warning lights. (Amber, blue, yellow and red)
> replaced instrument bulbs. Replaced several instrument switches
and
> installed relays on all blower motors and running lights to save
> switches. Ordered and replaced one AC blower switch, which was
> burned out. Calibrated Amp meter and adjusted alternator for
better
> charge rate. Replace electrical water gauge with accurate
mechanical
> water temp gauge. Reupholstered dash and replaced all heat foam
with
> soundproofing heat resistant material.
>
> Audio/ Video system:
>
> Trimmed out Audio Video entertainment area and installed new
> coaxes and source switching system. Installed new DVD, VCR, Tuner
and
> Satellite receiver. Installed new TV bracket and TV/VCR in back
> berth area.
>
>
> Forward area:
>
> Trimmed out seat switches in walnut. Rebuilt drivers and
passengers
> windows had new rubber put in Windshield and drivers and passengers
> windows. Installed new remote control mirrors. Removed and
resealed
> all clearance lights. Ran wiring to power lumbar on seats.
Installed
> new reeds in air horns. Installed one new air horn cover. Replaced
> block heater switch so is now lights. Cleaned block heater.
Resealed
> drivers and passengers outside access panels. Installed a new
cruise
> control with vacuum generator system.
>
>
>
>
>
> Interior:
>
> Replaced several florescent fixtures and all the bulbs.
> Installed new blinds in forward lounge and bathroom. Installed
> curtain system for windshield area. Installed new overhead vents
and
> trimmed them with walnut. Replaced all non-operational overhead
> locker hold ups. Removed and painted all heating vents. Trimmed in
> refrigerator with walnut. Built ducting for new center propane
> heater. Repaired electric heater in bathroom. Installed new
shower
> curtains and doorstops. 3/20/04 Replaced all florescent bulbs and
> replaced 12 ballast in fixtures. Removed carpet and wood from step
> well. Welded up hole for filling leveling jack hydro pump. Replaced
> entry with granite steps and wood flooring continuing through
kitchen
> area. 7/05 Replaced carpet.
>
> 5/07to 6/07 Removed rear bunks, stripped to bare floor and water
> tanks. Removed aft dinenet base. Removed carpet from forward
> dinenet base. Installed partition wall with dutch door just aft of
> refridgerator and befor aft bunk area. Partition is constructed of
> walnut veneer with pure walnut edges. Door is made of popular frame
> overlaid with walnut panel to conserve weight. Installed Perko
> marine door hardware, and bladwin dutch door latch.
> Replaced water tank overflow hoses , and cut out new exit
> holes to allow for new bunk base construction. Built up starboard
> bunk base with false bottom above water tank. Installed three
> heavyduty accuride pantry slides with airram so that starboard
> bunk can slide over to port bunk making one bed. Cut into
accessory
> air line under port berth and installed air manifold to get air to
> strarboard bunk. Installed air tank with check valve to run air
> ram. Installed air ram control valve under forward dinenet base
for
> ease of access and emergency manual operation. Wired 12v dc air
> valve to master switch in starboard aft overhead locked, and three
> momentary switches. Two over bunks and one in aft overhead above
> dinenet. Installed new bunk fans. Built up port rear bunk base.
> Repositioned winterizing controls and built new drawer in base
> area. Rebuilt aft dinenet base with new drawer for easy access.
> Covered forwad dinnet base in walnut veneer. Stained and lacquered
> all wood areas. Built custom solid walnut dinnet table and
> installed.
> Remove nutone food processor and sink. Removed counter top
> and installed new full size stainless steel sink with new faucet
and
> instahot water unit. Replumbed all of same in copper tube.
> Refabricated sink drain, and made small modifications to top large
> drawer to allow for the larger sink. Removed old water filter and
> used space to create a large shelf area under sink. Sanded clean
and
> restained shelves and drawers. Reworked, adjusted, and lubricated
> all drawer hardware. Recovered counter and backsplash with more
> current formica. Installed new refer with ice maker.
>
> Removed starboard aft window to replace cracked glass.
> Rebuilt same window with new felts and tempered glass then
> reinstalled. Remanufactured TV bracket for rear bunk flat screen
and
> reinstalled. Had new screen built for main salon windows. Had
> forward glass and newly installed glass tinted as required.
> Removed all upholstery and recovered, had aft bunks made up
> of 3.5 inches of dense foam, and 2.5 inches of memory foam for
sleep
> comfort. Had new upholstered foam back for both forward couches
> made. Removed U-line ice maker and removed cabinet. Increased
depth
> of wine storage area and built and new formica covered door for
the
> cabinet. Reinstalled cabinet for trash can storage area.
>
>
> Fresh water system:
> Replaced water heater, water pump, and accumulator tank. The
> water pump is quieter and uses fewer amps delivering the same
amount
> of water. The accumulator tank helps to reduce pump run time. The
> new water heater is better insulated and will hold hot water
> overnight. Replaced water heater switch so that the switch
> illuminates in the on position. Rebuilt the built in water
pressure
> regulator valve. Re oriented bathroom vanity faucet so that hot
and
> cold are in the right direction. Rebuilt toilet so that water now
> stays in bowl. 05 Installed new toilet and rebuilt cabinet and
> installed new above counter sink, and faucet. Put granite in bath
> area.
