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Re: Total Rebuild of a 1979 Dodge Class C
lzasitko wrote: To split the gutter you could use a table saw, with one side against the fence it should be pretty precise. A sharp Carbide tipped blade would give the cleanest cut, though I have used a fine wood blade with acrylic plastic and so long as you don't feed it too fast it is good. Table saw should work, just make sure the blade is just high enough to cut through, otherwise it will shatter the edges.282Views0likes0CommentsRe: Total Rebuild of a 1979 Dodge Class C
Here is what I believe John B is talking, I bouth some before for my old IH truck.I have a link to the part: http:unniversal donut It's flat on top with a part that goes in the manifole for alignment and rounded on the botom to fit the flared pipe.238Views0likes0CommentsRe: Total Rebuild of a 1979 Dodge Class C
oldtrucker63 wrote: You have a good point there, It sounds like yours is wired like one should be, I could go the same rout, It is always good to stop problems before they start,....I like it. Leaving the old pump in place works and as long as you bypass it there is no danger of gas getting in oil but if you use the existing lines through the old pump then a internal leak could contaminate the oil.317Views0likes0CommentsRe: Total Rebuild of a 1979 Dodge Class C
About fuel pump, I would first get a new mechanical pump as a leak internally could flood the crankcase and do much damage. I have electric pumps on each tank in addition to mechanical one, My grandson playing radio had ignition on and also turned on rear elec. pump which filled the crankcase so when I tried to start it it sounded like maybe the timing chain had slipped. I would start and run for a few seconds then stop. I messed with timing, changed distributors and in the process broke three starter cases at which point I pulled the timing chain and although it wasn't warn I replaced it. Also found the front seal around the V. damper was cracked open, the rubber part, That led me to believe the problem was old but the ecectric pumps, I only use before starting or climbing steep long hills which might cause vapor lock, the overfilled oil wasn't obvious but did rupture the front seal that allowed eccess to leak out until the time my grandson had it filled and thinned with fuel so it didn't run. After new timing chain, front seal and replaced mechanical, I still use elec. pump the same way but no more problems. Mickey317Views0likes0CommentsRe: Total Rebuild of a 1979 Dodge Class C
oldtrucker63 wrote: Trying to Quit smoking today, Cold Turkey, Started just a few Minuets ago I hope this go's good.:R Most of all I hope Charlene gives it her best, She is on the train with me, Together we can do this.:p Best choice you ever made. You can do it. luck has nothing to do with it will power and determination will do it. I gave it up thirty five years ago after I determined I could do it. Money I saved would buy me a decent RV. Mickey306Views0likes0CommentsRe: Total Rebuild of a 1979 Dodge Class C
Posted By: oldtrucker63 on 12/01/10 09:56am Anyone know what would cause the metal siding to leak like this, How would water run up hill.????? Water doesn't run uphill unless it is pushed or pulled. To me that looks more like condensate that gathered in that area, possibly caused by air which does run uphill, allowing moisture to accumulate in an area and condensing. It does appear to have a small bent or flattened area that could allow air in. Or there was an unsealed area from the inside causing it. My deck has a metal roof and is open so temps are very close on either side and in winter there is always acondensate that drips from the ceiling/roof.179Views0likes0Comments
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