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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-22-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,034
Posted By Surprise
electric fuel pump fuse block location

I was tinkering around and noticed my electric fuel pump cutoff relay was powered from the "gauges" fuse block location. No wonder my gauges never sat still. I'm looking for info on everybody else's...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-15-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,342
Posted By Surprise
That's not for a motorhome. The MH idler and...

That's not for a motorhome. The MH idler and Pitman arms are "L" shaped. SuperSteer has them but, WOW! $$$
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-15-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,342
Posted By Surprise
Hmmm, Rock Auto doesn't seem to show the correct...

Hmmm, Rock Auto doesn't seem to show the correct pitman arm and idler arm for this P30 chassis. Anyone recommend a parts store besides Napa? Maybe a heavy truck shop!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-15-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,342
Posted By Surprise
Yes Vycan, those too are on the chopping block....

Yes Vycan, those too are on the chopping block. What I'm not sure about is on the other end of the control arm. It's a steel rod that connects the control arm to the frame. It has greasable joints. I...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-13-2015, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,342
Posted By Surprise
Ok, now I know what you're referring to. The...

Ok, now I know what you're referring to. The flexible joint between the steering wheel and steering box. It doesn't feel sloppy but they're cheap, so I might as well replace it too! I've located...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-12-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,342
Posted By Surprise
Hmmmm, rag joint huh? I'll crawl under there...

Hmmmm, rag joint huh? I'll crawl under there tomorrow and locate that.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-12-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,342
Posted By Surprise
Complete Front end Overhaul

I'm planning a trip with the family to Lake of the Ozarks for the 4th of July. I want to completely rebuild the front end on my 84' 310. I'm talking all steering components, rubber, shocks, HD...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 12-02-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 38,303
Posted By Surprise
Driving back to Phoenix from the Reno area in my...

Driving back to Phoenix from the Reno area in my 310 yesterday and I came up behind a beautiful Classic 350! We had a little convoy from Kingman to Wickenburg. We sure got some looks! It sure was a...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-29-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By Surprise
Update: solved my problems. The upper running...

Update: solved my problems. The upper running lights ARE part of the lower running lights circuit. They do use two wires! One for ground the other four 12v. I just had to start taking them apart to...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-28-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By Surprise
My ICC switch IS a momentary on switch. But...

My ICC switch IS a momentary on switch. But aren't the upper lights supposed to work all the time? I don't know, they've never worked. And my icc doesn't work either.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-28-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By Surprise
Running Lights

I'm having trouble getting my upper running lights to work. 1st: should they come on when the headlight knob is pulled to the first detent? 2nd: are they wired up as the screws that hold the light...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-21-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,700
Posted By Surprise
Total Plastics in Phx is going to attempt to cut...

Total Plastics in Phx is going to attempt to cut out the bottom and weld a polyethylene sheet to the bottom of the tank. They're concerned about the weakening effect of the welding process to the old...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-14-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,700
Posted By Surprise
My tank is cracked all across the bottom. The...

My tank is cracked all across the bottom. The entire bottom section is dried out and brittle. I was planning to just patch it with MarineTex but realized the deterioration was to extensive.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-13-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,700
Posted By Surprise
Had a huge rat nest made from cactus and doghouse...

Had a huge rat nest made from cactus and doghouse insulation on top of it. Made it REAL fun to take out!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-13-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,700
Posted By Surprise
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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-13-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,700
Posted By Surprise
the problem is the tank is very complex with lots...

the problem is the tank is very complex with lots of curves. it was a big city guy calling a bigger city guy. I'll start calling them myself and see if I can get anywhere.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-13-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,700
Posted By Surprise
Well they finally got back to me and said to make...

Well they finally got back to me and said to make one like mine it'll run upwards to $800. I said no thanks! So I'm back to square one. Any new advice on making a retro fit gray water tank for my 84'...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-26-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,700
Posted By Surprise
Well the tank was to far deteriorated to patch. A...

Well the tank was to far deteriorated to patch. A guy at OrangeWood RV in Surprise AZ can have the original manufacturer cross-reference a newer exact fit or make new one if need be. Thanks for...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-17-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,700
Posted By Surprise
A appreciate your advice PUNCH, but I'm not...

A appreciate your advice PUNCH, but I'm not interested in replacing the tank right now. It's a time issue not money.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-17-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,700
Posted By Surprise
I'm definitely looking to patch this up. I think...

I'm definitely looking to patch this up. I think I smashed it on a rock! I do some extreme camping!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-16-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,700
Posted By Surprise
cracked grey water tank

Has anyone had much success repairing cracks in either holding tanks? I have a foot long split in the bottom of my grey water tank and was hoping I could just seal it up. If not, are these tanks...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-02-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 215,892
Posted By Surprise
Had a big day yesterday! Picked up and installed...

Had a big day yesterday! Picked up and installed a new Dometic fridge, Dometic Convection Microwave, and Thetford Bravura toilet! Nothing went perfectly smooth but after 13 hours it's all in and...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-26-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,534
Posted By Surprise
It may have been original but if you look at the...

