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Forum: Southeast Region 08-20-2017, 04:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,060
Posted By def
Well, jeflen, looks like this one is out of...

Well, jeflen, looks like this one is out of business since my original post. Sorry.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-28-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,958
Posted By def
Please, lots of photos of your progress. I hope...

Please, lots of photos of your progress. I hope never to have to do the same but, one never knows.

Good luck.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-26-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,958
Posted By def
I understand the OE cylinders are bored in the...

I understand the OE cylinders are bored in the block and not liners. However, this design can be repaired with a liner. I believe they shrink the liner and install it then bore to size, as you say,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-23-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,958
Posted By def
Can't the cylinder be repaired with a liner with...

Can't the cylinder be repaired with a liner with the engine remaining in situ? Also, do you know what caused the crack?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-10-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 13,638
Views: 2,140,490
Posted By def
Fuel....lots of it.

Fuel....lots of it.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 05-10-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,779
Posted By def
Exercising any engine, diesel or gasoline is not...

Exercising any engine, diesel or gasoline is not recommended. You'll have stabilizer in the fuel so you'll have no issues with long term fuel storage.

You may wish to put fresh oil and filter in...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-12-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,166
Posted By def
Tide and 10 gallons of water in the black tank...

Tide and 10 gallons of water in the black tank while your travelling will remove sludge and old, hardened waste.

Also, when the tanks are empty, I like to use some aerosol silicone spray on the...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-12-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,037
Posted By def
You don't get out much do you.... You want...

You don't get out much do you....

You want beauty? Try the SE. I lived in Katy for years...Houston is fine for a career but, the property taxes are high...I just paid my prop tax bill...under...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-05-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,741
Posted By def
I use the tachometer as my speed reference. The...

I use the tachometer as my speed reference. The CAT likes 1700 RPM.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-05-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,496
Posted By def
Check motor start capicators.

Check motor start capicators.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-01-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,250
Posted By def
I donated one of my CRT TVs to my cleaning lady....

I donated one of my CRT TVs to my cleaning lady. I have four left. The problem with them is they loose picture brightness and contrast with age and so, about the only thing they are good for is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-26-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,455
Posted By def
I forgot all newer cars use computers to control...

I forgot all newer cars use computers to control engine fueling as well as transmission shifting...no more carburetors.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-25-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,007
Posted By def
:cool:

:cool:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-25-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,007
Posted By def
How about one of you MEs out there, do the...

How about one of you MEs out there, do the mass-energy equation for pump gasoline and diesel fuel and report the amount of work that is possible.

I think the answer will be enlightening.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-25-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,007
Posted By def
Read this then comment.... 450 Mpg...

Read this then comment....

450 Mpg Carburetors Suppressed by US Government! | Alternative...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-25-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,007
Posted By def
If you watched the Daytona 500 this last weekend,...

If you watched the Daytona 500 this last weekend, you saw Dale Jr., Jeff Gordon and others turning off their fuel pumps while circling during yellow flag laps.

They were conserving fuel in order...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-24-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,455
Posted By def
Most auto power trains produced by the well known...

Most auto power trains produced by the well known auto makers today will easily achieve 250,000 miles. Here's why.

1- Engine designs have improved dramatically.
2- No more tetra ethyl lead in our...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-24-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,007
Posted By def
With reference to the mid-late 70s Dodge MH...

With reference to the mid-late 70s Dodge MH chassis, the Dodge 440 CID engine used in the M-400 Dodge MH chassis used a Carter Thermoquad carburetor.

Those carburetors typically ran rather hot on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-24-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,758
Posted By def
Best TP?

The cheapest.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-24-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,541
Posted By def
I would wait until he is out. def US Navy,...

I would wait until he is out.

def
US Navy, last duty station, CA-148, USS Newport News.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-10-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,670
Posted By def
Not if you're diesel powered.

Not if you're diesel powered.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-10-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,670
Posted By def
I would wait. LP is very high right now.

I would wait. LP is very high right now.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,219
Posted By def
Engine?

Engine?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-06-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 827
Posted By def
I would charge the chassis batteries for an hour...

I would charge the chassis batteries for an hour or two then use the boost. If no boost, use jumper cables. You'll be doing the batteries a big favor if you charge them for 6 to 8 hours then start...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-04-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,138
Posted By def
What's an Army shower...spit up in the air and...

What's an Army shower...spit up in the air and run under it?

I have taken plenty of Navy showers...get wet, turn off the water, soap up (don't drop the soap), turn on water, rinse, turn off the...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-02-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,153
Posted By def
Long term non-use

Do nothing.

