Older Class C with 350 Chevy Engine?
Hi folks, I have found an older (1979) C class Midas 23 ft motorhome that I can get for a reasonable price that has a 350 Chevy engine in it. If there are any of you that have experience with this r...
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The rims should be easy to replace with 16" rims from a more recent van. Not a new one, but anything from the mid 80's should be fine.
400" engine is the same as the 350, with a little more power. Three speed auto, and it will rev up pretty high at 65 MPH, might not get 10 MPG at 65, but should at 55.
I had one, and put in a digital transmission gauge in it, and it read kinda high temps. I installed a larger transmission cooler, and it was fine after that. Check the fluid. If it is red, then the prior owner probably changed it already, and it should be good for about 10,000 miles. If dark red, then change it soon!.
Check the roof. If it needs repair, or replacement, consider a two part EPDM roof coating. Don't trust single part roof coating, as they can dissolve when under water for a long time (mine did).
Fred.
400" engine is the same as the 350, with a little more power. Three speed auto, and it will rev up pretty high at 65 MPH, might not get 10 MPG at 65, but should at 55.
I had one, and put in a digital transmission gauge in it, and it read kinda high temps. I installed a larger transmission cooler, and it was fine after that. Check the fluid. If it is red, then the prior owner probably changed it already, and it should be good for about 10,000 miles. If dark red, then change it soon!.
Check the roof. If it needs repair, or replacement, consider a two part EPDM roof coating. Don't trust single part roof coating, as they can dissolve when under water for a long time (mine did).
Fred.