It may have been original but if you look at the picture, someone tapped into the white connector that will fit into the Remy Alt. And that wire runs into the external regulator, and the power is...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-26-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,534
Posted By Surprise
I'm trying to add pictures from my tablet but not...

I'm trying to add pictures from my tablet but not having any luck.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-26-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,534
Posted By Surprise
I ended up buying a 100amp rebuild that was...

I ended up buying a 100amp rebuild that was supposed to be the OEM replacemnt. It's a Remy 20136. After taking out the bad alt, I relized it's completely different and the previous owner did some...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-24-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,534
Posted By Surprise
Alternator upgrade

I think my alternator is shot and I'm thinking of stepping up to a 100 amp alternator. Just curious if this can create problems, or is even necessary. The 310 motorhome is pretty much completely...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-17-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,214
Posted By Surprise
I decided to go with the O' Reilly tank. Not as...

I decided to go with the O' Reilly tank. Not as big as I would like, but readily available and $9.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-16-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,214
Posted By Surprise
Sounds like the route I'm going to take. Did you...

Sounds like the route I'm going to take. Did you have to modify the mounting bracket?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-15-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,214
Posted By Surprise
Discontinued Radiator Overflow Tank

I've yet again come across another unavailable part. Anybody have an extra or a suitable replacement? I need GM# 01601022, overflow bottle for my 310. I'd like the original so I don't have to change...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-04-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 215,892
Posted By Surprise
Ahh, makes sense, thanks!

Ahh, makes sense, thanks!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-04-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 215,892
Posted By Surprise
Anybody know what this thing is? Stamped on the...

Anybody know what this thing is? Stamped on the side: 12v 30a, 126. On one post it reads "bat", the other "aux". It's connected behind the DC fuse panel on the "red bat isolater cable.

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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-13-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
Update: finally got a couple hours to tinker....

Update: finally got a couple hours to tinker. I've discovered the Diverter Valve is bad, it's stuck in the open position and applied vacuum doesn't close it. It's discontinued everywhere I've called...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 11-02-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,087
Posted By Surprise
Circuit 7 on my 310 is for the refrigerator.

Circuit 7 on my 310 is for the refrigerator.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-28-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 215,892
Posted By Surprise
I also need this hi/low switch. If anyone find...

I also need this hi/low switch. If anyone find some please let me know. I also need one white wall outlet.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-18-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
yes, I've had to rebuild several carbs that were...

yes, I've had to rebuild several carbs that were leaking from the Welch plugs. I use JB Weld to seal them up
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-17-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
I rebuilt mine myself as well but yours looks...

I rebuilt mine myself as well but yours looks spectacular, Keyair!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-17-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
It's most likely the original carb. I bought from...

It's most likely the original carb. I bought from my wifes grandparents and they were original owners. They saved every receipt since new.
The Phoenix area pollution is pretty bad! The city sits in...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-17-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
On a side note, my wife is complaining that I...

On a side note, my wife is complaining that I spend to much time on these forums when she's trying to talk to me. How do you fix that? Haha!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-17-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
Sorry for duplicate pics. My smart phone is too...

Sorry for duplicate pics. My smart phone is too smart for me!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-17-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-17-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
Ok, getting some great advice from you guys, lets...

Ok, getting some great advice from you guys, lets see if I can answer some technical questions for ya. It looks from the pics mine is a federal model. No vacuum canister, no egr. Compression is good,...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-16-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
The two times I've taken the MH through...

The two times I've taken the MH through emissions, they never even ask to open the dog house. They just mark down inaccessible. I'd rather not add Cats and I'd like to rip the air pump out...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-16-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-16-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
Attached is the failed emissions report. I tuned...

Attached is the failed emissions report. I tuned it almost exactly as the air cleaner specs say to. Timing-4 btdc, idle 700 rpm, air mixture screws approx 3 turns out, vacuum advance disconnected...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-15-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,316
Posted By Surprise
catalytic converters wanted

Anybody recommend where to get a couple good catalytic converters for the 454 dual exhaust? Previous owner said they were never installed and now I can't pass the CO portion of the test here in AZ....
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-15-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By Surprise
makes sense. Thanks for the info! Probably saved...

makes sense. Thanks for the info! Probably saved me a huge headache.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-15-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By Surprise
The 3rd wire on drivers side would be #5.

The 3rd wire on drivers side would be #5.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-15-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By Surprise
Wow! Dads Toy, your wiring is a work of art!...

Wow! Dads Toy, your wiring is a work of art! Whats this about #5 plug wire? I've never heard of using any other than #1 plug wire.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-15-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By Surprise
Setting the timing

Anybody have some good advice on where to attach the timing light leads on a 310 or similar AS? They won't reach the battery compartment. I figured I'd just use some small jumper cables to make them...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-24-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 215,892
Posted By Surprise
Speaking of running both AC's at once. On my 310,...

Speaking of running both AC's at once. On my 310, it was my understanding that with the gen on, the rear ac will get power regardless of switch position in kitchen area. So I thought I could run both...
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