Sluggish 8V92

[Oene Pomper]

What did you find out?

>>> "Don Bradner" 11/9/2012 3:17 PM >>>
The HT755 is a 5-speed, but has 6 apparent/effective gears in terms of rpm changing. When flooring mine from a stop, the gear shifts occur approximately at:

0mph 1st gear
18mph 2nd gear unlocked
27mph 2nd gear locked
36mph 3rd gear
45mph 4th gear
60mph 5th gear

Upshifts occur at 2100rpm and drop to 1670rpm

Don Bradner
90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1

On 11/8/2012 at 9:31 PM Julian Cane wrote:

>How about starting at zero mph and go slowly to 50 mph counting how times
>it shifts, and watch the tach for small drops in RPM's
>
>
>
>
>
>________________________________
> From: Jerry
>To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:14 PM
>Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
>
>
>Â
>Scott,
>
>That is interesting that you mention the transmission....it is something I
>have suspicioned because that is how it seems when starting from a stop.
>
>Is there any way to verify this? Would pushing "1" guarantee that it is
>indeed in first gear? This has the allison 5 speed, not sure on the
>model, I think its something like a 745 or 755.
>
>Paul,
>
>We have an appointment to have it checked out Monday. Finally found a
>tech in this area willing to work/check a 8V92.
>
>I will let you all know what they find.
>
>Thanks, Jerry
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry" wrote:
>>
>> I have a "1991 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40" with a silver "8V92".
>>
>> Lately it has become painfully slow at accelerating from a dead stop.
>It is getting to the point of being unsafe to attempt to merge into
>traffic.
>>
>> Once you get it rolling down the highway, it isn't so bad...I have no
>problems maintaining 70mph.
>>
>> Turbo boost will show a bit over 20 for a max, but when accelerating
>from a stop, boost is less then 10, and the rpm's just don't want to rev
>up.
>>
>> When it is first started, when cold, it does not sound as smooth as I
>thought it used to.....almost like it has a slight mis. Seems to smooth
>out once it is warm.
>>
>> Bought it used with 160,000 miles, it now has a bit over 200,000 miles.
>The fuel and air filters have been recently serviced, but I have no
>knowledge of any past maintenance history.....so I don't know if there are
>other issues that need to be looked at....ie: valve settings, fuel
>injectors, etc.
>>
>> Has anyone else had this issue, or have any ideas at what I may need to
>check to help resolve this problem?
>>
>> Thanks, Jerry
>>





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[Jerry]

Well...it appears the tech jumped the gun on the "bad injector" being the
problem. He installed the new injector and it still does not fire on that
cylinder. He actually is saying now that when under a load, it appears to be
missing on more then just the one cylinder.

Says he has to dig deeper to find out what's going on....this was a couple of
days ago, haven't heard anything new since then.

I'm beginning to think it may be the "DDEC II"...or something else along the
electronic end. Jerry


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Oene Pomper" wrote:
>
> What did you find out?
>
> >>> "Don Bradner" 11/9/2012 3:17 PM >>>
> The HT755 is a 5-speed, but has 6 apparent/effective gears in terms of
> rpm changing. When flooring mine from a stop, the gear shifts occur
> approximately at:
>
> 0mph 1st gear
> 18mph 2nd gear unlocked
> 27mph 2nd gear locked
> 36mph 3rd gear
> 45mph 4th gear
> 60mph 5th gear
>
> Upshifts occur at 2100rpm and drop to 1670rpm
>
> Don Bradner
> 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1
>
> On 11/8/2012 at 9:31 PM Julian Cane wrote:
>
> >How about starting at zero mph and go slowly to 50 mph counting how
> times
> >it shifts, and watch the tach for small drops in RPM's
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >________________________________
> > From: Jerry
> >To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> >Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:14 PM
> >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
> >
> >
> >Â
> >Scott,
> >
> >That is interesting that you mention the transmission....it is
> something I
> >have suspicioned because that is how it seems when starting from a
> stop.
> >
> >Is there any way to verify this? Would pushing "1" guarantee that it
> is
> >indeed in first gear? This has the allison 5 speed, not sure on the
> >model, I think its something like a 745 or 755.
> >
> >Paul,
> >
> >We have an appointment to have it checked out Monday. Finally found
> a
> >tech in this area willing to work/check a 8V92.
> >
> >I will let you all know what they find.
> >
> >Thanks, Jerry
> >
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry" wrote:
> >>
> >> I have a "1991 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40" with a silver "8V92".
> >>
> >> Lately it has become painfully slow at accelerating from a dead
> stop.
> >It is getting to the point of being unsafe to attempt to merge into
> >traffic.
> >>
> >> Once you get it rolling down the highway, it isn't so bad...I have
> no
> >problems maintaining 70mph.
> >>
> >> Turbo boost will show a bit over 20 for a max, but when
> accelerating
> >from a stop, boost is less then 10, and the rpm's just don't want to
> rev
> >up.
> >>
> >> When it is first started, when cold, it does not sound as smooth as
> I
> >thought it used to.....almost like it has a slight mis. Seems to
> smooth
> >out once it is warm.
> >>
> >> Bought it used with 160,000 miles, it now has a bit over 200,000
> miles.
> >The fuel and air filters have been recently serviced, but I have no
> >knowledge of any past maintenance history.....so I don't know if there
> are
> >other issues that need to be looked at....ie: valve settings, fuel
> >injectors, etc.
> >>
> >> Has anyone else had this issue, or have any ideas at what I may need
> to
> >check to help resolve this problem?
> >>
> >> Thanks, Jerry
> >>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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[Ron Thompson]

