Another compressor problem

[Scott Forman]

Could be anywhere. On my 82 FC is was just about at the center
(length and width) of the underside. Your coach is older, it may not
have one. The dryer is the thing that makes the "pssshh" sound as it
spits air when the compressor reaches its governed PSI. Follow the
sound.

Scott

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> Scott, Where would the air dryer be? I have an little gizmo which
I
> assumed was some kind of filter on the side of the compressor.
Other
> then that I don't know what I am looking for.
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
> >
> > If you have an air dryer, check the relief valve, sometimes they
> stick
> > open. Often of you cover the outlet on the bottom with the palm
of
> > your hand with the engine running, it will fix itself for that
> trip.
> > If you find this happening, you need new relief valve.
> >
> > Scott Forman
> > 86 PT38
> > Memphis
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Upon trying to take the son-in-law for a turn in the bus I
found
> that
> > > the compressor would not bring the air up to release the
brakes.
> > > Checked and the belt is Ok and the compressors seems to be
> turning
> > Ok.
> > > Is there a solenoid or a switch which activates and deactivates
> the
> > > compressor. I get about 30lbs on the air gauge but no more.
The
> only
> > > other clue is that when the compressor is running normally it
> makes
> > > enough noise that I can hear it and it is not doing that.
Don't
> know
> > > beans about what I am dealing with but any help or suggestions
as
> to
> > > what to look at or for would certainly be appreciated.
> > >
> > > John Heckman
> > > central Pa
> > > 1973 FC converted to 3208 CAT
> > >
> >
>