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Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-20-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 22,593
Posted By jjhypnotist
These repair shops want to argue all day long...

These repair shops want to argue all day long however If the hydroboost has been replaced then it is not the issue...
I went through hell with mine too The master cylinder must be shimmed out to...
Forum: Floor Finishes 05-10-2010, 01:13 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 40,799
Posted By jjhypnotist
Bamboo is tricky If you are in too dry an area it...

Bamboo is tricky If you are in too dry an area it will split... I had mine in Vegas... And if you do install it I would use a flexible glue... not nail it down... those floors like to flex in the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-21-2009, 12:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,958
Posted By jjhypnotist
Quick question for you guys... Anyone know how to...

Quick question for you guys... Anyone know how to replace the windshield wipers?

Justin
82 280 turbo Diesel
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-03-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,958
Posted By jjhypnotist
I will be home this week and inspecting it.. as...

I will be home this week and inspecting it.. as for the Gear vendors I am running 75 at under 2500 rpm.. the 82 came with a turbo 400 ... Not the Allison also the turbo 400 was of special make with...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-21-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,958
Posted By jjhypnotist
Hi Guys I have an 82 280 turbo deisel that runs...

Hi Guys I have an 82 280 turbo deisel that runs well however my boost gauge does not work and It crawls up hills... I am wondering if my turbo is gone and need some direction here...

Also anyone...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 04-21-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 22,593
Posted By jjhypnotist
Paul I cant tell you exactly what a failing...

Paul I cant tell you exactly what a failing hydroboost feels like I can tell you that mine stops very well with everything replaced however make sure you shimmed that master cylender otherwise you...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 04-10-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 22,593
Posted By jjhypnotist
Guys I had this problem when I first purchased my...

Guys I had this problem when I first purchased my 82 280.. the master cylinder needs to be shimmed otherwise it will apply the brakes every time...

Trust me on this it cost me a new tranny as well...
Forum: Floor Finishes 04-18-2008, 01:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,478
Posted By jjhypnotist
flooring...

All I know Is that it is more likley to buckle in an rv with a lengthwise install and you dont have to take my word for it there are more posts on flooring then any other I think.......

I have...
Forum: Floor Finishes 04-15-2008, 11:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,478
Posted By jjhypnotist
flooring

Dave is yours glued or Floating??
Forum: Floor Finishes 04-15-2008, 10:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,478
Posted By jjhypnotist
flooring

Yep I have pics posted on a few threads but I will repost some here....

I take it you do not have a watertank under your front couch?

Personally I did a lot to the floors before I ever laid the...
Forum: Floor Finishes 04-13-2008, 10:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,478
Posted By jjhypnotist
Hi Betsy Here is the link to my project... the...

Hi Betsy
Here is the link to my project... the layout of my MH should be almost Identical to yous https://www.airforums.com/forums/f311/floor-replacement-questions-40220.html
I do not recommend...
Forum: Floor Finishes 04-12-2008, 12:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,478
Posted By jjhypnotist
lol

Just installed the floor in my 28 foot 280 turbo deisel

I tore the whole thing apart....

Build your flooring to the edge of the couch and put trim

If you go under you are going to run into...
Forum: Floor Finishes 04-12-2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 40,799
Posted By jjhypnotist
Floors

While I see most everyone on this thread is installing floors in trailers. I just installed Bamboo in my 280 Turbo deisel so I figured I would post some pics and thoughts on another flooring...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-11-2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,919
Posted By jjhypnotist
Amen the floor is done!

Ok this has been a pain however I finally have the floor done now so time to share some pictures.. Now originally I put the floors long wise however with the Bamboo flooring I got as the floor shifts...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-11-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,919
Posted By jjhypnotist
I do not however you can locate the wall ribs by...

I do not however you can locate the wall ribs by the lines of rivets on the walls and you can look directly underneath the Rv for your ribs...

G
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-11-2008, 12:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,919
Posted By jjhypnotist
Seat belts

Ok My suggestion is to drill from underneath to get your points however I would not put seat belts in to the dinaette area... the couch has them however it is more firmly attached ....False wall.JPG...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-13-2008, 02:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,772
Posted By jjhypnotist
Water filler door

Ok as I said before because I am currently going down this route... You can buy a new door and filler assembly it will not be chrome.. however you can paint it whatever color you like...

The...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-12-2008, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,772
Posted By jjhypnotist
water door

Ok mine is broken too.. I talked to andy you can not get another door the part is not available. a replacement door is (in Plastic) however you will need to fabricate a larger hole for it..

I am...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-12-2008, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,124
Posted By jjhypnotist
Cooper, what yr is yours? The problem I have is...

Cooper, what yr is yours? The problem I have is no one knows which version of the 6db1a I have although it is a factory turbo when I investigated Isuzu stated there were 50 applications of that motor...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-10-2008, 10:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,919
Posted By jjhypnotist
secret compartments

Lol... I think that is a bit beyond me... I just want to get these floors done...:D

Justin
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-08-2008, 05:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,919
Posted By jjhypnotist
Drivers area replacement

Here are some pics of the drivers area before and after.

I had to pull both the drivers and passengers area wood floor due to water issues... there are two aluminum sheets that cover over very...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-08-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,919
Posted By jjhypnotist
Oh what fun!

Hi guys, yes I have a sheet of aluminum under the plywood. I think I am going to have to use a plunge router or my roto zip to cut it out because I have to be so accurate on the depth.....

So just...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-08-2008, 12:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,919
Posted By jjhypnotist
fixing the floor

Ok There is absolutely no help on the forums for floor issues in a MH... Trailers plenty... So I am having quite the challenge...

The floor is rotted in approximately a 2x3 area however does not...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-07-2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,919
Posted By jjhypnotist
I disagree with that.. If you have water running...

