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Feb 08, 2015

1979 Dodge AVCO help

I have a question. I acquired an AVCO I have heard they are pretty decent. I need to rewire the ignition. I wired some of it and I got it running off of ether. I don't have any accessories but it turns over and will run great on starting fluid and not much of it. I need to clean out the old fuel if there is any any need to get it running on gas as i got to move it in a few weeks. Now there is a red wire and a green wire in the wire harness where it hooks into the electronic start module and so can anyone help? It is a 440 engine in a 1979 Avco. the motorhome has a tag axle and ice maker and blender built into the counter. It has a central vacuum too. I assume it is a good unit. has the emerald genset which I didn't think that they were made in the late 70s. Does this motorhome have an electric fuel pump. Any tips to get it home as it is a 60 mile trip. the tires are okay but will change them once I get it all cleaned up and all that mess. Thanks for all the help you all may give me.

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J-Rooster
Explorer
Feb 08, 2015
Shane is your Dodge similar to the Dodge RV in the movie Barefoot?
MrWizard
Moderator
Feb 08, 2015
thats standard Dodge truck wiring diagram
a haynes book for the M300 ? chassis of that year should give the wiring diagrams

electric fuel pump add ons were common, but they almost always include the OEM mechanical fuel pump
johnsonbert
Explorer
Feb 08, 2015
Depending on how long it has been setting, you may be for a lot of junk in the gas tank, rust and dirt as well as varnish gas. I would try getting it running with an auxiliary gas tank with filter and hose directly to the fuel pump, If you get it running that way, then try siphoning the tank and put a little fresh gas in there and siphon it again, or pump it toward the front but not into the carb. The dirt and varnish will be some of your biggest problem in getting it running and moving. You night even consider a marine tank just to get it home, although safety is an issue. brakes will also be a primary consideration for your trip home. Keep us posted and best of luck on the trip and the restore, should be a neat one. Happy Trails Bert