Pokeys fan issue resolved, keeping the bus, generator rebuild?

[davidkerryedwards]

Glad to hear you are as sick minded as the rest of us. How many hours does the
Perkins
have on it? Could the smoking be causes by the altitude? Are your glow plugs
working
right? I'd do a compression check before rebuilding it, but I'd probably just
keep using it
as long as it started fine and produced electricity.
The one distinct advantage of a non-diesel generator, is that in very cold
temperatures,
the generator will start more reliably and then you can use that power to run
the block
heater on the car (when there's no access to electricity).

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "doug_ngl" wrote:
>
> Hey gang,
> Just thought I'd share a success. After testing the switch, checking
> for current at the fan, jumpering power to the fan to see if I had a
> functional hi speed mode, and finally pulling the dash, I found a poor
> connection at the gang plug connecting the switch harness to the fan
> harness. Cleaned it and used dielectric grease, works like a champ.
> Just another note, after much thought, I've decided to keep Pokey,
> at least for now. I did have her listed for sale, but the darn thing
> keeps growing on me. I guess it's a sickness we all share. So let the
> spending begin!
> Lastly, the 12.5KW genset works well, but smokes a fair amount,
> mostly at startup. I don't forsee useing it much, but it is a nice
> option. I have considered rebuilding the Perkins, or replacing the it
> with a propane fired unit...any words of advice??
> Doug Engel, Gunnison, CO, 1981 FC35SB, "Pokey"
>