>
> Engine area:
>
> Sound proofed engine doghouse. Installed new doghouse hold
> up. Replaced forward rubber on doghouse cover. Re Engineered Air
> Cleaner system to get the right quantity of outside air into
engine.
> Pulled right valve cover and fabricated a bracket so that the PCV
> properly mates to the valve cover to stop an oil leak. Removed old
> dip stick from forward right side of engine and got new parts from
> Cat. Converted oil pan to rear sump, and moved oil dipstick to
rear
> of engine to make it more accessible and to give the pan more
ground
> clearance. Rerouted throttle cable to get it away from the exhaust
> system. Re designed throttle bracket so that the oil fill on the
> left side is now accessible. Replace transmission modulator cable
> due to a leak on the old one. Removed radiator and had it rodded
> out. Replaced radiator hoses. Repaired and put engine warning
> system on line. Hooked Raycor fuel filter gauge back up.
Installed
> pyrometer and boost gauge. Replaced Rubber fuel lines near engine
and
> heat insulated them. 3/20/04, Installed transmission temperature
> gauge. Fabricated and installed radiator misting system with dash
> switch operated electric solenoid and filter. Installed propane
> injection system for more power up hills. Fabricated a custom
> transmission cooler and installed it parallel to the drive shaft
had
> new transmission hoses made to hook up the unit. 4/5/04 to 4/30/04
> Removed radiator and had fill neck replaced. Converted radiator to
a
> swing out system with all new lifetime hoses. Rebuilt power
steering
> pump and replaced all power steering hoses. Replaced bearing and
> shaft in water pump idler pulley. Replaced rear bearing in fan
clutch
> and installed new rubber dampener. Repaired small oil leak at
> tachometer sender. Cleaned and painted all front engine parts.
> Replaced all belts with high quality gates. Replaced rubber fuel
> lines with special high temp lines and re-insulated. Removed
intake
> manifold and turbo charger. Drilled and taped ½" pipe hole for
water
> injection nozzle. Inspected turbo for play and wear none noted.
> Reinstalled intake manifold and turbo, replaced lock washers where
> needed. Installed hobs pressure switch set at 4 lbs per sq in to
> operate new solenoid valve for water injection. Wired in complete
> system. Installed pac-brake exhaust brake. Installed new air
> cleaner element. Relocated fuel filter to rear of engine
compartment
> for ease of access. (16500 miles). Replaced water hose to air
> compressor. 9/04 Had new stainless steel braid hoses made for
> connection of air compressor to governor and air dryer. 11/04
> Installed electric fuel pump to purge out diesel filters after
> change. Installed radiator mid ship for additional cooling of water
> returned from hot water heater. Radiator has a thermostatically
> controlled fan. Changed out drivers valve cover gasket. 7/05
Replace
> o-ring seals for injector inlets through head. 7/24/06 (24939.9)
> Replaced engine with Reviva complete rebuilt 3208 250 hp Cat
engine.
> Rebuilt air compressor. Painted out engine compartment and
inspected
> all lines and electrical. Replaced Height control valve with a
Hadex
> 94100466
>
> Under Carriage:
>
> Steamed cleaned and inspected. Removed front left and right
> rear leveling jacks and sent them to the factory to be rebuilt.
> Reinstalled same. Replaced forward shocks with factory recommended
> shocks. Expensive, but an incredible difference. Repaired
> connections on speedometer pickup at right rear wheel. 4/20/04
> greased under carriage (16500 miles) 10/04 Replaced leveling Jack
> hydro pump with factory rebuilt. Installed pump on new bracket so
> that the old step fill can be done away with. 7/24/06 Removed front
> right jack and had it rebuilt and replaced. 4/07 installed another
> hydro pump because new one was leaking. 7/07 had slow leak at
valve
> stem on inside passenger tire. Interior lug bolts show
> cracks..replaced all interior lug bolts both sides.
>
> Air conditioners:
>
> Replaced thermostat in center air. Replaced clamp on
> Schrader valves evacuated and recharged. No leaks and unit cools
> well. Serviced (Cleaned) forward air and installed additional
sheet
> metal screw to secure evaporator from squeaking. 9/04 Replace all
> three roof air conditoners. 11/ 04 replaced roof vents with Fan-
> tastic fans.
>
> Exterior:
>
> Replaced all locker weather stripping. 3/20/04 replaced pin
> switches on lockers and cleaned and repaired all light fixtures in
> lockers. Installed new fire extinguisher in forward locker.
> Installed new heated windshield wiper blades. 6/04 Removed dents
and
> dings, welded up holes for forward roof AC, doorbell, bugler alarm
> key, and front turn lights. Removed and rebuilt galley and rear
berth
> windows. Painted entire coach with Dupont emeron. Purchased and
> installed all new clearance and marker lights mostly with led type
> lighting. Updated headlights including relays for full voltage.
> Replaced turn signal flasher with electronic type. Fabricated
> stainless steel wind deflectors for drivers and passengers front
side
> windows, and installed same.
>
>
> Generator:
>
> Had fuel injection pump rebuilt. Installed new fuel lift pump
> and lifter cover gasket. Had radiator rodded out and replaced all
> radiator hoses. Steam cleaned and identified oil leaks. Replaced
> valve cover gasket. Tightened pan bolts, and replaced front oil
seal
> after installing an oil saver on the front pulley. Replaced water
> pump and belt. Replaced flex exhaust line with new stainless flex
> exhaust line. Welded up door brackets and adjusted generator door.