Are you sure you don't have a reduction of your air supply. I have not had a problem with my Series 60 diesel but I have had that problem with my Kubota generator. The air supply filter is located low on the engine and on a trip to Alaska on the Alcan highway there was a lot of really dusty highway construction going on and my generator started lugging down and it turned out that the filter had sucked so much dust that it clogged up and only a little air was getting through it. Replaced the filter and the engine ran like a top after that. Ronald Thompson TEXAS 1995 Wanderlodge 42' --- On Wed, 11/28/12, Jerry wrote: From: Jerry Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92 To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 12:16 PM Well...it appears the tech jumped the gun on the "bad injector" being the problem. He installed the new injector and it still does not fire on that cylinder. He actually is saying now that when under a load, it appears to be missing on more then just the one cylinder. Says he has to dig deeper to find out what's going on....this was a couple of days ago, haven't heard anything new since then. I'm beginning to think it may be the "DDEC II"...or something else along the electronic end. Jerry --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Oene Pomper" wrote: > > What did you find out? > > >>> "Don Bradner" 11/9/2012 3:17 PM >>> > The HT755 is a 5-speed, but has 6 apparent/effective gears in terms of > rpm changing. When flooring mine from a stop, the gear shifts occur > approximately at: > > 0mph 1st gear > 18mph 2nd gear unlocked > 27mph 2nd gear locked > 36mph 3rd gear > 45mph 4th gear > 60mph 5th gear > > Upshifts occur at 2100rpm and drop to 1670rpm > > Don Bradner > 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder" > My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1 > > On 11/8/2012 at 9:31 PM Julian Cane wrote: > > >How about starting at zero mph and go slowly to 50 mph counting how > times > >it shifts, and watch the tach for small drops in RPM's > > > > > > > > > > > >________________________________ > > From: Jerry > >To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:14 PM > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92 > > > > > >Â > >Scott, > > > >That is interesting that you mention the transmission....it is > something I > >have suspicioned because that is how it seems when starting from a > stop. > > > >Is there any way to verify this? Would pushing "1" guarantee that it > is > >indeed in first gear? This has the allison 5 speed, not sure on the > >model, I think its something like a 745 or 755. > > > >Paul, > > > >We have an appointment to have it checked out Monday. Finally found > a > >tech in this area willing to work/check a 8V92. > > > >I will let you all know what they find. > > > >Thanks, Jerry > > > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry" wrote: > >> > >> I have a "1991 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40" with a silver "8V92". > >> > >> Lately it has become painfully slow at accelerating from a dead > stop. > >It is getting to the point of being unsafe to attempt to merge into > >traffic. > >> > >> Once you get it rolling down the highway, it isn't so bad...I have > no > >problems maintaining 70mph. > >> > >> Turbo boost will show a bit over 20 for a max, but when > accelerating > >from a stop, boost is less then 10, and the rpm's just don't want to > rev > >up. > >> > >> When it is first started, when cold, it does not sound as smooth as > I > >thought it used to.....almost like it has a slight mis. Seems to > smooth > >out once it is warm. > >> > >> Bought it used with 160,000 miles, it now has a bit over 200,000 > miles. > >The fuel and air filters have been recently serviced, but I have no > >knowledge of any past maintenance history.....so I don't know if there > are > >other issues that need to be looked at....ie: valve settings, fuel > >injectors, etc. > >> > >> Has anyone else had this issue, or have any ideas at what I may need > to > >check to help resolve this problem? > >> > >> Thanks, Jerry > >> > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links >

[Jerry]

Air and fuel filters have been ruled out....he pretty much has it narrowed down
to a computer issue....the tech says he's got a used "DDEC II" that he is going
to install and see if that rectifies the problem.

Has there been many issues with the "DDEC II"? Just wondering if this tech is
on the right track or is he just playing guessing games with me!!!

