Another compressor problem

[Gardner Yeaw]

I know my '78 does not have an air dryer. I can usually tell by the
sound if my compressor is running/working as opposed to bypassing.
If yours is not working then I would suspect the governor. It is
unlikely that the compressor would fail suddenly.

Other problems may include broken/leaking air lines, failing
pressure regulators, or other leaks in the system. Since the front
and rear brake tanks should be independant, I would look for a leak
in the primary/wet tank circuits.

On my coach I found tons of oil sludge in the tanks and I suspect
no one ever drained them. The sludge caused some of the inline
regulators to stick and cause low pressure problems. Mine seemed to
clear up with repeated attempts to charge the system.

Gardner
78FC33

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John"
wrote:
>
> John,
>
> The problem could also be the governor itself on the compressor,
> which is an inexpensive fix, try tapping on it with a hammer,
> sometimes they get a little moisture in there that in cold weather
> freezes, or in my case it was rust, so I just changed it.
>
> Make sure if you change it, to install a new one as they are only
a
> few more dollars than a remanufactured governor. Check out this
page
> on my web site for more information and the location of the
governor
> itself on an FC model 'Bird.
>
> http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman/image/68481426
>
> JOHN FINN
> 1982 FC35RB BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE
> HOPKINS, SOUTH CAROLINA
> VISIT THE FINN'S INN EXPRESS REMODELING ADVENTURE AND TECH. TIPS
> http://www.pbase.com/image/24977457
> I'M SO SLOW ON THE HILLS,
> THAT I GET TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AS I GO BY
> .....AND WATCH THEM GROW TOO!!
> REMEMBER 9/11
>
>
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>
> --- 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
> >
>