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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-07-2005, 08:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,342
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Marker lights blown fuse

My marker lights blow a fuse only when i move. I have checked the bulbs and sockets. I ran out of 20 amp fuses so i used a 25 just to see what would happen. The fuse did not blow and I drove it...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-15-2005, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,287
Posted By Paul Daugherty
NO bad Switch

I found a switch but it still blew the 20 amp fuse so what next? Run a wire from the switch to the box to check ohms? if open it is going to ground some where and if so how in the world do you find...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-10-2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,287
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Bad light switch

82 310 bad light switch the one that is a three way that works the lights in the front of the coach. Where would I find another one? Thanks Paul...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-01-2003, 04:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Talking Good News Good News!! I now have lights and...

Good News Good News!!

I now have lights and power 12dc inside while pluged into shore power YEAAAA!

The Problem was a bad lose 50 amp fuse clip.

I would like to thank all who responded to...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-01-2003, 01:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
I take back what I saiid about the converter...

I take back what I saiid about the converter being dead. I took it out and tested it with the little knowledge I have and it seems to be producing 14 vdc. Now I think when looking at the fuse panel...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-27-2003, 04:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
The intellapower looks like it would do the job. ...

The intellapower looks like it would do the job. Where con I look at one and what size do I need. You know size does matter.

Paul.
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-27-2003, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Okay here is the latest the converter is D.O. A. ...

Okay here is the latest the converter is D.O. A. Nothing nada nunca. zero power.
The converter is not a univolt. So how do I fix it. The next step will be to take it out and figure out what is...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-27-2003, 09:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
On the two 50 amp fuses, the top one on the right...

On the two 50 amp fuses, the top one on the right I went to make sure it was tight and the whole side of the fuse clip moved when I tried to turn the screw to tighten it. But I still have power...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-26-2003, 07:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
I have found two grounds one comming from the...

I have found two grounds one comming from the converter to the frame and one from the batteries to the frame both seemed good and tight. Still no lights inside while hooked up to shore power. Are...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-26-2003, 05:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
I have physically disconected the batteries and...

I have physically disconected the batteries and pluged it in to shore power I have 12+ volts comming out of the two big wires and the same on the other side of the fuses. but some how it is not...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-26-2003, 03:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Al My batteries are located in the step when...

Al

My batteries are located in the step when you walk in the coach. I have never seen a swich in that area. I don't believe I have one.
I do have power going to the converter and it still humms...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-26-2003, 12:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
I have what ever the voltage is at present from...

I have what ever the voltage is at present from the batteries to the two 50 amp fuses in the fuse box. But when I checked the fuse if I go to one side of the fuse to the other nothing, but if I go...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-25-2003, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Well I don't have lights inside when pluged in to...

Well I don't have lights inside when pluged in to shore power. And now the new batteries I just bought are dead too. They only worked for about five to six hours. I think the charger in the...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-25-2003, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
When the batteries were dead there were no lights...

When the batteries were dead there were no lights inside. I had to use a light that pluged into an outlet to see. The next day I charged the batteries and they worked for about three days and then...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-24-2003, 07:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,584
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Battery problem or converter problem

My batteries on my 82 310 might be bad. The bigger question is do the lights inside the coach only run on battery power even when pluged into shore power? How do you check the converter to see if...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 03-10-2003, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,378
Posted By Paul Daugherty
The reason they may seem hard is because the are...

The reason they may seem hard is because the are old. Rubber gets hard after a while or when you put air in the tank how long did you try. You might have to pump for a while to build up pressure or...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 03-10-2003, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,378
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Your air compressor should be in the back on the...

Your air compressor should be in the back on the driver's side in the compartment where your 30 amp plug for shore power is located. If not there someone has removed it, and or bypassed it and the...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-19-2003, 03:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,316
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Thanks for the info and the web sitet link I wll...

Thanks for the info and the web sitet link I wll look indepth at that later tonight
Thanks

Paul......
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-18-2003, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,316
Posted By Paul Daugherty
So can you do this adjustment when the furnace is...

So can you do this adjustment when the furnace is running or is that not a good idea.
Paul..
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-15-2003, 08:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,316
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Alansd, I took another look at the color of...

Alansd,

I took another look at the color of the flame and there is some yellow. Which way do you turn that screw? Clockwise more air counter clockwise less air.
Early I was asked if I was...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-15-2003, 06:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,316
Posted By Paul Daugherty
I did check the flame it is nice and blue, but...

I did check the flame it is nice and blue, but where is that adjustment screw you mentiond? I did clean the heat and gas exaust (the one on top). It had two mud dobber nests in it. The lower hole...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-13-2003, 05:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,316
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Its an 82 not an 84 AS. My mistake

Its an 82 not an 84 AS. My mistake
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-13-2003, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,316
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Here is a pic of my furnace. I do you have the...

Here is a pic of my furnace. I do you have the same kind and year.
Paul https://dsc01464.jpg
Sorry I can't figure out how to send a pic in this forum I need Help
Paul
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-13-2003, 03:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,316
Posted By Paul Daugherty
I don't think I have the same thing or type of...