> Sound insulted generator compartment to reduce noise and
vibration.
> 9/04 Replaced generator set with used 3000 hour 10kw HANCO
> generator. Raised generator drawer 3" and installed generator
> parallel to bus. Installed battery bank in generator drawer
complete
> with fuses and "O" cable and supplied to new Freedom inverter
> charger, Installed freedom 40 battery charger to replace the old
> units. New generator has been modified with updated fuel filter
and
> two radiators with electric fans. Installed custom exhaust and
> soundproofed cabinet. 4/07 Replaced generator voltage regulator,
> added additional cooling fans to move and extract air from gen set
> area.
>
>
> General:
>
> Re positioned battery cables and re designed battery hold
> down to accommodate new 115 amp Trojan batteries. Installed
luggage
> pod on roof. Repositioned CB antenna and installed new TV antenna
> forward. Installed new dump valves on gray and black waste tanks.
> 3/20/04, Fabricated and installed black tank macerator pump. Wired
> pump to drivers rear fuse area and installed outside switch and
hose
> fitting. 11/04 Installed battery combiner to insure proper charging
> of both battery banks, and a battery switch in the passengers
> forward overhead locker to run house DC on either front or rear
> battery banks. 11/04 Replaced air step solenoid with new unit.
> 12/1/04 had date code checked on very good looking Goodyears. Rear
> tires 1993! Front 1999. Replaced all tires with Toyo's. ( I can't
> stand giving the French a dime.) 11/05 Macerator removed and
> portable unit bought. Refitted all drain plumbing. 6/07 Removed
and
> greases both dump valves. Used locktite to fasten roof deckplate
> screws into place.
>
i must be crazy. - Tom McCarthy - 01-26-2008 03:23
Sammie has never smoked in our coach. She has barked; does that
matter, Greg?
Tommy Two Shoes McCarthy
Poway CA at QZ
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
>
> But is it no smoking no pets?
>
> GregoryO'Connor
> 94pt at Q
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bluebird3208"
> wrote:
> >
> > I recently purchased a prevost Marathon conversion. I decided
that
> > most of our RV use is RV parks and long distance uns. The
> > Wanderlodge being only 35 feet was great for the national parks,
> but
> > we rarely seem to camp at one. No one in the family likes to dry
> > camp. So I elected for the better ride, power and room. The
> Prevost
> > is not a camping coach, but is certainly a superior Highway
coach.
> > My 82 that I have upgraded and restored is for sale to a serious
> > buyer.
> >
> > Here is a partial list of the work done on the coach.
> >
> > 1982 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
> > Purchased with 6000 miles on rebuilt 3208T, Transmission, Rear
end,
> > drive shafts, Brakes, and exhaust system.
> >
> > From April 2001 to May of 2002
> >
> > Removed entrance and screen doors.
> > Had door skin re welded. Weather proofed and installed
> > hardware, adjusted door and installed new weather stripping.
> Replaced
> > inner door cover with oak plywood. Replaced screen in door and re
> > poprivited all parts. Rebuilt automatic screen door closer and
> > installed new Velcro. Repaired and sealed doorstep light.
Replaced
> > stairs well cover hardware.
> >
> > Overhead panel:
> >
> > Due to lack of functionality (The dash air when working will
> > not keep the driver cool on a hot day) Removed dash air and built
> > custom walnut overhead. Installed new TV to operate off of the
> > inverter. Loomed all wires overhead, and installed new
> > inside/outside temp gauge. Installed new back up monitor over
> driver
> > with camera in rear. Trimmed out CB volume controls in walnut.
> > Installed new diodes in musical horn to make it operative, and
new
> > outside speakers for horn and CB. Replaced searchlight with
new.
> > Fabricated covers for old AC outlets. Installed new sunshades.
> > Installed fans and wired them into old AC blower controls.
> Installed
> > automatic speaker relay switch so that front speakers play
audio /
> > video system through them until the dash stereo is turned on.
> >
> > Instrument panel:
> >
> > Replaced all warning lights. (Amber, blue, yellow and red)
> > replaced instrument bulbs. Replaced several instrument switches
> and
> > installed relays on all blower motors and running lights to save
> > switches. Ordered and replaced one AC blower switch, which was
> > burned out. Calibrated Amp meter and adjusted alternator for
> better
> > charge rate. Replace electrical water gauge with accurate
> mechanical
> > water temp gauge. Reupholstered dash and replaced all heat foam
> with
> > soundproofing heat resistant material.
> >
> > Audio/ Video system:
> >
> > Trimmed out Audio Video entertainment area and installed new
> > coaxes and source switching system. Installed new DVD, VCR, Tuner
> and
> > Satellite receiver. Installed new TV bracket and TV/VCR in back
> > berth area.
> >
> >
> > Forward area:
> >
> > Trimmed out seat switches in walnut. Rebuilt drivers and
> passengers
> > windows had new rubber put in Windshield and drivers and
passengers
> > windows. Installed new remote control mirrors. Removed and
> resealed
> > all clearance lights. Ran wiring to power lumbar on seats.
> Installed
> > new reeds in air horns. Installed one new air horn cover.
Replaced
> > block heater switch so is now lights. Cleaned block heater.
> Resealed
> > drivers and passengers outside access panels. Installed a new
> cruise
> > control with vacuum generator system.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Interior:
> >
> > Replaced several florescent fixtures and all the bulbs.
