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07-27-2011, 09:31 PM
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Rivet Master 
1936 20' Clipper
1947 22' Liner
Curtis Wright
1989 37' Airstream 370
marshfield
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 789
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Originally Posted by Keyair
I have had M1 ATF in my Jeep 5.9 and it notoriously fickle 46RE trans for about 40k miles, and it seems to be holding up fine, although I am feeling like I should change it soon.
These seal additives... Anyone used them?
My GF's Range Rover has a weep from the front main, that weeps when we are on the freeway, and gives a nice burnt oil wiff when we stop...
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Hey Key,
You are definitely revealing your British heritage here.
Many years ago, upon complaining to his mechanic that his recently serviced Landrover was STILL leaking oil, my brother was abruptly corrected and told that British engines DO NOT LEAK..... THEY WEEP! That expression is so humanizing, and conveys such a warm, fuzzy, emotional tone, that one almost feels a bit guilty for expecting too much from such a hard working little motor. We still laugh about it today.
Ironically, thats how I generally relate to mechanical things myself, at least until I have to mop up that pool of teardrops in my driveway!
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07-27-2011, 11:18 PM
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#262
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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And there I was thinking I was blending nicely.... 
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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07-28-2011, 01:34 AM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Originally Posted by PuffinPotter
Today I got my Motorhome....does that count? |
Sure...your motorhome just got a new owner
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1989 Airstream 345 Liberator...
1972 Argosy 24'...
1954 Feathercraft Vagabond
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07-28-2011, 08:13 AM
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#264
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2 Rivet Member 
1979 24' Airstream Excella 24
Cape Breton
, Nova Scotia
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyair
I can think of nother better to buy for your Motorhome, THAN itself!
Congrats, and you better post up some pics and a fresh thread so we can follow your Journey!
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Thanks. I've got a thread going here and some pictures posted in a Facebook album. I will post some pictures on this forum too when I get a chance.
Sarah
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07-28-2011, 10:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1936 20' Clipper
1947 22' Liner
Curtis Wright
1989 37' Airstream 370
marshfield
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 789
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Key,
To the casual observer you are doing just fine. You're clearly as much of a hotrodder at heart as any red blooded American that I know. If I ever get my rig to the West coast, I'm going to look you up. Keep up the good work; just watch out for those little details that can give you away!
Word of caution.... don't let anyone find out that you own a set of Whitworth tools, or that you like your beer warm. Which reminds me of a joke....
Q. Why DO the British drink their beer warm?
A. Lucas refrigeration. 
Can you tell that I once owned an old E-Type?
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07-28-2011, 10:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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I don't feel like I fit into any group really... I love them all!
Today, I helped a buddy pull the motor out of a E-Type, and did the rear brake shoes on my Jeep... Tomorrow its looking at a leaking injector on my 190D.
I am just a gear head... plain and simple!
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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07-30-2011, 12:51 PM
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Jamie
1984 31' Limited
1983 31' Airstream310
Oriental
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by streamquest
Key,
Word of caution.... don't let anyone find out that you own a set of Whitworth tools, or that you like your beer warm. Which reminds me of a joke....
Q. Why DO the British drink their beer warm?
A. Lucas refrigeration.
Can you tell that I once owned an old E-Type? |
I had an MG TF and a bumper sticker reading "The parts that fall off this car were made in the UK". It didn't specify Lucas, though.
This is a fun thread.
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07-30-2011, 01:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,489
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Finally, I can plug in without an extension cord, can even run the a/c now that I installed the 30 amp outlet at it's parking spot.
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07-30-2011, 01:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Jamestown
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 577
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveFL
Finally, I can plug in without an extension cord, can even run the a/c now that I installed the 30 amp outlet at it's parking spot.
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good for you Dave
could you Not run the A.C. on the 120 outlet powered by the extension cord ?
I never Understood this issue.
thank you
John
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07-30-2011, 01:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1982 31' Airstream310
Alpharetta
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 95
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I am installing LED clearance lights from superbrightleds.com.
