Griff in Fairbanks
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StingrayL82 wrote:This may have already been discussed but, IIRC, Mopar had an oil pressure sensor that acted as an automatic shutoff, in case of loss of oil pressure, to save the engine, yes? If so, problem solved.
Yes, I assume you're referring to the dual sensor that combines oil pressure switch for the computer with a sensor for a gauge. There's also an aftermarket pigtail available for the dual sensor, so you don't have to search salvage yards.
I'm not aware of an automatic engine shutoff function but they might have added that to the computer since I last looked into it.
Leeann has used the dual sensor so she has both an oil pressure gauge and indicator light in her dash.
This was all discussed, and part numbers listed, somewhere back in the 777 pages in this thread. Plus, someone just indicated they were bored with this topic or these discussions. I have things important to me that I can do, some of which I'm being paid for. So, buh-bye.
1970 Explorer Class A on a 1969 Dodge M300 chassis with 318 cu. in. (split year)
1972 Executive Class A on a Dodge M375 chassis with 413 cu. in.
1973 Explorer Class A on a Dodge RM350 (R4) chassis with 318 engine & tranny from 1970 Explorer Class A
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StingrayL82
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Griff in Fairbanks wrote:Yes, I assume you're referring to the dual sensor that combines oil pressure switch for the computer with a sensor for a gauge. There's also an aftermarket pigtail available for the dual sensor, so you don't have to search salvage yards.
I'm not aware of an automatic engine shutoff function but they might have added that to the computer since I last looked into it.
Leeann has used the dual sensor so she has both an oil pressure gauge and indicator light in her dash.
This was all discussed, and part numbers listed, somewhere back in the 777 pages in this thread. Plus, someone just indicated they were bored with this topic or these discussions. I have things important to me that I can do, some of which I'm being paid for. So, buh-bye.
Well, I don't find the subject of safety boring, so here's the part to which I was referring: Carter Oil Pressure Safety Switch When an accident happens, vehicles tend to stall out. Oil pressure goes to zero, fuel pump shuts off.
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Leeann
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Who's bored? I'm interested in the discussion.
And yes, thanks to Griff and Richard Ehrenburg on Allpar.com, we have an idiot light and gauge for oil pressure in our RV. The light sure does get your attention and the gauge tells you why.
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Fbx-Ak
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The wife and I just returned from 11,000 mile trip outside. Fairbanks to Arizona to Alabama and back, with excursions along the way. Our 1976 Dodge-based Chinook was always the oldest thing on the road with the exception of some show cars in local towns and some really old motorhomes around Quartzsite. Before leaving we did brakes, shocks, rebuilt transmission, 16" tires, etc. The biggest change was a Holley Sniper fuel injection system to replace the carburetor. Makes it run really smooth and will allow for remote start to be installed. Got two oil changes along the way. The starter went out in Louisiana and we had to be towed. Good Sam roadside assistance saved the day. 42 year old parts can break or wear out, but overall the RV performed splendidly. Easy to keep up with traffic. Best mileage seemed to be at about 55mph. 10 to 11 miles per gallon with very heavy load. Driving through Canada in January was slow going, but no incidents. Lots of fun. So yes, an older motorhome can be completely viable if you're willing to do the maintenance and upgrades.
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RvFNG76
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Ok so got to putsing around with the old girl and btw to anyone looking to change tire size to 16" 97 f350 rims and tires do fit the lug pattern and everything. Only thing is they arent coined or anything plus close tolerances to the leafs and wheel well.
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Ballenxj
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I'm certainly not bored with this ongoing conversation. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink")
Fbx-Ak wrote:The wife and I just returned from 11,000 mile trip outside.
So yes, an older motorhome can be completely viable if you're willing to do the maintenance and upgrades.
WOW! You seem to have done all the right things to improve reliability and performance. And yeah, parts on a 42 year old vehicle can break. A starter is not too bad for all those years. I have a friend in Vegas that get's older stuff like that rebuilt at a commercial electric motor rebuilder. He seems to have better luck with that than stuff that's outsourced out of country.
