PT36 retarder & other things

[bbwlwb88]

Art, fast temperature increases are common when using the retarder.
In the 1984, 1985, and 1986 pushers the transmission fluid
temperature sensor location was not in the best position in those
Birds. I believe, in 1987, Wanderlodge engineers relocated the
sensor to a less sensitive position which was more accurate in
measuring overall transmission fluid temperature when the retarder is
activated.

If you are seeing an oily film on the front of your tow vehicle or
the rear of your coach it's probably a hydraulic oil leak or an
engine coolant hose leak. An engine oil leak is also a possibility.
Either way it's a warning sign not to be ignored. It's a good idea,
any time you are traveling, to check your coach and tow vehicle
periodically for signs of such leaks.

Royal Washburn
97WL43

In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "amweath"
wrote:
>
> Got back Monday eve. from the Montery Historic Auto Races. The
Bluebird
> performed almost flawlessly. I do have two concerns.
>
> When coming down the grade into San Luis Obispo, I had the first
occa-
> sion to use the retarder. The grade is steep but short (2nd gear
going
> up). What was alarming was how fast the trans temp went up - maybe
25
> degrees in 15 seconds of use. Is this normal? It does hold well
though.
>
> The other item was a light sheen of oil on the back of the coach
when I
> got home. I traveled about 800 miles. I can't imagine it coming from
> the exaust - not a hint of smoking.
>
> The races were quite an expirience. They featured the Indy Roadsters
> from the mid-50s to the mid-60s among, of course, many other types.
>
> Any insight into the two concerns is appreciated.
>
> Art Weatherly
> Riverside Ca
> '85 PT36
>