He should be updating me in a few days. Jerry

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ron Thompson wrote:
>
> Are you sure you don't have a reduction of your air supply. I have not had a
problem with my Series 60 diesel but I have had that problem with my Kubota
generator. The air supply filter is located low on the engine and on a trip to
Alaska on the Alcan highway there was a lot of really dusty highway construction
going on and my generator started lugging down and it turned out that the filter
had sucked so much dust that it clogged up and only a little air was getting
through it. Replaced the filter and the engine ran like a top after that.
>
>
> Ronald Thompson
>
> TEXAS
>
> 1995 Wanderlodge 42'
>
> --- On Wed, 11/28/12, Jerry wrote:
>
> From: Jerry
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 12:16 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Well...it appears the tech jumped the gun on the "bad injector" being
the problem. He installed the new injector and it still does not fire on that
cylinder. He actually is saying now that when under a load, it appears to be
missing on more then just the one cylinder.
>
>
>
> Says he has to dig deeper to find out what's going on....this was a couple of
days ago, haven't heard anything new since then.
>
>
>
> I'm beginning to think it may be the "DDEC II"...or something else along the
electronic end. Jerry
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Oene Pomper" wrote:
>
> >
>
> > What did you find out?
>
> >
>
> > >>> "Don Bradner" 11/9/2012 3:17 PM >>>
>
> > The HT755 is a 5-speed, but has 6 apparent/effective gears in terms of
>
> > rpm changing. When flooring mine from a stop, the gear shifts occur
>
> > approximately at:
>
> >
>
> > 0mph 1st gear
>
> > 18mph 2nd gear unlocked
>
> > 27mph 2nd gear locked
>
> > 36mph 3rd gear
>
> > 45mph 4th gear
>
> > 60mph 5th gear
>
> >
>
> > Upshifts occur at 2100rpm and drop to 1670rpm
>
> >
>
> > Don Bradner
>
> > 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
>
> > My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1
>
> >
>
> > On 11/8/2012 at 9:31 PM Julian Cane wrote:
>
> >
>
> > >How about starting at zero mph and go slowly to 50 mph counting how
>
> > times
>
> > >it shifts, and watch the tach for small drops in RPM's
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >________________________________
>
> > > From: Jerry
>
> > >To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> > >Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:14 PM
>
> > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >Â
>
> > >Scott,
>
> > >
>
> > >That is interesting that you mention the transmission....it is
>
> > something I
>
> > >have suspicioned because that is how it seems when starting from a
>
> > stop.
>
> > >
>
> > >Is there any way to verify this? Would pushing "1" guarantee that it
>
> > is
>
> > >indeed in first gear? This has the allison 5 speed, not sure on the
>
> > >model, I think its something like a 745 or 755.
>
> > >
>
> > >Paul,
>
> > >
>
> > >We have an appointment to have it checked out Monday. Finally found
>
> > a
>
> > >tech in this area willing to work/check a 8V92.
>
> > >
>
> > >I will let you all know what they find.
>
> > >
>
> > >Thanks, Jerry
>
> > >
>
> > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry" wrote:
>
> > >>
>
> > >> I have a "1991 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40" with a silver "8V92".
>
> > >>
>
> > >> Lately it has become painfully slow at accelerating from a dead
>
> > stop.
>
> > >It is getting to the point of being unsafe to attempt to merge into
>
> > >traffic.
>
> > >>
>
> > >> Once you get it rolling down the highway, it isn't so bad...I have
>
> > no
>
> > >problems maintaining 70mph.
>
> > >>
>
> > >> Turbo boost will show a bit over 20 for a max, but when
>
> > accelerating
>
> > >from a stop, boost is less then 10, and the rpm's just don't want to
>
> > rev
>
> > >up.
>
> > >>
>
> > >> When it is first started, when cold, it does not sound as smooth as
>
> > I
>
> > >thought it used to.....almost like it has a slight mis. Seems to
>
> > smooth
>
> > >out once it is warm.
>
> > >>
>
> > >> Bought it used with 160,000 miles, it now has a bit over 200,000
>
> > miles.
>
> > >The fuel and air filters have been recently serviced, but I have no
>
> > >knowledge of any past maintenance history.....so I don't know if there
>
> > are
>
> > >other issues that need to be looked at....ie: valve settings, fuel
>
> > >injectors, etc.
>
> > >>
>
> > >> Has anyone else had this issue, or have any ideas at what I may need
>
> > to
>
> > >check to help resolve this problem?
>
> > >>
>
> > >> Thanks, Jerry
>
> > >>
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > ------------------------------------
>
> >
>
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
>
> >
>

[Don Bradner]

A prior owner replaced the DDECII in mine in February, 2003, so there must have
been a problem, I just don't know what. I've heard that person is still a Bird
owner, but he's never been on any forum so I don't know how to ask.

