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  1. PA

    Need Shop to Finish Rialta Engine Work Between Boise and New Mexico

    our Rialta has been sitting in NM waiting for it's new engine to be applied properly but the Mechanic has been swamped for a year. we're a low priority. Anyone out there who can recommend somewhere between Boise and New Mexico who can fix it and get it back to us? or just fix. we will pick up
  2. JerKat2

    Intermittent Check Engine Light on 2006 Monaco Knight Cummins

    Hey all, Experienced an intermittent check engine light on our trip home from Arizona last week. We were in very warm temps and on very rough roads. The light would come on and then go off after a few miles. First day only. After we got through Vegas with slightly cooler temps and much...
  3. JR

    Danfoss Fan Control Module Shortage and Last-Run Spare Options

    For those not in the know, the wax valve used as a retrofit for the OEM electronic Danfoss FCD (fan control drive) is impossible to come by. This happened in the last year. I've been working for some time to find a solution. OregonMotorcoach has been trying to find a wax valve for me for 9...
  4. BR

    Cat 3208 Turbo Knock: External Checks or Internal Engine Damage?

    Video with sound So far I cracked 6 of the eight injectors and each cylinder drops out and comes back as expected. Good oil pressure and runs good other than the knocking. Trying not to run it again. What is the best way to diagnose issue? Thanks!!
  5. TE

    Cat 3126E codes 15 and 17: idles fine, dies under throttle

    I have both the 15 and 17 codes flashing on my dash using the cruise control stick. I replaced the injector actuator control valve (15) and the injector actuator sensor (17) but I still have the error codes flashing. I have no code 39 which would be the injectors. The engine starts immediately...
  6. FawnaFox

    1998.5 5.9 ISB Surging and No-Start: Bad Lift Pump or Fuel Restriction?

    Well.. I knew this might happen.. My bus is a first year 24v 5.9 Cummins, she runs very well now that I've replaced the fuel filter.. IF I can get her running. We bled the fuel lines after replacing the filter, and soaked it in diesel before installing it. After we did it, she had a hard time...
  7. SU

    Intermittent No Crank on 2014 Fleetwood Excursion 33D

    2014 Fleetwood Excursion 33D. Drove it home from storage Friday started and drove fine. Got Home, plug into my Shoreline power. On Monday I wanted to start the MH to move it and it would not start. Flicked the Aux Batt Start with same result, no start. It seemed to try to turn engine but seemed...
  8. RO

    CAT 3126 and Allison 3000 Hesitation Under Full Load

    Newmar DSDP Cat Freightliner, Allison bought a few months ago. 32k miles. Issue: Under heavy load, for example, climbing a hill, there is a periodic hesitation about every 3 seconds. I've been monitoring it for a few thousand miles trying to understand the issue. I posted elsewhere and the...
  9. Colonel North

    Should HWH Jacks Move When You Start a Parked Coach?

    Hello Yall, According to Spartan, it is recommended to start the engine for 3-5 minutes once a week. I have been doing so with the slides and the jacks extended out. I noticed the jacks actually move while the engine is running!!! Am I supposed to retract the jacks before I start the engine...
  10. MF

    1997 Ford F53 460 Backfires After Warm-Up and Loses Power

    97 Fleetwood on F53 chassis 460 engine. After about 10 to 30 minutes engine starts backfiring through intake. Can't give it more that 1/8 throttle or it bogs out. Can't get over 35 mph when the issue starts.. Replaced Fuel pump, Ignition. Control module, coil. But still has same issue. Only...
  11. MA

    Troubleshooting Starter Power Loss on 2002 SunVoyager 8368MXG

    2002 SunVoyager 8368MXG No Start Marconi New Member Yesterday at 6:26 PM After sitting for some time my RV has decided to refuse to start. Coach and Chassis batteries are fully charged but trying to start normally just removes power to dash while trying to use AUX start has similar but varying...
  12. BettyLu

    Correct Dipstick Length for 2000 Windsor 350hp Cummins ISC?

