Engine in Dani's coach won't stay running (split from Re: Another Battery Problem)

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Re: Engine in Dani's coach won't stay running (split from Re: Another Battery Problem)

Reply #50 – November 19, 2014, 11:05:45 pm

Yay!

Quote from: MAZ – November 19, 2014, 10:27:27 pm

Just thought I would post that Dani got the coach fixed and drove 265 miles to east of Pensacola today. She said she is exhausted due to a bad cold and cough. I am sure she will post the report soon.

Mark

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Reply #51 – November 20, 2014, 07:20:14 am

...."yea" is right, finished at noon & hit the road with full fuel.....am slightly better today.....finally exhaled on the way out of La, held my breath most of the way til I turned the key off, & thanked the ol' girl for being so patient while parked for so long in the cold!

Hopefully she'll start right off this morning...running 3 and a half days behind in getting home so details later & many hearty thanks to all who threw their ideas & tips/possible solutions into the hat!

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Reply #52 – November 20, 2014, 09:51:09 am

So, what was the problem-- inquiring minds want to know.

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Reply #53 – November 20, 2014, 10:47:14 am

Talked with Dani an hour ago, she spent the nite near Pensacola and is headed home. Apparently the "mechanic " finally got around to bypassing the Winn system so she could get on the road and she will have to redo the filter system later.
I am sure when she gets home and gets to feeling better she will detail the adventure for us, main thing is she is rolling and safe.

Gary B

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Reply #54 – November 20, 2014, 10:55:08 am

Gary, when I got our coach I asked Keith Risch what the one thing most likely to stop me, fail on the road. He said the Winn component of the fuel system. I know others disagree, but Dani experience reminded me of what Keith told me

She often cited all the help by Forum members, thankful for yous guys. On the road mechanics are not always sufficient.

Mike

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Reply #55 – November 20, 2014, 06:25:54 pm

What a day....lost hydraulics & power steering, barely made it off the interstate to a truck stop, lost all steering, limped her in, serpentine belt shredded.....Gary O to the rescue again, talked me thru getting the extra belt he 'd put in the bay & getting it put on with the help of a passing trucker....never a dull moment.

In La: new lift pump & gasket, bypassed old filter head & bled air out of fuel, took a lot of bleeding but she finally got going at noon yesterday....265 miles & another 332 today....in spite of the hydraulics issue!

I need a vacation from my vacation!

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Reply #56 – November 20, 2014, 07:04:10 pm

Dani,

What an adventure! Take care of yourself now.

Roger

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Reply #57 – November 20, 2014, 07:10:19 pm

Glad to here you are rolling again. This one of those trips you woul just as soon forget.

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Reply #58 – November 20, 2014, 08:01:17 pm

Goodness Dani, you must feel like Joe Btfsplk. Time to get rid of that black cloud.

Bob and Carol

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Reply #59 – November 20, 2014, 09:29:21 pm

Miz D,

You must have thought that bad luck schleprock was your navigator. Glad you are back on the road. Hope you whip that East Texas cold.

Pamela & Mike

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Reply #60 – November 21, 2014, 04:44:39 am

You sure are using that "TUIT" !!

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Reply #61 – November 21, 2014, 07:47:21 am

Dani, The bright side is that when you see someone on the side of the road with a shredded belt you can now show them how to do it.
Gary B

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Reply #62 – November 21, 2014, 10:53:39 am

Wow- you have had an "adventure."

Good news is you are safe and have the issues under control. After you get everything taken care of, you should have many enjoyable miles in your coach.

Cya down the road Dani.

Ted & Karen

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Reply #63 – November 21, 2014, 10:56:56 am

Quote from: Miz Dani – November 20, 2014, 06:25:54 pm

What a day....lost hydraulics & power steering, barely made it off the interstate to a truck stop, lost all steering, limped her in, serpentine belt shredded.....Gary O to the rescue again, talked me thru getting the extra belt he 'd put in the bay & getting it put on with the help of a passing trucker....never a dull moment.

In La: new lift pump & gasket, bypassed old filter head & bled air out of fuel, took a lot of bleeding but she finally got going at noon yesterday....265 miles & another 332 today....in spite of the hydraulics issue!

I need a vacation from my vacation!

I would check the belts pathway for misaligned or worn pulleys or tensioners. Belts are hard to shred if visibly in good condition.

Same Winn issues as I posted here

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Reply #64 – November 21, 2014, 03:48:08 pm

Quote from: Bill Chaplin – November 21, 2014, 04:44:39 am

You sure are using that "TUIT" !!

Hey Bill, I think that "round tuit" you gave me was the cause of all this insanity!

Frankly, the issues were kind of common ones on a coach this age (from what I understand?) The fuel pump should've been replaced long ago. The belt is a more common problem on the older coaches & needs replacing, I'll keep a couple of spares from now on. Bob, that's a good idea to check the wheels, she will get a good "going over" again pretty soon. At least the timing couldn't have been better as I was already on the phone with Gary O when this hydraulic issue happened! Talk about serendipity!

Thanks all for your terrific input, and in spite of all the craziness, I still LOVE this coach & am gonna keep her!

In thinking back to what people were saying at FOT, these coaches get together in the FOT lot & talk to each other & I think my coach overheard Ducky (Tulsa Trent's coach) & they both plotted these little hydraulic tricks on us on the way home!

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Reply #65 – November 21, 2014, 04:19:58 pm

Gosh Dani...just finished reading your saga. So glad you finally made it home safely. What an "adventure!" Great meeting you at the Ladies Driving School. I'm not at all sure I'd have the cojones (if that were even possible) to coach it alone. You Go, Girl!!

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Reply #66 – November 21, 2014, 04:20:12 pm

Remind me to keep the coach away from FOT, if they get together and plot against the unsuspecting !

Glad that you were able to handle it all, and still keep a positive attitude Dani.....good on Ya !

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Reply #67 – November 21, 2014, 04:27:50 pm

Yeh the funniest part of traveling alone is that everywhere you go, men keep waiting to see the man emerge from the coach then one doesn't, they can't beleive it! I spent the night in Holt, FL the other night & you can't beleive the reaction I got in the little restaurant from the men folk, they were flabbergasted that I could drive somethin' "that big"...I told 'em "that ain't big, I just got done drivin' the 45 footers in Texas!"

Loved the reactions. One of the best things about the ladies' driving school is meeting the other two solo women, Kit & Hannelore, what great gals, so much fun & always ready to go! A real inspiration, can't wait to go again! This was not quite a 3,000 mile trip....next time I wanna get serious!

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Reply #68 – November 21, 2014, 05:36:01 pm

Good idea to replace belt tensioner if belts start failing

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Reply #69 – November 21, 2014, 05:54:13 pm

Here is good short video that shows tensioner wear: Automotive Tensioner Failure.mpg

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