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Bill
Thank you again for sharing so much with Ford 460 engine RVers.
I have photos for the following problem solvers that I can forward to you for posting with your materials if you find them worth while.
1. Exhaust system stabilizer to help eliminate cracked exhaust manifolds, broken stud bolts, cracked engine heads. (under $10)
2. Front bumper mount 6" Ram Air Ducts to cool right & left exhaust manifolds and reduce under hood and floor temperatures. (under $30)
3. (optional) Ram Air Intake for engine air cleaner. (under $20)
Dwight

Hello subford! You are a senior member for a reason. We have a new to us 1995 Rexhall F53 460 that is just not making sense....drives great then losses all power if you hit the throttle hard after 15-20 min. Have replaced fuel pump, fuel filter, MAP sensor, checked for vacuum leaks, blocked EGR....still trouble any help you could provide would be great. I am a mechanic (jet engine / USAF retired) feeling stumped with this ford! Thank you for any suggestions.

Yes! VSS. That is what mechanic found. Have had personal delays, but back to repairs as of last month. Found leak at main seal and transmission pan, too. Speedometer loss related to loss of fluid at main seal leak. Should be corrected with seal install.

Any idea about gas gauge? Does not function... Thanks again!

Hello! I am new to the forum, so let me know if I am going about this wrong... I am having a problem with cruise control on an 2000 F53 MH. I replaced the brake switch at the master cylinder, and it fixed it!. Then I loaded 5 star tuning on to improve the shifting, and it stopped working. Does that make sense? I returned it to factory tune and it worked, re loaded 5 star and it didn't. Now I can't get cc back even with factory tune. X@#&! Let me know what you think. Thanks! Leon

Hello! Wanted to touch base. We just bought a 1995 Santara QB280 and are looking for kindred owners to share info. We are in Columbia SC and have just rebuilt the brakes, suspension, and redone the roof. Also replaced the transmission lines. On our shakedown cruise, we lost the speedometer and are experiencing minor transmission issues. Will head to shop for chassis work shortly. Any advice? Thanks!

Hello SubFord (Bill)
I was referred to you from Richard (RLS7201) over at 460ford.com. I'm looking for wiring diagram(s) for a 1994 F53 chassis. I'm looking to buy one from a guy who claims he drove it to his home, then 2 weeks later it would not start, but would crank. I'm a decent troubleshooter but have no experience with this particular chassis. Thanks, Bill (v8steel)
804-229-3411 bill3240@outlook.com

Hi subford,
Hi subford,
You helped me when I had the F53 apart. Many thanks. Trouble with my speed control on 1993 460V8 was brake on off switch. Took it apart on dining room table...had a glob of weld attached to one of the copper contacts inside..put it together after chipping weld off...voila! Cruise control !!

Okay I put in the filter and still the same! Just boggs out like its getting flooded or choked. I saw your detailed posts on the thread, thank you! I took screenshots for my own personal records. I was thinking last night that the PCM could just be bad and keeping it stuck in limp mode... I’m Going to replace the map sensor and possibly the fuel pressure regulator

You’re the best! I’m sure you’ve heard that before! The previous people definitely took out the filter in put in that pump right in its place. Hopefully adding a new filter back in fixes my issues (at least the fuel related ones).

Hey Sir, quick question; where is the fuel filter on this Rambler 36ft f53? It appears the “in-line pump” that got put in was maybe in the exact spot the filter was??? I don’t see a filter anywhere else...