> > Installed new blinds in forward lounge and bathroom. Installed
> > curtain system for windshield area. Installed new overhead vents
> and
> > trimmed them with walnut. Replaced all non-operational overhead
> > locker hold ups. Removed and painted all heating vents. Trimmed
in
> > refrigerator with walnut. Built ducting for new center propane
> > heater. Repaired electric heater in bathroom. Installed new
> shower
> > curtains and doorstops. 3/20/04 Replaced all florescent bulbs
and
> > replaced 12 ballast in fixtures. Removed carpet and wood from
step
> > well. Welded up hole for filling leveling jack hydro pump.
Replaced
> > entry with granite steps and wood flooring continuing through
> kitchen
> > area. 7/05 Replaced carpet.
> >
> > 5/07to 6/07 Removed rear bunks, stripped to bare floor and
water
> > tanks. Removed aft dinenet base. Removed carpet from forward
> > dinenet base. Installed partition wall with dutch door just aft
of
> > refridgerator and befor aft bunk area. Partition is constructed
of
> > walnut veneer with pure walnut edges. Door is made of popular
frame
> > overlaid with walnut panel to conserve weight. Installed Perko
> > marine door hardware, and bladwin dutch door latch.
> > Replaced water tank overflow hoses , and cut out new exit
> > holes to allow for new bunk base construction. Built up
starboard
> > bunk base with false bottom above water tank. Installed three
> > heavyduty accuride pantry slides with airram so that
starboard
> > bunk can slide over to port bunk making one bed. Cut into
> accessory
> > air line under port berth and installed air manifold to get air
to
> > strarboard bunk. Installed air tank with check valve to run air
> > ram. Installed air ram control valve under forward dinenet base
> for
> > ease of access and emergency manual operation. Wired 12v dc air
> > valve to master switch in starboard aft overhead locked, and
three
> > momentary switches. Two over bunks and one in aft overhead above
> > dinenet. Installed new bunk fans. Built up port rear bunk
base.
> > Repositioned winterizing controls and built new drawer in base
> > area. Rebuilt aft dinenet base with new drawer for easy access.
> > Covered forwad dinnet base in walnut veneer. Stained and
lacquered
> > all wood areas. Built custom solid walnut dinnet table and
> > installed.
> > Remove nutone food processor and sink. Removed counter top
> > and installed new full size stainless steel sink with new faucet
> and
> > instahot water unit. Replumbed all of same in copper tube.
> > Refabricated sink drain, and made small modifications to top
large
> > drawer to allow for the larger sink. Removed old water filter
and
> > used space to create a large shelf area under sink. Sanded clean
> and
> > restained shelves and drawers. Reworked, adjusted, and
lubricated
> > all drawer hardware. Recovered counter and backsplash with more
> > current formica. Installed new refer with ice maker.
> >
> > Removed starboard aft window to replace cracked glass.
> > Rebuilt same window with new felts and tempered glass then
> > reinstalled. Remanufactured TV bracket for rear bunk flat screen
> and
> > reinstalled. Had new screen built for main salon windows. Had
> > forward glass and newly installed glass tinted as required.
> > Removed all upholstery and recovered, had aft bunks made up
> > of 3.5 inches of dense foam, and 2.5 inches of memory foam for
> sleep
> > comfort. Had new upholstered foam back for both forward couches
> > made. Removed U-line ice maker and removed cabinet. Increased
> depth
> > of wine storage area and built and new formica covered door for
> the
> > cabinet. Reinstalled cabinet for trash can storage area.
> >
> >
> > Fresh water system:
> > Replaced water heater, water pump, and accumulator tank. The
> > water pump is quieter and uses fewer amps delivering the same
> amount
> > of water. The accumulator tank helps to reduce pump run time.
The
> > new water heater is better insulated and will hold hot water
> > overnight. Replaced water heater switch so that the switch
> > illuminates in the on position. Rebuilt the built in water
> pressure
> > regulator valve. Re oriented bathroom vanity faucet so that hot
> and
> > cold are in the right direction. Rebuilt toilet so that water
now
> > stays in bowl. 05 Installed new toilet and rebuilt cabinet and
> > installed new above counter sink, and faucet. Put granite in bath
> > area.
> >
> > Engine area:
> >
> > Sound proofed engine doghouse. Installed new doghouse hold
> > up. Replaced forward rubber on doghouse cover. Re Engineered Air
> > Cleaner system to get the right quantity of outside air into
> engine.
> > Pulled right valve cover and fabricated a bracket so that the PCV
> > properly mates to the valve cover to stop an oil leak. Removed
old
> > dip stick from forward right side of engine and got new parts
from
> > Cat. Converted oil pan to rear sump, and moved oil dipstick to
> rear
> > of engine to make it more accessible and to give the pan more
> ground
> > clearance. Rerouted throttle cable to get it away from the
exhaust
> > system. Re designed throttle bracket so that the oil fill on the
> > left side is now accessible. Replace transmission modulator
cable
> > due to a leak on the old one. Removed radiator and had it rodded
> > out. Replaced radiator hoses. Repaired and put engine warning
> > system on line. Hooked Raycor fuel filter gauge back up.