Just waiting for the afternoon storm to pass and finish sealing them.
Paul
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07-30-2011, 02:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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New stuff...
Service items for the 7000w Kohler Genset..
Fram Air Filter #CA6605 $9.99
Fram Oil filter #PH3600 $3.99
Got both from the local Autozone, although they had to get the airfilter from the warehouse. Total cost was
FYI, the Filters removed from the unit were both NAPA filters:
NAPA GOLD Air Filter #2265
NAPA GOLD Oil Filter #1516
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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07-31-2011, 07:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,489
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Haggard
good for you Dave
could you Not run the A.C. on the 120 outlet powered by the extension cord ?
I never Understood this issue.
thank you
John
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Easy to understand with almost all household outlets rated at 15 amps and an a/c that draws about 20 at startup and 17 amps normal operation, all you have to do is feel the plug at the adapter and look at the a/c meter pointing at the red zone.( I keep one plugged in by the stove top.
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08-07-2011, 07:59 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1991 35' Airstream 350
Laurel
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 222
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I got busy & polished my Alcoa rims
Before After
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08-08-2011, 04:37 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1988 34.5' Airstream 345
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 10
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Looks great. What did you use to polish?
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08-08-2011, 05:55 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Laurel
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 222
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a product I saw on youtube called Gords polish.
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08-08-2011, 06:42 PM
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#276
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3 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy 28
1977 28' Argosy 28
Lyngby
, Denmark
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 124
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Finally I'm over here in the home of the brave, land of the free.
Probably pick up my ARGOSY MH
tomorrow, here in Santa Fe NM.
I was at the garage today. Good people. They certainly knew what they were doing
and the mechanic was a pleasant and smart fella'.
Everything looks fine...MH is in good shape...and in good hands,
but there was a slight delay as they had to modify
and replace some engine oil-cooler tubing and some other stuff
because of the HEDMAN headers.
After listening to all your good advise I drove down to Albuquerque
today to get me some stuff for da' MH
..an eight-pack of heat insulating spark-plug/leads "boots"
..a heat insulating starter-"wrap" / "bag"
..a thermal shield for anything else close to the new headers
(besides the above) that needs heat protection
..a length of 3/4" 'fire armour sleeve' for some tubing
( forgot what it is ) that runs close to / above
the headers on the left side of the engine
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08-08-2011, 07:45 PM
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Athens GA
1995 28' Excella
1989 34' Excella
1986 31' Sovereign
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 578
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Originally Posted by t7389sg
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wow!!
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08-08-2011, 07:54 PM
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#278
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Athens GA
1995 28' Excella
1989 34' Excella
1986 31' Sovereign
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 578
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Originally Posted by Keyair
Its not dropping Oil...
Its the Big Dog, and its marking its Territory!
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Well, just got back from Arkansas. Wow what a nice trip. The Moho was just amazing. 1750 miles round trip. It was so enjoyable to drive. It tracked so well down the road. I really had to watch my speed. 77 is way to fast. It didn't leak a drop of oil till I got back home and was unpacking it. There was a puddle, Then I started it up to take back to work where I store it and made all kinds of racket sounds like power steering belt then a bunch of smoke. Made it back to my work and parked it. I will deal with it tomorrow. Back to the shop!! Haha.
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08-09-2011, 05:08 AM
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#279
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2 Rivet Member
1982 31' Airstream310
Alpharetta
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 95
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It must be happiest on the road!
Paul
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08-09-2011, 08:42 AM
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Athens GA
1995 28' Excella
1989 34' Excella
1986 31' Sovereign
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 578
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Originally Posted by pwhittle
It must be happiest on the road!
Paul
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Yeah i think she likes being on the road Not a drop under her today. I topped off oil. Can't duplicate the belt noise. No smoking from belt either. I will look at her closer later today. Made it home that's the best part!!
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