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Old 11-16-2020, 09:48 AM   #1
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Capping Air Lines

I did a search for this and couldn't come up with anything, and I think I have this in the right place, but please let me know or move the question to the appropriate forum.

Here's my questions. I have a 2001 International FE300, I only have one side stop sign and it's pneumatic. I want to remove the entire stop sign system from the side of the bus. What is the best way to cap off the air line? Could it be used to pressure an air ride seat or maybe an air horn? The air mechanism for the passenger door has been remove before I bought the bus and the air line for it is just folded over and zip tied. I want to figure that one out and cap it correctly as well.

I'm attaching a picture of the small "valve" (?) and what appears to be maybe a warning system tied into the electrical for the stop sign. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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The photo, I believe, is a solenoid valve and a regulator. If you disconnect the solenoid wiring and the arm no longer works your best bet would be to find the source of the air line, remove it and cap the hole. I would imagine it comes from a distribution block or manifold. The wound be where the door operator, seat and any other accessories tap in.
If it is like that, then you can remove the door air line too
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The photo, I believe, is a solenoid valve and a regulator. If you disconnect the solenoid wiring and the arm no longer works your best bet would be to find the source of the air line, remove it and cap the hole. I would imagine it comes from a distribution block or manifold. The wound be where the door operator, seat and any other accessories tap in.
If it is like that, then you can remove the door air line too
Cool, thanks for the info.
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I have a similar setup on my bus. The stop sign was removed along with the air line going to it, the air-solenoids were left to act as caps for the system.
Yes, you can use this air line to supply an air horn and taking that a step further you can even use the existing solenoids to control it! You'll just have to wire it/them to an appropriate switch.
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I have a similar setup on my bus. The stop sign was removed along with the air line going to it, the air-solenoids were left to act as caps for the system.
Yes, you can use this air line to supply an air horn and taking that a step further you can even use the existing solenoids to control it! You'll just have to wire it/them to an appropriate switch.
I can do that, that's a cool idea, I'll add the horn and a push button for it.
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I can do that, that's a cool idea, I'll add the horn and a push button for it.
That's actually a great idea. You could still cap off the door operator if you're not comfortable with the ty-wrap.
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That's actually a great idea. You could still cap off the door operator if you're not comfortable with the ty-wrap.
I wonder if I can find the solenoid for the door, put it on a toggle switch and use it for an air ride seat. I'm not really comfortable just using the tie wrap on it and burying it in the wall, but I guess the solenoid technically keeps it closed.
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I wonder if I can find the solenoid for the door, put it on a toggle switch and use it for an air ride seat. I'm not really comfortable just using the tie wrap on it and burying it in the wall, but I guess the solenoid technically keeps it closed.
Unless it had an electrical door opening button, its probably just regulated air pressure to a valve. It would still work though, just be creative
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Unless it had an electrical door opening button, its probably just regulated air pressure to a valve. It would still work though, just be creative
Ok, cool, I can figure that out I'm sure. I appreciate the advice and ideas.
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