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Posted By: new v'er on 04/26/05 06:51pm

Welcome Raindad.

This is good bunch. There is a faithfulness to this group. Just like we have for our rigs. [emoticon]

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: Mr.Mopar! on 04/26/05 07:23pm

new v'er wrote:

Thanks to Griff and Mr. Mopar

The info is good stuff.

Doug Thorley folks state something like wrapping a header is like wearing a coat in the heat of a desert. They say it voids the warranty due to hot spots.

The electric fan is an issue. A mechanic stated that there is a way to increase fuel mileage by removing the engine fan and install electric fans.

I hear in your comments that this may prove out to be inadequate.

hi all!

what I had for and electric fan mounted on the inside of the radiator and had the original fan removed. the electric fan was 16 or 18 inches I don't recal? which covered 2/3's of the radiator which was to be big eouugh according to the manufacture. it just didn't push the air like the good clutch fan. A clutch fan when working properly will free wheel when not engaged this will save horse power.
I wouldn't be concerned about the HP And MPG savings the 440 has plenty for what it is intended to do.

dose anyone have to pass emmisions with your motor home?

Rodney
Visit my website
1978 American Clipper 21 ft. 440 Dodge.

Posted By: HiTech on 04/26/05 07:58pm

A fine point, but low back pressure is a large and open exhaust path, scavenging is the venturi effect of one exhaust pulse passing over a DIFFERENT exhaust header tube, and drawing out extra gasses thru the open valves. They are 2 different effects that can be achieved individually or in combination, depending on the headers used.

Posted By: sandman41 on 04/27/05 03:56pm

Count me in as one.
1975 Travel Queen
needs a lot of TLC, but lovin it.
water heater works
stove works
roof air (coleman Mach 1) works
some of the wood interior needs help..(LOL)
but am really really really wanting to take this (have yet to put a name to her, but will soon)out for a trip.

Thanks

Never say never, Just say, that will take a little longer.
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Posted By: new v'er on 04/28/05 01:51pm

Welcome Sandman41 [emoticon]

Sooner or later we will have questions, answers, or tid bit of inspiration to share. Glad your here.

Posted By: new v'er on 05/02/05 08:26am

Sandman,

I used white FRP panels on the interior. Boy did that brighten things.
Hanging fiberglass panels on the ceiling will test the best of marriages [emoticon]

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What's your first project?

Posted By: mbwalshmpls on 05/02/05 11:03am

Hey, great thread and some great people. I have a 1980 Cruise Air on a Dodge M500 Chassis with a 440-3 and a torqueflite 727 transmission. Some advantages of these rigs over the newer are that I just had the transmission rebuilt for $800.00. The trannie on my Dakota cost over $2000. Sure, she can't blow down the road at 80 mph, but only a fool would want to. A little slower on the steep hills but that is OK, I am on vacation anyway. I love this old rig. Been working on updateing and restoreing, just put in a new toilet (China bowl and everything). Next is to replace the paneling on the kitchen cabinets. OH yeh, I also hope to get the gen-set working sometime.

Posted By: david_42 on 05/02/05 06:57pm

I have a '79 Monarch with a 440 and dual glasspacks. It's a total money pit & I've never had a trip without a major breakdown! [I'm talking sleeping in the repair depot's parking lot two nights a week EVERY trip] Drinks oil like a Texan. Electrical problems (two alternators in three years, voltage regulator, all outside lights have failed at one time or another, lost all cab power four times due to connector problems), suspension problems ($3700 worth), the attic basically fell off due to dryrot. Now the engine is acting up, any dumb big-block lovers here? PS Forgot to mention the fan clutch replacement & exhaust manifold that will NOT stay tight! Heater failed on my second trip. And the cab A/C hasn't worked since the test drive. By the way, the local Dodge dealer doesn't carry parts for anything over 20 years old.

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* This post was edited 05/02/05 07:04pm by david_42 *

Posted By: YukonDoug on 05/02/05 07:35pm

david_42 wrote:

I have a '79 Monarch with a 440 and dual glasspacks. It's a total money pit & I've never had a trip without a major breakdown!

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By the way, the local Dodge dealer doesn't carry parts for anything over 20 years old.

Ouch. I know I've had to spend a few bucks on mine. I guess it's the result of being old (actually, both of us are starting to qualify).

I suppose that it comes down to the idea of whether it's cheaper to keep it or get something newer. It sounds like you might want to take the second choice.

Doug Rutherford
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
1975 24' Fireball

Posted By: Griff in Fairbanks on 05/03/05 02:32am

[quote=david_42]I have a '79 Monarch with a 440 and dual glasspacks. It's a total money pit & I've never had a trip without a major breakdown! [I'm talking sleeping in the repair depot's parking lot two nights a week EVERY trip] Drinks oil like a Texan. Electrical problems (two alternators in three years, voltage regulator, all outside lights have failed at one time or another, lost all cab power four times due to connector problems), suspension problems ($3700 worth), the attic basically fell off due to dryrot. Now the engine is acting up, any dumb big-block lovers here? PS Forgot to mention the fan clutch replacement & exhaust manifold that will NOT stay tight! Heater failed on my second trip. And the cab A/C hasn't worked since the test drive. By the way, the local Dodge dealer doesn't carry parts for anything over 20 years old.[/quote] Ah, that's tempting. Just the kind of vehicle I love. It is a bit tricky getting one of these older vehicles into good running condition, especially if previous owner(s) neglected maintenance. (Save a penny now, pay a dollar later.) The ones that really try my patience are the vehicles whose previous owner(s) engaged in "creative" maintenance. Unfortunately, the wife would kill me if I took in another orphen without finding homes for some of the ones I already have. BTW - Schucks, NAPA, etc. usually have the parts you're looking for and they often cost less than the dealer. (The folks at Schucks swear I sit up nights thinking up questions to confound them.)

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