Charging issues solved and much more!
A very productive two weeks for CRG163.
At last the battery charging issue that has plagued CRG163 for quite sometime has finally been resolved through a combination of the regulator control board being completely rewired by Roger Downs to replicate the original weathered board and then a partial rewiring of CRG163’s electrical system by Trevor Morris.
Today, Friday 1 March 2024 the following has also been resolved on CRG163 with my grateful thanks to Roger Downs (owner of preserved Crosville coach CRG111) and Glyn Plevin (one time Crosville electrician at its Rock Ferry depot):
- new headlamps fitted ✅
- new fog lights fitted ✅
- the neutral light on the gearbox control column in the driver’s cab now works ✅
- the entrance door to the vehicle works again as well as the door controls ✅.
- a lot of green ricks ✅✅
My grateful thanks to Trevor, Roger and Glyn for all the help!
Below are some of the images from the day which concluded in a small celebratory road run to finish off the day in beautiful sunshine.
Roger under the rear of CRG163 with the modified regulator control board to the right on the vehicle’s chassis.
Glyn inspecting the door mechanism on CRG163.
CRG163’s cab door controls.
The neutral gear light, lighting up for the first time following testing, cleaning, adjustment of bulb connections and new bulb fitted.
Another angle of the neutral gear light.
New headlights and fog lights being fitted.
Glyn in the process of fitting the nearside new fog light.
From L to R: Richard, Glyn and Roger.
Glyn in the driving seat of CRG163 preparing to move CRG163 onto the pit for inspection and work.
Roger underneath CRG163.
Glyn and Roger underneath CRG163
Roger prepared with a laminated wiring diagram for CRG163.
CRG163 after a bit of soap and water sporting new headlights and fog lights.
A brief celebratory early evening run in the sunshine round the block.
Another image of CRG163 in the sunshine with new headlights and fog lights.
First time in a very long time for CRG163 to be stopped at a bus stop.
A quick photograph of CRG163 with lovely sunshine behind.
CRG163 can be seen with Crosville’s old parking area and fencing in the background still standing, 28 years this coming October since deregulation.