> Installed
> > pyrometer and boost gauge. Replaced Rubber fuel lines near engine
> and
> > heat insulated them. 3/20/04, Installed transmission temperature
> > gauge. Fabricated and installed radiator misting system with
dash
> > switch operated electric solenoid and filter. Installed propane
> > injection system for more power up hills. Fabricated a custom
> > transmission cooler and installed it parallel to the drive shaft
> had
> > new transmission hoses made to hook up the unit. 4/5/04 to
4/30/04
> > Removed radiator and had fill neck replaced. Converted radiator
to
> a
> > swing out system with all new lifetime hoses. Rebuilt power
> steering
> > pump and replaced all power steering hoses. Replaced bearing and
> > shaft in water pump idler pulley. Replaced rear bearing in fan
> clutch
> > and installed new rubber dampener. Repaired small oil leak at
> > tachometer sender. Cleaned and painted all front engine parts.
> > Replaced all belts with high quality gates. Replaced rubber fuel
> > lines with special high temp lines and re-insulated. Removed
> intake
> > manifold and turbo charger. Drilled and taped ½" pipe hole for
> water
> > injection nozzle. Inspected turbo for play and wear none noted.
> > Reinstalled intake manifold and turbo, replaced lock washers
where
> > needed. Installed hobs pressure switch set at 4 lbs per sq in to
> > operate new solenoid valve for water injection. Wired in complete
> > system. Installed pac-brake exhaust brake. Installed new air
> > cleaner element. Relocated fuel filter to rear of engine
> compartment
> > for ease of access. (16500 miles). Replaced water hose to air
> > compressor. 9/04 Had new stainless steel braid hoses made for
> > connection of air compressor to governor and air dryer. 11/04
> > Installed electric fuel pump to purge out diesel filters after
> > change. Installed radiator mid ship for additional cooling of
water
> > returned from hot water heater. Radiator has a thermostatically
> > controlled fan. Changed out drivers valve cover gasket. 7/05
> Replace
> > o-ring seals for injector inlets through head. 7/24/06 (24939.9)
> > Replaced engine with Reviva complete rebuilt 3208 250 hp Cat
> engine.
> > Rebuilt air compressor. Painted out engine compartment and
> inspected
> > all lines and electrical. Replaced Height control valve with a
> Hadex
> > 94100466
> >
> > Under Carriage:
> >
> > Steamed cleaned and inspected. Removed front left and right
> > rear leveling jacks and sent them to the factory to be rebuilt.
> > Reinstalled same. Replaced forward shocks with factory
recommended
> > shocks. Expensive, but an incredible difference. Repaired
> > connections on speedometer pickup at right rear wheel. 4/20/04
> > greased under carriage (16500 miles) 10/04 Replaced leveling Jack
> > hydro pump with factory rebuilt. Installed pump on new bracket
so
> > that the old step fill can be done away with. 7/24/06 Removed
front
> > right jack and had it rebuilt and replaced. 4/07 installed
another
> > hydro pump because new one was leaking. 7/07 had slow leak at
> valve
> > stem on inside passenger tire. Interior lug bolts show
> > cracks..replaced all interior lug bolts both sides.
> >
> > Air conditioners:
> >
> > Replaced thermostat in center air. Replaced clamp on
> > Schrader valves evacuated and recharged. No leaks and unit cools
> > well. Serviced (Cleaned) forward air and installed additional
> sheet
> > metal screw to secure evaporator from squeaking. 9/04 Replace all
> > three roof air conditoners. 11/ 04 replaced roof vents with Fan-
> > tastic fans.
> >
> > Exterior:
> >
> > Replaced all locker weather stripping. 3/20/04 replaced pin
> > switches on lockers and cleaned and repaired all light fixtures
in
> > lockers. Installed new fire extinguisher in forward locker.
> > Installed new heated windshield wiper blades. 6/04 Removed dents
> and
> > dings, welded up holes for forward roof AC, doorbell, bugler
alarm
> > key, and front turn lights. Removed and rebuilt galley and rear
> berth
> > windows. Painted entire coach with Dupont emeron. Purchased and
> > installed all new clearance and marker lights mostly with led
type
> > lighting. Updated headlights including relays for full voltage.
> > Replaced turn signal flasher with electronic type. Fabricated
> > stainless steel wind deflectors for drivers and passengers front
> side
> > windows, and installed same.
> >
> >
> > Generator:
> >
> > Had fuel injection pump rebuilt. Installed new fuel lift pump
> > and lifter cover gasket. Had radiator rodded out and replaced all
> > radiator hoses. Steam cleaned and identified oil leaks. Replaced
> > valve cover gasket. Tightened pan bolts, and replaced front oil
> seal
> > after installing an oil saver on the front pulley. Replaced water
> > pump and belt. Replaced flex exhaust line with new stainless flex
> > exhaust line. Welded up door brackets and adjusted generator
door.
> > Sound insulted generator compartment to reduce noise and
> vibration.
> > 9/04 Replaced generator set with used 3000 hour 10kw HANCO
> > generator. Raised generator drawer 3" and installed generator
> > parallel to bus. Installed battery bank in generator drawer
> complete
> > with fuses and "O" cable and supplied to new Freedom inverter
> > charger, Installed freedom 40 battery charger to replace the old
> > units. New generator has been modified with updated fuel filter
> and
> > two radiators with electric fans. Installed custom exhaust and
> > soundproofed cabinet. 4/07 Replaced generator voltage regulator,
> > added additional cooling fans to move and extract air from gen
set
> > area.