I disagree with that.. If you have water running over preserved wood it will run over... not soak in....... If you let any leak go on for a long period of time then sure no prevention method will...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-07-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,642
Posted By jjhypnotist
airestream 280

Brakes sticking have three areas calipers... Easy fix lots of parts.. Same with the master cylinder then you have the hydroboost.. (#%^&##&%#)

Howver the most important thing to remember is that...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-06-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,919
Posted By jjhypnotist
Floor replacement questions

I am in the process of updating My 1982 280 turbo Diesel I tore out all the carpet and in preperation to install new hardwood floors I decided to Polyurathane the plywood sub floor in the process of...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-05-2008, 11:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,106
Posted By jjhypnotist
Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade

LOL where to start.

The best upgrade so far was the New Tranny and Gear Vendor 7k however I am sure that it will pay for itself in gas savings shortly ( I drive 50,000 miles a yr +)

Current...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-05-2008, 10:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,531
Posted By jjhypnotist
82 280 turbo diesel

when I got mine I was getting 13-14 mpg driving 65-70 miles an hour and the engine was screaming (No overdrive on the chevy 400 tranny)

I have since had the tranny rebuilt and installed a Gear...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-05-2008, 10:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,124
Posted By jjhypnotist
thoughts on MH

I own a 82 280 Turbo Diesel and as Chaplain Kent told me what ever you pay for the MH is just a down payment....

The Isuzu engine is great however it does not have any support from either Isuzu...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-05-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 26,317
Posted By jjhypnotist
Lol...

Yes the 400 had no overdrive.... till now and it is so much happier..

Justin
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-05-2008, 10:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,092
Posted By jjhypnotist
1982 280 Turbo Diesel

I got mine this last August with only 33,000 miles on it it looked nearly new inside with only some minor cosmetic defects.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-04-2008, 10:44 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 26,317
Posted By jjhypnotist
Springs and Things

Hi Kevin, as for the springs I always think after you do major work like that to an RV you should get the front end weighed and I do not remember the Vendor however they are out of Grants Pass Ore...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-04-2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 26,317
Posted By jjhypnotist
Springs and Things

Hi Kevin, as for the springs I always think after you do major work like that to an RV you should get the front end weighed and I do not remember the Vendor however they are out of Grants Pass Ore...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-03-2008, 11:47 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 26,317
Posted By jjhypnotist
Springs and gears

Two thoughts before you change the springs out go get the front end weighed at a truck stop so that you put the right springs in.... also to really maximize the gas milage up instal a gear vendors ...
Forum: Floor Finishes 01-07-2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,778
Posted By jjhypnotist
Lowes sells a felt style moisture barrier for...

Lowes sells a felt style moisture barrier for about 42.00 a roll and it will certainly quiet up the floor after install. Also since it is a floating floor it will float much eaisier as well the pad...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-07-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,166
Posted By jjhypnotist
Unhappy Floor Hell!

Hi guys any help would be greatly appreceated! I am renovating my 1982 Airstream 280 turbo diesel and am running into a challenge.

The reneral gist of the renovation was and is to update the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-07-2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,351
Posted By jjhypnotist
Exclamation Renovation Help!!!

Hi guys any help would be greatly appreceated! I am renovating my 1982 Airstream 280 turbo diesel and am running into a challenge.

The reneral gist of the renovation was and is to update the...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-03-2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,746
Posted By jjhypnotist
Enjoy!

Enjoy!
Forum: On The Road... 10-24-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,023
Posted By jjhypnotist
pictures

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Forum: On The Road... 10-24-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,023
Posted By jjhypnotist
We made it a mile! Part 2

PART 2 1982 Airstream Turbo Diesel 33,000 original miles
So an update on my journey! The MH was placed in a shop in Tyler Tx for 2 months while the shop owner could not figure out why the brakes...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-02-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,300
Posted By jjhypnotist
Exclamation We made it a mile

:bangin:LOL that has me Chuckling... Yep we put diesel in her..

OK so I just talked to the tranny shop and they said that the transmission is fine if just a bit overheated from what is...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-02-2007, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,300
Posted By jjhypnotist
Thanks, the 1982 Airstream 280 is built on a GM...

Thanks, the 1982 Airstream 280 is built on a GM Chassis with Front Hydraulic Disc brakes and rear drums the listed tranny is a chevy 475 hydromatic and the engine is an Iszuzu Turbo Diesel
the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-02-2007, 06:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,300
Posted By jjhypnotist
thanks guys, I could use the support. Well the MH...

thanks guys, I could use the support. Well the MH is at a Mister Transmission 90 miles away this morning and hopefully in a few hrs they will give me some news......
Justin
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-01-2007, 10:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,300
Posted By jjhypnotist
Exclamation We made it a mile!

:blink:Lets see, well today I drove in to Tyler TX met the future PO's at the bank and transfered funds to purchase a 1982 Airstream 280 turbo diesel we went over the details one last time.. The PO...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-01-2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,121
Posted By jjhypnotist
Help 82 280 Brakes

Hi Guys Does anyone know what the part ##s are for the Front brakes on an 1982 Airstream 280 I have all the manuals and none of them specify brakes pads or rotors...

Thanks Justin
Forum: Member Introductions 07-31-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By jjhypnotist
Thanks Guys, I have been on here for hours and...

Thanks Guys, I have been on here for hours and hours the otherhalf thinks I have lost my mind!
Forum: Member Introductions 07-30-2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By jjhypnotist
Wet behind the Ears

Wanted to Say Hi guys, I have been droolling over Airstreams for yrs and fnally found one! Nope not one of those new ones
an 1982 280 Turbo Diesel with 33,000 miles Yep she has suffered from sitting...
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