FC quit running

[pattypape]

Hi Dan,

Good to hear you drove it home. I think losing only three hours and
arriving home before dark was a real accomplishment, especially
with three delays. I wish I could have been of more help.
I would appreciate knowing what you discover is the problem. We
also had a plugged up Racor after only about 3000 miles on a new
filter.

Bill 88 FC

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Darst"
wrote:
> Thanks everyone for the quick feedback. Made it home at 8pm
central time.
> Took 8 hours to do a five hour trip. Cat died three times, lack of
fuel flow
> at high demand. Changed the filters, priming both with the facet
pusher
> pump on a dash switch we put in. So pump works. Next step is to
take racor
> apart to try and find something causing flow restriction. Have not
had this
> problem since fall 03, but its back again now.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> dandarst86fc35rbhuntleyil.
>
> >From: "pattypape"
> >Reply-To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> >To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: FC quit running
> >Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 02:06:56 -0000
> >
> >
> >Jay.
> >I think you are now beyond my knowledge, maybe the experts will
> >check in after their 4th July party.
> >The low fuel in the primary filter should be a clue. Great idea to
> >clean out the Racor. About a week or two ago there was a thread on
> >blowing out the fuel lines toward the tank and then forward to the
> >primary filter with air forced into the racor fuel lines when
> >disconnected.
> >Then, I guess it is onto the injectors, Bleed those injectors,
until
> >the fuel runs clear. I can easily reach five of them, and the Cat
> >always starts.
> >
> >Bill 88 FC
> >
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Darst"
> > wrote:
> > > Appreciate the suggestions on the Facet pump...
> > >
> > > Dan was able to get started again...though can only run in high
> >gear
> > > at 50mph. When a hill climb is required, he must not push the
> > > throttle too hard as he will have symptoms of low fuel delivery
> >(such
> > > as very little or no boost).
> > >
> > > When the speed reduces to a point where 3rd gear(of 4 gears)is
> >being
> > > used, the fuel and boost return to normal full power. However,
as
> > > soon as 4th gear is engaged, almost immediately, boost level
> >reduces
> > > to 1-2psi and thus away goes the horse power. as we slow down
and
> > > then back to 3rd gear, an immediate 10pounds of boost and all
the
> > > horses are back.
> > >
> > > Going down a hill with throttle wide open, reached about 63mph
> >with
> > > 10pounds of boost, then, while continuing the downhill run, the
> > > boost reduced to 1-2pounds and the Bird slowed to 50mph. Where
it
> > > will run all day, with 1-3 pounds of boost.
> > >
> > > After changing the Racor, it ran bad, as before the change. So
he
> > > stopped and changed the secondary fuel filter, reffered to as
> > > the "CAT" filter, I suppose to differentiate from the Racor
> >filter.
> > > Noticed that the fuel level in the Cat filter was down maybe 2
> > > inches in the filter.
> > >
> > > Dan replaced the Cat filter with new, primed with the Facet
pump
> >and
> > > the little hand primer pump, and the bird started and ran,
BUT, NO
> > > CHANGE. Still not making power as it should.
> > >
> > > Generator has been running the whole time, no stumbles, no
> >problems.
> > >
> > > The Racor gage is at 1 or 2 inches of vacuum, so normal.
> > > The filters are fresh.
> > > The fuel is fresh
> > > The wire to the "Fuel Shut Off Solenoid" is good. By the way,
that
> > > wire, if broken, causes the Cat to NOT run at all. Been there
done
> > > that.
> > >
> > > A fuel delivery issue for sure.
> > >
> > > Plans are to remove the bottom bowl from the Racor and clean
the
> > > swirl tube and check ball.
> > >
> > > What else?
> > >
> > > Thanks for all your help!
> > >
> > > Jay Darst
> > > working toward a fix for 1986 FC 35 RB
> > > and an owner of the far superior and slightly better(on some
days)
> > > 85PT40 ;~)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, randydupree

> > > wrote:
> > > > also,on my sister in laws coach the wire going to the fuel
> >sol.on
> > > the pump broke off,she put a new end on the wire and that fixed
> >it.
> > > Randy
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: samax8
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 5:43 PM
> > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: FC quit running
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -Could be air in the fuel. If it will run at all, watch
water
> > > > separator for air bubbles. If there, may be defective water
> > > separator.
> > > > I had that situation and replacing H2O separator solved the
> > > problem.
> > > > Bill
> > > > 82FC33
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Darst"
> > >
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > Hey any of you FC owners, brother Dan is traveling in his
> >86FC
> > > and
> > > > the
> > > > > engine began loosing power. he stopped and changed the
Racor
> > > filter.
> > > > > Started and ran the same, no boost, no smoke, no power.
> > > > >
> > > > > It has now stopped.
> > > > >
> > > > > All suggestions appreciated!
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > > Jay Darst
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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