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07-28-2011, 04:29 AM
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Rivet Master 
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Jamestown
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 577
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Did you ever consider the purchase of a D.P.
instead of the Duramax D. Implant ???
Your making that Chevy 8.1 Jasper RV. engine look Better every Day.
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07-28-2011, 09:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Key West
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 168
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Haggard
Did you ever consider the purchase of a D.P.
instead of the Duramax D. Implant ???
Your making that Chevy 8.1 Jasper RV. engine look Better every Day.
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You would still have most of the problems I am having the mounts on new chevy big blocks have changed so you can not just swap them the radiators are going to be different and all the wiring will too. I am just tiered of the 110 deg heat in and under the thing. I am hoping to have a better day tomorrow. 
I hope to be on the road this coming month even if it is only to the Everglades.
Sorry I have not posted pics here as my wife keeps a blog of some of the slow progress at svrowan.wordpress.com
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07-28-2011, 10:28 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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So, it fitted between the rails, but it sat taller than you thought?
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07-28-2011, 10:41 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Key West
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2010
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I think it is not that much taller (4") just wider and asymmetric mounts that are designed to hang on frame hangers the oil pans are in odd places for clearances it is just a different beast.
I know if one was to take measurements from one that had done it, it could be done in 1/4 the time it is just a pain to fit and connect all the turbo lines and coolant lines. I find that every thing you think you are done with gets in the way of the next part......
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07-28-2011, 11:16 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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Yes, engine swaps are not easy.
I have a couple of motors in my storage and some plans... a 3L 24V V6 to go in my Alfa.... A stroked 498 BBC for something....
Are you the first to have done this swap?
Keep up the great work!
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07-30-2011, 02:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,102
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BABY steps...??? LORDY! protect me from grown up ones!!!m
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1989 345 Motorhome
CHARTER MEMBERS: FOUR CORNERS UNIT, AND PROUD OF IT!!!
We live for the moment, 'cause when you get there, it's gone...
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07-30-2011, 08:15 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 AirRowan
The pics are up now on my wife's blog s/v rowan |
Wow, I finally had a look at your blog. This is a seriously impressive project. You are truly a man that knows no fear! All the best.
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08-01-2011, 04:24 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Key West
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 168
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Baby steps.
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08-01-2011, 05:30 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2005 25' International CCD
Leesburg
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 316
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AirRowan
Baby steps.
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-still faster than my snail pace 
Won't take long to put it all back together!
lol
Wow, that's awesome AirRowan. Your blog too. Keep on inspiring. It's hot muggy and buggy here too and the classic always beckons when it's the hottest
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08-01-2011, 07:28 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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09-09-2011, 12:51 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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AirRowan:
I am breathless after looking thru your Blog!
The Diesel Conversion and the Boat?
And I think I take on too much?
Goodness me!
I have a question about your 345...
You towed that heavy old boat, so you have an idea how the brakes on the MH stood up..
I am sure you will have a jake or exhaust brake option with your conversion, but with the extra weight, and your clear intention to tow, have you any plan to do any brake upgrade or mods?
Based on your "Go for it" attitude, i would love to know what you think you might do?
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09-10-2011, 12:31 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Key West
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 168
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Keyair I am not rilly changing any thing with the hydraulic brakes just adding a diyode and a pot to the tag axel brakes. I like the pendulum brake controler (tag axel: has true concurrent braking) but there is no way to apply the brakes if you neet to (the pendulum only works if the primary brakes work) so with my system if you lose primary braking (belt brakes etc.) all u need to do is turn this pot and voila you have some brakes.
The duramax has exhaust brakes thanks to its variable vane turbo and the 6 speed allison that u can select the gear with on the column shifting button.
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09-10-2011, 12:37 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,649
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You got that bad boy on the road, yet?
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10-17-2011, 02:01 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Key West
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 168
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First day back on the Airstream in 2 months. It is raining cats and dogs down here and i can not work on the boat (it is outside) so inside airstream it is :-).
Now if I could only remember all the parts/wires etc. :-(
I plan on moving back in this month so i need to get it closed up.
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10-17-2011, 05:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Air, that is one HUGE undertaking on your part! Looks great so far. Can't wait to see the end result. Maybe you could video your 'maiden voyage' and post to YouTube?
Thanks, Derek
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10-17-2011, 07:32 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,649
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It would sure be cool, since this is mostly a tech forum, to be able to enlarge pics to full screen size. MODS, can it be done? I currently have blank space next to this post, what for?
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10-22-2011, 03:22 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 1,662
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Interesting Thread! Can't wait to see how it comes out. I've retrofitted 3 classic vehicles with modern drivetrains. Two classic Broncos got 2000 Explorer 5.0s and a 68 Mustang got a 94 Mustang 5.0 HO. The wire harnesses were the most work.
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10-22-2011, 04:24 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,649
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Leary
I currently have blank space to the right of this post, what for?
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Still waiting for an answer, give it to Vin The Rookie to explain why. :confused
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03-17-2012, 11:39 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Key West
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 168
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It runs!!!! But apparently I have exceed my upload allowance so i can not post any pics sorry :-(
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03-17-2012, 11:41 AM
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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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Thats great to hear!
Bet you are jazzed!
More info!
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