wildebill308

Welcome to the forum. Bill

Glad you are having a good time. Bill

Amazing, nobody has a comment in 5 days. Bill

That and don't let your wife see you puting hers back. Bill

Welcome to the forum. Do you have anything that says you have one? I will almost bet you don't have one. Bill

We had a yard forklift that was WW2 vintage that had close to 40 ton capacity. They only brought it out to move the big propane tanks. Had to stay on topic. Bill

Welcome to the forum. There are some amazing views on that road. You can look at some of it from Google maps street view. Bill

True, there is always some oddball set up. There was about 150 propane powered forklifts where I use to work in all kinds of different configurations and vintages. Bill

All the forklift propane tanks I have ever seen are made to be installed on their side. Bill

Yes, you have already filled the filter, 6 qt would overfill the oil level. I also find that someone has changed the dipstick but can't come up with another explanation, as you say it never shower oil on the dipstick. Maybe Joe can see if that is the right part number on the dipstick. Bill

Yes the fuel filters look nasty, that's why you change them. It is always a good idea to have a second set with you incase you get some bad fuel. The important thing is to do the turbo inspection like jleamont suggested and let us know what you find. Bill

What or who is a LO? This is pretty sad that someone working on it sees there is no oil on the dipstick after a oil change and doesn't do or say anything to correct the problem. The V-10 holds 6 quarts with a new filter, maybe a smidge more depending on the filter. If you have put 6 quarts in and it isn't showing on the dipstick you probably have the wrong dipstick. In reality the only way to know is to drain the oil and measure how much you have. Puting 5 qt back in the engine(the filter will have some oil in it already) and see if it is showing on the dipstick. Then if it is a little bit low you can top it up. You will lose a little to the process but not much. If it doesn't show on the dipstick that would indicate it was the wrong dipstick. You could get a used dipstick from a salvage yard and see if it shows the right oil level. You can always calibrate it using this method. Bill

Good suggestions. Have you tried to light the cook top? Does your water heater light? Can you smell gas when you try to light it? Have you tried a match to see if you are getting gas? Bill

Minot, What do you think? Likes, Dislikes? What went well and what needs some work? Bill

I will second that statement. I would list him as the most knowledgeable Cat mecanic I know. He is definitely the most helpful in sharing his knowledge. Bill

Welcome to the forum and thank you for your service. Bill

I have enough left over for lunch tomorrow. Everything was good, the fries were hot and crisp and good sides. Bill

Headed back to Texas. Staying at Campus RV Park tonight. Been here before and went to eat at a local bbq place you should try if in the area. Named, A Little BBQ Joint. This was my order. They had the ribs and 3 sides on special for $21.00. Bill

I have used the ladder trick before. Be aware if/when working with the units they have lots of razor sharp edges. Just be very careful to ground the old capacitors before you touch them. Well you won't forget again if you get bit. Bill

I haven't seen it quite that hot but a few years ago we were in Phoenix visiting my sister and it was 113 for 3 days. The weather forecast did me in. The forecast for Phoenix was more of the same and hotter. The forecast at The Grand Canyon was 74. We left for the canyon the next day. Bill

Tell me a road that doesn't have rough areas and areas under construction. I drove I-40 from Amarillo to ABQ about 3 weeks ago. I didn't have any big problems. Today I drove I-94 from Bismarck to Fargo. Nice road but 20+ miles of construction. Not a problem though. When the road gets rough slow down and enjoy the view. Bill

Welcome to the retired club. SLOW DOWN!!!! You are retired not on a rushed vacation. Like Carl said 2 days is not enough time in Big Bend. You have plenty of time to get to Florida for the holidays. Bill

No it's blue. Well it has been 2 years so far and it looks like new, well a little dirty. I can't believe someone would spend $100.00 on a coil cord. Bill

Are there any marks on the dipstick? I would be happier if it was closed to the middle. Have you cycled the jacks a few times? Bill

Welcome to the forum. Interesting old coach, does it run? Bill