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Subject: Bulk Oil Filler on '84 35' Single Axle w/ CAT 3208 Author: Timm Gleason [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 05/ 18/ 02, 9:16am We have just recently inherited an 84 35' Single Axle Blue-Bird with a CAT 3208 engine. I have been through a mountain of documentation and cannot seem to find exactly where the bulk oil filler is located. I have not yet removed any of the engine covers yet as I like to have a good game plan before I start digging in. One other question, it is equipped with a RediLine generator/inverter but best I can tell from the documentation, it was only used to power the ice maker. It currently does not work, has anyone switched this to operate a 120v circuit inside the coach instead? This seems to me to be a better option for 120v power use while driving instead of running the 12.5 kVA generator. Obviously you couldn't operate the bigger appliances, but lights and other small things could work just fine (I use a 300w inverter in my truck to operate my laptop on the road). Is there something about this inverter that I should know? [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Bulk Oil Filler on '84 35' Single Axle w/ CAT 3208 Author: Dan [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 18/ 02, 5:17pm Coach is not with me, so from memory: The bulk oil filler is located in a large roundish tank in your outside storage compartment that has the fuel filter (by the entry door). You need the coach aired up by running the cat engine (runs the air compressor). There is a switch in this outside compartment to run air to the oil tank. Now go inside and open up the dog house. Remove the oil filler cap on the left bank of the cat engine. Take the oil filler nozzle located by the gauge for oil, place nozzle in left valve cover, pull the release valve. Oil gauge shows each quart added as it rotates. Once you topped up the oil ensure you turn off the air to the bulk tank outside. Dan 1983 FC35 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Bulk Oil Filler on '84 35' Single Axle w/ CAT 3208 Author: Timm Gleason [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 18/ 02, 5:24pm Thanks much. I appreciate the help [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Bulk Oil Filler on '84 35' Single Axle w/ CAT 3208 Author: Jack Richardson [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 19/ 02, 6:11pm Redi line...I use ours routinely when the genset is not on.First see if the relays in the compartment sending 12volts to the rediline are working. Mine were burnt out. You will notice each end of the redi line is a motor and has its one relay. If one fails the other end has to carry the load and it failed. I replaced the relays and bearings in the ends of the rediline. I would inspect the rediline to see if it is working or needs repair before spending money on the relays. You can jump the relays to check this. If you need more details E mail me. Theory..The receptical in the galley is on a relay. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Redi-Line Author: Jeff [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 24/ 02, 11:13am The redi-line will work, it is a motor-driven alternator, and is very inefficient at low load levels. You are better off using an inexpensive portable inverter for small loads like a laptop or cell-phone charger etc., even a small TV. - Jeff [ Post a Reply to This Message ]