1980 33' Newbie with Questions and a funny story.

[Curt Sprenger]

I can't help with the questions. But I have felt dumb before. I had the
same issue with the AIR HORN. You are not alone.

Welcome to the Forum!

Curt Sprenger ‘87PT38, Anaheim, Calif.


vabroker1 wrote:

> I am a new owner of a 1980 33'. Fairfax, VA
> With loads of questions. Would love to hear from anyone.
>
> 1. I have a Redline Motor Generator in the front pass. side storage.
> It appears to not be working. It has power cord that is plugged into it.
>
> After being repaired will the power cord power any of the outlets?
>
> 2. In front of the pass. front seat is a red switch. It pulls 15 amps.
> But I have no idea what it runs. Help?
>
> 3. The blowers for each of the heaters do not work. Front sofa, dining
> area, and bedroom. These are the ones that run off engine heat. Any
> idea where the fuse is for these?
>
> 4. I had no hot water in the shower. Found the balance valve stuck.
> Can I work it with some WD40 a little and replace or should I just
> replace the balance valve.
>
> 5. I have an outlet under the kitchen sink labeled "Ice Maker Only."
> But the Ice Maker is not plugged into it.
>
> 6. My gas gauge works great except when I switch to diesel. Then it
> pegs to Empty like it is shorted. It is not the sending unit. Other
> most likely causes?
>
> Now for my funny story.
>
> First I have never driven a BlueBird before this trip.
>
> I bought the Bird from an individual in Chicago.
> Flew to Chicago and drove 750 miles to Fairfax, VA.
> About 150 miles into the trip it was snowing and raining hard.
> I decided to make a stop to get gas and rest. As I was waiting in line
> to get gas the air horn would start to blow ever so lightly. I would
> tap the horn button, turn of the engine, and bang on the dash. After a
> few minutes it stopped blowing. I was so embarrassed I went to a
> different gas station. Once again as I was waiting in line at a truck
> stop to get gas, I could hear the air horn blowing again, sometimes
> softly, other times full blow.
>
> Finally after several minutes it would stop. So I figured it was a
> rain related short.
>
> About 650 miles in the trip my legs were getting cramped so I tried to
> stretch them when I was surprised with a full blow from the air horn.
>
> That's when I found the Air Horn Valve on the floor. My short was in
> my leg.
>
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