11-12-2016, 08:56 PM
Gurus,
I have some general questions that I should know the answers to, but I don't ...
4 speed Allison transmission. Do I check fluid level as I would in a car? Warm transmission, engine running, trans in neutral?
Time to add some coolant, Its 2 " below the sight glass when cold. Has a bright green color to it. Was last serviced by the Detroit Diesel dealer in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Service receipt does not say what coolant was used. What should I add? Might be 2 gallons low. No evidence of a leak. Appears to have a new radiator cap.
Coach has 11R 24.5 tires. Have been running 100 lbs front, 95 rear. Is this ok?
I made quite a mess trying to add oil to the crankcase from the oil reservoir. This was the first oil needed in 2600 miles. I had opened the air pressure inlet, and opened the air " breather" thinking it was the outlet to to engine. I had not discovered the trigger valve releasing the oil to the engine. Needles to say, I made oil soup and blew about 2 quarts of it on me and the engine compartment. I'm sure I will not forget how to add oil in the future. How do you handle engine bay housekeeping? So far it's been paper towels and citrus based cleaner, but the results not as clean as I would like it. I have a pressure washer but am hesitant to use it in the engine compartment
I have some general questions that I should know the answers to, but I don't ...
4 speed Allison transmission. Do I check fluid level as I would in a car? Warm transmission, engine running, trans in neutral?
Time to add some coolant, Its 2 " below the sight glass when cold. Has a bright green color to it. Was last serviced by the Detroit Diesel dealer in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Service receipt does not say what coolant was used. What should I add? Might be 2 gallons low. No evidence of a leak. Appears to have a new radiator cap.
Coach has 11R 24.5 tires. Have been running 100 lbs front, 95 rear. Is this ok?
I made quite a mess trying to add oil to the crankcase from the oil reservoir. This was the first oil needed in 2600 miles. I had opened the air pressure inlet, and opened the air " breather" thinking it was the outlet to to engine. I had not discovered the trigger valve releasing the oil to the engine. Needles to say, I made oil soup and blew about 2 quarts of it on me and the engine compartment. I'm sure I will not forget how to add oil in the future. How do you handle engine bay housekeeping? So far it's been paper towels and citrus based cleaner, but the results not as clean as I would like it. I have a pressure washer but am hesitant to use it in the engine compartment
Guy & Sue
1984 Classic 40' #59