BitsPerSecond wrote:
So I forgot to mention that mine has a 360 two barrel in it. The previous owner put new points in it and rebuilt the carb to get it running. I can change it back, or leave it as is according to my friend.
So far all I know is that there is an exhaust leak. One of the manifolds is cracked. I haven't decide whether I'm a going to replace it or not. I might take it to the local welding shop and see what they want to repair it as opposed to replacing it. Welding is not currently in my skill set....
I looked up the VIN and it seems to be built on the MB400 (1 1/2 Ton) Chassis. I haven't had any luck locating a service manual. Anyone know where I can find one?
Looks like the manuals for everything else is in the dinette, like the generator, etc. Haven't read through them all yet. Not sure if anything has been upgraded or changed by previous owners other than what I've previously mentioned.
Anybody have an order of operations for fixing these guys up? A method to the madness, if you will. Or doesn't it matter?
Sorry for the really long post. Thanks guys.
As with every other project I've ever done, I just tore into it and went balls to the wall. With the mechanical, I took almost everything out. Mine had the Holley 2245 2BBL carburetor, but when I had the engine rebuilt, I converted to a ThermoQuad 4BBL.
Your rig should not have points, it should have Electronic Ignition. If your buddy changed it over to points, I'd ask him why. This could turn into a hornet's nest, as I found out with my wiring harness today.
Manuals....the factory Mopar Service Manuals I have for 1975 and 1976 do include the MB400, so check eBay, that's where I bought mine, and don't cheap out and get the Haynes or Chilton manuals, they just aren't as detailed as Mopar's.
You have your work cut out, but if you persevere and pace yourself, understanding that your rig won't be done tomorrow, you'll have fun. Wanting to have mine done yesterday has always been my weakness.
Good luck.
