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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-25-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,744
Posted By jamesrxx951
I bought 2 of these for my shop Cal-Van/Portable...

I bought 2 of these for my shop Cal-Van/Portable power source with jump start (CAL550) | Battery Booster/Jump Starter Pack | AutoZone.com...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-11-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,201
Posted By jamesrxx951
I hit a deer a few years back and no parts were...

I hit a deer a few years back and no parts were available at all for it. A local truck body shop and RV body shop custom made a complete fiberglass bumper and front section. The job was absolutely...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-30-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,348
Posted By jamesrxx951
That is rather suprising on the trucks. Currently...

That is rather suprising on the trucks. Currently driving a 06 F350 and a 13 F450 and never had an issue seeing the cluster. But I also don't need glass's as my vision is perfect. But using polarized...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-29-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,348
Posted By jamesrxx951
I have no issues with mine. But it may be how the...

I have no issues with mine. But it may be how the body builder mounted the instrument cluster. They are designed around a certain viewing angle. Since Ford does not mount the cluster because that is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-27-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,534
Posted By jamesrxx951
You cannot have the engine running to feel a...

You cannot have the engine running to feel a spongy brake pedal. The power assist will and can cause a false feeling of the actual feel. In the case of these motorhomes, you need to keep the engine...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-25-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,534
Posted By jamesrxx951
Based on what I have found, you have a Ford F53...

Based on what I have found, you have a Ford F53 chassis in that coach. The newer chassis have a different brake feel than that of the older chassis. From my experience the pedal does feel it need a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-23-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,858
Posted By jamesrxx951
Glad to hear you found it.

Glad to hear you found it.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-22-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,858
Posted By jamesrxx951
That's why I was saying to add water run and...

That's why I was saying to add water run and drain a few times to get pure water in the there, then drain. But depending on the water being used, it may not be the best either. Distilled water is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-22-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,858
Posted By jamesrxx951
Im sure that spec is just for the F53 chassis...

Im sure that spec is just for the F53 chassis only. Converted that is 7.71 gallons of coolant. Seems like I remember using 4 gallons but I don't remember exactly. I get the coolant for free at work...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-22-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,858
Posted By jamesrxx951
Based on when I drained and filled mine, pretty...

Based on when I drained and filled mine, pretty much all the coolant will drain out. If I was to guess, less than a gal off coolant is left in the block. Seems like I remember adding 4 gal of 50/50...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-22-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,858
Posted By jamesrxx951
The petcock may look like a white/yellowish...

The petcock may look like a white/yellowish plastic bolt head.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-22-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,858
Posted By jamesrxx951
They are typically on the opposite side of the...

They are typically on the opposite side of the lower radiator hose. Either on the side of the tank or the bottom corner. Mine has one so yours should also. Look on the front of the tank also. It was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-22-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,858
Posted By jamesrxx951
All I do is open the radiator petcock and drain...

All I do is open the radiator petcock and drain the coolant. Once it is drained, use the rear leveling jacks to raise the rear as high as you can get. Good for more coolant draining. Refill with...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-15-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,616
Posted By jamesrxx951
Not sure how they would over heat because the...

Not sure how they would over heat because the fuel is what keeps the motor cool. The pump pulls the fuel up and through passages within the pump assembly where heat is extracted. That is more of an...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-10-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,616
Posted By jamesrxx951
If you continually need to replace the fuel pump,...

If you continually need to replace the fuel pump, strong chances your tank is contaminated with debris and it is clogging the filter sock. The tank will need to be removed, cleaned out and if it is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-27-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,392
Posted By jamesrxx951
A new Ford water pump list for $182 and a...

A new Ford water pump list for $182 and a Autozone water pump list for $125. I would imagine that the Ford dealer used a Ford new water pump and gave him a discount on it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-26-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,392
Posted By jamesrxx951
What engine in the ranger?

What engine in the ranger?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,392
Posted By jamesrxx951
Doesn't sound to far off. Book time is 1.5 hours...

Doesn't sound to far off. Book time is 1.5 hours to 2.5 hr depending on the engine. Add coolant and water pump (Mitchel shows $90-190 depending on engine) plus the oil change. Doesn't sound to bad....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-22-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,392
Posted By jamesrxx951
If the CAC is leaking, how do they know the VGT...

If the CAC is leaking, how do they know the VGT does not operate correctly. You already stated that it makes boost just not full boost. A leaking CAC would cause that. I think I would go after the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-19-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,392
Posted By jamesrxx951
The turbo charger the Ford/International for the...

The turbo charger the Ford/International for the 6.0L was made by Garrett. Not sure who makes the one you had but if they suffered from VGT issues, it was usually do to some rust build up from...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-03-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,789
Posted By jamesrxx951
Im not sure if I would consider it a huge...

Im not sure if I would consider it a huge problem. However I can and has happened. Seems to happen on the 5.4L based on what I have seen personally but it can happen on the 4.6 and 6.8 also. I have a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-29-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,472
Posted By jamesrxx951
When I purchased my motorhome the generator had a...

When I purchased my motorhome the generator had a Fram oil filter. This filter stuck out a few inchs making it easy to remove and install. Im a OEM kind of person so when I bought the cummins filter...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-05-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,504
Posted By jamesrxx951
You may be able to install a shield in front of...

You may be able to install a shield in front of the intake to help prevent water from entering. Any air filter that was wet I have replaced for customers. I cannot tell you if it will be ok or not...
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