01-23-2024, 06:02 AM
Welcome Binford !
Richard has videos , text , etc with a wealth of knowledge on the air systems of Newell coaches .
Get a spray bottle with soapy water ( or the stuff kids use for bubbles ) and spray around the air bags . Being VERY careful under the coach , if it drops down...
There are valves/solenoids, fittings , hoses , etc .
Our 86 has valves in the passenger side engine compartment, your coach may have them there as well. Valves also in driver's side front compartment with the electric air compressor . Spray everything you can see to chase leaks . Electronic leak detectors also available.
Do your dash air pressure gauges drop quickly when engine is shut down ?
You probably have an air line with a quick coupler in the engine compartment that can be connected to an external compressor, valuable for testing . A ball valve with two male coupler fittings needed for connection to your shop air line .
Cruise control is Bendix , never able to get it working.
Some of the Gurus have added modern cruise controls by fabricating brackets , etc .
My cruise is also in passenger side engine compartment bulkhead .
I presume you have Detroit 6 or 8v92 engine ?
Bus Grease Monkey ( find on You Tube ) is a good source of information on the Detroit two strokes , has many videos . His shop is in the region of Nashville .
Good luck ,
Chris
Richard has videos , text , etc with a wealth of knowledge on the air systems of Newell coaches .
Get a spray bottle with soapy water ( or the stuff kids use for bubbles ) and spray around the air bags . Being VERY careful under the coach , if it drops down...
There are valves/solenoids, fittings , hoses , etc .
Our 86 has valves in the passenger side engine compartment, your coach may have them there as well. Valves also in driver's side front compartment with the electric air compressor . Spray everything you can see to chase leaks . Electronic leak detectors also available.
Do your dash air pressure gauges drop quickly when engine is shut down ?
You probably have an air line with a quick coupler in the engine compartment that can be connected to an external compressor, valuable for testing . A ball valve with two male coupler fittings needed for connection to your shop air line .
Cruise control is Bendix , never able to get it working.
Some of the Gurus have added modern cruise controls by fabricating brackets , etc .
My cruise is also in passenger side engine compartment bulkhead .
I presume you have Detroit 6 or 8v92 engine ?
Bus Grease Monkey ( find on You Tube ) is a good source of information on the Detroit two strokes , has many videos . His shop is in the region of Nashville .
Good luck ,
Chris
1986 #89
VIN 007
Detroit 8V92 TA 475 HP
Allison four speed
Chris and Sharon Hand