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Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 03-13-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 993
Posted By tony6373
steering adjustment

The searing gear box my '94 30' LY has left hand threads on the lash adjustment screw. So which way do I turn it to decrease the lash? It seems to want to wander when driving down the Interstate. ...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 02-10-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,346
Posted By tony6373
I have owned and used one for about 8 years. You...

I have owned and used one for about 8 years. You really need a good voltmeter to know if you need to use one or not. What it does is draw more current and use that additional current to raise the...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 12-06-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,222
Posted By tony6373
Ok, found it behind the kick pannel mounted...

Ok, found it behind the kick pannel mounted vertically to the side wall. It looks ok. While I was in there I oiled the heater and A/C fan motor bearings. Much quieter now. Now if I can just...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 12-06-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 918
Posted By tony6373
I no longer have my Isuzu powered 270 so I can't...

I no longer have my Isuzu powered 270 so I can't supply pictures but I have been through what you are struggling with. I installed the all electronic aftermarket type and it worked great. The...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 11-24-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,222
Posted By tony6373
'94 LY converter

Where the H*## is the converter located in the LY? It seems to be working but like everything else on this rig is 20 years old.

Water pump quite last Friday night and started leaking all over...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 11-24-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By tony6373
I had both exhaust manifolds replaced (they were...

I had both exhaust manifolds replaced (they were warped) and that fixed it. Have put a couple thousand miles on it since and it runs great. Had to replace the spark plug wires also as they were...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 10-15-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By tony6373
My only suggestion would be to be sure that you...

My only suggestion would be to be sure that you get a good quality belt like Gates which is what Napa sells under there own name. There are some cheap low quality belts out there that will not last....
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 10-14-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Posted By tony6373
In my opinion stick with a good brand of 8R 19.5...

In my opinion stick with a good brand of 8R 19.5 tires. The 225 70R 19.5 are much shorter (all most 2 inches) and fatter. The M/H was designed to ride on 8Rs.
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 09-11-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By tony6373
correct belt

Okay, the correct A/C belt for a 1994 LY 30 with the Chevy 454 is XL 25-7603 form Napa. The air blows cold again.

Just got the M/H back from the shop yesterday. They replaced both exhaust...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 09-05-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By tony6373
still no luck with the belt

After trying several different belts that didn't fit I ran out of time and turned it over to the local shop that is doing the oil, lube, and inspection. Texas requires a safety inspection, photo,...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 08-31-2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By tony6373
AC belt

Yesterday the a/c belt broke going down the interstate. GM dealer was closed for the holiday weekend. Autozone sold me a 13a1525 which turned out to be too long. I'm guessing that I need something...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 08-30-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By tony6373
Thanks for the quick reply, Phoenix and Carl. ...

Thanks for the quick reply, Phoenix and Carl. Ping (or engine knock) is a very short sharp click (like a hammer striking solid metal) while this sound is more sustained and tinnier. And I think by...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 08-29-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By tony6373
Leaking exhaust

My new to me '94 30' LY M/H has a noise that sounds a little like a loose valve lifter but it goes completely away at idle and under light load. It gets loud under heavy load. Does this sound like...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-18-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,821
Posted By tony6373
Some final updates

Okay, I now have about 1,000 miles on the (new to me) 1994 LY 30. It's really nice to have working dash A/C. My gal friend loves the real bed. Only real problem seems to be the cracked exhaust...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-14-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,821
Posted By tony6373
Yes we took the plunge and bought the '94 30' LY....

Yes we took the plunge and bought the '94 30' LY. It drove fine on the way back to Rochester (to get our stuff out of the old 270) but it sounds like it has a cracked exhaust manifold. There is...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-10-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,821
Posted By tony6373
Thanks to all who sent their good wishes. I just...

Thanks to all who sent their good wishes. I just want to make it clear that there is NO other choice. Even junks yards would not take it unless I paid to tow it to there door step. I have...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 08-09-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,067
Posted By tony6373
LY info

I have ignored all Land Yacht postings for years but now I find myself thinking of buying one.... imagine that. So a couple of questions. Sorry if this is old stuff but I don't even know enough to...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-08-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,821
Posted By tony6373
After much research and many hours on the phone...