Don Bradner
90 PT40 "Blue Thunder" For Sale: http://www.arcatapet.net/rvforsale
My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1

On 11/29/2012 at 8:35 PM Jerry wrote:

>Air and fuel filters have been ruled out....he pretty much has it
>narrowed down to a computer issue....the tech says he's got a used "DDEC
>II" that he is going to install and see if that rectifies the problem.
>
>Has there been many issues with the "DDEC II"? Just wondering if this
>tech is on the right track or is he just playing guessing games with me!!!
>
>He should be updating me in a few days. Jerry
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ron Thompson wrote:
>>
>> Are you sure you don't have a reduction of your air supply. I have not
>had a problem with my Series 60 diesel but I have had that problem with my
>Kubota generator. The air supply filter is located low on the engine and
>on a trip to Alaska on the Alcan highway there was a lot of really dusty
>highway construction going on and my generator started lugging down and it
>turned out that the filter had sucked so much dust that it clogged up and
>only a little air was getting through it. Replaced the filter and the
>engine ran like a top after that.
>>
>>
>> Ronald Thompson
>>
>> TEXAS
>>
>> 1995 Wanderlodge 42'
>>
>> --- On Wed, 11/28/12, Jerry wrote:
>>
>> From: Jerry
>> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
>> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>> Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 12:16 PM
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Â
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Well...it appears the tech jumped the gun on the "bad injector"
>being the problem. He installed the new injector and it still does not
>fire on that cylinder. He actually is saying now that when under a load,
>it appears to be missing on more then just the one cylinder.
>>
>>
>>
>> Says he has to dig deeper to find out what's going on....this was a
>couple of days ago, haven't heard anything new since then.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm beginning to think it may be the "DDEC II"...or something else along
>the electronic end. Jerry
>>
>>
>>
>> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Oene Pomper" wrote:
>>
>> >
>>
>> > What did you find out?
>>
>> >
>>
>> > >>> "Don Bradner" 11/9/2012 3:17 PM >>>
>>
>> > The HT755 is a 5-speed, but has 6 apparent/effective gears in terms of
>>
>> > rpm changing. When flooring mine from a stop, the gear shifts occur
>>
>> > approximately at:
>>
>> >
>>
>> > 0mph 1st gear
>>
>> > 18mph 2nd gear unlocked
>>
>> > 27mph 2nd gear locked
>>
>> > 36mph 3rd gear
>>
>> > 45mph 4th gear
>>
>> > 60mph 5th gear
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Upshifts occur at 2100rpm and drop to 1670rpm
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Don Bradner
>>
>> > 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
>>
>> > My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1
>>
>> >
>>
>> > On 11/8/2012 at 9:31 PM Julian Cane wrote:
>>
>> >
>>
>> > >How about starting at zero mph and go slowly to 50 mph counting how
>>
>> > times
>>
>> > >it shifts, and watch the tach for small drops in RPM's
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >________________________________
>>
>> > > From: Jerry
>>
>> > >To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>>
>> > >Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:14 PM
>>
>> > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >Â
>>
>> > >Scott,
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >That is interesting that you mention the transmission....it is
>>
>> > something I
>>
>> > >have suspicioned because that is how it seems when starting from a
>>
>> > stop.
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >Is there any way to verify this? Would pushing "1" guarantee that it
>>
>> > is
>>
>> > >indeed in first gear? This has the allison 5 speed, not sure on the
>>
>> > >model, I think its something like a 745 or 755.
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >Paul,
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >We have an appointment to have it checked out Monday. Finally found
>>
>> > a
>>
>> > >tech in this area willing to work/check a 8V92.
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >I will let you all know what they find.
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >Thanks, Jerry
>>
>> > >
>>
>> > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry" wrote:
>>
>> > >>
>>
>> > >> I have a "1991 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40" with a silver "8V92".
>>
>> > >>
>>
>> > >> Lately it has become painfully slow at accelerating from a dead
>>
>> > stop.
>>
>> > >It is getting to the point of being unsafe to attempt to merge into
>>
>> > >traffic.
>>
>> > >>
>>
>> > >> Once you get it rolling down the highway, it isn't so bad...I have
>>
>> > no
>>
>> > >problems maintaining 70mph.
>>
>> > >>
>>
>> > >> Turbo boost will show a bit over 20 for a max, but when
>>
>> > accelerating
>>
>> > >from a stop, boost is less then 10, and the rpm's just don't want to
>>
>> > rev
>>
>> > >up.
>>
>> > >>
>>
>> > >> When it is first started, when cold, it does not sound as smooth as
>>
>> > I
>>
>> > >thought it used to.....almost like it has a slight mis. Seems to
>>
>> > smooth
>>
>> > >out once it is warm.
>>
>> > >>
>>
>> > >> Bought it used with 160,000 miles, it now has a bit over 200,000
>>
>> > miles.
>>
>> > >The fuel and air filters have been recently serviced, but I have no
>>
>> > >knowledge of any past maintenance history.....so I don't know if there
>>
>> > are
>>
>> > >other issues that need to be looked at....ie: valve settings, fuel
>>
>> > >injectors, etc.
>>
>> > >>
>>
>> > >> Has anyone else had this issue, or have any ideas at what I may need
>>
>> > to
>>
>> > >check to help resolve this problem?
>>
>> > >>
>>
>> > >> Thanks, Jerry
>>
>> > >>
>>
>> >
>>
>> >
>>
>> >
>>
>> >
>>
>> >
>>
>> > ------------------------------------
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>> >
>>
>
>
>
>
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>
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>
>
>

[Markus Meyer]

Just make sure the replacement is a known good one.



