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Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 09-22-2014, 06:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,179
Posted By brookra1
Have had this coach for five years and it started...

Have had this coach for five years and it started this problem about a month ago or the last couple times out. Never before not shifted to 6th. in normal mode. Works fine in economy mode, bothers me...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 09-21-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,179
Posted By brookra1
Thanks for all info but, should have explained...

Thanks for all info but, should have explained other facts. Trans. shifts great in all gears and at the right speed etc. fluid level is fine and I don't believe anything needs adjustment. At 65mph in...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 09-20-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,179
Posted By brookra1
Allison 3000 shift problem

Allison 3000 on a 04 will not shift from 5th to 6th gear unless it is economy mode. Not sure what to check.
Thanks, Rick
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-08-2014, 06:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,147
Posted By brookra1
I was standing with the mech. when he called...

I was standing with the mech. when he called Freightliner to find out if the alternator he had was ok to use and Freightliner approved it. Must have an internal regulator on it and not need the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-07-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,147
Posted By brookra1
Sensing wires

Does anyone know what sensing wires on the altenator are for. Recently had to have altenator changed out on the road and found the sensing wires were not put back on, called the road service that did...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-21-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,381
Posted By brookra1
Fire up, Have the same problem w/2004 Mandalay...

Fire up,
Have the same problem w/2004 Mandalay c-7. Tied the fuel fill line vent tube up so would not fill with foam and fuel. Remove the other side fill cap during fueling and carry a small wedge...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-13-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
After buying my RV I changed oil and filter then...

After buying my RV I changed oil and filter then went about 7,000mi. before next change. The Cat book says med. duty 11,000mi. but I am not comfortable with that so, from then on changed every...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-12-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Received final from Good Sam warranty department...

Received final from Good Sam warranty department on my heui pump issue. They will pay up to $5,700 of the bill. Disagreed with extra labor hours estimated for the repair. At this point I will gladly...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-11-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,445
Posted By brookra1
Have a 2004 Mandalay C-7. Bought it in the summer...

Have a 2004 Mandalay C-7. Bought it in the summer of 2010 w/18,000mi. on it. Had the exact same problem with mine. When I went south for the winter had to change the radiator out while down south....
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-10-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Got copy of receipt from Sam's Club for oil and...

Got copy of receipt from Sam's Club for oil and submitted. Now adjuster is sending a local adjuster to take a look at it. Waiting now for the results on that.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-09-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Yes I did buy on a card. Called Sam's Warehouse...

Yes I did buy on a card. Called Sam's Warehouse and can get a copy of the receipt for the oil. Have a call into the adjuster to get a fax no. to send receipts. Hope that takes care of it. Will let...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-08-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Thanks for the advice have been treated half way...

Thanks for the advice have been treated half way decent on small claims in the past with Good Sam but, never had this large of a claim on anything before. Will find out more this week and if not...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-08-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
You are right not a cheap fix. $7,200 is the...

You are right not a cheap fix. $7,200 is the total cost of this malfunction. That is why I think the co. is not wanting to pay without a fight.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-07-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Not having any luck with Good Sam, company QBE...

Not having any luck with Good Sam, company QBE claims adjuster at this point. It ended up the HEUI pump went and of course went through everything and the injectors. Sent all my maintenance records...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 11-27-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Just want to thank everyone that responded to my...

Just want to thank everyone that responded to my starting issue. After all kinds of trouble getting it running yesterday I tried to take it to our local Cat dealer to trouble shoot problem. The...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 11-24-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Found out yesterday that it will start and run if...

Found out yesterday that it will start and run if I don't warm it up with block heater first. If the engine temp is around 70 deg. it will not start on its own. If very cold or engine is at normal...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 11-22-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Len, My unit does not have any fuses attached...

Len,
My unit does not have any fuses attached to the small wires on the positive side of the batteries. Used some starting fluid and it took off right away. Drove it about 25mi. ran good then parked...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 11-21-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Well something else must be wrong. Installed...

Well something else must be wrong. Installed pump, pumped up till it would not pump anymore and still not starting. I last ran this bus a few weeks ago on the expressway and filled up with fuel to...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 11-20-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Well that suggestion of raising the front end of...

Well that suggestion of raising the front end of the coach and adding some air pressure did not work. So, called Cat and they have a short stroke pump that will fit my application, decided I have had...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 11-20-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Thanks to all who replied. Having worked...

Thanks to all who replied. Having worked construction a hundred years ago we used a little starting fluid most times but, there was no manifold heaters on that equipment either. Would rather not use...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 11-19-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,747
Posted By brookra1
Cat C-7 will not start

Changed the secondary fuel filter and now will not start. After installing new filter removed plug next to where the manual prime pump would be and filled the filter through that hole as per engine...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-21-2013, 06:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,824
Posted By brookra1
Yes, all the t-handle does is open the solenoid...

Yes, all the t-handle does is open the solenoid manually. Sounds like maybe the valve is going bad. If it does not retract manually then one of the o-rings inside the jack might have turned and the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By brookra1
Jacks will retract all the way if the solenoid...

Jacks will retract all the way if the solenoid valve is opened. Might be wrong but thinking that valve is failing and closing a little to soon. But, both back jacks stop at the same place. I replaced...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-06-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By brookra1
OK, added some fluid to my hyd. tank and made no...

OK, added some fluid to my hyd. tank and made no difference in the rear jack retraction. Beginning to think might be a tired solenoid. Where is the best place to buy one?
Rick
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-06-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By brookra1
Thanks for all the replies on my issue. Could be...

Thanks for all the replies on my issue. Could be a result of a low fluid level did not check level seeing everything went up and down, in and out with no problems except rear jacks stopping short of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-05-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By brookra1
HWH Jack Problem

All jacks extend and retract normally. Problem is both rear jacks stop retracting about 1/2" short of where they should, just clearing the travel alarm point. Then the jack closest to the hyd. unit...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-24-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,101
Posted By brookra1
I had the same problem with my ceiling. Bought...

