Pokeys fan issue resolved, keeping the bus, generator rebuild?

[one_dusty_hoot]

Jeff, This toggle, or, I used a push button, is what
the cold weather fellows need to get the diesel up
and running quicker, after it starts, toggle on for
a few then off for a few, this really makes a difference.

bob janes, '87fc35, greenville, sc

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
>
> Tom's post reminded me of the two toggles on the control box. The
> on/off one has to be on for the glow plugs to operate when the stop
> button is depressed. Later Yanmar gensets have the same switch
> except it is for the primer pump when stop is depressed. Check the
> manual for cold-weather operation of your genset, and I believe
that
> 20seconds is the max. glow by the manual.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
> wrote:
> >
> > YOu can activate the glow plugs from the control box in the
> generator
> > as well as in the two positions inside the coach. Open up the
> > generator tray, activate the glow plugs by either depressing the
> glo
> > plug switch on the control box if your specific model has it, or
> > depress the start switch the opposite direction and you will hear
> the
> > glow plug relay click on. You can check each glowplug with a
> ohmeter
> > for resistance by taking off each terminal and checking the
center
> to
> > ground. If there is a resistance its good.
> > I dont have a diagram for the glow plugs so unless I go to the
> shop
> > and check it cant tell you how to check the glow plugs with a
> > voltmeter. I believe however they are in series so checking each
> one
> > with a voltmeter will show either a voltage (DC) or none at all
if
> > that one is bad. I suspect that they have been very rarely used
so
> > are probably good. Most owners never knew the generator had that
> feature.
> >
> > good luck
> >
> > tom warner
> > vernon center,ny
> > 1985 PT 40 Home for an hour to eat. working on that XX???@@###
> hot
> > water heater to add a way of winterizing the freshwater system.
> >
> >
> > At 12:28 PM 12/7/2006, you wrote:
> > >How do we verify the glow plugs are actually working?
> > >
> > >Troy Tikalsky
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Tom Warner
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 10:12 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Pokeys fan issue
resolved,
> > > keeping the bus, generator rebuild?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > As Ernie can tell you the Perkins starts at very cold
> temperatures IF
> > > you know how to start it. First make sure that the glow plugs
> > > actually work. If you want the diesel to start right then you
> need to
> > > do the correct preventative maintainance on the generator. If
> it
> > > smokes there is a reason. Depending on the hours you may have
> to
> > > remove the injectors and either clean or replace them. YOu
> need a
> > > good air filter that is clean, and if you have the vertical
> one that
> > > needs to have oil in the bottom, make sure its at the proper
> level.
> > > Treat the Perkins right and it will out last both of
> us. I
> > > rebuilt my control box and it made a significant difference in
> > > starting reliably.
> > >
> > > tom warner
> > > vernon center,ny
> > > 1985 PT 40
> > >
> > > At 09:02 PM 12/6/2006, you wrote:
> > > >Glad to hear you are as sick minded as the rest of us. How
> many
> > > >hours does the Perkins
> > > >have on it? Could the smoking be causes by the altitude? Are
> your
> > > >glow plugs working
> > > >right? I'd do a compression check before rebuilding it, but
> I'd
> > > >probably just keep using it
> > > >as long as it started fine and produced electricity.
> > > >The one distinct advantage of a non-diesel generator, is
that
> in
> > > >very cold temperatures,
> > > >the generator will start more reliably and then you can use
> that
> > > >power to run the block
> > > >heater on the car (when there's no access to electricity).
> > > >
> > > >Kerry
> > > >82 FC 35
> > > >Denver
> > > >
> > > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "doug_ngl"
> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hey gang,
> > > > > Just thought I'd share a success. After testing the
> switch, checking
> > > > > for current at the fan, jumpering power to the fan to see
> if I had a
> > > > > functional hi speed mode, and finally pulling the dash, I
> found a poor
> > > > > connection at the gang plug connecting the switch harness
> to the fan
> > > > > harness. Cleaned it and used dielectric grease, works
like
> a champ.
> > > > > Just another note, after much thought, I've decided to
> keep Pokey,
> > > > > at least for now. I did have her listed for sale, but the
> darn thing
> > > > > keeps growing on me. I guess it's a sickness we all
share.
> So let the
> > > > > spending begin!
> > > > > Lastly, the 12.5KW genset works well, but smokes a fair
> amount,
> > > > > mostly at startup. I don't forsee useing it much, but it
> is a nice
> > > > > option. I have considered rebuilding the Perkins, or
> replacing the it
> > > > > with a propane fired unit...any words of advice??
> > > > > Doug Engel, Gunnison, CO, 1981 FC35SB, "Pokey"
> > > > >
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