Thanks,

Markus



-----Original Message-----



From: Jerry

Sent: 29 Nov 2012 20:35:37 GMT

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92

Air and fuel filters have been ruled out....he pretty much has it narrowed down to a computer issue....the tech says he's got a used "DDEC II" that he is going to install and see if that rectifies the problem.




Has there been many issues with the "DDEC II"? Just wondering if this tech is on the right track or is he just playing guessing games with me!!!



He should be updating me in a few days. Jerry



--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Ron Thompson wrote:

>

> Are you sure you don't have a reduction of your air supply. I have not had a problem with my Series 60 diesel but I have had that problem with my Kubota generator. The air supply filter is located low on the engine and on a trip to Alaska on the Alcan
highway there was a lot of really dusty highway construction going on and my generator started lugging down and it turned out that the filter had sucked so much dust that it clogged up and only a little air was getting through it. Replaced the filter and
the engine ran like a top after that.

>

>

> Ronald Thompson

>

> TEXAS

>

> 1995 Wanderlodge 42'

>

> --- On Wed, 11/28/12, Jerry wrote:

>

> From: Jerry

> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92

> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"

> Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 12:16 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Â

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Well...it appears the tech jumped the gun on the "bad injector" being the problem. He installed the new injector and it still does not fire on that cylinder. He actually is saying now that when under a load, it appears to be missing on more then just the
one cylinder.

>

>

>

> Says he has to dig deeper to find out what's going on....this was a couple of days ago, haven't heard anything new since then.


>

>

>

> I'm beginning to think it may be the "DDEC II"...or something else along the electronic end. Jerry

>

>

>

> --- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Oene Pomper" wrote:

>

> >

>

> > What did you find out?

>

> >

>

> > >>> "Don Bradner" 11/9/2012 3:17 PM >>>

>

> > The HT755 is a 5-speed, but has 6 apparent/effective gears in terms of

>

> > rpm changing. When flooring mine from a stop, the gear shifts occur

>

> > approximately at:

>

> >

>

> > 0mph 1st gear

>

> > 18mph 2nd gear unlocked

>

> > 27mph 2nd gear locked

>

> > 36mph 3rd gear

>

> > 45mph 4th gear

>

> > 60mph 5th gear

>

> >

>

> > Upshifts occur at 2100rpm and drop to 1670rpm

>

> >

>

> > Don Bradner

>

> > 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"

>

> > My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1

>

> >

>

> > On 11/8/2012 at 9:31 PM Julian Cane wrote:

>

> >

>

> > >How about starting at zero mph and go slowly to 50 mph counting how

>

> > times

>

> > >it shifts, and watch the tach for small drops in RPM's

>

> > >

>

> > >

>

> > >

>

> > >

>

> > >

>

> > >________________________________

>

> > > From: Jerry

>

> > >To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"


>

> > >Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:14 PM

>

> > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92

>

> > >

>

> > >

>

> > >Â

>

> > >Scott,

>

> > >

>

> > >That is interesting that you mention the transmission....it is

>

> > something I

>

> > >have suspicioned because that is how it seems when starting from a

>

> > stop.

>

> > >

>

> > >Is there any way to verify this? Would pushing "1" guarantee that it

>

> > is

>

> > >indeed in first gear? This has the allison 5 speed, not sure on the

>

> > >model, I think its something like a 745 or 755.

>

> > >

>

> > >Paul,

>

> > >

>

> > >We have an appointment to have it checked out Monday. Finally found

>

> > a

>

> > >tech in this area willing to work/check a 8V92.

>

> > >

>

> > >I will let you all know what they find.

>

> > >

>

> > >Thanks, Jerry

>

> > >

>

> > >--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Jerry" wrote:

>

> > >>

>

> > >> I have a "1991 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40" with a silver "8V92".

>

> > >>

>

> > >> Lately it has become painfully slow at accelerating from a dead

>

> > stop.

>

> > >It is getting to the point of being unsafe to attempt to merge into

>

> > >traffic.

>

> > >>

>

> > >> Once you get it rolling down the highway, it isn't so bad...I have

>

> > no

>

> > >problems maintaining 70mph.

