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Driving in snow
12-07-2006, 14:31
Post: #11
Driving in snow
Tom,
I haven't had the guts to open the dash yet. I need to pull the
steering wheel and disconnect the speedometer first. I also know
that due to age I will have a couple of wires pop off or break off
and I will need to chase them down to repair them. When I do open
the dash I want to be prepared to fix everything, change all
switches that need changing, and re-route the wires so the next time
it is a much easier task.

Gardner
78FC33

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
wrote:
>
> You can turn the defrosters, the A/C blowers and the heater
blowers
> into a hurricane by taking all of the current out of the dash and
> transferring it to bosch relays in the overhead compartment. Open
up
> your dash and inspect your switches and wires and connectors and
you
> will see why.
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 12:00 AM 12/7/2006, you wrote:
> >We have driven in snow...take your time and keep your speed
> >reasonalble...no anti-lock brakes on these tanks. My biggest
> >challenges have been ice on ramps and turnoffs, watch for that, as
> >well as concealed soft terrain...be very careful if going off
> >pavement...might be frozen only on the very top, quaigmire below.
> >Also due to keeping the bus closed up you may find a lot of
mostiure
> >in the cabin...and your windshield defroster may be weak...we got
anti-
> >fogging wipes - they work great for the windshield.
> >
> >Frank
> >85FC33
> >Woodbridge, Va.
> >
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gardner Yeaw"
> >wrote:
> > >
> > > I plan trip this weekend and may run into a little light
snow. I
> > > have lots of time so I am in NO hurry. Aside from the obvious,
slow
> > > and steady, are there any tips for handling air brakes in
slippery
> > > conditions. I know excessive pumping will kill the preasure
and may
> > > result in the spring brakes commng on, so that must be done
with
> >great
> > > care.
> > >
> > > How does an FC handle in the snow? Anyone have experience?
> > >
> > > Gardner
> > > 78FC33
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>
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Messages In This Thread
Driving in snow - Gardner Yeaw - 12-06-2006, 13:51
Driving in snow - davidkerryedwards - 12-06-2006, 14:07
Driving in snow - Gardner Yeaw - 12-06-2006, 14:29
Driving in snow - Tom Warner - 12-06-2006, 16:08
Driving in snow - fwernlein - 12-06-2006, 17:00
Driving in snow - adieu2y - 12-07-2006, 00:14
Driving in snow - Tom Warner - 12-07-2006, 02:30
Driving in snow - Jeff Miller - 12-07-2006, 02:54
Driving in snow - Gardner Yeaw - 12-07-2006, 03:11
Driving in snow - Gardner Yeaw - 12-07-2006, 14:18
Driving in snow - Gardner Yeaw - 12-07-2006 14:31
Driving in snow - Gardner Yeaw - 12-11-2006, 12:55



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