> >
> >
> > General:
> >
> > Re positioned battery cables and re designed battery hold
> > down to accommodate new 115 amp Trojan batteries. Installed
> luggage
> > pod on roof. Repositioned CB antenna and installed new TV
antenna
> > forward. Installed new dump valves on gray and black waste
tanks.
> > 3/20/04, Fabricated and installed black tank macerator pump.
Wired
> > pump to drivers rear fuse area and installed outside switch and
> hose
> > fitting. 11/04 Installed battery combiner to insure proper
charging
> > of both battery banks, and a battery switch in the passengers
> > forward overhead locker to run house DC on either front or rear
> > battery banks. 11/04 Replaced air step solenoid with new unit.
> > 12/1/04 had date code checked on very good looking Goodyears.
Rear
> > tires 1993! Front 1999. Replaced all tires with Toyo's. ( I
can't
> > stand giving the French a dime.) 11/05 Macerator removed and
> > portable unit bought. Refitted all drain plumbing. 6/07 Removed
> and
> > greases both dump valves. Used locktite to fasten roof deckplate
> > screws into place.
> >
>
i must be crazy. - Pete Masterson - 01-26-2008 05:01
All 'for sale' RVs are "no pets, no smokers."
Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
aeonix1@...
On Jan 26, 2008, at 8:23 AM, Tom McCarthy wrote:
> Sammie has never smoked in our coach. She has barked; does that
> matter, Greg?
>
> Tommy Two Shoes McCarthy
> Poway CA at QZ
>
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
>
>>
>> But is it no smoking no pets?
>>
>> GregoryO'Connor
>> 94pt at Q
<snip>
i must be crazy. - mbulriss - 01-26-2008 05:14
Jim, is it(?) - didn't see a signature,
Congrats on "moving on up"! If you change to SOB, a Marathon is a
great choice. Marathon has an active owners group, with rallies and
a great magazine.
Just out of curiosity, why the change to a Prevost rather than a newer
Bird? How much are you asking for the 82 FC?
Good luck,
Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bluebird3208"
>
> I recently purchased a prevost Marathon conversion. I decided that
> most of our RV use is RV parks and long distance uns. The
> Wanderlodge being only 35 feet was great for the national parks, but
> we rarely seem to camp at one. No one in the family likes to dry
> camp. So I elected for the better ride, power and room. The Prevost
> is not a camping coach, but is certainly a superior Highway coach.
> My 82 that I have upgraded and restored is for sale to a serious
> buyer.
>
> Here is a partial list of the work done on the coach.
>
> 1982 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
> Purchased with 6000 miles on rebuilt 3208T, Transmission, Rear end,
> drive shafts, Brakes, and exhaust system.
>
> From April 2001 to May of 2002
>
> Removed entrance and screen doors.
> Had door skin re welded. Weather proofed and installed
> hardware, adjusted door and installed new weather stripping. Replaced
> inner door cover with oak plywood. Replaced screen in door and re
> poprivited all parts. Rebuilt automatic screen door closer and
> installed new Velcro. Repaired and sealed doorstep light. Replaced
> stairs well cover hardware.
>
> Overhead panel:
>
> Due to lack of functionality (The dash air when working will
> not keep the driver cool on a hot day) Removed dash air and built
> custom walnut overhead. Installed new TV to operate off of the
> inverter. Loomed all wires overhead, and installed new
> inside/outside temp gauge. Installed new back up monitor over driver
> with camera in rear. Trimmed out CB volume controls in walnut.
> Installed new diodes in musical horn to make it operative, and new
> outside speakers for horn and CB. Replaced searchlight with new.
> Fabricated covers for old AC outlets. Installed new sunshades.
> Installed fans and wired them into old AC blower controls. Installed
> automatic speaker relay switch so that front speakers play audio /
> video system through them until the dash stereo is turned on.
>
> Instrument panel:
>
> Replaced all warning lights. (Amber, blue, yellow and red)
> replaced instrument bulbs. Replaced several instrument switches and
> installed relays on all blower motors and running lights to save
> switches. Ordered and replaced one AC blower switch, which was
> burned out. Calibrated Amp meter and adjusted alternator for better
> charge rate. Replace electrical water gauge with accurate mechanical
> water temp gauge. Reupholstered dash and replaced all heat foam with
> soundproofing heat resistant material.
>
> Audio/ Video system:
>
> Trimmed out Audio Video entertainment area and installed new
> coaxes and source switching system. Installed new DVD, VCR, Tuner and
> Satellite receiver. Installed new TV bracket and TV/VCR in back
> berth area.
>
>
> Forward area:
>
> Trimmed out seat switches in walnut. Rebuilt drivers and passengers
> windows had new rubber put in Windshield and drivers and passengers
> windows. Installed new remote control mirrors. Removed and resealed
> all clearance lights. Ran wiring to power lumbar on seats. Installed
> new reeds in air horns. Installed one new air horn cover. Replaced
> block heater switch so is now lights. Cleaned block heater. Resealed
> drivers and passengers outside access panels. Installed a new cruise
> control with vacuum generator system.
>
>
>
>
>
> Interior:
>
> Replaced several florescent fixtures and all the bulbs.
