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    Fuel Filters 02 Knight 5.9 ISB

    in Engine, Transmission, Engine Cooling, & Hydraulics

    Posted

    On 9/8/2022 at 9:46 PM, Chuck H said:

    Well after spending half the day looking for somebody who had the correct filters I changed engine fuel filters and genny filters. On to the next (air dryer) filter. Thanks to you all for the advice. 

    Chuck, 

    I didn't see where anyone responded to fuel filter p/n's. I have a 300 isb as well and the PO installed aftermarket filters. My Manual calls out for two 10 micron filters,  S3201P for the primary and a FS1022 for the secondary. The original primary filter is supposed to have a plastic sediment/water bowl on it with a drain. I do not have this and other than a quick visual of sediment/water, I don't see the need for a plastic bowl that could be broken by road debris. In researching the filters,  the S3201P is a 30 micron filter.?  I opted to get the fleetgard FS19596 fo my secondary filter as it has a 7 micron rating. So which filter did you get to replace your primary filter. 

    Thanks Rich 

     

     

    Primary fuel filter location 2004 HR Neptune 36PDQ 300 ISB

    in Engine, Transmission, Engine Cooling, & Hydraulics

    Posted

    2 hours ago, cbr046 said:

    Neptune is on an R4RR chassis with a ISB engine.  Could be quite different than the R8RR / ISC Endeavor.  Just sayin

    RBRODDER, when you do find the primary filter don't forget to pre-fill the new filter and go through the key-on for 30 sec, key-off then 30 sec key-on again for 5x before starting the engine.  This gives the lift pump a chance to suck fuel from the tank, finish filling the fuel filter and pressurizing the engine fuel pump.  Good luck. 

    What symptoms led to parking the coach on the side of the road?  This might not be a clogged fuel filter . . . .

    - bob

    Bob, 

    A little back history, we purchased  the M/H about  a year ago and had fuel gauge issues and I changed the sending unit which seemed to solve the fuel gauge issues.  While doing that I looked in the tank and didn't see anything obnoxious, however I had added some Diesel 911 to be on the safe side as I didn't know the condition of the system (microbial contamination) we had just filled up and was about 5 miles or so cruising down the road about 55 mph and started losing power, I pulled off the side of the road and the engine died.  I thought that I may have purchased bad fuel even though I have purchased fuel at the same station through the years as the station is close to my home and I also have a diesel pickup.  I had intended to change the filters and had them with me. The first thing I did was drain some fuel from the secondary filter to see if I had possible water in the fuel. I didn't see anything obvious but, I had nothing to catch the fuel in to examine it and didn't want to create a fuel spill on the side of the road. Cleared the codes and fired it up and seemed fine. Albeit the oul pressure seemed low at idle but would be around 60 psi off idle. We drove around 10 mor miles and it started losing power again.  Made it to a truck stop and parked it. Ended up having a friend come out as I didn't have a filter wrench and couldn't get the secondary filter off. I searched everywhere for the primary filter to no avail.  Got the secondary filter off and it was literally clogged with what appears to be microbial growth. Clean up the filter base and blew everything off with air. Installed the new secondary filter and got it primed and fired it up. Made it down the road about 25 miles and it started to surge...pulled off the road again and pulled the secondary filter which had some junk in it but not as bad as previously.  Same thing, cleaned up the filter and managed to finally make it to our destination...I crawled and searched everywhere and still have not found a primary filter. Which if there was a primary filter....how is all the crud making to the secondary filter...  and yes, I flipped when I saw the condition of the secondary filter... 

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    Hydraulic reservoir issue

    in Engine, Transmission, Engine Cooling, & Hydraulics

    Posted

    I wanted to share something that I found on my 04 H/R Neptune 36PDQ. While looking over the coach I noticed that the hydraulic reservoir for the jacks was riding on a coach support strut. I jacked up the support bracket to to bend it slightly and gain clearance between the reservoir and support as seen in the attached photos. Had I not raised it up, it would have eventually chafed a hole in the tank.

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    Steer Tires

    in Chassis, Handling, Tires & Brakes

    Posted

    12 hours ago, Wrayj1 said:

    Rich, my post was not meant to imply that you did anything wrong by ordering vs purchasing locally. I agree with buying locally, however, I have run into issues by some folks not wanting to do work unless they sell the product.  Obviously getting the best price in these days of high prices is important.

    Ray, No harm no fowl. I did try calling several shops in my local area and even visited a few that were listed as commercial tire dealers..it was a little frustrating to say the least. the shop that will install them does not make appointments  due to staffing issues.  I am so confused about staffing problems in the "new normal ".. seems hard to find good folks to work I guess. 

    Steer Tires

    in Chassis, Handling, Tires & Brakes

    Posted

    21 hours ago, Wrayj1 said:

    Rich B, sounds as if tire shops are not happy you didn't buy the tires from them, profit on mounting vs tire sale and mounting not enough for them.

    Ray, the shops around me either didn't carry the Toyo tire brand or didn't have the capacity to mount 22.5 tires. Called Purcell tire (local big truck tire shop) and he quoted me the $70.00 each to mount and balance. All he had available for me was Michelin tires. Would have been the same mount and balance fee if I bought the tire from him. It was cheaper to order them in than purchase them locally..I usually try to purchase locally first to try to keep the money in my local economy...

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    Steer Tires

    in Chassis, Handling, Tires & Brakes

    Posted

    I have new steer tires ordered and on the way, I opted for the Toyo M122 as I couldn't get the M144 in my size. $720.00 USD delivered and I was quoted  $70.00 each to mount and balance. I am in the St.Louis Missouri metro area and was having a hard time finding a shop to Mount and balance  22.5 tires, which I thought is odd since a lot of semi's run 22.5 tires...

    Norcold 1200LRIM Free

    in For Sale: Parts, Components, & Accessories

    Posted

    13 hours ago, miacasa_2000 said:

    Sorry been out of touch for a few days anyway as in the title it's a 1200LRIM  and I'm in Cape may NJ.  Probably too far for you Rich unless you want to visit the Jersey shore.

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    I would love to visit up that way but I don't think it will happen soon...if a couple of the crisper drawers and a door shelf or two are available, I would gladly pay shipping and something for your troubles to ship them.😁

    Heated floor wiring

    in AC, Heating, and Cooling

    Posted

    If the floor heaters are heating pads similar to what is utilized in aircraft, there should be measurable resistance since it is basically a heating element? The resistance values should be dependent on the size of the pad. If you are reading zero resistance, then there is a broken wire or an open in the circuit or element. 

    2004 Neptune 36PDQ wiring diagram

    in Electrical Systems

    Posted

    40 minutes ago, Skipjack said:

    Here you go.

    I have a 2003 Neptune 34PDD

    2004 Neptune Chassis wiring diagram.pdf 91.49 kB · 0 downloads

    2004 Neptune wiring diagrams.pdf 1.47 MB · 0 downloads

    Thank you Kevin!

    2 hours ago, Dr4Film said:

    Did you check the files section of this web site? There are numerous wiring diagrams up there free for the download. Not sure if yours is there, you would have to check.

    I did and didn't see one for the Neptune. I know that there are other models that are similar and use the same wiring...but don't know which ones yet.

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