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RE: 1983 pursuit brake problem
Your brakes are locking up because the master cyl. is not returning all the way and it is not letting the fluid return to the master cyl. It could be that your pedal is not returning do to lack of lube or binding for some reason or the pedal adjustment rod is to long or the rod from the booster to the master cyl. is too long. Check to see if you can pull the pedal back up when this condition acures if so lube the linkage. GM chassis have a bellcrank that changes the direction of the lincage and in the past they didn't have a lube fitting and caused this problem. If this is the case you can drill and tap this shaft for a grease fitting. I hope this helps and happy camping.
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1fastdad
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08/20/08 07:26am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tire woes
This out of round condition you are talking abought is normaly caused by worn shocks. This and low tire pressure will cause it to ware on the outside edges.
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1fastdad
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08/18/08 08:07am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Tow Dolly help. What kind should I buy?
Question on Brakes.
First I need to tell you that I know I may be breaking the law so please do not scream at me.
If I was to use this dolly on the back of my fifth wheel would I be using a seperate brake controller for the electric or the surge brakes?
In other words would I have 2 brake controllers in my truck or can I just use the one?
BrittIf you have surge brakes there is no controler and no you won't be braking the law unless you get over length.
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1fastdad
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08/18/08 08:00am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: update transmission
The GV spitter is more than 14" long if I remember correctly.
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1fastdad
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08/18/08 07:25am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Chevy v Ford fuel consumption?
A freind of mine has a 36ft MH with a v10 and he tells me he gets 5-6 MPG but he drives at 70MPH most of the time. I have a 36ft. MH with the 8.1 chev. and get 8-9 MPG but I drive at 65MPH. My last MH was a 32ft. with 454 chev. and I got 8-9 MPG driving 70MPH. With the 454 if I drove 60 to 65 the trans would down shift on the slightest grade and run in passing gear till you got over the top. With the one I have now the allison trans holds the overdrive gear pretty good on slight grades. A lot of milage depends on how much your rig weighs and how fast you want to drive.
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1fastdad
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08/18/08 07:14am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Best way to park MH during hurricane?
The best place to park it would be in another state but if you can't do that try to put it close to a strong building on the north side. Good Luck.
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1fastdad
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08/18/08 06:49am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Where is Auto Park RGS?
The resevoir and pump are normaly on the inside of the frame behind the trans. This system is nice as long as it is working but like any thing else it's one more thing to go wrong. I had a 2000 model with auto park and put 30,000 miles on it with no problems.
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1fastdad
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08/18/08 06:40am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Passes on I80
I40 sounds like your best bet. It's not as senic but if your not in a hurry there a lot of things to see along old route 66.
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1fastdad
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08/18/08 06:31am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Air Horns not working
Post a Pic of the roof top horn. I believe you have Electric Horns NOT Air Horns. National used both and the Air was an option. When they installed the roof Electric, they did NOT use a dash switch, but did when they installed the optional Air horns. DougMine are electric and I thought they didnt work untill I stood outside and had someone blow the horn.
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1fastdad
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08/16/08 07:51am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Suggestions on places to see
Branson Mo. or Dorango Colorado (take the train to silverton)
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1fastdad
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08/16/08 07:45am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Golf Cart Batteries - I'm Amazed
It is the (reserve capsity) you need so take that into consideration when buying batterys. At Sams Club I would get the higher capsity ones they are only a few dollars more.
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1fastdad
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08/16/08 07:34am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Air Barke S-Cam Roller Lubrication
I have worked on big OTR trucks for the last 30 years and I have only seen a problem with brake rollers a couple of times. The banging problem you discribe is normally cause by lack of lube on the shaft. The shaft hanges up and when it gets enough pressure it comes loose and bangs when the brakes hit the drums. A lot of the OTR trailers you see on the road don't have backing plates on them and are exposed to the wheather and don't have any roller problems. I go along with toolttime and keep oil and lube away from brake shoes.
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1fastdad
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08/16/08 07:24am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Roof
It's not that hard just time consuming. Use a plastic scraper to remove the old not a metal one. Brake parts cleaner and a rag does a good job for final cleaning and it evaporates fast. Use the good self leveling caulk and use enough. If you can find a big shade tree it helps.
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1fastdad
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08/15/08 03:36pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: dolly towing
If you look at all the replies the only plus to four down towing is its easier to hook up in the rain and I agree. A Tow Dolley is much easyer on your front suspension and drive train and you can tow almost any vehicle you want without changing anything.
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1fastdad
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08/15/08 03:19pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Windsheild Wipers
Check the ground it is the most common cause of wiper problems.
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1fastdad
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08/14/08 05:45am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Onboard Genset selection/options
The honda RV gen. is the quietest gen. I have ever heard. I don't have one but if my Onan goes bad I will have one.
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1fastdad
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08/13/08 06:19am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Water Regulator Replacement
There is no such thing as overkill when it come to water flow rate. I have never heard anyone say they had too much water to take a shower in. Put the reg. near the spicket and the filter somewhere after that and by the way make sure your filter will flow enough water or its all for nothing.
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1fastdad
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08/12/08 12:47pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Wheelbase to Overall Length Ratio
In my humble opinion Its how the weight is distributed in the MH that makes the difference. When your heavy apliances(refrigerator,generator,propane tank & battery's) are between the axles and evenly distributed side to side it should be alright. Not all manufactures take that into consideration. Then some people put 80 gallons of water all the way in the back of the MH and wonder why it wanders around on the road. It's not the overhang it's the weight behind the rear axle that gives you the problems.
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1fastdad
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08/12/08 12:26pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: skylight/vent insulation
I made my own for the shower skylight. Just cut a peace of 3" foam rubber the shape or the skylight but about 1/2" larger and make a cover for it out of any material you want. Works great.
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1fastdad
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08/12/08 12:08pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Ten weeks and counting!
Congrats; Just remember there are no longer any weekdays or weekends they are all the same so enjoy all of them.:W
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1fastdad
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08/11/08 07:49am |
Snowbirds
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