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Posted By: Birdsong on 03/09/05 05:45pm

... also, Keep 'n Busy feel free to contact me - I'm no expert in these things but I'm already into my '78 Chinook a ways. Is yours a Chinook Futura? ~Scott in TX

Scott & Jamie
Wimberley, Texas

78 Dodge Chinook Futura

"Not all who wander are lost."

Posted By: Odd_Couple on 03/09/05 06:38pm

Odometer on our 1972 Class C Melmar on a B300 chassis with a 360 Dodge engine just turned 70,000 at the end of our 1100+ trip to Georgia. What's the highest reading anyone has on an original 360? Hope we can make it to 100K before we need an overhaul!

Richard and Sandra

Posted By: unionguy1019 on 03/09/05 09:29pm

OK need some opinions. Going to re-caulk all the windows in the "chuck wagon". For those that have done this, what do you suggest, silicone, butyl caulk or soft pliable caulk.

Also any ideas on where I can find a tank to carry potable water. Our camping is done in the middle of the woods on National Forest here in Pa., with no hookups, grey and black water tanks are good for 10 to 16 days but run out of fresh water. Looking for something to put into the back of my pickup to transfer to main tank in MH. Just trying to avoid pulling out and driving 12 miles to nearest water source. Did that last year and some inconsiderate camper took my spot. What made me really mad was he also took over my pile of firewood and laid claims to my firering.

Posted By: Cdog on 03/10/05 09:39am

Got the windows pulled. The caulk was holding so hard, I thought the thing still had screws in it. The lower wood was the only rotted area and the windows frames are in good shape. The wood backing for the joint seam is in fair shape and I will probably go ahead and replace it. My wife wants to pull the trim strip to polish it anyway. With the front window out, I plan on using it to access almost everything for removal and rebuild.

22' 73 Diamond Class C
03 Crestliner LSi 2485
01 Dakota Quad Cab
63 Newman 17' being restored

Posted By: new v'er on 03/10/05 03:20pm

Union guy:

When pulling out the window etc. go slow and take care you don't damage your siding there is adhesion of the tape and suction at play here. I found a dull lineoleum knife gave me the best leverage and had a small footprint on the siding.

I've checked it out and this is what I found from Professional RV repair folks. Windows are butyl tape doors are putty tape the hatches look to me to be butyl. The Pros said they likesd putty tape for all of the applications. Also the suggested that small peices be cut the size of the dips in the aluminum siding and applied to the cleaned siding then an unbroken strip of tape either butyl or putty is applied to the cleaned frame of the window etc. and then fitted into the opening.

CAUTION: Use a plastic knife when trimming the excess so you won't hurt your siding.

Regarding your LOT in Life: Build something on it ... or park your Dodge on it.">
Bill & Laurie
1976 Dodge Sportsman Midas Mini 226

Posted By: Scruffy5 on 03/11/05 08:18am

My 77 Allegro class A had a problem.The fusible link between the starter relay which is mounted on the frame on mine to the switch circuit burned out. The previous owner did a little creative wiring on his own. causing her not to start. can i use a maxifuse in it's place and how big? the link was gone and a 16 gauge wire rigged up in it's place.I also need some 17.5 tires if anyone knows where to find em! good to see there's more people out here like me,now i won't have to sneak around those new prevosts, ha!

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Scruffy 1977 25'Allegro

Posted By: xchawk on 03/11/05 11:44pm

Hello, New here but already learning lots. 1978 Dodge B300 360 engine 20' Leisure-Craft 51,000 miles. We just bought this last fall and very happy with it. Everything works and the engine runs great. Only problem is rear main seal leaking, about a quart every 100 miles. Is there a easier way to fix this, without pulling the engine apart?

Thanks

Posted By: FrizzleFried on 03/12/05 03:54am

Hello all. I recently purchased my first RV...a 1977 Dodge Sportsman F-40 with a 22' "Diamond" coach. I am having one h*&l of a time trying to locate information on it.

Can anyone explain to me what the difference between the B300, A200 and F40 chassis? Also, the kick-down linkage is missing on my engine. The actual kick-down rod is there, but the linkage connecting it to the throttle, etc. is gone. If you have a 1977 Dodge Class-C with a 440ci engine, and would be willing to take photos of the left side of the engine (looking out the windshield), specifically the linkage connecting to the kickdown rod, I would be HUGELY, MASSIVELY, INCREDIBLY grateful! Also...if anyone knows where i can get info on my Dodge F-40, please let me know!

THANKS!!!!!!

Jon

[email protected]

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Posted By: Bmwslim on 03/12/05 06:28pm

I have a 72 Starcruiser, owned for two years, love it. Have lots of info.
Have only seen one on the road. Know of about 6 of us.

Tim Glagola
1972 Starcraft
Star Cruiser
Wilmington, Ill

Posted By: westtexus on 03/13/05 04:38am

I have just spent some time reading all of this thread. My old rv is a 1976 Kings Highway, 440. I have had it for 5 years. It has been very enjoyable and dependable with only two problems. One is vapor lock, which I got plenty of tips on in an eariler post, which I am presently working on.

The other is that somethimes it will not start, no fire at the coil wire. If I use a jumper wire to ground from the negitive side of ignition coil to engine, it makes a spark and then starts as soon as I turn the key. New ignition module, coil, rebuilt distributor, spark plugs and wires, cap and rotor. If anyone has had this type of problem, any help would be great.

Also, I need to reseal my windows, RV is fiberglass with aluminum frame. If anyone has reasealed windows in a similar type of RV, please let me know what to use as sealant, and procedure.

Thanks in advance

Westtexus 1991 Fleetwood Flair

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