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Re: RV motor won't stay running
In addition to the pump in the tank, you may have a mechanical boost pump closer to the engine underneath the driver's side, as my class C does. Alot of people, including a mechanic argued about having a second fuel pump until i showed it to him. This is because the fuel has a long way to travel from the tank to engine, not like a cars. If either one is bad (assuming you have mechanical boost pump too), could be the issue, EVEN if you can hear the pump in the tank. I would get fuel pressure checked.963Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1989 Fleetwood Jambo Ford E-350 with 460 engine question
That’s impressive, thanks for the insight. I’m not as mechanically inclined as you appear to be but that gives me an idea. My 460 in fuel injected and the portable water tank in under the couch which is located behind the drivers seat. I think I would only have to run it about 10 feet to reach the radiator. I’m going to get underneath it and see what this would require to install. There is already a hole in the firewall for fuses and plastic wire casing going to the engine, so maybe I can squeeze some pvc pipe in there versus drilling new hole. Any other issues you had with the 460 besides heat?1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: 1989 Fleetwood Jambo Ford E-350 with 460 engine question
Toyoda, Yes, thank you I’m under the impression it must be heat related primarily as I can’t duplicate the issue as the weather has been below ever since weekend of the initial occurrence. I need to explore ways to have it run cooler as you did it appears.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Lazy Daze Class C
Because it sold I can no longer see the add or what the price was, but if it was under 10K and all appliances worked and it started and drove, you cant expect a perfect deal. These are RV's and stuff is prone to go wrong, especially on used/older ones, but you have to know that going into it. Especially if they don't get used often, the previous owner may not know the water pump leaks, or certain lights in the coach don't work, but you take it out on the first trip and find this out. If you buy cheap you have to expect cheap and hope for the best, if you want recourse for issues that arise, pay more and fiance through dealer. I learned the hard way by buying private party as a mechanic likely wont catch everything, but could not afford new. I realized before buying that the older it is the more things will eventually need to be replaced no matter the make, but unfortunately you often only find out what needs fixing by using it. I would avoid low mileage older ones that rarely get used, not always the best deal.567Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1989 Fleetwood Jambo Ford E-350 with 460 engine question
Thanks for the info Steve, I plan to clean my radiator or perhaps upgrade to new heavy duty. In regards to the Ignition Control Module, I have checked the inside area of both fenders and its not mounted there on my 89 Fleetwood. I believe its on the side of my distributor (but I cant see without moving intake and hoses), as this would make sense as to why it heats up as there is poor ventilation near my distributor. From what I have read, the ICM heats up and will cut engine. After cooling you can re-start and be on your way, but apparently after this happens a few time the ICM eventually burns out and needs replacement. I'm going to start with the ICM, as there is a white heat grease that you can add to create a heat barrier and keep it cooler. Since my issue occurred on a very hot day and I have not been able to duplicate since then, I could be chasing my tail, but having good spark and fuel I dont know what else could have caused my engine to die besides ICM? Thanks for the pics1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: 1989 fleetwood jamboree E-350 Solenoid electrical issue
Thanks. I ensured both batteries are good sorry did not mention, they are also new. I do have the emergency start under the dash on driver side. Is there a switch that needs to be switched inside the RV before using DC power? This was my concern as I have never owned one before, but all fuses at the 4 breaker panel under bathroom sink appear good (I pulled each one out and inspected). I found it interesting that when both battery cables are attached to the same solenoid terminal everything works. Am I getting double AMPS this way, or should one 12 volt battery be able to start the generator on its own. Everything did work one time (all lights and generator turned on) when I bought the first solenoid from Napa but only once, almost like something was tripped. I'll check all cables. There is also alot of breakers (little plastic boxes with what appears to be ground wires attached) on the fire wall under the hood, I replaced a few of them but wasnt sure if these play into the coach not having DC power.598Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1989 Fleetwood Jambo Ford E-350 with 460 engine question
Thanks for response. Since the initial issue occurred, I took it camping last week and drove approx 200 miles round trip, longest stretch at any one time was about 65 miles. It ran and drove fine, but the weather last week was 25-30 degrees cooler. Wondering if issue is specifically related to heat, I have no experience with the 460 engine but saw a few posts about not doing well in heat since I first posted. Would a clogged fuel pump produce a good fuel pressure test? With 36,000 miles it may be the original one from 1989, but too bad its located inside the tank. I had it tested and pressure was good. Fuel filter was changed the day it happened but nothing else has been changed. I did fill the tank up from a quarter till empty, all the way until full the day before the incident happened, maybe fuel type, but having owned a Ford 6.0L F-350 the sound was different than the injector problem I have experienced in the past with my truck. I will change the O2 censor and module as you mentioned.186Views0likes0Comments1989 fleetwood jamboree E-350 Solenoid electrical issue
