thmil wrote:
The 1978 -1979 Dodge Motor Home Chasis Servivce Manual says on page 21-34 that...
"This seal can be replaced without removing the valve body from the transmission by using a small screwdriver to pry seal out of its bore. Be careful not to scratch manual lever shaft or the seal bore in transmission".
The 1978 -1979 Dodge Motor Home Chasis Servivce Manual says on page 21-34 that...
"This seal can be replaced without removing the valve body from the transmission by using a small screwdriver to pry seal out of its bore. Be careful not to scratch manual lever shaft or the seal bore in transmission".
65CrewCabPW wrote:
The seals around the shafts that are operated by the shift and kickdown levers are leaking.
The job isn't real hard, but you do have to pull the valve body to do it. That leak is common on every old Torqueflight, but unless it gets serious, you can mostly ignore it.
clockwork oranjaboom wrote:
My '76 w/727 trany has the sensor-type dipstick as well. I can't find an idiot light for it anywhere, but upon close inspection I could make out a 'full' line just above the oval slot at the tip of the dipstick where the sensor is located. Mine also leaks if I park driver's side low.
Hope this helps,
dave
My '76 w/727 trany has the sensor-type dipstick as well. I can't find an idiot light for it anywhere, but upon close inspection I could make out a 'full' line just above the oval slot at the tip of the dipstick where the sensor is located. Mine also leaks if I park driver's side low.
Hope this helps,
dave
The seals around the shafts that are operated by the shift and kickdown levers are leaking.
The job isn't real hard, but you do have to pull the valve body to do it. That leak is common on every old Torqueflight, but unless it gets serious, you can mostly ignore it.
and I will send everything to you.
Thanks
Harry
AlnCory wrote:
Jerry,
If you go to 2x4's will you be able to reuse your roof metal? Seems like it would increase the width needed to cover wall to wall? I agree it would be stronger and you could taper roof better to avoid low spots. Your roof vent's might have a gap between the top and bottom covering due to increased thickness of the 2x4's verses 2x3's. (I know the new vent I bought had a gap, seems my roof is thicker than what they use now)
Those are my only thoughts. I know when I repaired my overhead I went with bigger timber where I could to help stengthen it, but that didn't effect anything else.
Al
Jerry,
If you go to 2x4's will you be able to reuse your roof metal? Seems like it would increase the width needed to cover wall to wall? I agree it would be stronger and you could taper roof better to avoid low spots. Your roof vent's might have a gap between the top and bottom covering due to increased thickness of the 2x4's verses 2x3's. (I know the new vent I bought had a gap, seems my roof is thicker than what they use now)
Those are my only thoughts. I know when I repaired my overhead I went with bigger timber where I could to help stengthen it, but that didn't effect anything else.
Al
I did a measurement of the roof now and I think that I'll be ok with the metal I took off.
I had tarped the RV wed. and I guess after taking it off and on, I put holes in it as everything inside was soaked. Luckly I had removed most things. But I had to do something, so I removed the roof, rafters and all. Replaced the rafters with 2x4's curved and replaced the plywood skin, then covered that with a new plastic sheet. Hopefully that will keep things dry until I can find some paneling for the walls and roof. I looked in H.D., Lowes and Camping World and it seems it's not made anymore. So now what, back to the drawing board I guess.Here are some pics I took, hope it works....Jerry
* This post was edited 11/15/09 08:30pm by Jer&Ger *
Jerry & Gerry, our pets (dogs), Byron, Coco
1976 Monaco, 440 ci. Dodge Sportsman chassis
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Wow, you did alot of work there. Thats great that the 2x4's work as that will add strength to your roof.
As far as the paneling, I ran into the same problem which is why I just replaced the wall panel I needed with luann sheeting and painted the whole rig. I did use a piece of paneling on the bottom of the overhead bunk because I didn't want that to be painted as I was afraid it would stick to the cushions.
I had to replace a piece of the ceiling panel as well but once again used luann and painted the ceiling white as I knew I couldn't match the existing vinyl covered panel. I know Leeann used some kind of a plastic ceiling panel and it looked real good. You might also be able to buy some vinly covered stuff from a RV repair place or manufacturing place.
Anyway I applaud your efforts as I know what the weather has been like. Your doing great.
A.
I don't think anyones dying statement ever contained the words "I wish I had spent more time in the office", so lets go somewhere!
I really didn,t want to as my old tires look almost new but was sick of looking for a spare rim and no tire shops around me had any 16.5" tires either and they basically didn,t want to order any either and i don,t feel comfortable driving around far from home in the boonies with no spare.
Shipping would defitately be expensive Al which is why i offered them to eye since he,s fairly close and i go out to s.w. michigan every now & then.