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Hey and welcome.. Monaco Great choice... OM right here. https://www.monacocoach.com/rv-owners-manuals Direct link https://www.monacocoach.com/resources/media/manuals/2002_Diplomat.pdf I sort of skimmed it but you might try page 118

sure blame the new kid...

For sure and I am not stuck on an engine or a model currently. @WILDEBILL308 Are you looking for different coach currently?

Oh I am not. I assume they are both good engines.

Carl Yes it is. It's the Signature. Tag was Standard Tag Axle with Anti-Lock Braking System

I would get the Detroit Series 60 if I could find it. @Gunnyjeep A Chateau is a great choice for a coach. I am leaning more toward a Dynasty. https://www.monacocoach.com/luxury-rv-brochures?y=2006 Engine options Roadmaster S-Series: Semi-Monocoque Chassis Cummins® ISM 500 HP Engine with Allison® 4000 MH 6-Speed World Transmission and Electronic Shifter Torque: (@1,300 RPM) 1,450 lbs./ft. Max. Net (Torque will be 1,550 lbs./ft. built after August 2005) Engine Displacement: 661”/ 11.0L Dual Fuel Fill 270 Amp Alternator Rear Axle Ratio: 4.30:1 Tires: 295/80R/22.5 Polished Aluminum Wheels Full-Cushion Air Glide Suspension with Ten Outboard Air Bags and Ten Bilstein® Shock Absorbers Air Suspension with Ping Tank Automatic Traction Control Air Disc Brake System with ABS Tag Axle with Anti-Lock Braking System Auto Slack Adjusters on Brakes Two-Stage Jacobs Engine Brake Pre-Wire for Supplemental Braking System Engine Block Heater with Switch on Dash Automatic Air Leveling System Undercoating 10,000 Lb. Hitch Receiver and 7/4-Way Trailer Plug Remote Inflation Connector OPTIONS Series 60 Detroit Diesel 515 HP Engine with Allison® 4000 MH 6-Speed World Transmission and Electronic Shifter; Torque: 1,650 lbs./ft.; Engine Displacement: 858” Cu. In. Cummins® ISX 525 HP Engine with Allison® 4000 MH 6-Speed World Transmission and Electronic Shifter; Torque: 1,650 lbs./ft.; Engine Displacement: 912” Cu. In. Cummins® ISX 600 HP Engine with Allison® 4000 MH 6-Speed World Transmission and Electronic Shifter; Torque: 1,850 lbs./ft.; Engine Displacement: 912” Cu. In. ADC RV 2-Position Adjustable Shock System Hydraulic Leveling System Dual Leveling System (Air/Hydraulic) Monaco Signature 2006.pdf

All: I am sorry for the confusion I apparently created with this topic. @jleamont Thank you for the detailed response. Also thank you for the hidden nugget of advice. Which is get the Firmware updated in your Diesel engines computer every now and then. That is the ESM? This is all I am looking for.. I agree for sure. I am looking to read books to help me make these choices. Example: Do I need a pro to change oil? OR Replace a fuel injector OR both. In short it is about informed decision making and just wanting to know something about diesel engines, just because I like to know.. In the old days we called them Book Worms. This is actually more scary to me... Isn't the Diesel Mechanic/Technician/Professional Trained and Licensed. I am really asking because I have no idea. If the diesel engine is so complicated and scary like everyone seem to say it is. Seems like this would require strict training, testing and licensure. Now if you just mean find a seasoned veteran mechanic vs a greenhorn I get it. Don't they all have the same License and pass the same test? Isn't there a National Database I can go look up a Good well train shop in? Just to be clear I don't mean anything in a bad light. Sometimes my over inquisitive, logical brain makes people angry. Think of me as the poor kid that asks "but why does this happen?" "Is the stove hot?" It is crazy at 50 yo I still like learning.

Yes true. I very much like the Adept Ape channel...https://youtu.be/igDWcKX-a-4 It is mostly on CAT.

I think if you need Cataract Surgery you should get it done for sure. I certainly hope it all goes well. I am sure you have some reason for going to Mexico. I will say a simple search of Reynosa Mexico reveals this. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html https://www.npr.org/2019/01/10/684145551/in-mexico-reynosa-has-become-an-unintended-home-for-a-growing-number-of-migrant https://www.dallasnews.com/news/mexico/2019/05/06/mexico-tourist-hubs-border-towns-grapple-with-thousands-of-murders/

Yeah I was up at my church and found these

Correct and Thank you. No recommendations on books?

Well I can search Google https://www.google.com/search?ei=m-sYXvfTIMmOggfUwYmQBQ&q=books+on+diesel+engine+repair&oq=books+diesel+engine&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0i7i30l2j0i8i30l8.4256.5775..8472...0.2..0.66.362.6......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i13j0i8i7i30.z6mNfKaejhQ I was kind of hoping you all might have a recommendation of a good choice. One you all like, trust or read already. I don't find a username here as Joe L. Also I am not that Young I am Fifty..

I looks like the older version of this https://www.zoro.com/bell-weatherproof-cover-die-cast-zinc-gray-5155-0/i/G2038662/

Link? Ones you have taken? Books?

Herman, You won't discourage me. Yes, I agree experience is the best teacher.. I to have friends that cannot turn on a welder or hammer a nail. However, knowledge is power. There are people who do and there are people who do not. Mostly all of that is the unwillingness to try and or learn. On the contrary of your point I am a trained Emergency room Nurse. I have studied countless books and saved thousands of lives. It was a culmination of both Books and Experience. They wouldn't let me practice on Humans until I read the books practiced and took tests. 😀 As I stated "I am not wanting to be a Mechanic or go to school. Just something to help me understand more and even go over rebuilding." I will get an RV when I can and sure to enjoy it. The DW is not ready yet and I am still interested in reading.