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MopaRV
Nov 20, 2009Explorer
Hi Randy. What I meant was...YOUR images work, I wasn't able to post my images.
I have a 97 Coachmen and the motor is exactly like yours.
Its looking more and more like Dorman did change their design.
--Motor is mounted with 2 long screws, instead of 4 little ones.
--Back of motor gearbox is different, so the step plate won't mount properly.
--motor shaft housing sticks out farther, interfering with step gearbox.
(Sure wish I could post a pic)
This new design is found at CSK/O'Reillys, Autozone, Napa and another local auto store. Haven't tried CarQuest yet. They're next and last LOL.
So it seems that Cardone (new, not remanufactured) has the only true match, and CSK said they could order it, which will be my likely solution.
I have a 97 Coachmen and the motor is exactly like yours.
Its looking more and more like Dorman did change their design.
--Motor is mounted with 2 long screws, instead of 4 little ones.
--Back of motor gearbox is different, so the step plate won't mount properly.
--motor shaft housing sticks out farther, interfering with step gearbox.
(Sure wish I could post a pic)
This new design is found at CSK/O'Reillys, Autozone, Napa and another local auto store. Haven't tried CarQuest yet. They're next and last LOL.
So it seems that Cardone (new, not remanufactured) has the only true match, and CSK said they could order it, which will be my likely solution.
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