I just woke my coach from a 18 month hibernation. I did nothing prior to turning it off.

The only thing I would advise is maintain your batteries.

After 18 months, I turned the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 22,567
Posted By def
:cool:

:cool:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 58,295
Posted By def
Sticky yes but take out the nonsense about...

Sticky yes but take out the nonsense about oil....

:cool:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 58,295
Posted By def
Here is my reply to your oil question; These...

Here is my reply to your oil question;

These are nice folks here at this site (although some are misinformed and generally like many at the other site...they just like to mouth off) so, I'll be...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-30-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 58,295
Posted By def
You're trying to start trouble aren't you. ...

You're trying to start trouble aren't you. :cool:
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-29-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,531
Posted By def
Again, UOA will reveal filtration performance....

Again, UOA will reveal filtration performance. Ask for particle count and size distfibution.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-29-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,001
Posted By def
SuperClean will remove any grease, solids or odor...

SuperClean will remove any grease, solids or odor causing material you put in your tanks
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-29-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 58,295
Posted By def
Anybody know what headlights are used in my coach?

Anybody know what headlights are used in my coach?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-27-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,149
Posted By def
Some tap the tank to determine level.

Some tap the tank to determine level.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-26-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,142
Posted By def
Make a hat band out of it.

Make a hat band out of it.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-26-2014, 02:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,625
Posted By def
Remember, it is going to take days of sub...

Remember, it is going to take days of sub freezing temps to freeze 40 gallons of water. Keep the tank full and don't worry.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-22-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,947
Posted By def
Your batteries are dead because they are; 1-...

Your batteries are dead because they are;

1- Damaged beyond repair.
2- Not being charged by the inverter charger.
3- Load exceeds the capacity of the inverter charger.

Check the following;
...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-20-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,531
Posted By def
The only way you will know the correct OCI is to...

The only way you will know the correct OCI is to perform UOAs routinely.

Using fuel, even miles between oil changes is only guessing what is going on in your engine. Used oil analysis will tell...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-20-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,531
Posted By def
Using the engine oil for hydraulic duty can shear...

Using the engine oil for hydraulic duty can shear oil down prematurely. However, I have no indication that this is happening in my 3126 using Mobil Delvac 15w-40.

Also, if you use the OE filter,...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-20-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,531
Posted By def
Engine OCIs are not determined by the amount of...

Engine OCIs are not determined by the amount of fuel used. They are dependent on the condition of the oil. And while fuel use has some impact on engine oil condition, it is well down on the list. TBN...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-18-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,613
Posted By def
Don't shave...sorry

Don't shave...sorry
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-15-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,779
Posted By def
Idling a diesel engine soots the oil and fill up...

Idling a diesel engine soots the oil and fill up the particulate filter on newer engines. Also, the new ULS fuels do not have the lubricity they used to. I ad some diesel fuel conditioner to increase...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-14-2014, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,384
Posted By def
I change my engine oil in the driveway. I take...

I change my engine oil in the driveway. I take the used oil to the auto parts store. They are happy to receive it. Twenty quarts of Delvac 15w-40 and a 15 dollar Caterpillar oil filter and I'm good...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-14-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,720
Posted By def
The motorhome is registered in Texas. I reside in...

The motorhome is registered in Texas. I reside in Alabama. The coach is garaged in Alabama. Currently the motorhome is in Texas. Its very confusing.
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-14-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,002
Posted By def
Go here for lubrication details for oils and...

Go here for lubrication details for oils and engines.

Heavy Duty Engine Oil (HDEO) - Diesel/Gas Pickups/Trucks/Vans | Bob Is The Oil Guy...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-14-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,867
Posted By def
Diesel or gasoline? Generator capacity? Load in...

Diesel or gasoline? Generator capacity? Load in watts?

We need more information.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-13-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,394
Posted By def
Louder air horns and brighter headlights....oh,...

Louder air horns and brighter headlights....oh, and a blonde driver, a brunette cook and a red-headed mechanic...forget the first two.
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-13-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,002
Posted By def
I would check you air intake carefully for a leak...

I would check you air intake carefully for a leak or damage to the filter(s). As correctly noted, silicon is sand, dust, dirt, etc. usually airborn. If you are driving in dusty conditions, you may...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-13-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,428
Posted By def
I was getting too involved in the Highway Hilton...

I was getting too involved in the Highway Hilton so, the wife gave it to the kids to live in while their house is being built in Texas. Now, I'm afraid they won't give it back. The new house will...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-13-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,445
Posted By def
My tires get 78.23% nitrogen mix.

My tires get 78.23% nitrogen mix.
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