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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-18-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,468
Posted By 12vtech
Sorry I do not have a test port or Schrader valve...

Sorry I do not have a test port or Schrader valve near the rear electrical box. Do you have a picture of it?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-18-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,468
Posted By 12vtech
I have a 98 Thomas RE, our bus might be similar...

I have a 98 Thomas RE, our bus might be similar in regards to the air brake system/layout.

The air drier is located in front of the rear differential. It might be a Bendix AD-9.

Your passenger...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 08-01-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,523
Posted By 12vtech
Lets start without taking anything apart first....

Lets start without taking anything apart first. You'll need two people for this.

1. Start the engine and pressurize the air tanks.
2. Once full, turn off the engine
3. Person A in cab of bus...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 08-01-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,523
Posted By 12vtech
Take off the airline that goes to your air...

Take off the airline that goes to your air throttle and press the pedal. You should hear air coming from that line. If it does, then inspect the air throttle mechanism on the bench. If it doesnt,...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 08-01-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,523
Posted By 12vtech
1999 might be using the CAPS injection system...

1999 might be using the CAPS injection system with an electronic control signal.

Do you know if you have an air throttle with mechanical linkage?
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-29-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,523
Posted By 12vtech
Thats correct. I have a high idle switch but all...

Thats correct. I have a high idle switch but all it does is activate a air solenoid to the air throttle. Since its completely mechanical, I can still rev it in neutral even with the high idle...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-28-2020, 11:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,523
Posted By 12vtech
I would start the bus and wait for you tanks to...

I would start the bus and wait for you tanks to build pressure then turn off the engine.

(having two people will help with this)

1. Remove the air line that goes to your air throttle.
2. Have...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-26-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,523
Posted By 12vtech
No problem. Heres a picture of my air throttle...

No problem. Heres a picture of my air throttle attached to the intake manifold. There will be linkage from the air throttle to the P7100 pump. You might also find another air line that connects to...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 07-26-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,523
Posted By 12vtech
It may be different on your bus but on my 98...

It may be different on your bus but on my 98 Thomas RE its connected directly to the P7100 injection pump linkage. My pedal and air throttle valve is manufactured by Williams Control.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-18-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,106
Posted By 12vtech
Yeah you're right. I'll have to get a fitting...

Yeah you're right. I'll have to get a fitting instead. Thanks!
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-18-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,106
Posted By 12vtech
Fuel pressure gauge install

I'm going to install a fuel pressure gauge so I can monitor my lift pump. My RE Thomas has remote mount fuel filters. Tracing the hoses, the filter on the right would be the one normally on the block...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-21-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 931
Posted By 12vtech
Hello from the PNW!!

Greetings from the Seattle area. We are looking to do a conversion bus this summer to live in full time 2019. Happy to find such an active forum with a ton of research material!
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