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Forum: Damon 01-31-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,166
Posted By Genset
The Xtreme paint & graphics in Nacogdcohes, Tx...

The Xtreme paint & graphics in Nacogdcohes, Tx does many removals of the 3M Mask from motor homes, its about a 2 day job using steamer and plastic razor blades, what a mess.
Forum: Powerstroke Engine Forum 01-31-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,593
Posted By Genset
We have two F350 as service trucks, SRW, the 2011...

We have two F350 as service trucks, SRW, the 2011 @104,000 miles is the lightest, gets about 17.4 average, the 2013 at 65,000 miles and heavy, mechanic driven gets about 15.0, but the Ford Telogis...
Forum: Just Conversation 07-27-2015, 05:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,493
Posted By Genset
Been in the generator business for more than 40...

Been in the generator business for more than 40 years, the largest we ever sold for a home was 300 kw Cummins/Onan, average is about 35 kw, mine is 20 kw sound attenuated Onan/Cummins Diesel on a 85...
Forum: Just Conversation 06-05-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,762
Posted By Genset
Have enjoyed the turbo Arrow, Com, IFR SEL, Love...

Have enjoyed the turbo Arrow, Com, IFR SEL, Love the Arrow, its as fast as you can go cheap, most trips 200-250 miles away.
Happy on small grass strips with the Cessna 140, just not with the arrow....
Forum: Just Conversation 05-10-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 686
Posted By Genset
Love the area from late spring till early fall,...

Love the area from late spring till early fall, then must escape back to Virginia.
Forum: Just Conversation 04-04-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 831
Posted By Genset
Bass Pro Memphis with Bill Dance

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Forum: Just Conversation 03-07-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,915
Posted By Genset
The Helicopter & Jet Engine

The Helicopter & Jet Engine
Forum: Just Conversation 03-01-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Posted By Genset
Best Thing I Ever Ate - Breakfast

A few years ago I was headed to the USS Alabama Battleship Museum, Mobile, Al. Was just a mile (max) east of the museum, located on US90, might have been Felix Fish Camp, anyway they had a shrimp...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-28-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,644
Posted By Genset
Am lil confused, If Dodge is no longer using the...

Am lil confused, If Dodge is no longer using the Cummins, sounds like Fiat changed the name to Ram, if so, does the title call it Dodge, Ram or Fiat ? In my world the Fiat is the exact spelling of...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-28-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,939
Posted By Genset
Why do guys buy an under powered RV, then cry for...

Why do guys buy an under powered RV, then cry for any improvement to make it run with traffic ?
Seems buyibg a low end under powered unit, spending big bux to gain some power at the cost of...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-27-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,644
Posted By Genset
Understand, same way I feel about the G M trucks,...

Understand, same way I feel about the G M trucks, since Fiat now owns the Chrysler line, that completes the reason to steer clear of Dodge, with the remaining Fords, have been very lucky...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-27-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,644
Posted By Genset
Glad some are quick enough to realize the ISB...

Glad some are quick enough to realize the ISB is/was never meant to be a Vee engine.
Yes, have acess to Cummins info long before the ads show up.
One of my employees was hot for the Toyota /Cummins...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-24-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,644
Posted By Genset
ISB for 2016

The 2016 ISB is to have a Dual overhead cam set up and the smaller V-6 & V-8 gas or Diesel

Dave M
Forum: Just Conversation 02-17-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,915
Posted By Genset
What has been the best invention in your lifetime?

No idea who gets the credit, but Howard Tooker had AM transister transmitter on the air (Ham Radio) in 1949, he worked at WE at Allentoen plant, was involved in sone capacity he told me. Who knows...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-16-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,915
Posted By Genset
Did not inow Shockley worked for Western Electric...

Did not inow Shockley worked for Western Electric / AT&T at Allentoen, Pa.
Many great & wonderful discoveries, but best of all has to be my DW. 73 each.
Forum: Just Conversation 02-08-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,475
Posted By Genset
Think that news heros that are this confused...

Think that news heros that are this confused would also be confused by what sex they were ?
Dave M
Forum: Just Conversation 01-31-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 18,812
Posted By Genset
USMC 60-63, 2nd ANGLICO, 1890931, Court House...

