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Topic: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?

Posted By: oldtrucker63 on 01/31/10 09:17am

Lieutenant Dan wrote:

just a couple of old Mopars hanging out at the campground

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Two very nice Dodges there.

Without Trucks,....America Stop's

Posted By: ALnCORY on 02/09/10 02:56pm

On the vapor lock question,,, was that more of a problem with the 440's or do the 360's have the same tendancy... I haven't run my 360 up any big grades in the summer but plan to this year.

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!

Posted By: DeadeyeLefty on 02/09/10 07:29pm

ALnCORY wrote:

On the vapor lock question,,, was that more of a problem with the 440's or do the 360's have the same tendancy... I haven't run my 360 up any big grades in the summer but plan to this year.

I'm interested in this question myself...I might be getting another '77 in the spring and it's got a 360.
I didn't drive the last one (RIP) enough to find out.

Project Glacier trailer build.

Posted By: ALnCORY on 02/16/10 11:32am

I guess no one has an answer for us Lefty...... I know the PO of mine ran it around the mountains here in Idaho and didn't say there was a problem... guess I will find out this summer.

Posted By: eyeteeth on 02/16/10 11:53am

440 here... can't help... [emoticon]

Posted By: Doug in CA on 02/16/10 01:13pm

My 1976 has a 360 and the PO put in an auxilary electric fuel pump.
I often wondered why there was both an electric and a mechanical pump. Mopar mechanics have told me to remove one or the other. Occasionally when cruising 70 or more or on a steep incline the engine will starve for fuel. Kicking in the electric cures the problem. Also, the fuel bowl on my carb will be empty if the rig sits for weeks making it hard to start. Of course the electric pump helps out there to. Hope this helps with the 360 vapor lock question.

Posted By: ALnCORY on 02/17/10 08:33am

Thanks Doug for the input....

Posted By: mbryanr on 02/20/10 07:48pm

Alright everyone, you've helped us tremendously with the doghouse, carpet so far. One more request...anyone know where I can get a side view mirror for the Green Machine? (77 Dodge Brougham Class C). Getting prepared to replace the carpet, install a generator and AC, and other miscellaneous items. 33,000 miles on it, of which we have put 10,000 on it.

Thanks!! I will post pix when finished. Getting close to travel season!!

Posted By: ALnCORY on 02/22/10 08:53am

mbryanr,
I needed new side mirrors so I just went to the local salvage yard. I found some west coast style mirrors that were the perfect size for my 74 dodge brougham on a 70's era ford pickup. They actually had 3 or 4 pickups with the mirrors I wanted so I just picked the best looking set. I believe it cost me 10 or 12 bucks for the pair.
good luck,
A.

Posted By: ALnCORY on 03/02/10 08:52am

OK, throw back to an old subject.. ballast resistors. I have read how we should always have an extra one for these old dodges, my question is: where is it located, how do I know it has failed, and when I go to my local NAPA store and ask the 25 yr old behind the counter for one... how can I be sure he will give me the right one for my 1974 with a 360. I think this has been discussed in the past but my search didn't bring up all the answers I was looking for. I replaced my plugs, wires, cap and rotor and it runs smooth and starts easy. Just wondering what I might have missed.
thanks,
A.

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