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Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 08-25-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,191
Posted By cafeguy
The one you circled is the exhaust brake switch. ...

The one you circled is the exhaust brake switch.
The battery switch is for the aux jump that will connect the coach and chassis battery's together while pressed to jump start the coach if needed
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-30-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,009
Posted By cafeguy
Is that est for parts and labor? Does it include...

Is that est for parts and labor? Does it include the wheel seal being replaced also?


$420 if he is replacing everything and coming to the sight seams like a decent price depending where your at....
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-10-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,465
Posted By cafeguy
Don't go with the v6 if you plan on towing alot....

Don't go with the v6 if you plan on towing alot. The 3.6l v6 runs very good for what it is but the 269ft lbs on torque is at just over 4000rpm. On hills with a heavy load it will want to be between...
Forum: Just Conversation 05-22-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 847
Posted By cafeguy
What are you doing that you need to go that low...

What are you doing that you need to go that low in vacuum? I know of a few good pumps that will go down to 15 micron but that's really low.

are you sure its not 100 micron?

100 micron is...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-21-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,260
Posted By cafeguy
Did the fluid smell burnt or was it just black? ...

Did the fluid smell burnt or was it just black?

all the small trans gm uses in front drive cars have kolene coatings on the clutch steels. it causes the fluid to be dark black but smell normal...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 05-20-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 892
Posted By cafeguy
I live in CA, I find this chart interesting. The...

I live in CA, I find this chart interesting. The one thing it doesn't show is number of test vs test positive. LA country is performing apx 25000 tests a day, so i would expect the number to go up...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-19-2020, 01:46 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,260
Posted By cafeguy
spdracr39: pm me your vin number, I work for a GM...

spdracr39: pm me your vin number, I work for a GM dealer and need to know what trans is in your equinox to answer the question.

there is three differant trans than come in the equinox for 2020
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-24-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 36,301
Posted By cafeguy
One thing to remember is the glue that holds the...

One thing to remember is the glue that holds the filter together will deteriorate over time. More so lately with all the filter manufactures switching to a water based glue. IF the glue fails the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-24-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,463
Posted By cafeguy
johnfr80504...

johnfr80504 (https://www.irv2.com/forums/members/johnfr80504-269907.html)
moving the rear axle up slightly will move the weight bias, the shift is not a lot but it can be a few hundred pounds. Think...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-22-2020, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By cafeguy
where are you located

where are you located
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-21-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,101
Posted By cafeguy
I would try https://www.mcmaster.com/ and see if...

I would try https://www.mcmaster.com/ and see if they have anything that would work. you will need the shaft size of the motor, and all the dimensions of the unit to find a good replacement drive...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-20-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 799
Posted By cafeguy
I have worked on a few of these engines and have...

I have worked on a few of these engines and have found Terminal Dusting is an issue at times. If you disconnect the injector connector there will be this very fine dust inside the connector the isn't...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 01-16-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,479
Posted By cafeguy
Normal temp is 185-195° when driving on level...

Normal temp is 185-195° when driving on level ground. Normal temp on grades can go as high as 220° for a short time and be ok.

There is a way to check the fluid level using the shifter. The...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-16-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,463
Posted By cafeguy
Check the ride height for sure. If the rear is...

Check the ride height for sure. If the rear is low even 1/2" you may not see it, but it will effect the weight distribution to the front axle a lot. I have seen as much as 1500lbs weight shift front...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-16-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,777
Posted By cafeguy
First off very nice bus! The AT545 will...

First off very nice bus!

The AT545 will mate to the 6bt with the proper bell housing (SAE3 on the trans if i remember right). I would not recommend it though. The AT 545 has no over drive gear,...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-09-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,682
Posted By cafeguy
didn't notice any soft spots everything felt...

didn't notice any soft spots everything felt good,

The original leak came from a small crack in the roof above the entry door, it looks like a branch or something hit the roof and caused the...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-09-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,682
Posted By cafeguy
we really like the coach but the damage does...

we really like the coach but the damage does worry me, i can tell by looking at it that before the current owner got it the roof was not properly maintained.

I don't mind fixing some water...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-09-2019, 12:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 704
Posted By cafeguy
Upholstered walls

Is there anything you can do with upholstered walls? We are looking a Beaver with them and the upholstery is looking worn in a few spots. The DW wants to change to wall covering but i think its way...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-08-2019, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By cafeguy
Thanks, kind of what i was thinking. I feel it...

Thanks, kind of what i was thinking. I feel it would take a large amount of fine dust to cause damage over a decent amount of time.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-08-2019, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,682
Posted By cafeguy
Possible cabinet sagging issue

We looking into possibly buying a 98CC intrigue, there is a few things on the coach that are concerning to me. in the front of the coach the cabinets look like they are coming apart slightly (apx...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-04-2019, 11:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,784
Posted By cafeguy
We are going to look at another country couch...

We are going to look at another country couch intrigue 40' on saturday, it looks good in the pics but you know how that goes, it has the cummins 8.3 300hp. Im a little worried about pulling grades...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 12-04-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By cafeguy
3126B engine dusting?

I have seen a few threads on here referring to bad rings and excessive blowby due to engine dusting. Im wondering how long an engine would have to run with unfiltered air to see this concern. I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-02-2019, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,784
Posted By cafeguy
we looked at a couple of newmars and found them...

we looked at a couple of newmars and found them nice but not quite the floor plans we liked.
I wouldn't mind looking at a tiffen but we have yet to find one in our area or even within's a days...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-30-2019, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,784
Posted By cafeguy
Input on new to us coach

Looking for everyone's opinion on a few coaches we are looking at. We are looking for a DP 37' or larger. Looking at years between 1995-2003.

We have been looking at Monaco's, a Beaver Patriot...
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