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09-16-2015, 09:13 PM
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Dazed and Confused
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1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
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Awesome...Well done
Cheers
Tony
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09-17-2015, 05:55 AM
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Rivet Master 
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Nice work!
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09-17-2015, 06:04 AM
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Rivet Master
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1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
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Join Date: May 2011
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Ya gotta love it when a plan comes together. Let us know how it goes when you get it dialed in.
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09-17-2015, 01:52 PM
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Rivet Master 
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chiefair
Drove it down the road tonight! No grill or hood, doghouse off, but it does run and drive. Need to make a few adjustments but should be back in business by the end of the weekend.
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Good deal! Cockpit sure is noisy with the dog house cover off isn't it!
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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09-17-2015, 02:38 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1982 31' Airstream 310
Henniker
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 215
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
Cockpit sure is noisy with the dog house cover off isn't it!
Brad
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And hot too!
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09-20-2015, 04:20 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1982 31' Airstream 310
Henniker
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 215
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Took a very successful 240 mile shake down drive today. No big issues arose. I think I can declare this project complete. I'm sure there will be many more!
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Henniker New Hampshire
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09-20-2015, 04:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
northern IL
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Join Date: May 2015
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Good for you nice job.
Did you take a look at the spark plugs to see the color.
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09-20-2015, 04:48 PM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chiefair
Took a very successful 240 mile shake down drive today. No big issues arose. I think I can declare this project complete. I'm sure there will be many more!
Attachment 248566
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Congratulations! Nice clean job and less clutter from the top view!
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
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09-20-2015, 05:08 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1982 31' Airstream 310
Henniker
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 215
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Motor swap '82 310
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hans 34.5
Did you take a look at the spark plugs to see the color.
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Tomorrows project.
1982 310 motorhome 454
Henniker New Hampshire
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09-20-2015, 05:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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Wow! I'm really impressed with how fast you got the job done. I know just how much work you had to do to get that engine out and then back in again.
When I'm ready to stuff the 454 back in my Argosy I'll give you a call 
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
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1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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09-20-2015, 05:41 PM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
Wow! I'm really impressed with how fast you got the job done. I know just how much work you had to do to get that engine out and then back in again.
When I'm ready to stuff the 454 back in my Argosy I'll give you a call
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Was just thinking the same, great work!
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09-20-2015, 06:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Wildwood
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,236
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chiefair
Took a very successful 240 mile shake down drive today. No big issues arose. I think I can declare this project complete. I'm sure there will be many more!
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Amazing Work!!! I still am over whelmed at the talented folks on these forums! Hell, I spent the week end tring to figure out which 2cndary fuel filter should go on my engine since the shop put on a car quest and I want to go back to cummins.... The only way I would ever consider an engine replacement is by doing a vehicle replacement!
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09-21-2015, 07:02 AM
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Rivet Master
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1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
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Join Date: May 2011
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Probably needs a bit of break in and fine tuning, but how did it perform?
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09-21-2015, 04:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 34' Classic S/O
2006 39' Land Yacht 396 XL
north blenheim
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It's a great time to consider a fire suppression system for your investment. I would also recommend removing the dog house once a month to check for any leaks that may have started until it is to late only to find them while driving.
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09-21-2015, 06:42 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1982 31' Airstream 310
Henniker
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 215
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It ran very good. Definitely improved the power. I do have a hesitation right before the secondaries open under hard acceleration or on a big climb. I have to work that out. Does anyone here run a fuel/air gauge? Seems like a good way to pinpoint my problem. What's another $200 at this point?
1982 310 motorhome 454
Henniker New Hampshire
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09-21-2015, 08:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chiefair
I built a cardboard template of the GM inner fender I found on the Barth website. It was nice but the frame mounting points were not going to be fun to get to. I made a new template based on the GM one but attached to the body like the photos that folks here provided. I'm pretty happy with the way it worked out. Attachment 248146
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That is sweet! I think I need to replace my skimpy one with your design!
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09-22-2015, 07:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chiefair
What's another $200 at this point?
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Between transporting your coach back home, removing the engine, rebuilding the engine and then reinstall it I really like the attitude you've had throughout this whole ordeal!
Pretty impressive 
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09-22-2015, 09:41 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1982 31' Airstream 310
Henniker
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dadstoy
That is sweet! I think I need to replace my skimpy one with your design!
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I still have the template I made. I can trace it onto something thinner and mail it to you if you want.
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09-22-2015, 04:36 PM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
Between transporting your coach back home, removing the engine, rebuilding the engine and then reinstall it I really like the attitude you've had throughout this whole ordeal!
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Kudo's again to the Chiefair.
These Classics do test patience, but at the end of the day there's no point in throwing a fit or something heavy as both will do more damage and cost you more money and take longer to fix.
Selling a 310 a thousand miles from home with a blown motor isn't an option. I just pray I never find out as replacing my Isuzu would not be as easy. Heck, I keep an eye out all the time for such a beast but no joy.
Cheers
Tony
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10-01-2015, 02:15 PM
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Chiefair, that would be great. I'll PM you when I get back from Yosemite!
Thanks
Dean
Quote:
Originally Posted by chiefair
I still have the template I made. I can trace it onto something thinner and mail it to you if you want.
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