Engine won't start or Primus

[nelsons]

Thank you all for the information.
FOLLOW UP ON ENGINE WON'T START
After turning on the Primus for 2 hours the engine started right up. Not bad for
setting for 4 months.
The only problem I see is the Level warning light is on even thought they are
completely up.
Thanks
Nelson Slinkman
1994 WB 40'
Westminster, Md

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, George Burke wrote:
>
> Oh Yes, Trojans are great batteries. I have also learned on this forum that
> oil is also a thing to discuss, and subject to differences of opinion. I
> think that Shawn from Pa. got me to looking at batteries, {Pls. don't shoot
> me in case I mis-spelled your name Shawn}, and this I have learned. Sams
> Club sells a excellent 6 volt golf cart battery, if you use that type, but
> if not here is the good news Their batteries are mfg. by Johnson Controls.
> This company has a excellent reputation, and they manufacture these
> batteries; Interstate, Sears Diehard, as well as the Sams Club Golf cart
> Batteries, as well as others. I have Interstate batteries at present, and
> have got great service from them. I will buy the Sams Club batts next time,
> because when I checked the price early last year, they were approx. $74.00
> ea., vs. the Interstate, which were around $105. Good Luck, George Burke
> 1977 FC31SB Charlotte P.S. The batts that Wal-Mart sells are not the same,
> they are mfg. by Excide, and are not the same quality.
>
> On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 7:02 PM, Ernie Ekberg wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > When I was in Ft Worth, I bought T105 Trojans. They lasted quite a few
> > years. When I was in Austintown, Ohio last year, batteries died. All that
> > was available was Crown batteries. Put them on the coach and off and
> > running. Any battery new is a lot better then any real old ones
> >
> > *Ernie Ekberg*
> > *83 PT40*
> > *Weatherford, Tx 76086*
> > *817-475-3991*
> > *http://www.ernieekbergflooring.net*
> >
> >
> > --- On *Mon, 2/28/11, Roger W Webb * wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Roger W Webb
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Engine won't start or Primus
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Monday, February 28, 2011, 1:43 PM
> >
> >
> >
> > Oh no!. You have asked one of the most dreaded questions on the forum ...
> > what battery is the best?? ... good luck, there are lots of opinions. I've
> > got Interstate, but that is just because it was easy to do. Wait for 24
> > hours and I'm sure you'll have at least 6 different recommendations.
> >
> > Now I'm not making fun of anyone ... I just know batteries and tires
> > generate lots of responses. Have fun folks.
> >
> > Roger Webb - Cedar Rapids, IA
> > 91 WL - sitting in NC
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nelsons
> > To: WanderlodgeForum
> > Sent: Mon, Feb 28, 2011 8:30 am
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Engine won't start or Primus
> >
> >
> > Thank you Roger,
> > I think you are correct about the condition of the batteries. Could you
> > recommend which ones to purchase for replacement? Could not find the Battery
> > Heat Switch. Sure do miss Dean from Wanderlodge when you have a problem,
> > what would all we do without this forum.
> > Thanks
> > Nelson Slinkman
> > 1994 WB 40'
> > Westminster, Md
> >
> > --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com<http://us.mc812.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Wa\
nderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > Roger W Webb wrote:
> > >
> > > IMO your engine batteries are just too weak. If charging them does get
> > some cranking power, trying jumping them (if you are a member of Good Sam or
> > other service, it may be worth the call). Even then, if you have one really
> > bad battery, jumping may not help and replacing them may be your next
> > alternative. The gages on the dash really only give you an indication of
> > voltage at the moment and although lookin' good, may not be a good
> > indication of cranking power.
> > >
> > >
> > > Tying you house and engine batteries together with the switch on the dash
> > could get you some cranking power, and heating up the batteries may help (my
> > switch for the battery heat is under the sink in my 91WL). But even those
> > assists may not overcome a bad or weak bank of batteries.
> > >
> > >
> > > Roger Webb - Cedar Rapids, IA
> > > 91WL (sitting in NC)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: nelsons
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum
http://us.mc812.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=W\
anderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com>
> > >
> > > Sent: Mon, Feb 28, 2011 7:51 am
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Engine won't start or Primus
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello Mike,
> > > I could not find any switch for electric heater behind the pull down
> > > drawer. There was only an "start Gen" "LP on/off" and water pump switch.
> > Yes, the switch was "on" to charge both sets of batteries. I am sure the
> > ether tank is empty I have had this bus for 10 years and never used it. The
> > bus only has 31000 miles on it.
> > > Thanks for your help.
> > > Nelson SLinkman
> > > 1994 WB 40'
> > > Westminster, Md
> > >
> > > --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com<http://us.mc812.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Wa\
nderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Steve Quandt" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > If it is set up the same as my 1993 pull down the drawer front under
> > the
> > > > kitchen sink, there should be a switch there for the electric engine
> > heater.
> > > > For this to work you need to be plugged in or on your generator. When
> > you
> > > > were parked did you tie the engine batteries to the house so they would
> > be
> > > > charged? If not there is a switch on the dash AUX Battery, if it is off
> > > > turn to on to on to charge the engine batteries.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > The cold start switch goes to an ether cylinder in the engine bay that
> > is
> > > > most likely empty.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Steve Quandt 1993 PT40
> > > >
> > > > Iron Mountain, MI
> > > >
> > > > Now in WARM Marble Falls TX
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > _____
> > > >
> > > > From:
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nderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > >
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> > On Behalf Of nelsons
> > > > Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 11:26 AM
> > > > To:
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> > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Engine won't start or Primus
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hello,
> > > > I have a 1994 WB with an 8v92. I have been away for 4 months and just
> > got
> > > > back this past weekend. I wanted to start the engine so I tried
> > starting the
> > > > Primus in order to pre-warm the engine due to the cold temperature
> > we've had
> > > > for a few months. The Primus would not start. I checked the Propane
> > switch,
> > > > and it was on, the stove was working and so was the refrigerator. I
> > tried to
> > > > turn it on a few times incase there was and air in the line, but it
> > never
> > > > started. It there another safety switch for the Primus? I started the
> > engine
> > > > and the primus before I left and all worked properly.
> > > > When I try to start the engine it turns very slowly and does not turn
> > fast
> > > > enough to start.
> > > > The only thing that I noticed was the "Neutral" light on the
> > transmission
> > > > panel is on.
> > > > Does the 1994 Bird have an electric heated for the engine? I saw a
> > switch
> > > > that is on the right side of the consul that says cold start.
> > > > Any help would be appreciated.
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Nelson Slinkman
> > > > 1994 WB
> > > > Westminster, Md
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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