I'm especially impressed that you had a Holley Sniper F.I. system installed.
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DRTDEVL
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RvFNG76 wrote:Ok so got to putsing around with the old girl and btw to anyone looking to change tire size to 16" 97 f350 rims and tires do fit the lug pattern and everything. Only thing is they arent coined or anything plus close tolerances to the leafs and wheel well.
1983-1993 Dodge D350 2wd duallies have the 16" coined wheels. I found one being parted out and picked all 7 for $150.
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DRTDEVL
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I'm late to the party, but I have a 1980 Minnie Winnie 20RG on a 1979 CB300 chassis with a 360/727. I've never checked, but what is the average fuel economy on one of these? I am about to take my maiden voyage after several years of slowly updating it and getting it ready for the road. Here's what I have done:
New 215/85R16 tires on 1987 D350 16" coined wheels, balanced with BBs
New LED clearance lights to replace the disintegrating factory ones
New belts, hoses, fluids
Installing a 2500w PSW inverter, replacing the power station with a modern one that has 3-stage charging, and replacing the fridge here in the next 2 weeks (waiting for everything to arrive)
Replacing the fabric throughout the coach in June, since the original is very dry rotted and brittle (rips too easily)
replacing the single group 27 house battery with a pair of group 31s.
Installing a CURT 19100 3500# capacity hitch
replacing all the cabinet Shurlatches, since the originals disintegrate in my hands when opening cabinets
Replacing one roof vent cover
Re-caulking every seam
Installing a radio, tv, mount, blu-ray, etc for modern amenities.
I have most of the stuff either in-transit or already here, and have been installing on the weekends (covenants prevent the RV from being in the driveway all week, so I have to store it off-site).
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StingrayL82
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DRTDEVL wrote:I'm late to the party, but I have a 1980 Minnie Winnie 20RG on a 1979 CB300 chassis with a 360/727. I've never checked, but what is the average fuel economy on one of these? I am about to take my maiden voyage after several years of slowly updating it and getting it ready for the road. Here's what I have done:
New 215/85R16 tires on 1987 D350 16" coined wheels, balanced with BBs
New LED clearance lights to replace the disintegrating factory ones
New belts, hoses, fluids
Installing a 2500w PSW inverter, replacing the power station with a modern one that has 3-stage charging, and replacing the fridge here in the next 2 weeks (waiting for everything to arrive)
Replacing the fabric throughout the coach in June, since the original is very dry rotted and brittle (rips too easily)
replacing the single group 27 house battery with a pair of group 31s.
Installing a CURT 19100 3500# capacity hitch
replacing all the cabinet Shurlatches, since the originals disintegrate in my hands when opening cabinets
Replacing one roof vent cover
Re-caulking every seam
Installing a radio, tv, mount, blu-ray, etc for modern amenities.
I have most of the stuff either in-transit or already here, and have been installing on the weekends (covenants prevent the RV from being in the driveway all week, so I have to store it off-site).
I’ve not taken ours out yet, as the freshly-rebuilt engine and transmission are still waiting to go back in, but I do remember our 1973 Fireball 24’ MB300 getting anywhere from 5MPG to 10MPG, depending on the terrain, when we went to Yosemite from Monterey. Keep in mind that engine was tired and still had a 2BBL carb; my new setup has a Crane RV cam and a ThermoQuad.
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Ballenxj
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StingrayL82 wrote:
I’ve not taken ours out yet, as the freshly-rebuilt engine and transmission are still waiting to go back in, but I do remember our 1973 Fireball 24’ MB300 getting anywhere from 5MPG to 10MPG, depending on the terrain, when we went to Yosemite from Monterey. Keep in mind that engine was tired and still had a 2BBL carb; my new setup has a Crane RV cam and a ThermoQuad.
I'm thinking with the improvements you made, you may get better now.
Always keep in mind that while that may be horrible mileage for a car, it's GREAT mileage for a house.
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