Airk Brakes won't pressure up

[bluebirdfitz]

I went out this morning and started the coach, and the air pressure
went steadily up to 150--same as happened last year. I've been
driving the coach all day, and she seems to be running fine. Thanks
for all of the help; I certainly know a lot more about air brakes than
I did a day ago. This is a great forum.

Thanks again,

John Fitz
78 FC 31
Maynard MA
http//:http://www.johnfitz.com

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dthollis1961"
wrote:
>
> John,
>
> There is a safety valve in the system that doesn't allow air to flow
> to the accessories until there is about 60 psi on the system. Since
> your getting to 60, I'd check the step, air horn and air chuck in
> side compartment. When I bought my '78, it wouldn't go above 60
> till I whacked the air chuck that was spewing air. My '78 didn't
> have an air dryer.
>
> David Hollis 84FC35 Springfield,IL
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bluebirdfitz"
> wrote:
> >
> > I just started up my 1978 Wanderlodge FC31 bus after a long winter
> > hiatus. It started right up (in a sea of blue smoke), but the air
> > brakes won't pressure up past sixty. The same thing happened last
> > year, but it seemed to fix itself when I went back out a week
> later.
> > The bus is old, but only has about 30,000 miles on it. Any ideas
> of
> > what I should be checking first.
> >
> > Thanks very much for any help.
> >
> > John Fitz
> > 78 Bluebird FC 31
> > Maynard, MA
> >
> > http:http://www.johnfitz.com
> >
>

[Chuck Wheeler]

John,
Was the weather warmer this morning than the last time you tried it?

Chuck Wheeler
FC 31SB
Fort Worth, TEXAS



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Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 6:20 PM
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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Airk Brakes won't pressure up



I went out this morning and started the coach, and the air pressure
went steadily up to 150--same as happened last year. I've been
driving the coach all day, and she seems to be running fine. Thanks
for all of the help; I certainly know a lot more about air brakes than
I did a day ago. This is a great forum.

Thanks again,

John Fitz
78 FC 31
Maynard MA
http//:http://www.johnfitz.com

--- In WanderlodgeForum@
yahoogroups.com, "dthollis1961"
wrote:
>
> John,
>
> There is a safety valve in the system that doesn't allow air to flow
> to the accessories until there is about 60 psi on the system. Since
> your getting to 60, I'd check the step, air horn and air chuck in
> side compartment. When I bought my '78, it wouldn't go above 60
> till I whacked the air chuck that was spewing air. My '78 didn't
> have an air dryer.
>
> David Hollis 84FC35 Springfield,IL
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@
yahoogroups.com, "bluebirdfitz"
> wrote:
> >
> > I just started up my 1978 Wanderlodge FC31 bus after a long winter
> > hiatus. It started right up (in a sea of blue smoke), but the air
> > brakes won't pressure up past sixty. The same thing happened last
> > year, but it seemed to fix itself when I went back out a week
> later.
> > The bus is old, but only has about 30,000 miles on it. Any ideas
> of
> > what I should be checking first.
> >
> > Thanks very much for any help.
> >
> > John Fitz
> > 78 Bluebird FC 31
> > Maynard, MA
> >
> > http:http://www.johnfitz.com
> >
>






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[erniecarpet@...]

Speaking of warmer weather. My step valve won't stop leaking air when it
retracts when it is very cold. BUT- when the temps rise to the 40's+ the
valve
works great- no air leak. weird

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Mt




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[John Fitzsimmons]

The weather was actually a slightly more cool--low fifties versus high fifties.
The nights have been cold.

John Fitz
FC 31 RB
Maynard, MA



-----Original Message-----
From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Chuck Wheeler
Sent: Sat 3/31/2007 8:53 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Airk Brakes won't pressure up

John,
Was the weather warmer this morning than the last time you tried it?

Chuck Wheeler
FC 31SB
Fort Worth, TEXAS



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Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 6:20 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Airk Brakes won't pressure up



I went out this morning and started the coach, and the air pressure
went steadily up to 150--same as happened last year. I've been
driving the coach all day, and she seems to be running fine. Thanks
for all of the help; I certainly know a lot more about air brakes than
I did a day ago. This is a great forum.

