What are you using for an intake manifold?
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BTW ...do you have a vacuum gauge ?
Dodge Liberator wrote:
I have recently Purchased A 1974 Liberator With a mb300 chassis ( near as I can figure out after looking at dodge parts manuels) and 318 engine for $750 and my wife was a little skeptical but after a little paint and decorating she is excited about it. Had a little work to do to it as someone took window air out and left home open to elements for 10yrs Have repaired that and where the siding had came loose at back. Got the brakes all working and am now working on water sytems as they were in bad shape. Gas was so old it took lots of gas additive to get it home but once they took hold engine runs fine now. Might have to do some steering repair as wants to wander a little right now.Frig is working now after several attempts and am not quite sure how I managed that.
I have recently Purchased A 1974 Liberator With a mb300 chassis ( near as I can figure out after looking at dodge parts manuels) and 318 engine for $750 and my wife was a little skeptical but after a little paint and decorating she is excited about it. Had a little work to do to it as someone took window air out and left home open to elements for 10yrs Have repaired that and where the siding had came loose at back. Got the brakes all working and am now working on water sytems as they were in bad shape. Gas was so old it took lots of gas additive to get it home but once they took hold engine runs fine now. Might have to do some steering repair as wants to wander a little right now.Frig is working now after several attempts and am not quite sure how I managed that.
In 1981 I bought a 1973 Dodge powered 30 foot Class "A" Surveyor motorhome. It turned out to be a neat rig - had quite a few problems but engine was the invinceable 440. Had a few issues with it at first - but got running well. Put in twin large diameter exhaust pipes all the way to rear with large glass packs.
Going through the passes on Hwy 7 in Arkansas - the entire valley could hear her bellering. Never did drop below 45 mph up any of the grades though - power was great. Mileage - that was something else - 6.5 was the best it would do. Not towing anything at all. Had fun in it though. Doesn't even come close to what I have now - but fond memories remain.
God Bless
Bill
Bill W. Trammell
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timmac wrote:
Yes it would maybe be better but every thing runs just fine and why mess with it, besides I have have redone the entire inside, new upholstery, carpet, toilet, frig, blinds, cushions, etc, etc, and wife says I need to slow the spending down and spend more time camping.......
Yes it would maybe be better but every thing runs just fine and why mess with it, besides I have have redone the entire inside, new upholstery, carpet, toilet, frig, blinds, cushions, etc, etc, and wife says I need to slow the spending down and spend more time camping.......
BUTTT ....you know that you could probably pick-up another 2-4 mpg with a MPG intake. BETTER fuel-air automization.
Did you do any UPgrades to the paneling and ceiling etc? ... I got a quote for mine(a 25 footer) .... REdoing it in knoty-pine ....GUESS how much the quote was?
sepisllib wrote:
In 1981 I bought a 1973 Dodge powered 30 foot Class "A" Surveyor motorhome. It turned out to be a neat rig - had quite a few problems but engine was the invinceable 440. Had a few issues with it at first - but got running well. Put in twin large diameter exhaust pipes all the way to rear with large glass packs.
Going through the passes on Hwy 7 in Arkansas - the entire valley could hear her bellering. Never did drop below 45 mph up any of the grades though - power was great. Mileage - that was something else - 6.5 was the best it would do. Not towing anything at all. Had fun in it though. Doesn't even come close to what I have now - but fond memories remain.
In 1981 I bought a 1973 Dodge powered 30 foot Class "A" Surveyor motorhome. It turned out to be a neat rig - had quite a few problems but engine was the invinceable 440. Had a few issues with it at first - but got running well. Put in twin large diameter exhaust pipes all the way to rear with large glass packs.
Going through the passes on Hwy 7 in Arkansas - the entire valley could hear her bellering. Never did drop below 45 mph up any of the grades though - power was great. Mileage - that was something else - 6.5 was the best it would do. Not towing anything at all. Had fun in it though. Doesn't even come close to what I have now - but fond memories remain.
A 73 with a 440 ? ...are you sure? ....and 6.5 mpg ? .... B E S T ??... !! ...what was the WORST ?
440 engine, 25' Ozark Traveler. It needs a few cosmetics, but it runs great.
I have to do something about the seats though. The captains chairs (driver and passenger) were probably great when it was new, but I'd like to upgrade them to something a bit more comfy.