Why MotorCoaches Burn

[davidbrady]

This is important enough that I thought I'd break this discussion out into it's own thread.

Some of you may have seen this 2007 publication: Why MotorCoaches Burn, From Document Library -> Theory:

Taken from the article:

Preventative, Periodic, Annual and Daily (Pre/Post Trip) Maintenance and Inspection Items

• B+ Cable at alternator secure (stud, bracket and clamps in position)

• Alternator oil lines and rear cover plate secure and not leaking

• All alternator electrical studs covered with rubber boots

• Remote Jump Post secure and stud covered with rubber boot

• Starter cables secure and routed properly

• Bulkhead connection for B+ cables (starter and alternator) secure

• Engine compartment clean/dry of fluids

• Engine and Transmission fluid connections/hoses secure and not leaking; sensors not leaking

• No leaks dripping onto pavement

• Hub-Caps; no visible leaks, rubber plug in place, sight glass is clear, oil at proper level

• Oil seals are in good condition, no leaks (only observable from under vehicle)

• Disc brake rotors (if visible) clean with no bluing

• Dual tires not making contact with each other

• Turbocharger oil line(s) not leaking, waste gate pivot pin not leaking oil

• Exhaust system; no oil exiting from muffler, no excessive blue smoke (turbocharger oil consumption)

• Engine has appropriate performance (torque)

• Auxiliary heater not leaking fuel

• No active / Illuminated A.B.S. dash light*

*The illumination of this light could indicate the potential onset of a loose wheel bearing, hub run-out, wheel bearing failure or a skidding or locked tire/wheel.