03-20-2021, 05:20 AM
First off , congrats on your new to you coach . There will be challenges , it's a shame you are encountering issues on trip # 1 .
Won't start : it has been my experience that if the batteries are anywhere near full charge the engine will start right up .
Did the shop say if the engine is turning over with the starter ? I agree with others that the chassis batteries are probably down .
If the engine is turning over , but won't start , then it's probably a fuel issue . I do not believe that to be the case as it ran well previously and I don't think the fuel system would lose prime in less than 3 weeks . The only fuel issues I have had : once I didn't start the engine for 3 months and the stop lever (on the governor) was stuck , and last year when I made a mistake with new fuel/water separator and cut off fuel flow . There is no primer on the '86 , nor auxiliary electric pump .
Back to basics , low batteries . On our coach there are two 8D chassis ( start ) batteries , one on each side , just forward of rear wheels . The switch for chassis batteries is in passenger side engine bay , good idea to switch off when parked for more than a day or so .
There are four deep cycle " house " batteries on driver's side , aft of front wheel . If these batteries are in a good state of charge you should be able to use the merge switch on the dash to help the chassis batteries . As stated by others , if generator will start you should be able to charge the batteries ( provided there is a functioning charger , ours in electrical compartment ) . Again , merge switch will need to be on to include chassis batteries .
Consult voltmeter on dash , there is a switch for battery condition . Not advisable to attempt to start if voltage is low , can damage starter /solenoid . This goes for main engine as well as generator .
Best case , slide new 8 D batteries in there if possible ,make sure they are fully charged before engaging .
Shop . One option is Bus Grease Monkey ,Scott Crosby in Tennessee . He doesn't have a building on his new property as yet , but does have a concrete pad and has been doing wheel and brake work , suspension , engine tune , etc . there for awhile . He does a lot of Greyhound , MCI , Wanderlodge , etc and Newell Classics seem to have similar running gear . Scott and his son work hard , get jobs done .Suggest looking at his videos on You Tube for consideration .
Keep it simple , coach likely just has low or dead batteries . Get that sorted , Detroit running and roll out of the truck shop .
Good luck !
Chris
Won't start : it has been my experience that if the batteries are anywhere near full charge the engine will start right up .
Did the shop say if the engine is turning over with the starter ? I agree with others that the chassis batteries are probably down .
If the engine is turning over , but won't start , then it's probably a fuel issue . I do not believe that to be the case as it ran well previously and I don't think the fuel system would lose prime in less than 3 weeks . The only fuel issues I have had : once I didn't start the engine for 3 months and the stop lever (on the governor) was stuck , and last year when I made a mistake with new fuel/water separator and cut off fuel flow . There is no primer on the '86 , nor auxiliary electric pump .
Back to basics , low batteries . On our coach there are two 8D chassis ( start ) batteries , one on each side , just forward of rear wheels . The switch for chassis batteries is in passenger side engine bay , good idea to switch off when parked for more than a day or so .
There are four deep cycle " house " batteries on driver's side , aft of front wheel . If these batteries are in a good state of charge you should be able to use the merge switch on the dash to help the chassis batteries . As stated by others , if generator will start you should be able to charge the batteries ( provided there is a functioning charger , ours in electrical compartment ) . Again , merge switch will need to be on to include chassis batteries .
Consult voltmeter on dash , there is a switch for battery condition . Not advisable to attempt to start if voltage is low , can damage starter /solenoid . This goes for main engine as well as generator .
Best case , slide new 8 D batteries in there if possible ,make sure they are fully charged before engaging .
Shop . One option is Bus Grease Monkey ,Scott Crosby in Tennessee . He doesn't have a building on his new property as yet , but does have a concrete pad and has been doing wheel and brake work , suspension , engine tune , etc . there for awhile . He does a lot of Greyhound , MCI , Wanderlodge , etc and Newell Classics seem to have similar running gear . Scott and his son work hard , get jobs done .Suggest looking at his videos on You Tube for consideration .
Keep it simple , coach likely just has low or dead batteries . Get that sorted , Detroit running and roll out of the truck shop .
Good luck !
Chris
1986 #89
VIN 007
Detroit 8V92 TA 475 HP
Allison four speed
Chris and Sharon Hand