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Well there are a few issues with getting information on the state of this motor. It is very hard to work on, I know, because I changed just the water pump through the doghouse a few years ago. Also I am looking at a $150/hr shop rate to diagnose. Then just repairing oil leaks is going to be pricey and I still have and old motor. This thing is so hard to work on that it could get close to what the replacement is going to cost. My concern is that, I spend all that money then get to replace the engine, anyway. Trust me, I have been involved in mechanical repair, personal,family and friends, most of my life and this this puppy is sick. The coach is in excellent condition other than the engine. So I might be able to sell it to an RV park to just use as a rental in a permanent location and I doubt that it would be worth much in that scenario. We still want to do some traveling but not constantly. Too many other things to spend time on. A new engine will keep me in the RV game probably as long as I can do it. It really seems to be a reasonable plan. I can't buy another coach for what the engine will cost, especially not one that is in comparable shape coach wise. Thanks for your everyone's input, has been helpful but lots of other factors involved that have not been discussed here. Just have to weigh the options and make my best guess as to the best course.472Views0likes0CommentsRe: Engine replacement
Heard from the dealer and it is going to require a new engine. They apparently remove the dog house, all fiberglass, then pull it up and out the driver door. It is really expensive but much less than getting another one. So my plan is to call and tell them to get started. Have a couple of questions for them but my options are limited although, I do have one other possibility. Will post an update when I find out the plan.416Views0likes0CommentsRe: Engine replacement
Thanks to everyone for their responses. This is a Rexhall Aerbus that we bought new, only has 29,000 and change on it. Is in really good shape as far as the coach goes, indoors much of the time. Never been hot and the OP has not changed since new. Always run synthetic oil in it. Has a driver side door but not sure the doghouse will let me pull it out from the top, maybe with the heads removed, will have to do some measuring if it comes to that. Don't think there is any way it could come out the front. Son-in-law is a mechanic but his shop is not set up for this operation, he has had good luck with Jasper motors in a number of applications. He is also a customer with O'Reilly's so might be able to work through them. Will let you know when I find out anything.416Views0likes0CommentsEngine replacement
Had a 460 in a 96 class A go bad this Spring. Leaking and smoking, 2 qts. in 50 miles. Ford doesn't make this motor anymore, everything I have is obsolete. Not just anyone can do a swap in a gasser RV. Not sure of much except that it looks expensive. At a Ford dealership now, they are evaluating the problem. Pretty sure they will have to overhaul the engine which I assume means removing it, looks like a difficult job. Not sure if they would put a crate motor from a rebuilder, like Jasper. Anyone have any experience with this issue? Thanks,Terry8.8KViews0likes31Comments
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