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Buss bar fuse size

Size of fuse need and on which positive  IMG_2432.jpgIMG_2431.jpg
 It's an 8.3.  1500 cca needed for cranking??
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: Buss bar fuse size

Reply #1 –
The starter power cable does not get fused..
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Buss bar fuse size

Reply #2 –
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
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Buss bar fuse size

Reply #3 –
My research indicated 1,800 CCA for C8.3.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

Re: Buss bar fuse size

Reply #4 –
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.

 
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: Buss bar fuse size

Reply #5 –
Chuck.
 So I should fuse the 3 leads from the batteries?
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: Buss bar fuse size

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
  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
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Buss bar fuse size

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
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.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR