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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-24-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
The problem originally was broken belts and...

The problem originally was broken belts and busted radiator. In the meantime we also replaced the water pump, the drive chain/gasket, thermostat, replaced all the belts. Etc. we also tested all of...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-24-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
In feeling around I think that it is one of these...

In feeling around I think that it is one of these top hoses. Problem is getting back to it without removing the radiator. I feel pretty sure one or more of those hoses have an issue.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-24-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-24-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
So today was finish the job day. We got the...

So today was finish the job day.
We got the new 19” blade installed.
We got the fan shroud installed and stabilized. We got the radiator installed and the ac and other coolers all buttoned up...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-10-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
I was super excited today to put the fan shroud...

I was super excited today to put the fan shroud and radiator back on. The fan blades I ordered won’t fit in the shroud. I think I need 19” instead of 20”. But I also ordered an 18 in case the 19...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-21-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Hello Friends! HUGE weekend! We have a couple...

Hello Friends!
HUGE weekend! We have a couple of friends that are engine savvy and race car savvy come over yesterday. We accomplished so much!
- changed thermostat and replaced housing
-...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-19-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Thank you for confirming!

Thank you for confirming!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-19-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
I have been scouring again and I see where Chris...

I have been scouring again and I see where Chris used a 195. If it is good enough for him then I am for sure going to follow!!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-19-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Hey everyone, I have a friend coming tomorrow...

Hey everyone,
I have a friend coming tomorrow to help. He works on race engines but is also just a super smart engineering friend.

Thermostat- I was looking at my thread, and somehow I ended...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-09-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
431553 Success!!!! All cleaned up and...

431553

Success!!!!
All cleaned up and ready to be installed.
Also I was able to clean up all around with some degreaser. So it looks much better in there!

Next steps-
Install timing...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-08-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-08-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-08-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Ok. I think I see. It looks completely made...

Ok. I think I see. It looks completely made together. But looking at that notch I can see trying what you are saying. I didn’t want to ruin the case. But for the life of me couldn’t tell how to...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-08-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Yes! I agree. I feel like we are good to go. ...

Yes! I agree. I feel like we are good to go.

Ok. Another obstacle when trying to reassemble.
In the timing belt cover, there is a hole at the bottom. When I ordered the replacement gasket...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-08-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
431292431293431294

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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-07-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
We just ran the test again and all of them are at...

We just ran the test again and all of them are at 120 today. Maybe we didn’t have the tool screwed in right yesterday!!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-07-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
No. I didn’t run it past a shop. I looked online...

No. I didn’t run it past a shop. I looked online and everything I read said between 10-25% variance is ok. When it sounded like things are bad it sounds like the numbers are significantly lower....
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-06-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Hello!! Funny you asked. We spent the whole...

Hello!!
Funny you asked. We spent the whole day today working on Dorothy.

- we were able to remove the harmonic stabilizer and the timing belt cover. The timing belt is metal already so we...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-17-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
What great advice! Ok I googled how to perform...

What great advice!
Ok I googled how to perform a compression test. Right now we have everything disconnected. From the way this looks, can we test this without putting it all back together? It...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-16-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Hi Heath- Thank you and we are impressed with...

Hi Heath-
Thank you and we are impressed with ourselves!
To answer your questions
1- we drove a couple of miles. The first stop is where it started to overheat at the gas station. Then we...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-13-2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
I did not even think about that! Thank you!

I did not even think about that!
Thank you!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-13-2023, 05:39 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
429089 Progress!!! We got the water pump...

429089

Progress!!!
We got the water pump out! Yay!

I have bought the timing gear and chain. I have to admit I’m a little wary about removing the torsional damper. Reading about it sounds...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-07-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
We will check this for sure!!! Thank you for the...

We will check this for sure!!! Thank you for the suggestion!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-07-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
428931428932 What are the thoughts on this...

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What are the thoughts on this hose? It feels squishy but has a huge chunk out of it. Second photo is where it is attached. Is that an air pump? Our horns won’t work so I’m...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-07-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
So many parts coming! All the belts. The fan...

So many parts coming!
All the belts. The fan clutch and new 6 blade fan. Timing gear and belt. Water pump and thermostat.
Radiator is done and getting picked up today!
I am learning so much.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-05-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
You guys are the best! 1- I think the...