Does anyone know if a 1989 Fleetwood Jamboree 26J has a power converter switch. There is a fuse panel with four flip switches in the bathroom but since I purchased used, the previous owner nor myself are too familiar with electrical of the coach. The reason I ask is, I don't have DC power in the coach (meaning my interior lights, bathroom fan etc.) dont work unless plugged into full hookups or engine on. I should be able to get my coach battery to run these lights without engine being on or AC power. I have a solenoid in the engine compartment where my coach battery is connected on the left side terminal and engine battery is connected to terminal on the right side. When I connect both the engine battery wire and coach battery wire to the same terminal the lights work, but I'm afraid if I keep them connected to same terminal my engine battery will eventually die while using lights and dry camping without hookups. I bought a new 80 AMP continuous duty solenoid from Napa auto parts and connected each battery wire to their respective terminal on the solenoid and the lights inside coach worked and I was also able to fire up generator with the inside switch near my microwave. However, after turning everything off, the lights nor generator will turn back on. I then connected both the engine battery and coach battery to the same terminal on the solenoid as I did with the old solenoid and all lights worked again including generator switch. I thought 80 amps perhaps was not enough so I bought a 200 amp continuous duty solenoid from Amazon and that one did not work even once when I connected the engine battery wire and engine battery wire to each side of solenoid. Again, with the new 200 amp solenoid from Amazon, I placed both battery wires on the same solenoid terminal and everything works, but shouldnt my coach lights and generator be able to work without having to connect both battery wires to the same side of the solenoid? Perhaps there is a power converter switch somewhere that I'm missing??? Again 1989 Fleetwood Jamboree 26J. I checked owners manual but it doesnt mention anything. Thanks for any response!2.3KViews0likes6Comments1989 Fleetwood Jambo Ford E-350 with 460 engine question
I recently purchased a used 89 Fleetwood Jamboree with Ford E-350 460 engine. It has 36,000 miles. I drove it home after private party purchase on approx. 150 miles drive,and it performed fine about 75 degree weather. A few weeks later, I took to a mobile mechanic to address electrical issue (coach lights and generator not working unless engine on or plugged into shore power). Anyway, it was 110 degrees in Cali that day, and while motor was running in park, it suddenly shut off. In total the engine had been running for about 45 minutes, but was only in park for about 2-3 minutes. Luckily I was in a Pet Boys parking lot when it happened. Not being too familiar with the mechanical history I thought the fuel pump went out (as there are two), but both were making a noise so I changed out fuel filter. Still would not start. Sprayed starting fluid into intake and it started after a few attempts of this same pattern. I let it run for about 5-10 minutes and proceeded to drive home, forgoing the initial electrical issue, as the engine was now my main concern. When Shortly after entering the freeway I encountered traffic at about 35-40 mph. Within a mile and while going up a small grade, the motor made some loud violent noises almost like a miss-fire and I could see hood compartment shaking. I applied throttle to go up grade but speedo needle continued to drop (no acceleration) to zero and then engine quit altogether again. I was able to re-start it right away but only for a few seconds. The 100 degree heat was unbearable, and not knowing what was wrong I had to call a tow truck. Next morning I went to tow yard and it started right up? A mobile mechanic came out and found no error codes. Pressure in fuel pump was tested and determined to be good. I found a nearby grade, much steeper than the one it died on the day prior, and climbed it without any problem. I was unable to duplicate the issue. Any thoughts on why it died on me? Again it was very HOT on the day in question but engine was on for less than an hour in total. When I drive it the temp needle stays in the middle but tends to move a bit towards the "H" under load. Also after running the motor for a few minutes, the hood release becomes extremely hot to where you need a rag to open it. Is the 460 motor known for getting overly hot? Anyone have this same experience? I am considering changing the ignition control module but I don't see it mounted anywhere on the left fender. Does anyone know for certain where the module is located on a 1989 Fleetwood Jamboree E-350? Research says might be on distributor, but with hood open I cant see beyond the top of distributor unless air filter and hoses removed...Hoping I have recourse to address this issue, wondering since it's almost 30 yrs old perhaps options are now available. Thanks for reading, any help is appreciated.5.3KViews0likes20Comments
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