No chance to get ou and pull that rim this weeekend. I will get to it eventually. It does have the adaptor though Hard to tell wha the measurements would be.
MB
I've been working on putting a 4BT Diesel in my 74 Bronco. It has got me thinking about one in the coach? I don't think a 6BT would fit but man.....would it be awesome for our application!!
Ken
I have read so much great info in this thread! (the 440, 418 fight was fun too!)
We recently picked up a sweet 1980 Transvan, on a 79 sportsman w/440.
I have been told in the B forum that technically I am a C class, and not B as I first had thought. Whatever. I would rather be a "classic dodge" guy then a "camper van" guy anyday!
Our lil Cenote:
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The picture dont do it justice. I will be taking new ones soon.
56,000 miles, 2 owners who took very good care and while it was used, it wasnt very much. No leaks or water damage.
Most everything does work. New tires, fridge, toilet. Lots of other things are like new. The ceiling is awesome and has some kind of padding and soft cushy fabric lining. Assuming its due to the low headroom. (DW can stand up just fine, I can almost.)
Has everything but gen and roof air. Dash AC is dead. It has been converted, looks ok, but there is one problem...one of the ports wasnt changed. I dont remember if it was high or low, but it still has the old style.
Would it be okay to try and charge it myself? Anyone know?
440 is WONDERFUL! Sure gas and all that...but omg it is so cool to put your foot into it and hear and feel mopar bb power! I have never owned anything like this but have some knowledge from others', but I do wonder if it is a tad loud when I accelerate? It clicks a little(lifters maybe?) with the acceleration. Could be that I am just not used to sitting right next to the engine!
It is converted to run on propane also, but I cant get it to stay running when I switch over. Conversion actually looks good and (I think) right. Something just isnt working.
Has a great msd ignition and fires right up.
Runs a little hot on hot days.
Needs ball joints and probably shocks.
Thanks everyone for keeping this thread going.
Can I join?
Damian
***1980 19' American Clipper 719F Luxur Van w/440***
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You might also want to visit [url]www.championfleetowners.com as your Transvan was built by Champion. They have some good info and manuals on your vehicle over there - but you have to join to see them.
Your radiator needs a flush and refill - in fact, it might need to be boiled. I'm sure there's a lot of scale built up in there. Does it have a tranny cooler separate from the radiator? If not, I'd suggest getting one.
As far as the clicking, warm it up good then do an oil change - see if that clears it up. If it does, then yes it's probably a lifter.
I would definitely suggest the shocks. Shocks made a world of difference on our '73.
'73 Concord 20' Class A w/Dodge 440 - see profile for photo
Maybe its preignition. Its kind of a knocking sound, but I have heard it described as a "click" by someone not used to hearing it. That can be caused by a number of things, bad gas and/or incorrect ignition timing are the usual first things to look at. A quick way to check is to toss a can of octane booster in the tank and see if it goes away.
Lets see, where are we at? I got the RV registered last Thursday, it was $135.00 for the reg, title, plates, and fees. Another $110.00 to make it a "Hobbiest", so $245.00 total to register her. One time only! No more fees EVER! I LOVE loop-holes!!!!!!
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I have the carb installed and I need to get a fuel filter and a piece of vacuum hose, but she should be ready to fire any minute now!!! WOO-HOO!
I got my 16" front wheels for her (off e-bay, and the guy lives not 2 miles from me!), and the new 16" dually wheels are on their way! As soon as they arrive, new tires all around!
A friend with a big industrial sewing machine is going to re-do all the cushions...
This baby is ready to camp (almost)!!!!!
And my first use will be a fairly close-by nitro drags at Da Grove, I've been invited to park her at a friends house about 8 miles from the track, so nice long week-end of drag racing, BBQ-ing, and there PROBABLY will be a beer or 27 consumed!
And since there will about 4 other campers there, and everyone of them Mopar fanatics, all shopuld be good, no matter what problems may arise!Eric
She ain't purdy, but at least she's slow!
Over the weekend I've...
Been trying to fix a gray water tank leak. (This one is starting to tick me off, mostly because...)
The above happened when I "re-aggravated" an old repair replacing the waste valves.
installed a used... but working... refrigerator
re-caulked one side of the RV
removed the seats and old carpeting, then sealed, insulated, and re carpeted the cab area.
Installed a new Stereo w/CD & sat radio in the dash.
fixed the dash heater controls.
installed new shower head.
fixed misc cabinet latch systems.
fixed the rollover sofa.
replaced a couple breakers.
repainted the disgustingly discolored interior roof A/C cover.
Replaced the cover for the stove hood vent.
replaced the city water inlet.
repaired the potable water inlet.
Some Cleaning off the black streaks. "Totally Awesome" from the dollar store lives up to it's name. lol
I have just as long of a list if not more of things I still want to do... but I paid cash for the unit... and I'm currently out of it, so they will have to wait for a bit now. lol.
I'm having the LP system tested tomorrow... if alls good... then we're going "somewhere" this weekend.
Any chance someone could scan and send me the info on replacing valve cover gaskets from the manual? I think that's where the oil is coming from.
Sounds like you're a long way towards having it ready - especially if the LP system checks out.
What year do you have again? It's pretty easy - but I'll find it for you in mine. We just did ours a couple weeks ago and the rubber gasket was CRUNCHY. And no more oil leak
79 (or 78) 440. I know it's fairly straight forward, I had done it before on my old Bronco... so I think I could pull this one off and save myself some $$$
You did good
I know there's one out there for us, just keep looking.