| followup on compressor problem [message #210704] |
Tue, 11 June 2013 14:57  |
ernie
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Location: ellensburg, wa
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From my previous post
"I have a 26 ft 1975 Eleganza II with a Dana air compressor and quad bags. Compressor does not work. Engine starts & runs fine.
Coach is now so low that we can't get an air hose in to pump her up."
Just wanted to let people know what happened here:
Thanks for everyone's suggestions.
I'm embarrassed to admit:
1) Someone (The previous PO ?) had installed a shraeder valve on the front air tank. I easily was able to pump it up there. I never knew it was there until someone suggested I install one!
2) I DID have a bad fuse in the glove compartment fuse box that I replaced.
3) I had a broken fan belt in the Dana air compressor. Would this have allowed the fuse to blow? Or should I try to track it down. I have heard that fuses shouldn't blow for no reason. Also, the fuse wasn't really blown. It looked like solder had leaked out the top, but the glass was intact and not discolored. Just another thing to worry about?
Thanks for your responses. You guys are great!
ernie garcia
1975 eleganza II
ellensburg, wa
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| Re: followup on compressor problem [message #210712 is a reply to message #210704] |
Tue, 11 June 2013 15:48  |
C Boyd
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Sir, I would think a broke belt would allow the compressor motor to run till the fuse let go. It isn`t pose to be a fuse anyway, 30 amp circuit breaker.
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=BK_7823110_0361107533
Did it work after putting the belt on? Is it pose to be timed?
| ernie wrote on Tue, 11 June 2013 15:57 |
From my previous post
"I have a 26 ft 1975 Eleganza II with a Dana air compressor and quad bags. Compressor does not work. Engine starts & runs fine.
Coach is now so low that we can't get an air hose in to pump her up."
Just wanted to let people know what happened here:
Thanks for everyone's suggestions.
I'm embarrassed to admit:
1) Someone (The previous PO ?) had installed a shraeder valve on the front air tank. I easily was able to pump it up there. I never knew it was there until someone suggested I install one!
2) I DID have a bad fuse in the glove compartment fuse box that I replaced.
3) I had a broken fan belt in the Dana air compressor. Would this have allowed the fuse to blow? Or should I try to track it down. I have heard that fuses shouldn't blow for no reason. Also, the fuse wasn't really blown. It looked like solder had leaked out the top, but the glass was intact and not discolored. Just another thing to worry about?
Thanks for your responses. You guys are great!
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C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: followup on compressor problem [message #210745 is a reply to message #210704] |
Tue, 11 June 2013 20:37 |
Ken Burton
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Location: Hebron, Indiana
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Melted solder in the fuse usually means a poor connection between the fuse and it's holder. Put in a new fuse and shine up the tabs on the holder. Also make sure there is plenty of tension on the tabs of the holder where it grips the fuse.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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