Thanks again,

John Fitz
78 FC 31
Maynard MA
http//:http://www.johnfitz.com

--- In WanderlodgeForum@
yahoogroups.com, "dthollis1961"
wrote:
>
> John,
>
> There is a safety valve in the system that doesn't allow air to flow
> to the accessories until there is about 60 psi on the system. Since
> your getting to 60, I'd check the step, air horn and air chuck in
> side compartment. When I bought my '78, it wouldn't go above 60
> till I whacked the air chuck that was spewing air. My '78 didn't
> have an air dryer.
>
> David Hollis 84FC35 Springfield,IL
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@
yahoogroups.com, "bluebirdfitz"
> wrote:
> >
> > I just started up my 1978 Wanderlodge FC31 bus after a long winter
> > hiatus. It started right up (in a sea of blue smoke), but the air
> > brakes won't pressure up past sixty. The same thing happened last
> > year, but it seemed to fix itself when I went back out a week
> later.
> > The bus is old, but only has about 30,000 miles on it. Any ideas
> of
> > what I should be checking first.
> >
> > Thanks very much for any help.
> >
> > John Fitz
> > 78 Bluebird FC 31
> > Maynard, MA
> >
> > http:http://www.johnfitz.com
> >
>






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[Wilhelmus Schreurs]

Ernie:
Mine do that as well, I do not know the system you have but it seems that the
sluggishness of the main cylinder allows the locking cylinder to come into play
first, not allowing the system to fully shut off.(contacts were not made) I
have recently rebuilt it the complete step system, gosh that thing is built like
a tank I have no leaks now though and the temp is dropping to 0 F again tonight.

Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
Terrace, B.C. Canada




----- Original Message ----
From: "erniecarpet@..."
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, April 1, 2007 6:21:29 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Airk Brakes won't pressure up

Speaking of warmer weather. My step valve won't stop leaking air when it
retracts when it is very cold. BUT- when the temps rise to the 40's+ the valve
works great- no air leak. weird

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Mt

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[James Harvie]

John.Maybe the seals are dried up and when it's cold they're more brittle? If
you end up taking the cylinder apart, and you need seals. There's a company
called Mechanics Bliss, in Worcester. They're great at matching up hydraulic and
pneumatic seals. They have a whole warehouse full. They can't match oem numbers,
and you may be able to get them elsewhere easier, but I've always had good luck
with them, Just bring your old ones down, if you go. They're on Hammond Street.
Jimmy Harvie 82FC 35 SB
Boston
John Fitzsimmons wrote: The weather was
actually a slightly more cool--low fifties versus high fifties. The nights have
been cold.

John Fitz
FC 31 RB
Maynard, MA

-----Original Message-----
From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Chuck Wheeler
Sent: Sat 3/31/2007 8:53 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Airk Brakes won't pressure up

John,
Was the weather warmer this morning than the last time you tried it?

Chuck Wheeler
FC 31SB
Fort Worth, TEXAS



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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bluebirdfitz
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 6:20 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Airk Brakes won't pressure up

I went out this morning and started the coach, and the air pressure
went steadily up to 150--same as happened last year. I've been
driving the coach all day, and she seems to be running fine. Thanks
for all of the help; I certainly know a lot more about air brakes than
I did a day ago. This is a great forum.

Thanks again,

John Fitz
78 FC 31
Maynard MA
http//:http://www.johnfitz.com

--- In WanderlodgeForum@
yahoogroups.com, "dthollis1961"
wrote:
>
> John,
>
> There is a safety valve in the system that doesn't allow air to flow
> to the accessories until there is about 60 psi on the system. Since
> your getting to 60, I'd check the step, air horn and air chuck in
> side compartment. When I bought my '78, it wouldn't go above 60
> till I whacked the air chuck that was spewing air. My '78 didn't
> have an air dryer.
>
> David Hollis 84FC35 Springfield,IL
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@
yahoogroups.com, "bluebirdfitz"
> wrote:
> >
> > I just started up my 1978 Wanderlodge FC31 bus after a long winter
> > hiatus. It started right up (in a sea of blue smoke), but the air
> > brakes won't pressure up past sixty. The same thing happened last
> > year, but it seemed to fix itself when I went back out a week
> later.
> > The bus is old, but only has about 30,000 miles on it. Any ideas
> of
> > what I should be checking first.
> >
> > Thanks very much for any help.
> >
> > John Fitz
> > 78 Bluebird FC 31
> > Maynard, MA
> >
> > http:http://www.johnfitz.com
> >
>

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