>

> > >>

>

> > >> Turbo boost will show a bit over 20 for a max, but when

>

> > accelerating

>

> > >from a stop, boost is less then 10, and the rpm's just don't want to

>

> > rev

>

> > >up.

>

> > >>

>

> > >> When it is first started, when cold, it does not sound as smooth as

>

> > I

>

> > >thought it used to.....almost like it has a slight mis. Seems to

>

> > smooth

>

> > >out once it is warm.

>

> > >>

>

> > >> Bought it used with 160,000 miles, it now has a bit over 200,000

>

> > miles.

>

> > >The fuel and air filters have been recently serviced, but I have no

>

> > >knowledge of any past maintenance history.....so I don't know if there

>

> > are

>

> > >other issues that need to be looked at....ie: valve settings, fuel

>

> > >injectors, etc.

>

> > >>

>

> > >> Has anyone else had this issue, or have any ideas at what I may need

>

> > to

>

> > >check to help resolve this problem?

>

> > >>

>

> > >> Thanks, Jerry

>

> > >>

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > ------------------------------------

>

> >

>

> > Yahoo! Groups Links

>

> >

>

[Mike]

I it is know this sounds simple but many of the DDEC problems are simply bad
grounds. Make sure they are good. There are not really any recurrring issues
with the DDEC II. It is a good unit but parts are no longer available. It can
however be replaced with a more current unit but requires changeout of quite a
few items. I had an issue with a DDEC I that sounds similar to yours and the
guys in our Detroit shop were able to do a workaround. I did get the list of
parts required to update the system and while I don't remember the costs I was
glad to not have to do it. Your best solution if it is not a ground or
connection issue is a used ubit. I don't know if a reman is available.

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Markus Meyer wrote:
>
> Just make sure the replacement is a known good one.
>
> Thanks,
> Markus
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: Jerry
> Sent: 29 Nov 2012 20:35:37 GMT
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
>
> Air and fuel filters have been ruled out....he pretty much has it narrowed
down to a computer issue....the tech says he's got a used "DDEC II" that he is
going to install and see if that rectifies the problem.
>
> Has there been many issues with the "DDEC II"? Just wondering if this tech is
on the right track or is he just playing guessing games with me!!!
>
> He should be updating me in a few days. Jerry
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ron Thompson wrote:
> >
> > Are you sure you don't have a reduction of your air supply. I have not
had a problem with my Series 60 diesel but I have had that problem with my
Kubota generator. The air supply filter is located low on the engine and on a
trip to Alaska on the Alcan highway there was a lot of really dusty highway
construction going on and my generator started lugging down and it turned out
that the filter had sucked so much dust that it clogged up and only a little air
was getting through it. Replaced the filter and the engine ran like a top
after that.
> >
> >
> > Ronald Thompson
> >
> > TEXAS
> >
> > 1995 Wanderlodge 42'
> >
> > --- On Wed, 11/28/12, Jerry wrote:
> >
> > From: Jerry
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 12:16 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Well...it appears the tech jumped the gun on the "bad injector" being
the problem. He installed the new injector and it still does not fire on that
cylinder. He actually is saying now that when under a load, it appears to be
missing on more then just the one cylinder.
> >
> >
> >
> > Says he has to dig deeper to find out what's going on....this was a couple
of days ago, haven't heard anything new since then.
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm beginning to think it may be the "DDEC II"...or something else along the
electronic end. Jerry
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Oene Pomper" wrote:
> >
> > >
> >
> > > What did you find out?
> >
> > >
> >
> > > >>> "Don Bradner" 11/9/2012 3:17 PM >>>
> >
> > > The HT755 is a 5-speed, but has 6 apparent/effective gears in terms of
> >
> > > rpm changing. When flooring mine from a stop, the gear shifts occur
> >
> > > approximately at:
> >
> > >
> >
> > > 0mph 1st gear
> >
> > > 18mph 2nd gear unlocked
> >
> > > 27mph 2nd gear locked
> >
> > > 36mph 3rd gear
> >
> > > 45mph 4th gear
> >
> > > 60mph 5th gear
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Upshifts occur at 2100rpm and drop to 1670rpm
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Don Bradner
> >
> > > 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> >
> > > My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1
> >
> > >
> >
> > > On 11/8/2012 at 9:31 PM Julian Cane wrote:
> >
> > >
> >
> > > >How about starting at zero mph and go slowly to 50 mph counting how
> >
> > > times
> >
> > > >it shifts, and watch the tach for small drops in RPM's
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >________________________________
> >
> > > > From: Jerry
> >
> > > >To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> >
> > > >Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:14 PM
> >
> > > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >ÃÆ'‚
> >
> > > >Scott,
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >That is interesting that you mention the transmission....it is
> >
> > > something I
> >
> > > >have suspicioned because that is how it seems when starting from a
> >
> > > stop.
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >Is there any way to verify this? Would pushing "1" guarantee that it
> >
> > > is
> >
> > > >indeed in first gear? This has the allison 5 speed, not sure on the
> >
> > > >model, I think its something like a 745 or 755.
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >Paul,
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >We have an appointment to have it checked out Monday. Finally found
> >
> > > a
> >
> > > >tech in this area willing to work/check a 8V92.
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >I will let you all know what they find.
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >Thanks, Jerry
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry" wrote:
> >
> > > >>
> >
> > > >> I have a "1991 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40" with a silver "8V92".
> >
> > > >>
> >
> > > >> Lately it has become painfully slow at accelerating from a dead
> >
> > > stop.
> >
> > > >It is getting to the point of being unsafe to attempt to merge into
> >
> > > >traffic.
> >
> > > >>
> >
> > > >> Once you get it rolling down the highway, it isn't so bad...I have
> >
> > > no
> >
> > > >problems maintaining 70mph.
> >
> > > >>
> >
> > > >> Turbo boost will show a bit over 20 for a max, but when
> >
> > > accelerating
> >
> > > >from a stop, boost is less then 10, and the rpm's just don't want to
> >
> > > rev
> >
> > > >up.
> >
> > > >>
> >
> > > >> When it is first started, when cold, it does not sound as smooth as
> >
> > > I
> >
> > > >thought it used to.....almost like it has a slight mis. Seems to
> >
> > > smooth
> >
> > > >out once it is warm.
> >
> > > >>
> >
> > > >> Bought it used with 160,000 miles, it now has a bit over 200,000
> >
> > > miles.
> >
> > > >The fuel and air filters have been recently serviced, but I have no
> >
> > > >knowledge of any past maintenance history.....so I don't know if there
> >
> > > are
> >
> > > >other issues that need to be looked at....ie: valve settings, fuel
> >
> > > >injectors, etc.
> >
> > > >>
> >
> > > >> Has anyone else had this issue, or have any ideas at what I may need
> >
> > > to
> >
> > > >check to help resolve this problem?
> >
> > > >>
> >
> > > >> Thanks, Jerry
> >
> > > >>
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > >
> >
> > > ------------------------------------
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> > >
> >
>