    I lost my dipstick! 2000 Windsor, 350hp Cummins ISC. I need the length of the dipstick so I can get a new one. Could someone measure their's and let me know? It is the kind that twists to tighten one installed. Left of a/c compressor in pic. Thanks, Howard
  13. ftv37

    Best Engine Upgrade for 1976 Dodge Sportsman: Rebuild 360, 5.9 Magnum, or 440?

    1976 Dodge Sportsman Looking for options on upgrading, should I rebuild current 360 or go to a 5.9 magnum, or 440 big block. i changed the 2bbl carb and intake to a stock 4bb intake and Edelbrock 600cfm carb and it did help. Thanks
  14. TheCandlekeeper

    Choosing the Right Bus Size, Engine, and Budget for a Skoolie Build

    Hello! First out, SHOUT OUT ALL YA'LL, I've been on this forum lurking to my hearts content for a couple weeks now and have learned so much already. Let me give you a bit of background on who I am and why I'm here, So, I'm Sterling- and for the most part of my life I've been really...
  15. Skyboy

    Proper Use of Exhaust and Engine Brakes on Mountain Grades

    Driving in the mountains I had to learn how to use exhaust brakes. Works very effectively but not sure if I'm using it correctly. Do you guys use them all the time or on very steep down slopes? Is it safe to add a little bit more power with the gas pedal while engine breaks engaged if I need it?
  16. MO

    Best Solutions for Diesel Engine Soot Buildup in RV Compartments

    Been noticing small amount of soot buildup in the engine compartment. Any suggestions on which product is best reducing diesel motor soot?
  17. LO

    Cost and Challenges of Replacing Engine in 2007 Forest River Georgetown

    Hi, Paul, new to The Forum. Can anyone tell me the cost range to replace a seized engine on a 2007 Forest River Georgetown XL 359TS ? Thanks!
  18. TH

    2017 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40 AP Engine Details Clarified

    This thread is for the general discussion of the classified ad Tiffin allegro bus 40 APO. Please add to the discussion here.
  19. CH

    Lost Engine Compartment Key for 2000 Georgetown: Replacement Options

    Lost key to the 2000 Georgetown engine compartment. Nd info for getting a replacement. Thanks!
  20. RA

    Regen and Stop Engine Light on 07 ISL 8.9—No Fault Code After Restart

    It did this one more time after restart on the nexted regen.It runs find after restart. Any idea.
  21. AM

    Best Materials for Reducing Engine Noise Around RV Doghouse

    I want to improve the noise reduction around the doghouse in my 2021 Winnebago Sunstar 29V, with the Godzilla Gas Engine…looking on Amazon and YouTube…for material and installation… Anyone have suggestions? Should I leave the undamaged liner already on there by Ford and add more insulation on...
  22. Mr. Beefy

    How Long Is Too Long to Idle a Diesel Engine During Repairs?

    I understand the basics (I think) regarding why it's generally ill-advised to idle diesel engines for extended periods. But how long is too long? Is it a 'some damage is done no matter how long you do it, and cannot be reversed' type of thing? Or is more that if you make a habit of doing so...
  23. MO

    Locating the Oil Fill on a Cummins 450 ISM Engine

    Anybody have a diagram of this engine? I cant find one online anywhere…. I want to confirm where to put the oil in and I cannot make a mistake about that. I have a photo but im having trouble getting it into my mac. thank you guys
  24. Colonel North

    Engine and AC Belt Replacement Tips for 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire

    Hello yall, I just purchased a 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire MADP-4093, Spartan Chassis MM-2242, last 7 digits of VIN# YC034474, commons 8.3 engine and Allison MD3000MH transmission. I would really appreciate any tips on the following: 1- how to change the engine belt 2- how to change the AC belt...
  25. AR

    Check Engine Light and Fuse Panel Short on 2022 Forester MBS Sprinter

    We drove to the desert and used the engine lower gears to get down hills without riding breaks. After lunch we started the engine, heard a “pssst-phewww!” noise and the check engine light came on. We thought is sounded hydraulic, like power steering or something. Light Would not come off. We...

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