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Posted By: Leeann on 07/19/09 08:02am

Jer&Ger wrote:

Leeann, is that Loadflite tranny the same as the 727? Thanks....Jerry

Yes, The 727 in cars and regular pickup trucks is the Torqueflite. The 727 put into motor home chassis and medium-duty trucks is the Loadflite. It's essentially the same, with a few heavier-duty parts.

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

Posted By: Leeann on 07/19/09 08:04am

Trish Davis wrote:

Mark--

I like this, it sure looks taken care of. If I didnt' have the "T" I'd buy it.

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/rvs/1276810058.html

Yep, that's the Titan version of our rig (Champion made Titan and Concord), just 4' longer. And it still has an awning...I'm jealous [emoticon]

Posted By: Trish Davis on 07/19/09 12:27pm

But this one is really cool.

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/rvs/1277747099.html

Why oh why did I buy the Travco before the RV glut...

Posted By: goreds2 on 07/19/09 06:36pm

Does anyone one know if it is possible to paint over the stripes of these older motor homes? I am thinking about changing the colors to scarlet and gray (Go Bucks) but do not want it to look like a botch job. Thanks,

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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

Posted By: Leeann on 07/19/09 06:42pm

I'd imagine you'd do it the way you'd do any other paint job....prep the surface really well, tape off the stripe and have at it.

Posted By: goreds2 on 07/19/09 06:50pm

Leeann wrote:

I'd imagine you'd do it the way you'd do any other paint job....prep the surface really well, tape off the stripe and have at it.

I am wondering if I would need a special type of paint for the stripes. (not sure what kind of material it is)

I would probably go with a foam type brush. I am sure if I peeled off a small portion of the stripe, a paint store could help me with the type of paint needed.

Posted By: Trish Davis on 07/19/09 08:28pm

goreds2 wrote:

The stripes on the cab are vinyl. Take them off with a heat gun.
Nope, hair dryer is not hot enough. Ask me how I know this.

Auto body supply store is what you need to buy new stripes.

How to get them off the coach is a good question.
Its body is not stout metal like the cab, try the blow-dryer there.

NO to the foam brush idea.

Posted By: eyeteeth on 07/20/09 06:14am

I did the prep work yesterday... down to removing the carb, fuel line, and a bolt... then we're pulling the engine. We're 90% sure there's at least one bad cam bearing.

So, while it's out. I'm looking for suggestions of things to do to the engine. I'd love to get better mileage. The down side... I've been out of work since October and funds are short. But, throw out some ideas, and if I can swing it, I'll do it.

I already have to replace one of the exhaust manifolds. I don't know if I want to go to headers or not. If I don't, I can just bolt new manifolds and exhaust in place... Going to headers would of course increase the cost beyond just the headers.

But throw some ideas my way.

Posted By: 79powerwagon on 07/20/09 06:55am

Eye, all new bearings and seals (and gaskets), get the small Summit Racing cam and roller chain kit, 4v intake (if you don't have one already), 4v carb (if you don't have one already, look at a spread-bore), and as long as you're placing your Summit order, a vacuum gauge. When the engine is all back together, tune it to death (or life, actually), and you'll see the best performance/economy that you'll be capable of.

You are going to hate headers, but if you must, DON'T wrap them in heat tape, and DO use Stage 8 brand locking header bolts. Build your exhaust true duals, no more than 2.25" diameter, as free-flowing as you can legally get away with (Cherry Bombs, baby!!!! ).

The trick is to modify your engine for low speed torque, NOT high speed horse power.

And learn to drive watching the vacuum gauge, trying to keep the reading at the highest number you can muster. High vacuum=low fuel usage. [emoticon]

She ain't purdy, but at least she's slow!

Posted By: eyeteeth on 07/20/09 07:09am

Thanks... although that's probably going to be more than I can afford right now. Although, I could always do the intake, and carb later as they're outside the motor. Any part numbers? We figure we'd be replacing the cam anyway so that's very realistic at this time.

Headers... I really don't care about. Just that they used to be mentioned all the time a while back so I threw it out there. If I can get better mileage with with stock manifolds... that's just fine with me.

I pull small trailers for my race stuff and eventually a boat, but either way, I keep it between 60-65 even on the freeways. (70 limit here... everyone else 75-80) I don't think I've gotten over 9 mpg with it as it was. I'd like to get into double digits. [emoticon]

Thanks for the ideas.

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