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RE: DIY oil change - questions
Doing alright on this, thanks. I had the heui pump replaced under warranty, including the injectors. I was told at the time the first series of pumps had a too small shaft. The replacement parts in 2005 got better I am told. I was also told a dirty filter change can also ruin that pump. Looking at my records, the failure happened less than a month after the filter change. Also I have sent the rig to the shop for an oil and lube job that I found on inspection the last drive shaft zerk wasn't greased. Same thing happened at two different shops. Better to do it myself, learn about thet new diesel stuff.
I worked on older diesel tech in the Army, and I had an old International Scout diesel as well as an older f350. New stuff is very finicky! We've got a unique rig (f750. Chassis ) which has no real replacement to do what we need done, so I need to keep it in good shape.
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cbigham
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05/20/13 02:30pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: DIY oil change - questions
Thanks fornthen58 quart tip in amazon. I just ordered it. Had this motorhome form8 years, the older I get, the more I want to do myself, especially considering the errors and omissions I've seen from people well paid to do it!
Thanks again,
Chuck
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cbigham
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05/20/13 01:18pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: DIY oil change - questions
Dump to valve looks like a god idea, but the slow flow I have concerns about, not washing out the sediments/sludge fast enough. Like the faster mop deal, with a large trash bag, not much to the clean up!
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cbigham
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05/20/13 11:29am |
Class A Motorhomes
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DIY oil change - questions
Where are you guys finding a pan big enough for 5 gal of oil? I have a funmover 39c with the c7 engine. Want to do these things at home as much as possible. Tired of finding errors or things missed by service personnel and have the time. Also want to change my own fuel filters, in the belief I can keep it cleaner than the average mechanic will take care to do.
Thanks for any suggestions on a large pan.
Cb
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cbigham
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05/20/13 11:02am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I want to build my coach out of legos
Probably be better built and last longer than a standard RV :D
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cbigham
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05/07/13 09:53am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: INterested in the Trinity Alps and Redwoods area , info
OK. Headed South from Husky thru the pass I remember being pretty sandy and whooped out. The monument itself, a little. Clean riding to the North and East. PM me when you get a chance and I will get to it. It was a good ride.
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cbigham
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05/06/13 09:48pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: INterested in the Trinity Alps and Redwoods area , info
dedmiston-
sorry I checked this late - I dunno how to do that. I did track it with the trimble gps on my droid. The area is kinda pristine, not whooped out, few riders until you actually get to the monument. PM me, I may be able to better describe.
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cbigham
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05/05/13 08:32pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: 275ISBs in Diesel Pushers
Bosch fuel pumps are notoriusly unreliable. Chevy used them in their V8 Diesel which was a gas engine block, (Duramax is made by Isuzu) and they might last 50 K mi.
The Chev/GM 6.2L v8 series had a Stanadyne DB2 pump, similar to the old Roosa Master. They were good pumps, I got 110k, 120k out of the two I changed out. Considering they were less than $500 for a rebuild, I thought them a deal. Completely mechanical pump.
VP44 pumps had mechanical failures of rotor design tolerance imperfections, diaphragm faliures, lift pump caused low pressure, and some electrical issues, heat being an issue causing failure of the electronics. Sort of similar to a DB4 Stanadyne used in GM's. Different beast.
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cbigham
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05/01/13 11:54am |
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RE: Been looking for a b encountering "private" dealers -
Thanks,
I've already got one of these, 40 ft, diesel. Great support for us riders on long trips. Finding myself taking smaller trips 2,3 nites max where throwing a dirt bike on the back of a small roadtrek makes sense for a track day or weekend ride with friends. Wife coming on less and less trips, she's only interested in longer trips with the big motorhome. One niters are out for her as too much work. Looking for an older Roadtrek type say 1997-2001. Good enough to support, sleep, shower and cook for one guy a couple nites. Just encountering too many private dealers in my chase and wondering how they'd got there first.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HzJYceeF2z0/S8tyWeWoQLI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/0vqOuFBC83s/s640/100_0526.jpg
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cbigham
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04/29/13 01:07pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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Been looking for a b encountering "private" dealers -
Hey all, any suggestions on where to find a class b in my area? Primary a Craigslist looker but the ads have many written by what I would call private dealers...someone who finds a class b at an incredible price,cleans it because it was sitting in someone's garage for years, and now want a huge mark up. Seems people do this for several vehicles a year.
