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    Thanks guys. I do (with some contorting!) have access from above as the panel is positioned over the engine block with the fan itself being "tucked under". The problem that I have encountered is that the fan blades are very closely spaced and getting my hand in between them to reach the hub is a challenge! But, I CAN get my left hand in there (barely!), along with a box end wrench, but I only have enough space to use the fingers on my left hand to pull the wrench, and I just can't develop enough torque to free the bolts! Of course all of this is done by feel, not by sight! Suggestions?

    If I should eventually get it apart, what other parts are necessary to switch over to the greaseable bearing?

    I have maintained modern farm equipment my entire life so am not a novice at removal and repair at any level. Also humble enough to know that asking others for ideas is a smart thing to do - so input gladly accepted! :-)

    Thanks!

    John

    John I wouldn't take it apart till you have the new parts. You may be in for a trip to find a better wrench. Don't you love these opportunities to buy new tools. I would say try finding a Cat shop and ask one of their mechanics what setup they use. I bet they say just pull the radiator and cac. Good luck

    Bill

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    Welcome to the forum. The FMCA towing guide does not show the Odyssey to be towable 4 down. You might be able to use a tow dolly but I would check with Honda and your owners manual. When I was doing the research before buying my 2014 CRV I was told never tow it with 2wheela off the ground as in a tow dolly ( have the all wheel drive) I don't know if the Odyssey comes in four wheel drive but it would be somthing I would check out before using a dolly.

    Well I was curious so on page 595 your owners manual states "Your vehicle is not designed to be

    towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency, see page 683."

    I would say tow at your own risk. I had the same problem with my 2012 Civic.

    Bill

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    In all the flying Js I've stayed at, the RV parking is far enough away from the semis idling their generators, that you could notice someone running their RV generator. Although there are no rules in these parking lots, there should be some common courtesy to observe some quiet hours. If you need to run your generator to run your AC, maybe you need to find a place with hookups instead, but also, if the poster is looking for peace and quiet, they should look for a campground too.

    I think it's funny you stop at a truck stop. You know what the conditions are then you wine.

    Bill

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    I hear you MadHungarian as so many gas vehicles has gone to recess plugs. Another good method is to blow compress air into the recess to blow out debris being sure you have your safety glasses on. I worked government fleet for 30 years and I know how bad the operating conditions can be.

    I like to use a good shop vac to apply suction while I carefully blow out the recess you might try a small artist brush to get down beside the plug and loosen dirt and debris when using the vacuum.

    Bill

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    Let's see OP hasn't filled out profile no information on his rig. Complaining about smelling diesel fumes at a diesel truck stop.

    "1 only use one parking area! If you feel you need to put your slides out, don't block an adjacent parking slot." I can park and run my bedroom slide out and still walk between it and the next truck but thank you for your concern.

    "2: Turn your generator off after 10:00, ESPECIALLY DIESELS!" See the second sentence. I want to be there when you go tell the trucker he needs to shut his diesel reefer off. Well since you haven't filled out your profile I don't know where you are. Most states now have laws prohibiting the idling of big trucks past a certain time period.

    "The sound and smell of your rig makes for a bad night for us who need to stop for a few hours of rest.

    Flying J will not bother you, but you may run into someone who will make your stop not so enjoyable." Please feel free to come by and register your complaint, please.

    "Had 3 Motor coaches with FMCA tags at a Flying J in Brunswick GA with slides out, generators running taking up multiple parking slots.

    Please, think of others when you pull in for the night." Yes what's your point? You can't get "your" parking spot. Perhaps you should stop earlier to get a better spot.

    "Would you want someone with a noisy stinking gas generator parked next to you?" Wouldn't bother me I couldn't hear him over my loud stinky diesel generator.

    Bill

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    Bluebird,

    Now is the opportunity for going to a National or Area Rally. Go enjoy and while there have Blue Ox Service your tow bar. It cost $25.00 and they come to your coach, pickup the tow bar, take it to their trailer repair any problems and return it to your coach. Great tow bar and great people.

    So go enjoy and geter dune!

    Herman

    I had my towbar done in Perry. Yes great service I would highly recommend Blue Ox I kept seeing some dude in a pink cowboy hat in the distance but my golf cart wasn't fast enough to catch him.

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    Best answer Yes / No. There are several things to take into account when thinking about a "bigger" tire. You need sufficient clearance between the dual tires in back and clearance to the under structure of your coach. I would talk to your Michelin tire dealer.

    I would use a dealer who works on big trucks regularly hopefully he will have the knowledge to answer your question.

    Bill

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    I haven't reported back as the weather has been cold. Drove to Abq in Nov (some pretty steep grades on Hwy 58 east bound and I40 though Az andCa. No problems.

    But I know with hot weather coming the problem will return. Having the mech do the checks that many of you suggested (thanks). Installing a new regulator and as a back up installing a manual switch so I can default the fan to high, if necessary.

    I had the opportunity to compare my fan speed to another 2006 Allego that had the same engine, etc and his fan on high made mine sound like a baby fan, even I reported earlier, my fan speed has increased a lot and is pulling a lot of air. I would appreciate it, if the economy increases, that you think of me as I've tried to do my share. (Insert smiley face & empty wallet here)

    Thanks again forthe suggestions and ideas,

    Dean

    I think you need to find out why his is moving so much more air.

    Bill

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    Do appreciate your reply. I realized from the suggestions coming in that I should have provided more detail in my original post to narrow the suggestions. I edited my post today, with additonal detail. For my wife's sake, we'd prefer to stick with an automatic. All we did with the Cavalier was put the trans in neutral and the key in the first postion. No battery drain, no mileage registering on the odometer. I'm replacing the car because the frame rotted out, and is no longer safe. I have access to all of the FMCA towing guides - but a place to start is always nice. Thanks

    My CRV is auto. I don't need to drive a standard.

    Bill

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    I have the odd unit it will not shift into 6th until it hits 65. I am then running about 1650 rpm. I am at the same rpm in 5th at about 56-57 mph.

    Elkhartjim and Medico are you sure you are in 6th? When I first got this coach I always had the feeling the speedometer was a little slow. I installed a Banks IQ with a good GPS unit and calculated I was actually going 5.8% faster than the speedometer was showing. Also before I didn't know what gear I was in except by guessing. It now shows what gear I am in. I have checked the GPS with mile markers and it is right on the money. I haven't figured the milage I got on the trip last month (Perry) but last summer on 18 fill ups I averaged 9.966. I was towing my Civic on a tow dolly all the time.

    Brett I wonder what kind of milage that gentleman got on his coach, the one who complained in the Suspension seminar about having a vibration problem when he was cruising 85+.

    Bill

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    Its amazing what great mileage everyone here gets. My sons Adventurer never got more than 6.5 MPG and I have a 2009 Pace Arrow that only averages 6. I could squeeze out 6.5 if I kept it around 60 MPH.

    Welcome to the forum.

    What you will learn is most are not driving the same coach. There is a large diversity in size weight and what year, as the Ford engines changed over the years. I think in the overall picture 5-10 is the range you will see reported.

    I don't drive a gas coach now but I have checked my speedometer and found it was 5.8% slow. You might find you are getting better mileage than you thought but it might go the other way. I usually average about 10 tanks or fill ups to even out the driving conditions.

    Bill

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