Geoff, Great looking job on the tanks.I thougt about doing the same thing,but with a 35'er couldn't give up the curbside bay.My gray tank sits along side the...
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Geoff
geoff_rts
Sep 1, 2002 2:26 pm
Hi, Tony I was finally able to view all your pictures in the member's section (115!)-- before my computer kept jamming up and crashing on me when I looked at...
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Geoff
geoff_rts
Sep 1, 2002 2:37 pm
Hi, Donn I guess I could put the toilet away from the holding tank instead of directly over it, but since I kept the air tanks in place they are in the way to...
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TheRealTonyW@...
therealtonyw
Sep 1, 2002 3:03 pm
Hey Scott! Congrates on getting one of the "bunkers" from the S.W.A.T.! Thats a great story and beats the heck outta spending Labor Day Wkend eating 20 yr old...
2887
vot701
Sep 1, 2002 5:21 pm
Harlansburg Station Transportation Museum - A Field Trip Review To all those planning to attend the 3-day Anderson Tour & Charter Bus Bash in Greenville, Pa...
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mildlyal
Sep 1, 2002 7:07 pm
I am getting ready to put the rear end back in. Just had the parking brake shoes relined and have the parking brake all set to install. I do not recall how the...
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mildlyal
Sep 1, 2002 7:11 pm
Anyone know how much pressure the pressure relief valve on the surge tank is supposed to hold? I pressurized my coolant system today (5 lbs), but the relief...
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Geoff
geoff_rts
Sep 1, 2002 7:43 pm
Its been a while, Al, but I believe you should have zerk fittings to grease the shaft and parking brake mechanism. --Geoff...
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Geoff
geoff_rts
Sep 1, 2002 7:45 pm
I'm not sure what particular one the RTS uses but it should be 4 lbs. --Geoff...
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dwib@...
dwib2
Sep 1, 2002 9:17 pm
Valve should open at 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lbs. per. sq. in. ,,, make sure your gauge is accurate !!!! ... ...
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dwib@...
dwib2
Sep 1, 2002 9:17 pm
there should be a grease zerk right on the housing that the brake cam fits into..it could be that that small hole you speak of is where the grease zerk should...
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Al Johnstad
mildlyal
Sep 1, 2002 10:36 pm
The gauge was calibrated just a short time back. I'll pull it out and see if there is something affecting the seating. Thanks mailto:al@......
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Al Johnstad
mildlyal
Sep 1, 2002 10:45 pm
Thanks...I'll pick up a zerk and be back in business. Sure is good to hear the 6V92 run again. After having it down to the bare block and going thru it piece...
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shaneperch
Sep 2, 2002 3:04 am
Hello I am new to this website. I lost my RTS to an aircompresser internal explosion (sp?) lost a cylinder liner to the 125 PSI through the waterline on the...
2897
shaneperch
Sep 2, 2002 3:10 am
Also about the powerplant, There are no missing parts off it like air compressor or generator or headcovers or heads. most of the busses I have seen with a...
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Dave Zieglgansberger
davez_rts@...
Sep 2, 2002 3:55 am
OK, So I'm sure you all have had leaks, I just noticed that GM used a foam gasket between the drip rail and the roof of the bus, and that mine seems to be...
2899
TheRealTonyW@...
therealtonyw
Sep 2, 2002 4:57 am
Hey Geoff, I put some holding tank pics in my briefcase for us and the gang here. I've got my cammie set to "normal" whatever that is (50-70kilowhatevers..) so...
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deantds
Sep 2, 2002 5:55 am
Its been hot here today 105 and it started me to think about my AC's. I now have inverters to run the ac's on there own inverters (how that happened is too...
2901
fastfred333
suki248@...
Sep 2, 2002 9:13 am
"I nowhave inverters to run the ac's on there own inverters (how that happened is too long of a story) my question is if each is under 15 amps can the bus...
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donnreeves
Sep 2, 2002 12:48 pm
Dave, I have found Butyl calking to do a great job of sealing.It stays flexible,is paintable but is messy to use.You have to use paint thinner as a cleanup...
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Geoff
geoff_rts
Sep 2, 2002 1:00 pm
I tryed using chaulking and then discovered putty tape-- the putty tape worked the best on the drip rail. I picked up 1" putty tape at Camping World for...
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donnreeves
Sep 2, 2002 1:06 pm
Shane, You could try jumping the starter solinoid and the battery terminal right on the starter.It will crank over regardless of what other electrical problems...
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Geoff
geoff_rts
Sep 2, 2002 1:13 pm
Another way to turn the engine is a 3/4" drive ratchet with 1 1/2" socket on the front cam pulley of the engine. If the engine turns a full revolution it is...
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Geoff
geoff_rts
Sep 2, 2002 1:35 pm
Hi, Dean As you probably know the RTS uses a 24v alternator with an equalizer to provide 12v to the lighting system. While the 24v alternator can provide up...
2907
TheRealTonyW@...
therealtonyw
Sep 2, 2002 2:45 pm
Hey Dean, I posted a pretty screwd up reply to a chargeing question once on another board and FF replied , very kindly, that even though trying to be helpfull,...
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WULF WARD
wayward@...
Sep 2, 2002 2:55 pm
I don't know what your paying, but I have 1989 (remans) Hertz buses here in Chicago for $ 8,500.00 Call me at 773-533-1061 ... From: shaneperch...
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dwib@...
dwib2
Sep 2, 2002 4:16 pm
How did the air compressor cause damage to your engine ?? Did it lose water and over heat ???? If so did the engine shut down not work ??? New parts on the...
2910
donnreeves
Sep 2, 2002 5:41 pm
Geoff, I was looking at your air conditioning pics and have some questions.Does air come out of the grill under the unit as well as the forward ducts,or is...
2911
shaneperch
Sep 2, 2002 9:31 pm
... What happened was the compressor wouldn't air up past 60 PSI then if I started the engine I would have to use an external compressor to build it up past...
2912
shaneperch
Sep 2, 2002 9:37 pm
I feel that if I can save one of your engines from my problem with my bus story I feel wholeheartedly that is was worth it. It is such a rare thing to happen...