After much research and many hours on the phone I've decided to give the M/H the one of the employees here in exchange for my bill for diagnostics and parking. He intends to replace the engine...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-06-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,821
Posted By tony6373
Thanks guys

I can't be sure what the real problem is until they pull the oil pan. Seems that is hard to do with the engine in the chassis. But as I understand it when a rod bearing spins it makes a long...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-05-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,821
Posted By tony6373
Isuzu rebuild?

This morning as I pulled a slight but long grade I noticed black smoke coming from the exaust and the EGT was climbing fast. Pulled over and stopped when the engine made a zinnnng sound and then...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 08-03-2014, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,449
Posted By tony6373
Air pressure

Kevin,

The pressure gauge is most likely reading the tank pressure not the pressure in the air bags. My '85 270 M/H compressor turns on at about 80 and off at about 110 psi. The pressure in the...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-19-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By tony6373
I think my '85 270 has about the same layout as...

I think my '85 270 has about the same layout as your 28 footer. For over night stops I just set the 23 inch TV on the table but for longer stops I set it on top of the doghouse between the front...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-19-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,147
Posted By tony6373
Tire update

Okay I have about 4,000 miles on the B-stones with no issues. I'm currently in WY to attend the WBCCI International.

Painted the rims with some pewter that I had on hand. Added some Crome nut...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-28-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,633
Posted By tony6373
I just returned from a 6 week 3,000 mile trip to...

I just returned from a 6 week 3,000 mile trip to Florida and Georgia towing a smart with my 270 turbo diesel. Looks like it cost me about 1 or 2 miles per gallon to tow the little car. About 12 to...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-26-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,291
Posted By tony6373
Thanks to all who have offered suggestions. I...

Thanks to all who have offered suggestions. I reinstalled the fuel separator this morning and the engine runs smooth at all speeds. Drove about 120 miles today towing the smart with no issues. The...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-25-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,291
Posted By tony6373
Latest update. The new fuel filter / separator...

Latest update. The new fuel filter / separator arrived late this afternoon. Big surprise... the port size is much different! 3/4" 16 tpi. Could not find a reducer bushing locally so put the new...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-24-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,291
Posted By tony6373
Apparently Isuzu calls this a feed pump. It is...

Apparently Isuzu calls this a feed pump. It is as Dave said between the fuel filer / water separator and the final fuel filter on top of the engine (which is just ahead of the injection pump). I...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-24-2014, 06:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,291
Posted By tony6373
Yesterday I sealed up the cracks in the fuel bowl...

Yesterday I sealed up the cracks in the fuel bowl with epoxy and reassembled the filer / separator. After pumping the primer for a while it started right up and idled with no bubbles or leakage. ...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-22-2014, 02:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,291
Posted By tony6373
I think I have an assignable cause! With the...

I think I have an assignable cause! With the engine idling there were small bubbles appearing in the Racor fuel filter / separator. Bad sign. Disassembled filer and found small cracks in the...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-18-2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,291
Posted By tony6373
Okay, lift pump and check valve on order. Tried...

Okay, lift pump and check valve on order. Tried to leave today but M/H would not make it up the first hill (in Florida!) then suddenly it ran fine. It's just not dependable enough to drive.
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-18-2014, 05:59 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,291
Posted By tony6373
I called Hamilton Engine Sales yesterday and...

I called Hamilton Engine Sales yesterday and there suggestion was to replace the high pressure fuel pump and the check valve in the top of the final fuel filter. But they wanted the engine serial...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-17-2014, 05:47 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,291
Posted By tony6373
Thanks Dan and J. I'll start looking for cracked...

Thanks Dan and J. I'll start looking for cracked fuel line on the filters and pump. Will also check the Racor seals. I have noticed that the hand primping pump doesn't feel really firm like it once...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-16-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,410
Posted By tony6373
I have the smaller 4 KW Emerald Plus BGE and I...

