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Re: Driving diesel in very HOT temps - 103+ and long grades
Just drove the same route (Seattle to San Diego) last week in a 36' DP, 300 hp CAT pulling a Honda. No problems and the outside temp. was 100+ most of the way. I did downshift to keep revs at or near 2000, the heat gauge didn't get above midway. Secret is don't get in a hurry and use your flashers below 45 mph. Just sit back and enjoy the scenery, it's beautiful.540Views0likes0CommentsLP wtr heater, CO alarm
I have 2000 Itasca Horizon 36 DP. The last three times I've used the LP water heater the CO alarm has gone off. It works well with AC power but unable to use LP option that has worked very well for past several years. Any idea where to look? I can't find any path for the gas to get into the coach.1.1KViews0likes7CommentsRe: 1998 Safari Sahara
You may want to check if the previous owner was aware of the bearing on the fan of the 3126 CAT that needs lubed. IF he didn't lube it by now it surely failed, or worse, is getting ready to fail. Other than that the engine is one of the best, very dependable.395Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cat 300 running hot on gradea
I've driven a 300 hp CAT for 15 years and if you go up hills at full, or near full, throttle it will heat up. You have to keep a close eye on the gauge, when it starts to heat up you just downshift and slow down. My fan is direct drive and the only way to cool the engine is to bring up the revs. In some cases I'm in the truck lane but I don't overheat and we get to where we're going without a tow.445Views0likes0CommentsRe: Allison 3000 transmission
This change was made by Freightliner during a transmission service. They were supposed to do filters and fluid. I started on a 2000 mile trip the next day but the shift and performance were way off. It felt like the transmission was slipping. The turning point was one morning as we left an RV park with a slight uphill grade. The MH would not pull the hill, the engine revved but wouldn't make it up without getting a run at it. We went back to SD Freightliner and they drained the fluid and changed the filters. The unit ran perfect straight from the garage and has had no problems since. The Allison was manufactured Sept. 99 and has been serviced as per manual, and was never a problem before. (San Diego Freightliner now has a policy of not working on any MH's over ten years old, as does San Diego La Mesa RV)621Views0likes0Comments
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