09-30-2012, 05:48 AM
I agree with Tom that I use the FilterMinder as an indicator tool only.
I received a request, so I'll post the process for changing the air filter. This applies to Series 60 coaches after about '95--pre '96 had a different set up.
I buy 95% of my filters online from http://www.filterbarn.com/ Free shipping by FedEx if you order over $100. The air filter I order is a Fram CA 7230 and are in stock for $89.28.
The process is tedious, but not hard. First the chrome pipe that goes from the driver's side to passenger side must be removed. Both sides are double clamped. Loosen all four clamps using a 7/16" deep socket. Once loose, work the pipe forward & back and that will break the "seal". Remove and cover the clamps so dirt can't get in. Your air filter is clamped in behind the left taillights. There is a rubber boot from the air filter outlet to the large chrome pipe on the left side of engine. Loosen both clamps at the air filter outlet and work boot down by twisting. There is a pipe going from the outside air inlet, on the right side of coach, to the air filter inlet that are connected with rubber boots. On the air filter inlet side loosen both clamps. On the air inlet side(right) you only have to loosen the clamp that holds the piping. Twist the piping and work the air filter boot back and forth to break the "seal". Tip: Loosen all clamps to the point where you can spin them on the boots. Now you can work the piping to the right enough to clear the air filter. Remove the piping with the air filter rubber boot down and to the left---the air inlet boot remains in place. Now you are ready to remove the air filter. There are two clamps. Loosen them. Now remove the air filter by twisting it so the filter outlet faces the taillights. Slide toward the right and down. Tight, but it comes out---Watch that you don't break the a/c pressure sensor. Clean everything up & replace in reverse.
Took me 2 hours, but I cleaned & polished every thing thoroughly. If any thing is unclear feel free to contact me.
I received a request, so I'll post the process for changing the air filter. This applies to Series 60 coaches after about '95--pre '96 had a different set up.
I buy 95% of my filters online from http://www.filterbarn.com/ Free shipping by FedEx if you order over $100. The air filter I order is a Fram CA 7230 and are in stock for $89.28.
The process is tedious, but not hard. First the chrome pipe that goes from the driver's side to passenger side must be removed. Both sides are double clamped. Loosen all four clamps using a 7/16" deep socket. Once loose, work the pipe forward & back and that will break the "seal". Remove and cover the clamps so dirt can't get in. Your air filter is clamped in behind the left taillights. There is a rubber boot from the air filter outlet to the large chrome pipe on the left side of engine. Loosen both clamps at the air filter outlet and work boot down by twisting. There is a pipe going from the outside air inlet, on the right side of coach, to the air filter inlet that are connected with rubber boots. On the air filter inlet side loosen both clamps. On the air inlet side(right) you only have to loosen the clamp that holds the piping. Twist the piping and work the air filter boot back and forth to break the "seal". Tip: Loosen all clamps to the point where you can spin them on the boots. Now you can work the piping to the right enough to clear the air filter. Remove the piping with the air filter rubber boot down and to the left---the air inlet boot remains in place. Now you are ready to remove the air filter. There are two clamps. Loosen them. Now remove the air filter by twisting it so the filter outlet faces the taillights. Slide toward the right and down. Tight, but it comes out---Watch that you don't break the a/c pressure sensor. Clean everything up & replace in reverse.
Took me 2 hours, but I cleaned & polished every thing thoroughly. If any thing is unclear feel free to contact me.
Steve Bare
1999 Newell 2 slide #531