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Posted By: Trish Davis on 04/06/09 06:23am

robbins wrote:

The genny runs great, just doesn't power anything.
The little home is in great looking shape, but needs breaks.
Didn't need it, but have it anyway.

Yeah, I feel your pain... that big-azz generator of mine (honda 5000) was the same, Stator and rheostat checked out, 'twas the module. Yep, it's old, so old it's a pull-start.
I got a genny fix-it link (supplied by Leeann --of course) I'll post.
Gimme a minute....

Brakes, well. Go back to pg 161 of this thread, read Griff's advice thoroughly and see if it applies to yours. From personal experience, DO NOT move the d*&n thing until you've got brakes on it. Really.

We all have stuff we don't need, but got anyhow. ;0)

Found it...
http://forum.doityourself.com/outdoor-power-equipment-small-engines/335007-

Posted By: Leeann on 04/06/09 03:38pm

You should check your generator compartment first. More than likely, you will see an outlet inside. If you plug your shore power cord into that, you should have power.

New RVs have automatic switches; we have the old-fashioned way.

PS - Trish, your link is missing something...lemme see if I still have it...

* This post was edited 04/06/09 07:11pm by Leeann *

'73 Concord 20' Class A w/Dodge 440 - see profile for photo

Posted By: overdrive75 on 04/06/09 07:02pm

Well, I bought the Monroe Max Air shocks. Turns out not available for a dodge chassis, but they were for a Chevy G-30, same specs and all on the base shocks between a dodge and a chevy, so the air shocks should work. I only need to pick up the right rear 1/2 inch and the left rear 1 1/2 inch. Hopefully it works, I am going to try to get them on this week.

Posted By: Leeann on 04/06/09 07:10pm

Good luck - and get pics!

Posted By: Leeann on 04/06/09 07:30pm

Found the full link:

http://forum.doityourself.com/outdoor-po........ngines/335007-any-generator-experts.html

Posted By: ubu on 04/07/09 05:58pm

Add me to the list of Dodge owners. Got a freebie.
It's a 75 Tioga. I'll be doing some roof work in the next few weeks after the mechanical is sorted out.
After a carb rebuild, it started right up and I was able to make 45 miles home. Brakes were soft and I found one of the rear wheel cylinders leaking. While waiting for the Pb Blaster to soak enough where I could remove the hub, I was able to get some painting and polishing done to the exterior.
Once I finally got the hub and drum removed, the brake springs came out in pieces. Still haven't figured out the arrangment. I've never had a problem with spring placement before, these just seem different. I have the hold down springs on and the return spring at the top by the wheel cylinder, the only place it fits, stays put, and seems to work. Still have no clue about the adjuster spring. One more try tonight. I don't expect to learn much from the other side, since those springs are probably just as old, brittle and rusty. ANy help here would be apreciated.

I'm doing my best to get pics along the way.

Posted By: Leeann on 04/07/09 07:16pm

If I can find my '74 service manual and '75 supplement, I'll look at the brake stuff and scan a diagram if they have one.

Posted By: Leeann on 04/08/09 07:47am

Got it:

Posted By: ubu on 04/08/09 08:58am

I apprieciate you scanning that in for me.

I broke down and spent the $25 on a Chiltons for older Dodge trucks last night. To my surprise, the brake system I needed was in there. I believe mine are single cylinder Bendix brakes. So, I got it taken care of.

Now on to the other side and trying to bleed the system. Once driveable, I can move to the roof. Yay!

Posted By: goreds2 on 04/08/09 03:32pm

Here is what our motor home would look like without the camper base.

Yikes

See Picture In My Profile
I have a 1989 Dodge XPLORER RV Class B - Purchased 10/15/10 IN CASH
Fiance' purchased a Class C 2002 Dynamax Carri-go on 5/1/15 IN CASH
We've got the best of both worlds

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