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11/04/2008 09:34 AM
Archives
October
2008
MCI 102 3305B
10-31-08
Installing holding tank Level indicator


Running wiring to upstairs

Testing circuitry on Holding tanks Indicator, note
green light
 
10-30-08
More 12 volt wiring
   
Installing lighting in engine compartment
   
More on tail lighting
   
10-28-08
More working on Brake and taillights
   
Corian build up layers cured,
Now we shape, tomorrow we polish,...
Sink is dry fitted for sizing confirmation, not glued yet ...
   
Old Cruise control was interfering with the new
wiring and air lines . Dan had to disassemble
and remove it
in order to make other air and electrical circuits work properly
   
 
Worked on lighting wiring and sanded more on
tailgate, two more gel coat layers to go
  
Rear Brake light is over 7'6" above floor, his
reach is right at 7' but the bus will be lowered about 6"
 
10-27-08
Finished Galley window
   
Cut and laid up more layers of Corian build up, for
recessed sink
   
Applied next layer of gel coat on tailgate
finish
  
We had to use almost a 1/2 tank of propane to keep
the tailgate warm at all times
   
Rough now but when cured, we sand it down to create
a layer of smooth Gel Coat
  
Installing turn signals and center brake light in rear
  
  
   
   
Luggage bay receptacles
   

10-24-08
Kitchen window
 
Now Sealed, excess will be cut off after curing
  
Tailgate fiberglass work
   
Awning laid out
 
Awning controls

Mirror papers

Engine
 
10-23-08
Right dash switch panel coming together
   

Engine wiring
 
Another layer on tailgate repair
   

Galley window almost done
   

Bringing in all the awning parts
   
  
   
   
10-22-08
Reglassing old locations on tailgate for new lights
  
After making air flow larger we Had to realign opening for
taillights to the left a little
On the right we had to close up the old holes
  
Making a new wiring harness & schematic for the left
side dash controls
   
   
10-21-08
Need to move tail lights vertical so we can make more
room for better radiator air flow.
   
 
  
More wiring work on transmission
 
10-20-08
Galley window,
Sizing and cutting opening for window
  
Wiring and engine work . They are trying to get it to
crank .
  
10-17-08
More wiring
  
This much larger slide needs more rollers
Preparing to install Bigger front rollers
   
Extending the slide
  

Front entrance door
Holes for RV Latch
 
10-16-08
Out side of fuel tank left side
 
Fuel tank being mounted
 
Installing fuel pickup for heaters and returning fuel
gauge

Made manifold for pick up lines for heating units,
generator
   
 
Test lighting one of the heaters to make sure lines are clear ..
All is well, it lit up good .
  
After sizing and installing screen we calculated and
found there will not be enough air flow for the radiator
   
We had no choice but to emlarge the air opeing adn .
we had to mover the rear lights in an vertical line .

Sizing locking ring for small Kitchen window
 
More door work

Installing flat panel on door so as to be able to
install RV Latch
 
10-15-08
Started to install fuel tank but found more corroded floor. it has
to be patched to keep this compartment dry
   
 
   
 
Installing new wood floor
  
Cleaning and painting cover panel
  
Working On Entrance door ,

Removing air cylinder
   
Prepping to install RV latch
  
Top of door was warped, Chris had to straighten it out
  
More work on Bottom, Bolting bottom rub rail
   
10-14-08
Frank and Dan calculating the best way to install
small window for kitchen.
You may want to offer your opinion on where too ..
  
We found away to create a new mounting locking ring by cutting one
from a new window set .
They are showing images of a used one here but I told them to
use a new one, we will have to get it replaced before we can install
that window though.
 
Dan said to show you the tensioning pulley on engine
.. I think they are having some problems with it ..
 
....and of course, more wiring
   
Frank building a compartment to install heater in
bedroom .
  
10-14-08
Preparing to mount rear heating System,
Dan wanted to see how another system was connected so these are
images of #3301RK in the next room.
Bottom of bedroom Closet and
in front salon area
   
Beneath floor, intake
Insulated Exhaust
  
3305B,Your Bus
   

10-09-08
Wiring and building box for terminal boxes, near Generator
   
Another terminal box for Allison transmission terminals, under
driver
 
working more on rear

10-08-08
More wiring in front and rear Junction
Connecting ATEC Connector and box
  
  
  
10-07-08
   
   
   
   
10-03-08
Having to Disassemble and readjust doors before adding RV latch
   
Adjustment screws corroded. Need to cut off &
replace
   
Moving some of the wiring harness up over rear end to
be protected
   

Rear Junction box
  
  
10-2-08
Cutting tailgate for radiator air flow and also
finishing the Fiberglass tag holder
  
 
   
   
Surveying chassis for missing parts from salvage yard
that sold the bus
This is the center main Raceway trunk going through bus under floor
   
   
Chassis air suspension rubber rest missing
  
Air lines pinched and loosened by salvage yard that
sold bus
they worked on the chassis so it could be shipped
   
Pinched air line for brakes
  
HVAC Duct visible by the fender well being missing
 
Main trunk coming from front to rear was a little
sloppy to say the least
   
   
Adding more connection Terminals to the spreadsheet
   
10-1-80
Dan found another section of bad wiring he didn't
know existed. He felt and I agree it would be better to replace that
section with new reliable circuits instead of trusting
uncertainty
   
   
  
  
Worked on Tailgate
 
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