I had the same problem with my ceiling. Bought decorative molding at Lowes 1 1/4" wide. Then took a cupboard door to Sherwin Williams and they matched the tint perfect. Stained and glued and brad...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-24-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,261
Posted By brookra1
I also have a flexsteel jack knife sofa. I remove...

I also have a flexsteel jack knife sofa. I remove it every year to live in Florida for four months. We prefer a recliner and end table for extended stays. Anyways, you can completely disassemble it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-12-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,522
Posted By brookra1
Had a similar crack only in the upper portion of...

Had a similar crack only in the upper portion of my windshield. Since it wasn't in my line of sight, put super glue on the whole thing and it lasted three and a half years before spreading. By then...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-17-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By brookra1
If your system is HWH and all fuses are good then...

If your system is HWH and all fuses are good then look at the control box main control card. Up in the top right hand corner is a 1" long metal strip that will burn up if it overheats. If you have...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-03-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,281
Posted By brookra1
Not sure where you live but, what ever happens do...

Not sure where you live but, what ever happens do not take your RV to General RV, Mt. Clemens, MI. for leak repair. Mine was there twice for the same leak and hundreds of dollars later ended up...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-20-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By brookra1
Found some decorative molding that covers...

Found some decorative molding that covers everything and will enhance the the look of the ceiling also. In the process of having a paint store match my existing wood color scheme so everything looks...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-19-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By brookra1
Ceiling Trim

Looking for a little advice/ opinions. Had a roof leak a year ago and now that it is repaired and everthing is nice and dry. One 4x8 ceiling panel curled down on both sides of that panel for about...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-15-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,735
Posted By brookra1
Had a 2004 Holiday Rambler with a 8.1, w22....

Had a 2004 Holiday Rambler with a 8.1, w22. Bought new back then, in three trips from Michigan to Florida a exhaust manifold either cracked or blew a gasket every year. Lucky it was all covered under...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 01-01-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,709
Posted By brookra1
Thanks Mike for the info. It could be the speed...

Thanks Mike for the info. It could be the speed sensor. One of the things I plan on looking at after your response. I made it to my destination and now have some time to go through everything. I...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 12-30-2012, 05:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,709
Posted By brookra1
Drove all day yesterday with no problems till...

Drove all day yesterday with no problems till about 4 pm then it started all over again. After pondering the problem while driving I also figured it is a loose or dirty connection. Or a relay or...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 12-28-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,709
Posted By brookra1
Trans ECU alarm

Traveling south for winter and after driving 400mi. speedo went to zero, cruise kicked out and check engine light came on. Alarm said trans ecu 25 sec failure. Stopped at the next rest area and shut...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-05-2012, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By brookra1
Craig, Thanks for the tech. info. Must not be...

Craig,
Thanks for the tech. info. Must not be to far off from normal. At 3lbs per minute traveling an 8min cycle is pretty close to normal then. Sounds like at this point not much to worry about....
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-04-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By brookra1
air compressor

Under normal conditions, ( no leaks) how often should the air compressor run? Mine runs about every 8mins, seems like it should be longer between runs. And the front tank is the only one that seems...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 09-29-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 9
OIL
Views: 1,286
Posted By brookra1
Thanks everyone for all your recommendations. Now...

Thanks everyone for all your recommendations. Now I feel comfortable using the rototella. Will check with Cat first though.
Thanks, Rick
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 09-28-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
OIL
Views: 1,286
Posted By brookra1
OIL

In the past did not have a place to change oil on my own, now that I do what oil do most of you use. Prior oil change bills just state 15w40 and amount used not a specific manufacturer. Thinking...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 09-24-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,176
Posted By brookra1
Valve adjustment deal

I live in Port Huron, mi. And called Mighigan cat in Macomb and they are offering a special till the end of the year for valve lash adjustment for $99.00 for trucks. Not sure if it is state of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-22-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,555
Posted By brookra1
There is another thing you could try. If when...

There is another thing you could try. If when turning the key to the start position and you hear the starter relay click in means you are getting some juice to the starter. So, if the battery is...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 09-20-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,132
Posted By brookra1
Figured it would probably be a ground issue some...

Figured it would probably be a ground issue some where. Was hoping someone had run into this problem before, to help cut down on the time trying to locate it. So, guess I will just start checking...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 09-20-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,132
Posted By brookra1
Motor alarms

New problem just started, while driving all engine alarms come on for 3 or 4 seconds, gauges go to zero then reset, if in cruise control that kicks off. After the 3 or 4 sec. everything goes back to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-03-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 823
Posted By brookra1
Had a similar problem with my roof air a couple...

Had a similar problem with my roof air a couple of years ago. More dripping on low fan speed less on high. Did a couple of things to stop it, cleaned the coils and unplugged the drain holes. Insects...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-24-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,016
Posted By brookra1
Had a similar problem on my 04 mandalay 350 cat...

Had a similar problem on my 04 mandalay 350 cat last winter. Could never build above 65#s. no matter what, changed governor,checked for leaks,and checked all solnoids for leaks to no avail. Put new...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-24-2012, 05:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By brookra1
I contacted Atwood and they were very helpful....

I contacted Atwood and they were very helpful. They are sending out a new adapter at no cost.
Thanks for everyones ideas, Rick
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-23-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By brookra1
Thanks, I will give them a call and post their...

Thanks, I will give them a call and post their reply.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-22-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By brookra1
adapter

Thanks for the feed back, but what I need is a adapter that goes on the 93851 board and allows the existing plugs on the heater to attach.
Thanks, Rick
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