Where to get this stuff?

[sawdust_128]

I need 3 of the air bladders (part no. 950208) that provide the belt tensioning. The original bands on two have been replaced with Oetiker high torque narrow band clamps. The baldders are pretty much shot and one clamp failed. The one in the picture appears to be a recent replacement , but I will go ahead and replace it with a new one and keep this as spare. Is there a better source than prevost for the bladers and the clamps? I would like to have the clamps in the parts bin. On the belt tensioner, I also want to replace or rebuild the release valve as well.

Also, I need to replace or rebuild (?) both of the air regularors in the engine compartment. One regulates the air to the belt tensioners and the other is on the fire wall on the passenger side and supplies air to several items including the retarder (?).


I don't find these regulators in catbase, but then I am no expert with that software.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.


This is the regulator (backside of it) which controls air pressure to the belt tensioners. The circle of hex nuts clamps the regulator body together. the gaskets between these halves are leaking and tightening the body only slows the air leak. The red, visible throuhg the wire loom is the handle of the belt tensioner release valve.
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This is one of three air bladders whcih provide the belt tensioning function on the s60. This one appears to be newer and the original stamped band clamp is still intact. The other two have already seen their best days. The stamped bands failed and were replaced by narrow band high torque clamps. They need to be retired.
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[MangoMike]

SD,

Coincidentally I just replaced one of these bags the other day.

Part # 950208 about $30 from Prevost.

MIke

[lonesome george]

Ed, the air bag is a Firestone 1M1A, I think the price from Prevost is going to be hard to top $26.73 last May.

Can you find the manufactures name or a part number on the regulator? You might be able to save a buck or two on that.

[sawdust_128]

Ed, the air bag is a Firestone 1M1A, I think the price from Prevost is going to be hard to top $26.73 last May.

Thanks for that.

Can you find the manufactures name or a part number on the regulator? You might be able to save a buck or two on that.

Have not been able to find a part number for these regulators. I'll keep trying. I may just have to bite the bullet and talk with Prevost parts.



Thanks.

[Ray Davis]

There are just some things that are easier to get from Prevost AND are cheaper (go figure!).

Air bags, front headlight assemblies have been mentioned before. I think you'll be hard pressed to find these for much less than $30 per bag?

Ray

[Scott T]

Ed
For the regulator, try Fisher Controls. We use alot of these type regulators for instrument air application in the patch. Specify the connection size and the pressure rating, as well as the output pressure required. Good Luck
Scott T

[Orren Zook]

Bendix, Velvac, Sealco and Midland (probably others too) make that type of regulator: adjustable from 10-125# with either 3/8 or 1/4 inlet and supply ports. They should run $35-$44 depending on the manufacturer. I'll check tomorrow to see if rebuild kits are available for yours

[truk4u]

Dustmite,

Have lots of adult beverages handy when you change out the bottom one under the fan assembly! The bolt is a doozy to get back in...

[sawdust_128]

Thanks Tom. Not what I wanted to hear but I appreciate the warning. I'll save the beverages for when the job is done and I will be sure to pack the tool box with the big dammit tool.

Thank you all for the bits and pieces of info. All very helpful.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Ed might get lucky and find the one on his H3 is way easier than the PITA one on the XL.