Another compressor problem

[Stephen Hare]

I believe that older coaches (older than 83' mostly did not have a air
drier--
unless someone added one after the fact.

My 81 FC-33SB did not have one, however my friends 83' had one from the
factory.

I'm sure others may chime in on this, but I do think it was a factory
addition around 83.

Stephen H
81 FC-33SB Former owner- now looker!
Plant City, FL


On Dec 30, 2007 8:20 PM, Scott Forman <sforman@...> wrote:

> 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
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>


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