Electric Retarder

[Stephen H]

Hi everyone-

Just an update about the electric retarder-It was the main 10A fuse from the
electric panel above the coach batteries- Corrosion was the culprit. I got
some sand paper and cleaned the fuse, and the contacts- now even my
spotlight works like new, in all directions!!! Thank you all for your help!!




P.S.- The electric retarder REALLY WORKS great! It will bring me to a stop
very nicely! Really will save wear and tear on the service brakes!



Stephen H.

81 FC-33SB

Plant City, FL







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From: Stephen H [mailto:share@...]
Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 11:09 PM
To: 'WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com'
Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Electric Retarder



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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