Thanks for the info on the gas springs for the basement doors. After reading Glenn's comments, I took another look at the rear engine door. The pistons (shocks) are fully extended when the door is open. Changing those pistons will be easy. The basement doors appear to be similar.
I found what looks to be OEM replacements at walmart.com (Atwood, Spring Lift SL 3 60). I ordered two for delivery to the local store. They were 13.03 each. They should be here by Friday. If they work, I will order enough for the remaining 7 doors. Thanks!
There are a lot of issues that still need addressing to get The Eagle up to my standards. But, I will try to address them one at a time here.
Remembering that I purchased this on 2/25, and to keep in compliance with Florida rules, I need to have this registered in FL by 3/27. (If that sounds wrong, remember that February only has 28 days this year.) My goal is to have it registered by 3/26 to avoid the late fee.
One of the known issues is that the
speedometer/odometer is non-functional. Also, the
generator hour meter is non-functional.
PO state that the speedometer stopped functioning properly about 3 years ago. He has been using a GPS to determine his driving speed. I did the same on the 325 trip back to FL.
I would like to have the odometer working when I visit DMV to register the coach. Part of the initial registration are physical VIN and odometer verifications. I do not know what would happen if the odometer is non-functional.
Let me share what I know.
1) The speedometer is pegged at 120MPH at all times. With or without power, the reading is the same.
2) a) With power the odometer reads "-------", that is seven dashes appear.
2) b) With OUT power, the odometer is blank
3) a) When the generator IS running, the hour meter displays seven dashes.
3) b) When the generator is NOT running, the genny hour meter is blank.
PO said he had someone trouble shoot the speedometer issue. They thought the problem was in the dashboard instrument cluster. But they were not sure. PO elected not to pursue the matter any further.
I do wonder about the diagnosis. If the dashboard instrument cluster is at fault, why would the genny hour meter be affected? I question this because the speedometer/odometer and the hour meter are in two different instrument clusters, each having its own electrical connector.
What I have done so far:
Since I had the dash cover off to replace the ignition switch, I was able to easily disconnect the plug into the cluster that houses the speedometer. I used an electronic cleaner called DeoxIT. (I learned about this product on irv2 a while ago. I have used it before to solve a recurring connector issue with my S&B dryer that ordinary electronic cleaner spray could not.)
Result of the cleaning was no difference. I also tried the cleaner on the connector for the smaller instrument cluster housing the genny hour meter. No difference there either.
I have two binders of manuals. However, I do not remember seeing any wiring diagrams that might include these meters.
HELP!
+ Where would you start the trouble-shooting process?
+ Does anyone have a wiring diagram from a similar chassis?
+ What ideas do you have given the symptoms I have listed thus far?
+ Where is the information (total miles and total hours) stored?
I know that the engine is mechanical. So connecting something like Silverleaf to the engine is not going to happen. But, given that the odometer and hour meter are digital (not mechanical), I wonder where the info is stored.
FWIW: I cannot get under the coach at this time. It is parked on sandy soil. The clearance under the coach is only a few inches. (The air leaks out rather quickly, but that is another issue for another day!) I can get to the top of the engine (I have moved the mattress out of the way.)
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