USMC 60-63, 2nd ANGLICO, 1890931, Court House Bay, Gitmo, Vegas, E4, 2533, Amen
Dave M
Forum: Just Conversation 01-28-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,578
Posted By Genset
Old Truckers

I was lucky, after 3 yrs I was able to get off the road, was with Shaffer before the 1CCC (Crete) group bought it. That was 1974, got into Onan Generator servicing, 10 yrs later was able to start my...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-22-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,046
Posted By Genset
Aqua Hot 600D

Anyone have experience with this model ?
Dave M
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-01-2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,982
Posted By Genset
Have been using the Red ELC Coolant in both the...

Have been using the Red ELC Coolant in both the ISM and the Power Tech 12 kw (Kubota) engines since new. Just replaced the radiator on the ISM due to the fins disappearing, when removed the end...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-30-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,315
Posted By Genset
Chad, Your correct about the Mopar stuff, I...

Chad,
Your correct about the Mopar stuff, I have had a number of Mopar toys, got started in 1964, first new car, a Valiant V100, 170 engine, current a 69 Original Hemi Road Runner and a barn find...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-30-2014, 05:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,315
Posted By Genset
Chad, Sounds good, did not think the...

Chad,
Sounds good, did not think the management at Fiat was THAT dumb to cancel the only reason one would purchase a HD Dodge pickup, surely one would not buy those pickups if the Cummins engine...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-29-2014, 02:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,315
Posted By Genset
Dodge & the ISB ?

Have heard from two different sources that the Dodge pickups are not using the Cummins ISB in 2015, instead are using maybe a Fiat Diesel ?
Also talked to a Dodge dealer mechanic who sez the half...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-28-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,363
Posted By Genset
Everyone has to do what works for them, everyone...

Everyone has to do what works for them, everyone sure has different requirements, responsibilities, needs & wants.
My thoughts are to never sell the home place, no matter what you do, it is nice to...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-25-2014, 04:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,882
Posted By Genset
Santa allowed the purchase of a new Aqua Hot 600D...

Santa allowed the purchase of a new Aqua Hot 600D to replace a leaking Aqua Hot 100-02 model. About $13,000 installed.
Santa has been good to this kid.:)
Dave M
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-20-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,558
Posted By Genset
I havea 2001model Foretravel coach, the AquaHot...

I havea 2001model Foretravel coach, the AquaHot unit I fear has an internal leak, so wondering on best direction to solve it. Anyone have experience here ?
Dave M
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-20-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,558
Posted By Genset
Roger is sharpt on the Aqua Hot units, but GM...

Roger is sharpt on the Aqua Hot units, but GM first had the 4.3 & 5.7 Diesel in 1978 year mdels, some had great luck with them, I for one, but most had zero luck nor knowledge how to care & feed...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-14-2014, 02:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,691
Posted By Genset
Some prefer carpet, I am not for anything but...

Some prefer carpet, I am not for anything but concrete, have other things to spend my concerns over.
Dave M
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-13-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,691
Posted By Genset
Did Tar & Gravel for about 10 yrs, in driveway,...

Did Tar & Gravel for about 10 yrs, in driveway, last 11 yrs on smooth concrete in 40 X 60 garage, 14 X 14 doors, 18' inside.
Dave M
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-13-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,858
Posted By Genset
Tom. Good possibility not needing new turbo,...

Tom.
Good possibility not needing new turbo, boost sensor, Just a ECM upgrade with the VGT. My setup also is priorto the EGR.
Nice improvement with the resonator.
Dave M
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-13-2014, 02:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,076
Posted By Genset
Smitty77, Good logic I believe, how ever my...

Smitty77,
Good logic I believe, how ever my thoughts lean me more to the Cummins ISM over the ISL, I feel the ISM has a better track record plus there are more Cummins shops than Cat or Detroit...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-12-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,076
Posted By Genset
My ISM500 experienxe also with 114,000 miles,...

My ISM500 experienxe also with 114,000 miles, zero issues and I change oil about 7-8,000 miles, the oil level never changes. That is a new experience from my wonderful 8V-92 DDC days.
Dave M
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-12-2014, 03:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,858
Posted By Genset
Scott, The cost of having Cummins do the...

Scott,
The cost of having Cummins do the upgrade cost abut $3,300.00 Included different turbo, electronic module on intake manifold to control the waste gate on turbo that plugged into existing...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-11-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,858
Posted By Genset
Lots of variables, in my case, my ISM450 turned...