[Jerry]

Wiring harness and connections checked out okay. A known workable used DDEC
unit was installed and the engine ran fine, so the tech is certain the DDEC is
the problem.

I ordered a unit from a company in MI that I located via "ebay". They are
sending a DDEC programed for the 8V92, ready to install for $600.00 plus
shipping, plus core. Should be here around the middle of the week.

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <mmcmahan1952@...> wrote:
>
> I it is know this sounds simple but many of the DDEC problems are simply bad
grounds. Make sure they are good. There are not really any recurrring issues
with the DDEC II. It is a good unit but parts are no longer available. It can
however be replaced with a more current unit but requires changeout of quite a
few items. I had an issue with a DDEC I that sounds similar to yours and the
guys in our Detroit shop were able to do a workaround. I did get the list of
parts required to update the system and while I don't remember the costs I was
glad to not have to do it. Your best solution if it is not a ground or
connection issue is a used ubit. I don't know if a reman is available.
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Markus Meyer wrote:
> >
> > Just make sure the replacement is a known good one.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Markus
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > From: Jerry
> > Sent: 29 Nov 2012 20:35:37 GMT
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
> >
> > Air and fuel filters have been ruled out....he pretty much has it narrowed
down to a computer issue....the tech says he's got a used "DDEC II" that he is
going to install and see if that rectifies the problem.
> >
> > Has there been many issues with the "DDEC II"? Just wondering if this tech
is on the right track or is he just playing guessing games with me!!!
> >
> > He should be updating me in a few days. Jerry
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ron Thompson wrote:
> > >
> > > Are you sure you don't have a reduction of your air supply. I have not
had a problem with my Series 60 diesel but I have had that problem with my
Kubota generator. The air supply filter is located low on the engine and on a
trip to Alaska on the Alcan highway there was a lot of really dusty highway
construction going on and my generator started lugging down and it turned out
that the filter had sucked so much dust that it clogged up and only a little air
was getting through it. Replaced the filter and the engine ran like a top
after that.
> > >
> > >
> > > Ronald Thompson
> > >
> > > TEXAS
> > >
> > > 1995 Wanderlodge 42'
> > >
> > > --- On Wed, 11/28/12, Jerry wrote:
> > >
> > > From: Jerry
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 12:16 PM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Â
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Well...it appears the tech jumped the gun on the "bad injector"
being the problem. He installed the new injector and it still does not fire on
that cylinder. He actually is saying now that when under a load, it appears to
be missing on more then just the one cylinder.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Says he has to dig deeper to find out what's going on....this was a couple
of days ago, haven't heard anything new since then.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I'm beginning to think it may be the "DDEC II"...or something else along
the electronic end. Jerry
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Oene Pomper" wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > What did you find out?
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > >>> "Don Bradner" 11/9/2012 3:17 PM >>>
> > >
> > > > The HT755 is a 5-speed, but has 6 apparent/effective gears in terms of
> > >
> > > > rpm changing. When flooring mine from a stop, the gear shifts occur
> > >
> > > > approximately at:
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > 0mph 1st gear
> > >
> > > > 18mph 2nd gear unlocked
> > >
> > > > 27mph 2nd gear locked
> > >
> > > > 36mph 3rd gear
> > >
> > > > 45mph 4th gear
> > >
> > > > 60mph 5th gear
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > Upshifts occur at 2100rpm and drop to 1670rpm
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > Don Bradner
> > >
> > > > 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> > >