I have the smaller 4 KW Emerald Plus BGE and I think it takes 167-0263 (Onan number) plugs. It's a horizontally opposed F-head twin running on LP gas.
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-16-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,291
Posted By tony6373
I think I'm having the same or similar problem...

I think I'm having the same or similar problem with my Isuzu. Some times it runs fine but when I first put a heavy load on it after a rest stop it will bog down and may even quit. After holding it...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 02-27-2014, 06:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,281
Posted By tony6373
Shades

Hi Derek,

My M/H came with the original roman shades which were in very sad shape. I like the day-night shades in my trailer but they must be made to the exact window size and are expensive. So...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-27-2014, 06:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Posted By tony6373
Thanks for the reply. I didn't want to reinvent...

Thanks for the reply. I didn't want to reinvent the wheel if everyone was installing Alcoa aluminums. But in this case I guess I will be doing it my way. Still thinking magnets maybe the way to do...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-24-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Posted By tony6373
Screen door latch

I bought one of those cleaver late model latches that hold the screen door to the main door and also hold the screen closed when the main door is open. But it wont fit between the two doors! There...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 02-20-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,541
Posted By tony6373
Cork

I'm very late to this thread, sorry. Just wanted to suggest in a different solution. About ten years ago I put cork flooring in the front half of my 28' trailer. Liked it so much I later did the...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 02-19-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,533
Posted By tony6373
There are many stories going around about towing...

There are many stories going around about towing with a small vehicle and saving gas etc. When I was still working I towed my 25 ft. Airstream with a half ton Chevy pick-up. As I neared retirement...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 02-15-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,908
Posted By tony6373
back-up camera

Yes, I have installed a Garmin wireless camera inside the back window so that I can adjust it without a ladder. So far I have been powering it with a 14.4 Volt wireless-drill battery. I'll wire it...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 02-14-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,908
Posted By tony6373
Thanks guys

I have been spending some time on the smart car forum. There seems to be a lot of confusion about what works and what is just hype. But I did buy a 100 amp disconnect today just because the factory...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 02-13-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,908
Posted By tony6373
more detail

I guess I should have said that the battery is located under the passenger side carpet and not easy to get to. There is not very much room in the battery well but maybe a small switch would fit? I...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 02-13-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,908
Posted By tony6373
smart car towing question

I have a Blue Ox alpha tow bar and base plate installed on my 2012 smart. And have a Blue Ox patriot brake system on order. The smart owners manual says to have the dealer install a battery...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 01-22-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,237
Posted By tony6373
Gfi

In my M/H the GFI function is handled by a breaker in the box but some PO replaced it with a standard breaker. They are expensive... cost me about $75 to replace.
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 01-21-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,040
Posted By tony6373
I just replaced my EGT today. There are about 7...

I just replaced my EGT today. There are about 7 screws that hold the instrument panel in place. Then a pair of nuts that hold the gauge in place. It tucks in behind a holder that holds most of the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-18-2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,147
Posted By tony6373
Thanks for the replies. all. I have ordered the...

Thanks for the replies. all. I have ordered the Bridgestone R187s. I don't expect much snow here in Texas but they are described as warm weather tires.

Spent the afternoon scraping oily grit...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-17-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,147
Posted By tony6373
19.5" tires

Apparently Michelin X tires (8R19.5 XZA LR-F) are not to be found. Has anyone tried the Bridgestone R187? They do seem to be available in limited quantity. Do they hold up in RV service? Are...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-15-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By tony6373
Tooks

I carry a plastic tool box with the minimum set of stuff I think I can get away with. But the one thing no one else has mentioned is a good pocket multi-tool. I carry an original Leatherman in my...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 01-05-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,671
Posted By tony6373
Induction hobs

I have been using a Berghoff induction hob in my trailer for about 7 years and I have never seen it draw more than 10 amps (1600 watt rating on the label). I suspect that the makers label for the...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-04-2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,587
Posted By tony6373
headwind stability

Welcome to the forums! As a long time motorcyclist I can tell you that following close behind a large vehicle predeceases very unsettled air that tends to want to turn the bike from one side to the...
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