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Forum: Fresh Water Systems 12-20-2006, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,112
Posted By wanderingeye
ten thumbs

Mick I had a good laugh about "ten thumbs". I am a charter member of that group and have recentley joined the "loose the tools before the job is done" group. Flying an airplane manufactured in '42...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 12-17-2006, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,112
Posted By wanderingeye
fresh water plumbing

We had a leak in our butyl fresh water lines and it was not worth patching. The interior was not intended to be taken out so it was a Bear! to remove. Renewing the entire system with professional PEX...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-05-2006, 07:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,018
Posted By wanderingeye
Westfalia

We bought a Westy in '78 at the factory. We lived in it four months. We spent a fantastic month in Morocco and Western Sahara. The Atlas Mountains were the best part of the trip. The funniest part of...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-13-2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 866
Posted By wanderingeye
Welcome

We are up the road a bit in skaneateles. A friend of ours refers to Ithaca as "10 square miles surounded by reality". Welcome to the forums there are many knowledgeable Streamers here to help. ...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 08-11-2006, 05:43 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 18,334
Posted By wanderingeye
Exclamation Gear Vendors Company

Gentlemen Anticipating Tim's results being very impressive I asked the local shop to run the numbers for me. This loal shop, just down the road here in rural finger lakes, is owned by the best most...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 07-28-2006, 06:55 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 18,334
Posted By wanderingeye
gear vendors

Tim, How is the installation going? When will we have performance data?
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 07-02-2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 18,334
Posted By wanderingeye
G V vs Power to weight ratio

This is a very important thread for all classic owners. It's an empirical test we can all learn from. The GV's extra gears will undoudtedley apply the engines power and torque more efficiently into...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 06-14-2006, 07:22 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,133
Posted By wanderingeye
7.4L tune up The rest of the story

Astute observation as usual gentleman! The engine in the photograph is a small block chevy in a PU street rod. The rest of the story has a happy ending....the young man who built the engine lives...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 06-07-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,133
Posted By wanderingeye
7.4L tuneup pre-emtive maintenance

Alansd, Peter-79MH, FrankR, OutofControl, Swebster, GlenCombe, Ralle and Dinoburb
Gentelmen, Your posts on this forum have made owning an Airstream more pleasant than it might otherwise have been. ...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 05-31-2006, 08:24 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,133
Posted By wanderingeye
hedman elite.....3/8" flange

Ralley It might be worth your time to check your headers with the manufacturer's web site, Hedman.com. Under Hedman Elite (extreme duty/ motor homes) you will find your engine and chassis year....
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 05-30-2006, 03:01 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,133
Posted By wanderingeye
headers

We bought Hedman headers from Summit Racing. There were only two brands that have a 3/8" flange. These things are hell for stout and fit perfectly. The ceramic coating cut down the heat in the dog...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 05-30-2006, 02:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,268
Posted By wanderingeye
air suspension

OutOfControl etal,
This forum is so helpful in keeping these magnificent old machines going. I'm personally grateful to many contributors.
We bought our 1984 Airstream 27MH in Oklahoma this past...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 05-19-2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,626
Posted By wanderingeye
wish list/ cost

Kevin Et Al I used some very rough numbers to satisfy myself that our Classic MH was the best buy for our intended use...20,000 miles for five years. When compared to anything built on a Sprinter...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 05-04-2006, 05:05 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,926
Posted By wanderingeye
kinetic energy

CK and forum members The Gear Vendor gearbox is the clear choice to adapt the diesel torque/rpm/fuel consumption curves to higher cruising speed. However the brakes, suspension, steering, and mass...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-30-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 95,052
Posted By wanderingeye
700r4

Thank you Slow-canoe for the help. One of the reasons that htis forum is so valuable is the wide and deep knowledge pool. We had already reached the conclusion that the gear vendors trany was the...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-27-2006, 07:04 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 95,052
Posted By wanderingeye
700R4 transmission question

We are considering replacing the existing three speed auto transmission with a remanufactured 700R4 overdrive transmission. We anticipate that the mileage will go up by 20%. There will be a separate...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-26-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,426
Posted By wanderingeye
MH manufactures GMC concept van

We lived in a westfalia for 4 months. We traveled the coastline of France,Spain,Portugal then into Morocco. We spent a month in around the Atlas mts and the border with Algeria. Many lessons were...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 02-24-2006, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,865
Posted By wanderingeye
Lcd

Gregg We live and work in cold and snowy upstate NY. We are large format digital photographers. Our equipment (derived from satelite mapping) cannot operate without being hooked to a laptop. These...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 02-17-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,040
Posted By wanderingeye
vibration

Steve I noticed vibration in the drive shaft after the rear air suspension went flat because the compressor failed. I recieved help from Fred Hinds about filling the air tank at a truck stop. After...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 02-04-2006, 07:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,801
Posted By wanderingeye
Re-engine update please

I still remember my wife's needle fists impacting my ribbs after I bought the Beech 18. She was a little less out-of-control with the Maule and now she positively supportive of the1984 A/S MH we just...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 02-03-2006, 05:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,069
Posted By wanderingeye
air intake

Please update us all on the changes you have made and the effect on mileage. Thank you. Tom
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 02-02-2006, 08:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,268
Posted By wanderingeye
air suspension

We have the same set of problems. We have gathered information from this forum and other sources and are working toward a solution. We will share what we learn if we succeed. Cheers Tom
Forum: Member Introductions 02-01-2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,209
Posted By wanderingeye
motorhome

We have until this week had two M/H experiences. In 1977 we picked up our new Westphalia in Germany then drove to North Africa into the Sahara to the border of Tunisia. In 1994 we rented a motor home...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 02-01-2006, 06:34 AM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 37,074
Posted By wanderingeye
Pc/Mac

We were mac users for 2 years. We are very happy we changed to PC. Mac has fallen behind in the ultra high resolution photography that we do.
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-29-2006, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,444
Posted By wanderingeye
Fred Profound thanks for the help you have...

Fred Profound thanks for the help you have given me. Exhibit B is safely in storage until spring. This a/s m/o is 80% of new and I intend on bringing it to 100% I'll have the ride leveling air...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-29-2006, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,444
Posted By wanderingeye
David Useing your information I found and...

David Useing your information I found and understand all the parts of the ride leveling system. Thank you for the help. Tom
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-29-2006, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,458
Posted By wanderingeye
Bob Thank you for the information on John...

Bob Thank you for the information on John Clement. I will follow up tomorrow. Tom
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-26-2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,444
Posted By wanderingeye
David Thank you. We had a foot of snow today and...

David Thank you. We had a foot of snow today and the overnight low will be 8F. With your description in mind I will be out under the coach tomorrow morning. Regards Tom
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-26-2006, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,105
Posted By wanderingeye
air compressor

We are first time airstream owners. We just purchased an '84 270 motorhome. On the trip home the air ride compressor failed. We received really good advise from Fred Heinz about filling the...
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