Electric Retarder

[davidkerryedwards]

Mine was also an aftermarket install. On mine the junction for wires, or what I
might call
the 'control box' (?) is in the right front storage compartment. Do you have an
on/off
switch on your joystick?
By the way, does anyone know a source for the joystick plastic cover? Mine was
missing
when I purchased the Bird and I haven't found a source for a replacement.

Kerry
82 Fc 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen H" <share@...> wrote:
>
> Jeff,
>
> Yes, This unit was added on at a shop in Atlanta in 5/20/83 by "Diesel
> Systems Company" for $5,500.00. I have the orig. receipt on install.
>
>
>
> Seems the unit is not hooked to ign key, because when I got it to work, the
> key was out, and nothing on. I will pull the dash plate off, and follow the
> wires, and see where they lead. Thank you for the help on this everyone!!!
>
>
>
> Stephen H
>
> 81 FC-33SB
>
> Plant City, FL
>
>
>
> _____
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> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Miller
> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 12:21 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Electric Retarder
>
>
>
> Difficult to say how the retarder is wired on an '81 as they weren't
> equipped until '83, might not be a bluprint at all. It might be best
> to simply re-wire the retarder control supply circuit through a new
> ignition-controlled relay and breaker. Faster to do it right than to
> figure out how it was done wrong.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@
> yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
> wrote:
> >
> > Steve:
> >
> > I don't have the prints in front of me, I would start by checking
> the input
> > power for a faulty or corroded connection. Then find the circuit
> breaker
> > the control power is connected to, you may have weak breaker. Just
> a couple
> > of thoughts.
> >
> > Safe travels,
> >
> > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> > Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
> >
> >,_._,___
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