Bigdog
silverdale wa.
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After having an air filter collapse because it got wet on the freeway,poor placement of the air intake on my Tradewinds 7390, and had pieces of filter possibly get into the engine,I change it every 12-18 months, no matter what.
I can tell you from recent experience what a rebuilt Cat 3126B will cost you when it gets a dusted cylinder form several causes and one was the air filter.
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larry cad
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Bruce Brown wrote:larry cad wrote:Several years ago, I realized my vacuum gage would show a clogged filter right after I would change the filter and put on a new one. I replaced the gage and got the same result. A couple of years ago I changed the filter and modified the intake to accept the next larger one. Gage hasn't acted up since. I suspect the factory specified the wrong one. BTW, I get slightly better fuel mileage since. Not much, but enough to make me happy I made the change.
We did the same thing. A smart guy we camped with suggested it, he was right. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin")
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wolfe10
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Be aware that the air filter minder registers TOTAL RESTRICTION IN THE AIR SYSTEM.
So, yes, it monitors the filter, but any other restriction also raises the restriction. A common example is that chassis makers ship the bare chassis with a long, flexible hose which the coach maker attaches to the side of the coach. I have seen a number of these where cutting out 4' of that flex hose helps with restriction but removing the large loop the air must travel through.
When you do install a new filter, the first time you stop after a couple of wide open throttle at high RPM (any gear-- does not need to be fast road speed), record the air filter minder reading. This is your baseline. If high, look at what (other than the filter) may be causing it.
I totally agree, that if you don't drive many miles, or in very dusty conditions and every three year change gives you trouble-free operation.
Also, totally agree, that if the filter is removed, it is ALWAYS thrown away, never cleaned. Way too easy to break a pleat and cause a dusted engine (read that $10-20k).
Brett Wolfe
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Two Jayhawks
Lenexa Kansas
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wolfe10 wrote:Be aware that the air filter minder registers TOTAL RESTRICTION IN THE AIR SYSTEM.
Also, totally agree, that if the filter is removed, it is ALWAYS thrown away, never cleaned. Way too easy to break a pleat and cause a dusted engine (read that $10-20k).
Hi Brett
I have a F550 service body that had engine failure (6.4L). Dealer sharpened a pencil to re engine @ $19,100. We did it internally but long block was still about $12K. I'm guessing any motorhome needing an engine might be $30,000 and up & I can't imagine that being a DIY job.
Bill & Kelli
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