> Installed new blinds in forward lounge and bathroom. Installed
> curtain system for windshield area. Installed new overhead vents and
> trimmed them with walnut. Replaced all non-operational overhead
> locker hold ups. Removed and painted all heating vents. Trimmed in
> refrigerator with walnut. Built ducting for new center propane
> heater. Repaired electric heater in bathroom. Installed new shower
> curtains and doorstops. 3/20/04 Replaced all florescent bulbs and
> replaced 12 ballast in fixtures. Removed carpet and wood from step
> well. Welded up hole for filling leveling jack hydro pump. Replaced
> entry with granite steps and wood flooring continuing through kitchen
> area. 7/05 Replaced carpet.
>
> 5/07to 6/07 Removed rear bunks, stripped to bare floor and water
> tanks. Removed aft dinenet base. Removed carpet from forward
> dinenet base. Installed partition wall with dutch door just aft of
> refridgerator and befor aft bunk area. Partition is constructed of
> walnut veneer with pure walnut edges. Door is made of popular frame
> overlaid with walnut panel to conserve weight. Installed Perko
> marine door hardware, and bladwin dutch door latch.
> Replaced water tank overflow hoses , and cut out new exit
> holes to allow for new bunk base construction. Built up starboard
> bunk base with false bottom above water tank. Installed three
> heavyduty accuride pantry slides with airram so that starboard
> bunk can slide over to port bunk making one bed. Cut into accessory
> air line under port berth and installed air manifold to get air to
> strarboard bunk. Installed air tank with check valve to run air
> ram. Installed air ram control valve under forward dinenet base for
> ease of access and emergency manual operation. Wired 12v dc air
> valve to master switch in starboard aft overhead locked, and three
> momentary switches. Two over bunks and one in aft overhead above
> dinenet. Installed new bunk fans. Built up port rear bunk base.
> Repositioned winterizing controls and built new drawer in base
> area. Rebuilt aft dinenet base with new drawer for easy access.
> Covered forwad dinnet base in walnut veneer. Stained and lacquered
> all wood areas. Built custom solid walnut dinnet table and
> installed.
> Remove nutone food processor and sink. Removed counter top
> and installed new full size stainless steel sink with new faucet and
> instahot water unit. Replumbed all of same in copper tube.
> Refabricated sink drain, and made small modifications to top large
> drawer to allow for the larger sink. Removed old water filter and
> used space to create a large shelf area under sink. Sanded clean and
> restained shelves and drawers. Reworked, adjusted, and lubricated
> all drawer hardware. Recovered counter and backsplash with more
> current formica. Installed new refer with ice maker.
>
> Removed starboard aft window to replace cracked glass.
> Rebuilt same window with new felts and tempered glass then
> reinstalled. Remanufactured TV bracket for rear bunk flat screen and
> reinstalled. Had new screen built for main salon windows. Had
> forward glass and newly installed glass tinted as required.
> Removed all upholstery and recovered, had aft bunks made up
> of 3.5 inches of dense foam, and 2.5 inches of memory foam for sleep
> comfort. Had new upholstered foam back for both forward couches
> made. Removed U-line ice maker and removed cabinet. Increased depth
> of wine storage area and built and new formica covered door for the
> cabinet. Reinstalled cabinet for trash can storage area.
>
>
> Fresh water system:
> Replaced water heater, water pump, and accumulator tank. The
> water pump is quieter and uses fewer amps delivering the same amount
> of water. The accumulator tank helps to reduce pump run time. The
> new water heater is better insulated and will hold hot water
> overnight. Replaced water heater switch so that the switch
> illuminates in the on position. Rebuilt the built in water pressure
> regulator valve. Re oriented bathroom vanity faucet so that hot and
> cold are in the right direction. Rebuilt toilet so that water now
> stays in bowl. 05 Installed new toilet and rebuilt cabinet and
> installed new above counter sink, and faucet. Put granite in bath
> area.
>
> Engine area:
>
> Sound proofed engine doghouse. Installed new doghouse hold
> up. Replaced forward rubber on doghouse cover. Re Engineered Air
> Cleaner system to get the right quantity of outside air into engine.
> Pulled right valve cover and fabricated a bracket so that the PCV
> properly mates to the valve cover to stop an oil leak. Removed old
> dip stick from forward right side of engine and got new parts from
> Cat. Converted oil pan to rear sump, and moved oil dipstick to rear
> of engine to make it more accessible and to give the pan more ground
> clearance. Rerouted throttle cable to get it away from the exhaust
> system. Re designed throttle bracket so that the oil fill on the
> left side is now accessible. Replace transmission modulator cable
> due to a leak on the old one. Removed radiator and had it rodded
> out. Replaced radiator hoses. Repaired and put engine warning
> system on line. Hooked Raycor fuel filter gauge back up. Installed
> pyrometer and boost gauge. Replaced Rubber fuel lines near engine and
> heat insulated them. 3/20/04, Installed transmission temperature
> gauge. Fabricated and installed radiator misting system with dash
> switch operated electric solenoid and filter. Installed propane
> injection system for more power up hills. Fabricated a custom
> transmission cooler and installed it parallel to the drive shaft had
> new transmission hoses made to hook up the unit. 4/5/04 to 4/30/04
> Removed radiator and had fill neck replaced. Converted radiator to a
> swing out system with all new lifetime hoses. Rebuilt power steering
> pump and replaced all power steering hoses. Replaced bearing and
> shaft in water pump idler pulley. Replaced rear bearing in fan clutch
> and installed new rubber dampener. Repaired small oil leak at
> tachometer sender. Cleaned and painted all front engine parts.
