I recently acquired an 1985 Eagle model15 with a Detroit 6V92T.. my plans are to park on my property to use as a cabin!
anyway, starts up fine but says low coolant.... sounds silly but i cant find anywhere to add or top off? I know nothing about this bus or diesel engines for that matter?? any help would be great.. it also doesnt shut off right away when i flip the power switch? Someone said something about a cable getting sticky as to the cause? its been parked for few years FYI Thanks
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adding coolant
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85eagle15
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beltguy
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Re: adding coolant
Welcome to the forum
You add coolant to the tank that is on the left side - up fairly high. The tail light should open and the filler will be visible. You will want to use a diesel type antifreeze (hopefully that is what is in there now).
Your 6V92 should be a mechanical engine (as opposed to an electronic ddec engine). That will have an air operated solenoid on the governor that is triggered by the "ignition" switch. It will not shut the engine off until the bus builds air pressure.
Jim
You add coolant to the tank that is on the left side - up fairly high. The tail light should open and the filler will be visible. You will want to use a diesel type antifreeze (hopefully that is what is in there now).
Your 6V92 should be a mechanical engine (as opposed to an electronic ddec engine). That will have an air operated solenoid on the governor that is triggered by the "ignition" switch. It will not shut the engine off until the bus builds air pressure.
Jim
Jim Shepherd
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Evergreen, CO
'85 Eagle 10 with Series 60 & Eaton AutoShift 10 speed transmission SOLD
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beltguy
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Re: adding coolant
Even though you will not be driving the bus very much, you need to know how to shut the engine down before the air builds up (could take a minute or two and that can be an eternity if you have a problem).
Per the above picture, there are two skinner valves on top of the governor. The governor and valves should be on the right hand side (passenger side) towards the top of the engine. Both valves push on levers. One activates the high idle speed and one shuts off the fuel. I can't remember which is which but you can see them operate when you get the engine running.
You can physically push on the fuel lever to shut the engine down.
Jim
You can physically push on the fuel lever to shut the engine down.
Jim
Jim Shepherd
Evergreen, CO
'85 Eagle 10 with Series 60 & Eaton AutoShift 10 speed transmission SOLD
2005 Dodge 2500 with 5.9 Cummins and 6 speed manual 2022 Sunset 28 foot trailer
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Evergreen, CO
'85 Eagle 10 with Series 60 & Eaton AutoShift 10 speed transmission SOLD
2005 Dodge 2500 with 5.9 Cummins and 6 speed manual 2022 Sunset 28 foot trailer
Bus Project pages: http://beltguy.com/Bus_Project/busproject.htm
Blog: https://beltguy.com/Travelogue/
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85eagle15
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Re: adding coolant
Thanks so much for your help.. I will give it another look tomorrow
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luvrbus
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Re: adding coolant
I think on the that model of 15 you will find a surge tank inside the engine compartment on the left side to add the coolant mine does anyways
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beltguy
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Re: adding coolant
Clifford noted that the tank may have a slightly different location on the 15. On the 10, the upper left taillight assembly opens up and the tank is right behind the opening.
In any case, you are looking for a tank with a filler "neck" as shown in the photo below.
Jim
In any case, you are looking for a tank with a filler "neck" as shown in the photo below.
Jim
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Jim Shepherd
Evergreen, CO
'85 Eagle 10 with Series 60 & Eaton AutoShift 10 speed transmission SOLD
2005 Dodge 2500 with 5.9 Cummins and 6 speed manual 2022 Sunset 28 foot trailer
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Blog: https://beltguy.com/Travelogue/
Email: eaglesinternational.email at gmail.com NOTE this email box is only for general correspondence related to the forum and not technical advice. Technical questions will not receive a response.
Evergreen, CO
'85 Eagle 10 with Series 60 & Eaton AutoShift 10 speed transmission SOLD
2005 Dodge 2500 with 5.9 Cummins and 6 speed manual 2022 Sunset 28 foot trailer
Bus Project pages: http://beltguy.com/Bus_Project/busproject.htm
Blog: https://beltguy.com/Travelogue/
Email: eaglesinternational.email at gmail.com NOTE this email box is only for general correspondence related to the forum and not technical advice. Technical questions will not receive a response.
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85eagle15
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Re: adding coolant
Found it.... tail light opens just above left corner panel that opens and there it was... thank you for your help.
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