Lots of variables, in my case, my ISM450 turned into the ISM500 on last trip got 8.2 mpg over the entire 2850 mile run, I run 70-75+ when possible, have put 114,000 miles on this coach, have no...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-30-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,864
Posted By Genset
Have to open the window to hear anything and...

Have to open the window to hear anything and drive under a bridge to hear my slightly louder exhaust, since my setup uses the Cummins iSM500, wondering what engine would be so loud, maybe a non...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-29-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,864
Posted By Genset
Total agreement for some folks, me, I love the...

Total agreement for some folks, me, I love the Walker resonator, very slightly Lou der than the OEM Cowl design muffler. but to each their own. As for not noticing a n improvement in power, reduced...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-21-2014, 07:00 AM
Replies: 1,536
Views: 236,292
Posted By Genset
Age 73, travel alone and find old age creeping in...

Age 73, travel alone and find old age creeping in as am not able to crawl under the coach and do all my own repairs and just checking tire pressure is becoming more difficult. A stroke 19 yrs ago...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-21-2014, 06:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,864
Posted By Genset
Sorry this jumped off a track to the K&N air...

Sorry this jumped off a track to the K&N air strainer, getting back to the exhaust resonator, I installed the Walker truck 5" resonator, the improvement was clear, but when towing my F150 the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-20-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,864
Posted By Genset
See it is time to restate a fact that I became...

See it is time to restate a fact that I became involved in. A retired MD purchased an old GM 4106, had our shop do an inframe overhaul, all went well and the rebuild turned out very well, included...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-16-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,425
Posted By Genset
love the heat pumps (2) on roof, great heat, but...

love the heat pumps (2) on roof, great heat, but seldom use them preferring the Aqua Hot on either diesel or electric.
Dave M
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-13-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,536
Views: 236,292
Posted By Genset
Both 73, enjoying the 36' Foretravel with the...

Both 73, enjoying the 36' Foretravel with the ISM500 Cummins for last 7 yrs, prior was a MCI converted coach for 21 years. Enjoying all the comfy travels.
Dave M
Forum: Just Conversation 11-11-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 753
Posted By Genset
Sagamore, That seems to be a fact concerning...

Sagamore,
That seems to be a fact concerning Patton, seems he was feared by some upper level generals however he sure told it like it was and turned out to be correct. Sad day for the USA when he...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-11-2014, 02:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,008
Posted By Genset
Also agree on the Blue OX equipment, do not have...

Also agree on the Blue OX equipment, do not have the Kargard, but having put my 4 yrs in the USMC, I learned that some can destroy an anvil with a feather.
Dave M
Forum: Just Conversation 11-09-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 20,534
Posted By Genset
Should add that in the past have had many great...

Should add that in the past have had many great rides that are now collector cars, the Hemi Roadrunner was enjoyed about five yrs, but have had the 340 Dart for 20 yrs and more enjoyable, but the...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-09-2014, 07:23 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 20,534
Posted By Genset
My fun rides are the 69 Hemi Roadrunner and more...

My fun rides are the 69 Hemi Roadrunner and more enjoyable 340 Swinger.
Dave M
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-08-2014, 03:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By Genset
I got educated on cables, having a few different...

I got educated on cables, having a few different models of the Garmin, the latest requires the new mini USB with the mini connector, not the normal charger port, but a small port, Getting old is...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-05-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By Genset
Another Jar Head, 2nd ANGLICO, escaped with...

Another Jar Head, 2nd ANGLICO, escaped with honorable E4, mighty happy, no one shooting at me.
Dave M
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-05-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,115
Posted By Genset
Proves not everyone has a clue as to torque of...

Proves not everyone has a clue as to torque of lug nuts, if I had been an office worker
I might be in the same boat, however My world has been in the mechanical world, so this story leaves me with...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-01-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,720
Posted By Genset
Yes, we all have experiences and opinions, my...

Yes, we all have experiences and opinions, my former life ended at age 41, then a year later met my soul mate, that was 32 yrs ago, life has been great since, no debt and well funded retirement for...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-31-2014, 04:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,298
Posted By Genset
We all have our reasons and excuses for what...

We all have our reasons and excuses for what ever, DW & I, age 73, still going, don't know what else to do, business is strong & steady after 40 years, employees happy and the DW thinks we will keep...
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