> Replaced all belts with high quality gates. Replaced rubber fuel
> lines with special high temp lines and re-insulated. Removed intake
> manifold and turbo charger. Drilled and taped ½" pipe hole for water
> injection nozzle. Inspected turbo for play and wear none noted.
> Reinstalled intake manifold and turbo, replaced lock washers where
> needed. Installed hobs pressure switch set at 4 lbs per sq in to
> operate new solenoid valve for water injection. Wired in complete
> system. Installed pac-brake exhaust brake. Installed new air
> cleaner element. Relocated fuel filter to rear of engine compartment
> for ease of access. (16500 miles). Replaced water hose to air
> compressor. 9/04 Had new stainless steel braid hoses made for
> connection of air compressor to governor and air dryer. 11/04
> Installed electric fuel pump to purge out diesel filters after
> change. Installed radiator mid ship for additional cooling of water
> returned from hot water heater. Radiator has a thermostatically
> controlled fan. Changed out drivers valve cover gasket. 7/05 Replace
> o-ring seals for injector inlets through head. 7/24/06 (24939.9)
> Replaced engine with Reviva complete rebuilt 3208 250 hp Cat engine.
> Rebuilt air compressor. Painted out engine compartment and inspected
> all lines and electrical. Replaced Height control valve with a Hadex
> 94100466
>
> Under Carriage:
>
> Steamed cleaned and inspected. Removed front left and right
> rear leveling jacks and sent them to the factory to be rebuilt.
> Reinstalled same. Replaced forward shocks with factory recommended
> shocks. Expensive, but an incredible difference. Repaired
> connections on speedometer pickup at right rear wheel. 4/20/04
> greased under carriage (16500 miles) 10/04 Replaced leveling Jack
> hydro pump with factory rebuilt. Installed pump on new bracket so
> that the old step fill can be done away with. 7/24/06 Removed front
> right jack and had it rebuilt and replaced. 4/07 installed another
> hydro pump because new one was leaking. 7/07 had slow leak at valve
> stem on inside passenger tire. Interior lug bolts show
> cracks..replaced all interior lug bolts both sides.
>
> Air conditioners:
>
> Replaced thermostat in center air. Replaced clamp on
> Schrader valves evacuated and recharged. No leaks and unit cools
> well. Serviced (Cleaned) forward air and installed additional sheet
> metal screw to secure evaporator from squeaking. 9/04 Replace all
> three roof air conditoners. 11/ 04 replaced roof vents with Fan-
> tastic fans.
>
> Exterior:
>
> Replaced all locker weather stripping. 3/20/04 replaced pin
> switches on lockers and cleaned and repaired all light fixtures in
> lockers. Installed new fire extinguisher in forward locker.
> Installed new heated windshield wiper blades. 6/04 Removed dents and
> dings, welded up holes for forward roof AC, doorbell, bugler alarm
> key, and front turn lights. Removed and rebuilt galley and rear berth
> windows. Painted entire coach with Dupont emeron. Purchased and
> installed all new clearance and marker lights mostly with led type
> lighting. Updated headlights including relays for full voltage.
> Replaced turn signal flasher with electronic type. Fabricated
> stainless steel wind deflectors for drivers and passengers front side
> windows, and installed same.
>
>
> Generator:
>
> Had fuel injection pump rebuilt. Installed new fuel lift pump
> and lifter cover gasket. Had radiator rodded out and replaced all
> radiator hoses. Steam cleaned and identified oil leaks. Replaced
> valve cover gasket. Tightened pan bolts, and replaced front oil seal
> after installing an oil saver on the front pulley. Replaced water
> pump and belt. Replaced flex exhaust line with new stainless flex
> exhaust line. Welded up door brackets and adjusted generator door.
> Sound insulted generator compartment to reduce noise and vibration.
> 9/04 Replaced generator set with used 3000 hour 10kw HANCO
> generator. Raised generator drawer 3" and installed generator
> parallel to bus. Installed battery bank in generator drawer complete
> with fuses and "O" cable and supplied to new Freedom inverter
> charger, Installed freedom 40 battery charger to replace the old
> units. New generator has been modified with updated fuel filter and
> two radiators with electric fans. Installed custom exhaust and
> soundproofed cabinet. 4/07 Replaced generator voltage regulator,
> added additional cooling fans to move and extract air from gen set
> area.
>
>
> General:
>
> Re positioned battery cables and re designed battery hold
> down to accommodate new 115 amp Trojan batteries. Installed luggage
> pod on roof. Repositioned CB antenna and installed new TV antenna
> forward. Installed new dump valves on gray and black waste tanks.
> 3/20/04, Fabricated and installed black tank macerator pump. Wired
> pump to drivers rear fuse area and installed outside switch and hose
> fitting. 11/04 Installed battery combiner to insure proper charging
> of both battery banks, and a battery switch in the passengers
> forward overhead locker to run house DC on either front or rear
> battery banks. 11/04 Replaced air step solenoid with new unit.
> 12/1/04 had date code checked on very good looking Goodyears. Rear
> tires 1993! Front 1999. Replaced all tires with Toyo's. ( I can't
> stand giving the French a dime.) 11/05 Macerator removed and
> portable unit bought. Refitted all drain plumbing. 6/07 Removed and
> greases both dump valves. Used locktite to fasten roof deckplate
> screws into place.
>