> > > > My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > On 11/8/2012 at 9:31 PM Julian Cane wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > >How about starting at zero mph and go slowly to 50 mph counting how
> > >
> > > > times
> > >
> > > > >it shifts, and watch the tach for small drops in RPM's
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >________________________________
> > >
> > > > > From: Jerry
> > >
> > > > >To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > >
> > > > >Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:14 PM
> > >
> > > > >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sluggish 8V92
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >ÃÆ'‚
> > >
> > > > >Scott,
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >That is interesting that you mention the transmission....it is
> > >
> > > > something I
> > >
> > > > >have suspicioned because that is how it seems when starting from a
> > >
> > > > stop.
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >Is there any way to verify this? Would pushing "1" guarantee that it
> > >
> > > > is
> > >
> > > > >indeed in first gear? This has the allison 5 speed, not sure on the
> > >
> > > > >model, I think its something like a 745 or 755.
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >Paul,
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >We have an appointment to have it checked out Monday. Finally found
> > >
> > > > a
> > >
> > > > >tech in this area willing to work/check a 8V92.
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >I will let you all know what they find.
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >Thanks, Jerry
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jerry" wrote:
> > >
> > > > >>
> > >
> > > > >> I have a "1991 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40" with a silver "8V92".
> > >
> > > > >>
> > >
> > > > >> Lately it has become painfully slow at accelerating from a dead
> > >
> > > > stop.
> > >
> > > > >It is getting to the point of being unsafe to attempt to merge into
> > >
> > > > >traffic.
> > >
> > > > >>
> > >
> > > > >> Once you get it rolling down the highway, it isn't so bad...I have
> > >
> > > > no
> > >
> > > > >problems maintaining 70mph.
> > >
> > > > >>
> > >
> > > > >> Turbo boost will show a bit over 20 for a max, but when
> > >
> > > > accelerating
> > >
> > > > >from a stop, boost is less then 10, and the rpm's just don't want to
> > >
> > > > rev
> > >
> > > > >up.
> > >
> > > > >>
> > >
> > > > >> When it is first started, when cold, it does not sound as smooth as
> > >
> > > > I
> > >
> > > > >thought it used to.....almost like it has a slight mis. Seems to
> > >
> > > > smooth
> > >
> > > > >out once it is warm.
> > >
> > > > >>
> > >
> > > > >> Bought it used with 160,000 miles, it now has a bit over 200,000
> > >
> > > > miles.
> > >
> > > > >The fuel and air filters have been recently serviced, but I have no
> > >
> > > > >knowledge of any past maintenance history.....so I don't know if there
> > >
> > > > are
> > >
> > > > >other issues that need to be looked at....ie: valve settings, fuel
> > >
> > > > >injectors, etc.
> > >
> > > > >>
> > >
> > > > >> Has anyone else had this issue, or have any ideas at what I may need
> > >
> > > > to
> > >
> > > > >check to help resolve this problem?
> > >
> > > > >>
> > >
> > > > >> Thanks, Jerry
> > >
> > > > >>
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > ------------------------------------
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[Wilhelmus Schreurs]

Jerry: Thanks for keeping us updated. Sounds like it might be worthwhile to find a DDEC for my coach. Bill 1988 40WB XXV "Anniversary Special Edition" Kitimat, B.C. Canada eh

[Joe Garner]

Might be better off looking into an upgrade.  I know DD had kits for 1>2 and 2>3, but not sure whats involved or if its worth it.
Also, at least for DDEC2 there where several versions of software.  I havent been able to find out for sure, but I think the latest is .151...

Does anyone know about this stuff?   It would be nice to have a DDEC manual too ;}


/Joe
8v92, mechanical!

On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 7:08 AM, Wilhelmus Schreurs <"tulipvendor50@yahoo.ca"> wrote:

 

Jerry: Thanks for keeping us updated. Sounds like it might be worthwhile to find a DDEC for my coach. Bill 1988 40WB XXV "Anniversary Special Edition" Kitimat, B.C. Canada eh