Title: Buss bar fuse size
Post by: Bob & Sue on August 15, 2024, 04:28:12 pm
Post by: Bob & Sue on August 15, 2024, 04:28:12 pm
Size of fuse need and on which positive 
It's an 8.3. 1500 cca needed for cranking??
It's an 8.3. 1500 cca needed for cranking??
Title: Re: Buss bar fuse size
Post by: craneman on August 15, 2024, 04:39:25 pm
Post by: craneman on August 15, 2024, 04:39:25 pm
The starter power cable does not get fused..
Title: Re: Buss bar fuse size
Post by: Pamela & Mike on August 15, 2024, 06:31:15 pm
Post by: Pamela & Mike on August 15, 2024, 06:31:15 pm
Bob,
I have a couple of questions
1. What type of fluid is that all over the retarder actuator valve?
2. What brand of fuel line are you using?
Mike
I have a couple of questions
1. What type of fluid is that all over the retarder actuator valve?
2. What brand of fuel line are you using?
Mike
Title: Re: Buss bar fuse size
Post by: Realmccoy on August 15, 2024, 07:41:17 pm
Post by: Realmccoy on August 15, 2024, 07:41:17 pm
My research indicated 1,800 CCA for C8.3.
Title: Re: Buss bar fuse size
Post by: Bob & Sue on August 15, 2024, 11:47:59 pm
Post by: Bob & Sue on August 15, 2024, 11:47:59 pm
Mike.
The stuff on the retarder switch might be greasy residue. It's right in line with the universal joint. In fact there's a big blob of red grease that you can see just barely. Haven't got around to cleaning it off after the summer greasing.
And B. The fuel line I fear is the type that right after I bought the coach (9yrs) I read that a repair guy ( name escapes me) in Nac was using improperly. I've been crossing my fingers that it doesn't cause problems. Says for occasional diesel use I believe.
Is that why you ask.
The stuff on the retarder switch might be greasy residue. It's right in line with the universal joint. In fact there's a big blob of red grease that you can see just barely. Haven't got around to cleaning it off after the summer greasing.
And B. The fuel line I fear is the type that right after I bought the coach (9yrs) I read that a repair guy ( name escapes me) in Nac was using improperly. I've been crossing my fingers that it doesn't cause problems. Says for occasional diesel use I believe.
Is that why you ask.
Title: Re: Buss bar fuse size
Post by: Bob & Sue on August 15, 2024, 11:50:08 pm
Post by: Bob & Sue on August 15, 2024, 11:50:08 pm
Chuck.
So I should fuse the 3 leads from the batteries?
So I should fuse the 3 leads from the batteries?
Title: Re: Buss bar fuse size
Post by: Pamela & Mike on August 16, 2024, 03:51:53 am
Post by: Pamela & Mike on August 16, 2024, 03:51:53 am
Is that why you ask.
Bob,
1. That is a lot better than it coming out the exhaust side of the valve as that is big trouble.
2. Somewhat. Though I have been talking lately with Stewart hose about a diesel hose that the oil field is using and it looks brighter red. It is slightly cheaper than Trident hose that some have installed and is available locally for us. If your coach is one of those that had that questionable hose installed 9 years is beyond what was expected life estimate.
Mike
Title: Re: Buss bar fuse size
Post by: Bob & Sue on August 16, 2024, 02:55:08 pm
Post by: Bob & Sue on August 16, 2024, 02:55:08 pm
Bob,
1. That is a lot better than it coming out the exhaust side of the valve as that is big trouble.
2. Somewhat. Though I have been talking lately with Stewart hose about a diesel hose that the oil field is using and it looks brighter red. It is slightly cheaper than Trident hose that some have installed and is available locally for us. If your coach is one of those that had that questionable hose installed 9 years is beyond what was expected life estimate.
Mike
Well terrific, now I surely need to clean that valve to see where the residue is coming from.
And since I was considering replacing the AC lines I imagine the fuel lines should be replaced at the same time.
It's an RV. It's always something.