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Bluebird Wanderlodge 33 ft.
534 cid Ford, Allison MT640
101,000 Original owner used coach on weekend jaunts to CA State Parks
1977
Stranded in rest area in NW Georgia (near Calhoun) Drove in - shut off engine - ran genset to power microwave - restarted drove 110 yds -
stalled - restart - stalled - restart ad infinitum. Called GA Highway Patrol, got referral for Cherokee Auto Repair. Mechanic and helper made repeated service calls - got engine to run long enough to get to his shop (used pre-owned ignition module).
Start/Stall/Restart
Coach could not move more than 30 ft. for 3 days
Aftermarket Electronic Ignition Failure (Magnapulse)
Shop installed current Ford OEM electronic ignition, had to fabricate new A/C compressor bracket because new distributor 6" taller. New coil and ignition module (spares provided) Milage increased from 3.9 mpg to as much as 6.4 mpg towing a 2000 Jeep Cherokee! Coach will run 70-75 mph but we employ an Audivox cruise control to run a steady 60 mph.
534 cid Ford, Allison MT640
101,000 Original owner used coach on weekend jaunts to CA State Parks
1977
Stranded in rest area in NW Georgia (near Calhoun) Drove in - shut off engine - ran genset to power microwave - restarted drove 110 yds -
stalled - restart - stalled - restart ad infinitum. Called GA Highway Patrol, got referral for Cherokee Auto Repair. Mechanic and helper made repeated service calls - got engine to run long enough to get to his shop (used pre-owned ignition module).
Start/Stall/Restart
Coach could not move more than 30 ft. for 3 days
Aftermarket Electronic Ignition Failure (Magnapulse)
Shop installed current Ford OEM electronic ignition, had to fabricate new A/C compressor bracket because new distributor 6" taller. New coil and ignition module (spares provided) Milage increased from 3.9 mpg to as much as 6.4 mpg towing a 2000 Jeep Cherokee! Coach will run 70-75 mph but we employ an Audivox cruise control to run a steady 60 mph.
