360 Diesel Pusher

[Vycan]

Kota,

The exhaust break is amazing, I rarely have to use the brakes if I am driving as you should in a diesel. Just the last 20 or so feet.

I have a total of seven batteries. Two engine batteries at the rear, and five house batteries located up front.

I like the setup you have, if you would share the design and concept you used I will look into duplicating. I plan to do four solar flex panels on top, so I have to figure out the best placement for everything. Soon everything will be completed :-D

[Vycan]

It's always something...

Fuel Leak:
Fixed the weeping lines on the injector side of the engine, then I had weeping lines on the pump side thought I eliminated all fuel leaks, but there is something in the vicinity of the fuel shutoff solenoid.

Oil Leak:
Developed an oil leak that cost me a quart of oil every 100 miles or so. The lower securing nut of the power steering pump was missing, so I replaced it, and that seemed to fix it.

Generator:
The generator we spent a bit of money on will not remote start. The generator will start using the start switch on the actual generator, but it will not send power to the coach. I have tried the circuit breakers and checked the power switching box. Circuit breakers do nothing regardless of position. Power switching box looks new inside, with no signs of scorching, or bubbling at fusible links. No idea where to start, but will research.

[SebasSF]

Electrical fun. Turn on the gen, make sure the breakers on it are turned on, then test the output from the gen and work tour way out.

[mayco]

Yep, find your first junction closest to the genny and work your way out like Sebas said.

[Kota]

I finally had an electrical problem that wasn't due to a bad ground, bad crimp on connector, or a loose connection. My turn signal flasher failed on the way home from the springs.

BTW, the emerg flasher and turn signal flasher are interchangeable in a pinch.

[SebasSF]

An electrical question for you...where is the converter/charger located? No inverter on these right?

[Kota]

Behind the panel in front of the passengers feet. There are some screws embedded in the carpeting. A magnet is handy to find them.

[Kota]

No built in inverter in mine. PO had a cig lighter plug in one. About 300 watts.

[Kota]

Any luck on the generator?

[Vycan]

I have not had the chance to dig into it yet, but it is on my list of things to do. I have a business trip for a few months beginning next weekend. We'll see if I get to it, however I did manage to get a service manual for the onan 6500 Grand Marquis, so that's something.

[Kota]

Tracked down the oil leak on my 94 that caused the mess in the radiator. One of the bolts was missing on the bottom of the compressor. I believe you had the same issue.

I did learn a few things on the 94. There is an installation manual for the Granning Air Ride. It references jacking up the vehicle and removing the leaf springs, reusing the front spring mounts and bolts, installing the bags, leveling valves... Almost looks like it was a dealer installed option. I'll send you a copy if you would like.

[Vycan]

Yes please! I assume it also has all the part numbers? Next time we get together, if you bring the 94 I would like to ride in it to see if it would be an upgrade I would want to undertake.

[Kota]

Originally Posted by Vycan

Yes please! I assume it also has all the part numbers?

I'm on the road storm chasing. Or being chased by the storms!



I'll scan them when I get home and email you.

[Vycan]

Thanks! Had a moment to work on the generator today. Previously I replaced the control board because the original was burnt out, so thought that was all it was. This was before I got the service manual. Took all the remote switches apart and cleaned them, there was a lot of carbon build up on them. Also saw the ground in the junction box had a lot of scaling and galvanization built up on it, so took it apart cleaned it and reconnected it.

Result:
1. Can start the generator at the unit.
2. Can stop the generator at the unit.
3. Can Stop the generator at both remote switches.
4. Generator powers the coach.
5. Cannot Start the the generator with either remote switch. (anyone know where the generator remote switch cables are routed? I can see it go into a hole above the unit, but I think it might go in between the skins.)

I am thinking it might be some of the wiring that goes around the aft end of the unit inside open area aft of the engine compartment above the hatch area.

[Vycan]

Ankle biter issues since last road trip:
1. Coolant temperature gauge now bounces like a twitchy seismometer. Need to research where the sending unit is on the engine to start checking the wire for continuity. Also check the gauge to make sure all wires and crimps are secure.
2. Tail lights are not all operating now, assume the bulbs are burnt out. Driver side only outboard one works, and passenger side only inboard one works.
3. The 12V receptacle inside the dash to power the in-dash TV does not work. (First time we tried to use it, but no power. Did not take the time to trace the lines, just a quick plug in and no power. Current TV uses AC
4. Every time it rains the cruise control will fail. But in a very particular way. If I enter the rain with cruise control on, I can use it. If I brake to interrupt it, I can reengage it, but only to last commanded position prior to entering rain. If I turn the motor home off, or actually click the cruise control to the off position, I will not be able to use cruise control again for a couple of days. I assume everything must dry out. Anyone else have this odd little gremlin?

To Do:
1. Complete the clearance light conversion to LED
2. Complete the exterior lighting conversion to LED
3. Research headlamp replacement options
4. Add an inverter/controller/charger
5. Add Flexible solar panels to the roof
6. Re-apply clear coat to the top 1/6th of the coach (curved area above upper trim line)
7. Add a slide out compartment for an outdoor entertainment center

[wxbuoy]

Don't know if this helps since mine is a 350. The remote start/stop wires run from the Gennie between the skins to the switch locations. On mine the wire bundle is accessible by taking down the center fore and aft pannel or dropping the mid coach bent fan.

[Vycan]

Team,
Just returned from my business trip. Pulled the mob out of storage and picked up where I left off.
First weekend back:
1. Replaced all incandescent bulbs in outdoor lights and marker lights with leds
2. Fixed the oil leak
3. Replaced oil filter

Weekend to do:
1. Verify if alternator has a built in voltage regulator and replace. If not, add external voltage regulator.
2. Install steering stabilizer
3. Install voltmeter, USB, and 12v power station in the dash

[Kota]

Welcome back!

[Vycan]

Thanks Kota!

Finished today:
1. Installed the voltmeter and USB addition to the dash
2. Installed a new radio with DVD player, bluetooth, and aux line in
3. Moved the old dash CD player to the back to replace the cassette player in the off chance the low volume was due to the receiver. It was!
4. Verified no voltage regulator on the alternator

To Do:
1. LED the front clearance lights
2. Install steering stabilizer
3. Install external voltage regulator

[SebasSF]

Hi Vycan, please post details when you can...what was the oil leak, what did you learn about the voltage regulator, what LED lights are you using etc. much appreciated!

Have you changed out the rear turn and brake lights to led?

Thanks, Sebas