aew849
21st January 2010, 12:20 AM
Deefer is 2004 130 DCPU with nigh on 100k. For last 10k the engine will start on the key then cut out as the key released as it will not stay in the 'on' position.
Sometimes the bugger would do this four to five times before catching and behaving. I whipped the instrument console off and found that the back end of the ignition unit was coming adrift (crimped tabs), and was just able to re-secure it....but the room to manoeuvre was limited. Thus in short order the problem was back with avengence. At one stage (when it was 42 deg in Perth) I had to pull console apart to tie the unit back together with string, as the starter wasn't even engaging. So if you ever go to start your bus and the lights on the console disappear which a random clicking noise, it is probably not the battery terminals, relays, starter motor...but the ruddy ignition switch loosing it back end!!!
With helpful advice from Jordans in Welshpool, I removed he ignition barrel in toto with help from the dreaded dremel to cut a groove into the sheared off shear bolts and then get a screwdriver into the heads.
Marking the unit with a permanent pen, I removed the ignition unit via two tiny machine screws and bent the three tabs back into position. Caution here as if you over crimp, the switch can be very stiff to operate.
I have a basic milling machine so I was able to resurface the shear bolts and put in a decent groove for re-installation, and also tidied up the cast U clamp which copped a little hiding with the dremel.
So all is grouse with ignition on Deefer. And I was able to find all the lost items deep in the bowels of the dashboard.....a sailors fid anyone!!?
Aew849
Le Truck 130 DCPU Tombie2 stage 1 chip, K+N, BFG MT's
AND an AVAN cruiseliner ...I have joined the whitegoods on wheel brigade!!:D
Sometimes the bugger would do this four to five times before catching and behaving. I whipped the instrument console off and found that the back end of the ignition unit was coming adrift (crimped tabs), and was just able to re-secure it....but the room to manoeuvre was limited. Thus in short order the problem was back with avengence. At one stage (when it was 42 deg in Perth) I had to pull console apart to tie the unit back together with string, as the starter wasn't even engaging. So if you ever go to start your bus and the lights on the console disappear which a random clicking noise, it is probably not the battery terminals, relays, starter motor...but the ruddy ignition switch loosing it back end!!!
With helpful advice from Jordans in Welshpool, I removed he ignition barrel in toto with help from the dreaded dremel to cut a groove into the sheared off shear bolts and then get a screwdriver into the heads.
Marking the unit with a permanent pen, I removed the ignition unit via two tiny machine screws and bent the three tabs back into position. Caution here as if you over crimp, the switch can be very stiff to operate.
I have a basic milling machine so I was able to resurface the shear bolts and put in a decent groove for re-installation, and also tidied up the cast U clamp which copped a little hiding with the dremel.
So all is grouse with ignition on Deefer. And I was able to find all the lost items deep in the bowels of the dashboard.....a sailors fid anyone!!?
Aew849
Le Truck 130 DCPU Tombie2 stage 1 chip, K+N, BFG MT's
AND an AVAN cruiseliner ...I have joined the whitegoods on wheel brigade!!:D