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Re: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Thanks for the replies so far. I know about the "lean burn" and I believe that is on the early 1975 1976 Chrysler rigs.I have a '78 that has the normal pollution stuff. It has a bad engine, and ugly corrugated aluminum sides, always chasing leaks... so I am probably going to upgrade to a Lazy Daze or American Clipper. I am looking for a 19'-21' rig max, and prefer rear queen bed layout. So from I gather I might squeeze some more MPG from a non-lean burn 360 over a 440. The other rig I was considering is a later 80's Minnie Winnie or similar, something with fuel injection and a Chev 350 or Ford 3xxx. I guess the FI is a giant leap forward, any one get much better MPG with FI? I drove a Chevy with what I remember to be a P3 chassis or something. It seemed a bit more nimble and lighter than the old Dodge B300. What I am getting at is ( short of an underpowered Toyota "6") what is the best bang for the buck MPG wise in a 20 foot long RV, V8 engine... I have a budget up to 5K ?296Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
360 vs 440 Gas Mileage? I am considering buying a California smog engine 1976 American Clipper 20 footer. The owner claims 12 miles per gallon.Is that realistic, seems like B.S. to me. Anyway , looking at similar Dodge B300 late 70's early 80's RV's. wonder if a 360 engine would get a little bit better MPG. If it matters I will not be towing.Anyone have personal experience and care to comment on what kind of MPG they get?296Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Engine Removal Anyone !> Hi, I am trying to keep my class C 20' Dodge Sportsman "Travette" 360 engine Rv away from the crusher. Engine main seal leak got worse; from an occasional drip to a small stream. Also uses quite a bit of oil ( even before the leak was going through a quart every 200 miles !) It has 135-140 compression all around and no excessive smoke. With that half decent compression I am guessing the valve guides are gone So I am considering rebuilding the engine, maybe replacing with a "crate" engine. Q. How do you remove the darn thing ! I have spoken to two shops ... one says they will remove the heads, oil pan, etc. and finally walk the block out the passenger door ! Basically remove and reinstall it in pieces . Another shop says you can remove the grill and some front end cross members and take it out the front !? I have yet to take a close look ... but I think the bottom of the front grill cross member is spot welded. Any one know what the standard, recommended way to do yank the old mill out is !? Thanks in Advance296Views0likes0Comments
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