Ay idea where else to look? Thanks,
Cb
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cbigham
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04/29/13 09:42am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Getting interested in a B
Yes a locker is something I'd definitely put in. Excellent suggestion.
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cbigham
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04/29/13 09:13am |
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RE: Macerator - The Accessory that should be standard
Have a flow jet, used a macerator, and have dump at home in garage near door. (Don't ask me, like that when I bought the place)
My experience- flow jets and macerators don't create enough velocity to get the "Big" stuff moving. Occasional use is great and convenient but you need a real flush time to time or you'll be building large solids that won't flush.
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cbigham
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04/25/13 12:24pm |
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RE: Bought the wrong motorhome!!!
You gotta do what you gotta do.
Me, I try to make excuses about not having so much space, leave 'em behind:D no such luck. My style diesel has the whole 14ft rear set up as a cargo/bedroom area.
Still salivating about that Cummins.
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cbigham
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04/25/13 12:10pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Bought the wrong motorhome!!!
Absolute craziness. I would've asked someone to put a dinette with belts in like you wanted. Might have been a couple grand. You would've had what I consider one of the best generation mechanical coaches! If you are at all a tinkerer, those older cummins had easy to service, largely smog control free inexpensive (as far as diesels go to service) engines and Monaco made a solid coach. My buddy had an accident in his Diplomat 1999. Something came off a truck in front of him he ran over, blew a tire, object bounced underneath. He lost control, slammed into one of those metal and wood piling fences on the I -10, went down the embankment and rolled 180 deg, then back, and settled on its side. No one was seriously injured! When insurance paid him off, what do you think he bought? Monaco. 2001 Windsor. When I think of family travel, my first thought is Safety.
Regarding driving comfort.. When I first got my 40' I got nervous and skittish too on some tight mountain roads. Worried I might drag into another lane or be off my game a bit and break something detracted from the fun. Now others may be nervous seeing me coming at them, but I'm relaxed and in complete control. Sometimes I'm asked by friends or even the wife if I could make such and such ..in a joking way..I always reply the same...sure! Handles like a compact car!
Practice.
Too bad about that cummins ..
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cbigham
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04/24/13 10:43am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: been doing a little research -
I think I understand the popular vs versatile
R most of these Dodges with the 5.2/318? My understanding us the 5.9/360 setup yields the higher strength 46re trans and the Dana 60 rear instead of Dana 44? If so how to ensure I get that option? Any special model number? Dana 44 is kinda weak at this rating. As an off roader been in a few of these axfld..
Thanks
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cbigham
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04/14/13 01:27pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: been doing a little research -
Yes, it was a Dodge. Chassis ran fine. Only way to sleep was width wise. Just me I could make work diagonally. Looking to put only 3-5k a year on it (I have a large diesel funmover I will also put 3-5k on for longer trips) so I think the price point of the Dodge chassis works. Kind of an experiment. If it works out and I'm in it right I won't get badly burned when I get out, even if it's to buy a newer model. The extra battery can be mounted somewhere I am sure, just not where...
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cbigham
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04/14/13 06:39am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: been doing a little research -
Hmm
OK. This was a 1997 model, the tray was cut for 1 battery to hang down below the sheet metal bed of the van at the back. Didn't seem enough space to enlarge and make a new tray for two 6'ers ..
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cbigham
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04/13/13 11:06pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: been doing a little research -
Thanks all..
Saw a 190 versatile. I think the 190 will work wonderfully. There's plenty of space for the tools I carry and for small 2.5-3 gal cans down near the sewer stuff in the locked compartment. Plenty for gear, cloths, food, dishes. Seemed well enough made for what it is, but the bed is real cramped head to foot and if my wife made a trip there's gonna be a fuss .
This model only had one house battery though, no inverter nor generator. Is there a place to put an extra battery you find convenient? I saw the one house battery has a tray on drivers side.
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cbigham
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04/13/13 10:51pm |
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RE: Getting interested in a B
OK,
Saw my first one. Versatile 190. Bed in back seems rather small (5:11" I am) and don't need the 4 seats up front. Drove well enough, seems perfect for my needs other than bed, no generator nor second house battery,no inverter and transmission redone at 80k.
Nicely done units..
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cbigham
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04/13/13 02:07pm |
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RE: 3 way refrigerator replacement
Sounds like a temp sensor/PC control card issue.
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cbigham
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04/12/13 10:42pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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