You guys are the best!
1- I think the alternator belt broke first. I think we lost it along the way. Great suggestion! All our bets were new in the last two years. So I was wondering why it...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-04-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Also, looking for a 7 blade fan. Anyone have the...

Also, looking for a 7 blade fan. Anyone have the part number for theirs?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-04-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
428872 So we have 3 belts right now. Is...

428872

So we have 3 belts right now.
Is that correct? Two are in place but the 3rd is what broke.

428873

I’ve got the pic below of the broken belt.

428874
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-02-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Thanks everyone! Any part numbers for the belts...

Thanks everyone!
Any part numbers for the belts and the water pump and any other of these parts? I'm not sure how to find the correct ones. Also who would you use for parts? Napa? I know everyone...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-25-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
428543 This is the broken belt.

428543
This is the broken belt.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-25-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
428542 This is the cut hose coming from the...

428542
This is the cut hose coming from the bottom of the radiator. It is the small house on the bottom. Should connect to something I’m sure. But I don’t know what.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-25-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
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428541
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-25-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
428540 Radiator out!

428540
Radiator out!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-25-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
428539 This is the larger cooler uninstalled.

428539

This is the larger cooler uninstalled.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-25-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
428538 So there are three additional cooler...

428538

So there are three additional cooler units in front of the radiator. The two smaller ones in front are still attached. The larger one in front of the radiator has been removed. Most...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-25-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Hello Everyone! It has been a few months since...

Hello Everyone!
It has been a few months since we had time to work on Dorothy. We finally started back last weekend when the rainy weather let up. We were able to use all of your advice and get...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-23-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Thanks everyone!! I really appreciate the...

Thanks everyone!! I really appreciate the insight.
I am trying to figure out if I'm crafty enough to pull the radiator myself. Or if I just need to have it towed to a repair shop and pay them to...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-20-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Oh man!!! I had read through a lot of your...

Oh man!!! I had read through a lot of your experiences but having you guys share it right here is awesome! Thank you!

So she is sitting in the driveway right now. I think my goal would be to...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-12-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Well, the first trip was a bust. Not even 5...

Well, the first trip was a bust. Not even 5 miles from the house we started to overheat. Rolled home on a breath and a prayer and died in the driveway. I think I am going to have to replace the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-01-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Thank you!! I didn’t know that the stereo ran...

Thank you!!
I didn’t know that the stereo ran through there too. There was a blown fuse. Change it but still am not getting power in the radio wires. In the meantime the fuse blew again. So...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-01-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
More info on radio issues

So I went through all the wires that should go to the radio and none of them have power. Head scratching. I checked all three inline fuses and they are all good. Any idea if there is a main fuse...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-01-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Help!!! Radio issues. Ours had a radio that...

Help!!!
Radio issues.
Ours had a radio that had been updated at some
Point but no longer works.
Trying to chang it out but I can’t seem to get power to it at all. I’ve checked the fuses. What...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-27-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
More progress! Painting complete Rear...

More progress!
Painting complete
Rear emergency window sealed and cleaned.
AC capacitors and shrouds replaced on both rooftop ac’s
Ordered parts for the water system
Subfloor in for...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-21-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
419764 Help! Finally moved to the back of...

419764

Help! Finally moved to the back of the Motorhome since we have the dash figured out. Unfortunately we will be replacing flooring back here too.

I know zero about the water system. ...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-18-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
I figured it out! Thanks to another post from...

I figured it out! Thanks to another post from 2003 I saw what to do if it has been sitting. Now ours hasn’t been sitting long but it has been hot. Just a couple of weeks.

I read about taking off...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 07-18-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,115
Posted By barrinea
I know this post is from 2003, but it just got my...

I know this post is from 2003, but it just got my airstream running again! This forum is such an amazing resource!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-18-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Alright team. I have another issue for you. We...

Alright team. I have another issue for you.
We had all the engine work done and she has been performing beautifully for months. Cranking on the second try every time.
Once we got all the engine...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-18-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Wow! That’s awesome. Thank you!

Wow! That’s awesome. Thank you!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-17-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
Dorothy- 1982 310 Motorhome

Question-
On the drivers side, to the left of the steering wheel column, on the floor is a short push pillar/button. Anyone have this and know what it is?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-02-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,250
Posted By barrinea
I need some assistance. Take a look at this...

I need some assistance. Take a look at this circuit board. This is under the dash. It was not in a cover when we purchased the airstream. I found part of this grey cover in the box of parts. Any...
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