I don't think I have the same thing or type of furnace. I will send a picture today if I can. Thanks for the help

Paul Daugherty.
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-09-2003, 06:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,316
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Furnace problem

My furnace heats well but when it is below 40 degrees the fan just runs and runs. The thermastat has been replaced. It seems to run to long after the flame is out. When it cycles the furnace goes...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-06-2003, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,381
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Generator Good News I Hope

Generator GOOD NEWS I HOPE,
I found a 4000 w Onan. A teacher I work with has one. My big question is, can I run two ac's at the same time with that size generator? He says sure and the numbers or...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 12-15-2002, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,139
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Replacing Onan for a portable generator

I have come to the conclusion that I need a new generator. I have the money now and am looking at a Mitsubishi 6700 REU. Will I be able to install this unit in my motor home? It comes with a...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 11-02-2002, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,347
Posted By Paul Daugherty
John, I checked the diode reverse current...

John,

I checked the diode reverse current one and it seems good. But the relay seems to be different question. It is always hot at contacts 3 but not 2 or 4 or at the same time. I have not...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 10-29-2002, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,347
Posted By Paul Daugherty
It is an Onan 1982 6500 GenSet. The generator is...

It is an Onan 1982 6500 GenSet. The generator is the starter. It uses a seires field to turn over and start, no bindex type starter on it. As for the producing AC I am not sure I never held it on...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 10-29-2002, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,347
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Question Generator onan

For the last six months I have been trying to figure out why my gen won't run,so I took it to a electric motor shop. They said I had a bad armature, then told me the price to fix it over 2000. When...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-08-2002, 05:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,159
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Here is the latest on the generator. It is not...

Here is the latest on the generator. It is not the windings but the armature that is fried. 1,300 plus labor to have it rewond. Is that good or bad for a price?

What do you guys think?
...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-05-2002, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,827
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Hey Brett, Sorry you have to use your power...

Hey Brett,

Sorry you have to use your power tools:D

Paul..
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-03-2002, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,827
Posted By Paul Daugherty
You are right about the one direction of current...

You are right about the one direction of current flow. But when you check it the resistance should be zero right? If you check one end of a wire to the other the probe should read zero because you...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-03-2002, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,827
Posted By Paul Daugherty
You might want to check the reverse current diode...

You might want to check the reverse current diode on the generator. If it is open it will drain your start battery. Now, don't ask me how to check it, I just remember reading that when working on...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-01-2002, 08:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,159
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Thanks for the support. I don't write much on...

Thanks for the support. I don't write much on this site due to time but I read the posts almost every day. Your input is helpful.

Thanks
Paul...
Ps. Keep praying..
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-31-2002, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,159
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Thumbs up Here is the latest on the generator problem as of...

Here is the latest on the generator problem as of tonight. Two weeks ago when the Tennessee legislature decided to shut down the government I had a few days off from school so I went full steam...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-14-2002, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,890
Posted By Paul Daugherty
When I first bought my 82 310 I thought my step...

When I first bought my 82 310 I thought my step did not work right. After spending about three days of turning the key on, starting the engine, stoping the engine, openning the door starting with...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-09-2002, 08:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,159
Posted By Paul Daugherty
I did check the selonoid with the cables off the...

I did check the selonoid with the cables off the oppsite side of the battery and had 12 volts through, so that puts me back to the generator series field which I beleive has a bad winding. Also I...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-09-2002, 07:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,159
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Larry, Why? I thought a solenoid was a...

Larry,

Why? I thought a solenoid was a switch, either on or off, open or closed. not in between. If I am wrong please inform me soon...

Thanks Paul....
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-07-2002, 09:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,159
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Larry, I check the ground strap the other...

Larry, I check the ground strap the other day,washed it, got all grease and dirt off and ground the gen to battery by means of a cable still same problem.
Paul...:confused:
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-07-2002, 03:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,159
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Generator

I have been having problems with my generator for some time. I have come to the conclusion that the windings in the gen part are bad. Why you ask? I have 12vDC going to the start solenoid on the...
Forum: Our Community 05-09-2002, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,283
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Ego amo airstreamitus, but my wife thinks I am...

Ego amo airstreamitus, but my wife thinks I am crazy. Thats all the latin I can recall at the moment. I just like the way they look and the way they are made. When I take a turn that is on uneven...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 04-20-2002, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,070
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Question inside light lens' how to remove to clean

I have spent several hours, at times looking at the lights under the gallie storage and kitchen storage bins. How do you get the lens out to clean in there with out bending the sides or cracking the...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 04-20-2002, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,534
Posted By Paul Daugherty
I replaced one, and it is silver or chrome...

I replaced one, and it is silver or chrome colored but it vibrates as you go down the road, where as the orginal one does not. I bought it at Auto Zone. They only carry one at a time for some...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 04-18-2002, 07:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,047
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Wink Guys, Thanks for your support I am thinking about...

Guys, Thanks for your support I am thinking about doing it myself, I just need personal time to do it. I have too much on my plate and at the moment. When school is out and before I have to start...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 04-17-2002, 07:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,047
Posted By Paul Daugherty
Frank Are you telling me that the whole...

Frank

Are you telling me that the whole genset does not have to come out ? I can reach all bolts in both heads from one side? All I have to do is remove the shields and there the head is,...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 04-16-2002, 08:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,047
Posted By Paul Daugherty
My generator won't start now either and I just...

My generator won't start now either and I just spent 250$ at onan to have it all tuned and check ran good for for about 5 hours then it died. Won't start, then I got it started by not letting up on...
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