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Re: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
LD; I'm not sure once a month will keep flat spots from forming. It will help if you keep the tires inflated to their max and refrain from using the C as a storage shed. I still get flat spots over the winter months when I don't take the Clip out very often. My Jeep does the same in winter if I only inflate to Chrysler's recco. I like the retro look as well. Pro Tip: bead door curtains just don't work in a C.269Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Thank you thmil! thmil wrote: The 1978 -1979 Dodge Motor Home Chasis Servivce Manual says on page 21-34 that... "This seal can be replaced without removing the valve body from the transmission by using a small screwdriver to pry seal out of its bore. Be careful not to scratch manual lever shaft or the seal bore in transmission". 65CrewCabPW wrote: clockwork oranjaboom wrote: My '76 w/727 trany has the sensor-type dipstick as well. I can't find an idiot light for it anywhere, but upon close inspection I could make out a 'full' line just above the oval slot at the tip of the dipstick where the sensor is located. Mine also leaks if I park driver's side low. Hope this helps, dave The seals around the shafts that are operated by the shift and kickdown levers are leaking. The job isn't real hard, but you do have to pull the valve body to do it. That leak is common on every old Torqueflight, but unless it gets serious, you can mostly ignore it.290Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
RVnoob13 wrote: Not to sound stupid, but where and how do I check the frequency. I know that the A/C does not work so I cant use that. Would be nice if someone had one they could sell me, lol. I havent found one for less than $500. Try a Kill a Watt energy monitor http://www.amazon.com/P3-International-P4400-Electricity-Monitor/dp/B00009MDBU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253629631&sr=8-3 Here's a link to your (great) pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/boomer5213/262Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
whiteknight001 wrote: clockwork oranjaboom wrote: Leeann wrote: ^ I'd love to see some pix of your Clipper. Got any to put up here? Mark Hi Mark; Here's a link to some Picasa low rez shots of the Clip: http://picasaweb.google.com/amantiado/Clip#250Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Leeann wrote: ^ American Clippers are very, very nice rigs - high-quality. And they mostly came with 440s, too. Yep- a few 360's in the early 70's, a few Chev 400's in the later 70's and the rest were 440's. Shells are solid and a pleasure to work on/ restore/mod. They are happiest in the 55 mph territory, so those in the 'life is a journey to be savored' camp are most rewarded by these old beauties. Not too many are seen east of the divide, but one 78 21' does grace my property.159Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Leeann wrote: Phew and phew. That's all good...especially considering the alternatives... We took ours to NC for a race this weekend. Dang hot there, too. Our only problem is it's still charging the battery a bit high - right around 15 volts - regardless of what voltage regulator we put on there. I guess our next step is to put a brand new wire with a brand new end on it to the voltage regulator and see if that makes any difference...any other suggestions? Hi Leeann; I have the same issue w/my '77 440:3 different regs and all charge @ 14.7-14.9 and appear to boil the battery. I haven't made an extended run for the 3 months since I've discovered this. Did your NC run boil the battery and do any damage? Checked and cleaned all connections, inspected wiring and everything looks fine. I never checked the charge voltage prior to the failure of the previous regulator so I can't say what it's output was, but I can't imagine it was that high w/o battery damage. If you find a remedy please post and I'll do the same.254Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
65CrewCabPW wrote: clockwork oranjaboom wrote: My '76 w/727 trany has the sensor-type dipstick as well. I can't find an idiot light for it anywhere, but upon close inspection I could make out a 'full' line just above the oval slot at the tip of the dipstick where the sensor is located. Mine also leaks if I park driver's side low. Hope this helps, dave The seals around the shafts that are operated by the shift and kickdown levers are leaking. The job isn't real hard, but you do have to pull the valve body to do it. That leak is common on every old Torqueflight, but unless it gets serious, you can mostly ignore it. Thanks for the tip- It's mostly a nuisance leak and I just consider it an opportunity to introduce a quart of fresh fluid every couple of months. Now only if the dog house were a little easier to work with...361Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
My '76 w/727 trany has the sensor-type dipstick as well. I can't find an idiot light for it anywhere, but upon close inspection I could make out a 'full' line just above the oval slot at the tip of the dipstick where the sensor is located. Mine also leaks if I park driver's side low. Hope this helps, dave361Views0likes0Comments
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