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Re: Engine Swap Mechanic in the west
I have been in contact with the club and I’ve been a member for over 25 years. Unfortunately there’s only a couple of us that are actively working on our coaches right now. Having trouble finding a mechanic with the expertise in facilities to work on my motorhome. Most of the garages around here cringe when they see me coming. I don’t think most of them are up for the challenge of working on a coach that presents a challenge as to parts compatibility and old analog systems. I need to find the right shop/mechanic who doesn’t mind working on some of this old gear. Pretty easy job installing an engine and going through the suspension when you get down to it. I am widening my search all the time in search of the right place.230Views0likes0CommentsEngine Swap Mechanic in the west
Hello fellow classic motorhome enthusiasts. I am reaching out to your community to see if anyone can point me in the right direction. I have a 1989 AeroCruiser made for four years by a company named Gardner/Pacific in Benicia California. Not a GMC for sure, but a old classic with a lot going for her all the same. This motorhome is 23’ small class A built on a Chrysler 1 ton D-350 Chassis. It is powered by a non-computer 360 cid V8. The engine is tired. I would like to exchange it with a 360 cid crate engine, also non-computerized that I have found, but don’t have the facilities to perform the swap. From what I understand the typical way to replace the engine is by dropping the front suspension and crossmember and putting it in from the bottom. I would also like to go through the suspension and refresh and upgrade as much as possible. Does anyone out there know of a competent shop that really knows suspensions and could handle the engine swap also? I live in the Oakland area of California but am willing to travel to find the right expertise. I would like to see another 30 years with this rig.1.5KViews0likes4Comments
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