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I went down the same path as corkey just last winter. Don't you love that there is always something to fix on your coach?

Use the charts below for useful information for the ISC engine: Engine Ratings Advertised hp @ rpm Peak Torque lb-ft @ rpm Governed Speed 240 - 330 660 - 950 @ 1300 2200-2600 Maintenance Schedule (CAPS or HPCR Fuel System) (Why Fleetguard Filters?) Oil Filter 15,000 Miles, 500 Hours, or 6 Months Fuel Filter 15,000 Miles, 500 Hours, or 6 Months Valve Adjustment 150,000 Miles, 5000 Hours, or 4 Years Filter Part Numbers (Fleetguard Numbers) HPCR (03 & up) CAPS (98-03) Oil Filter LF9009 LF9009 Fuel Filter (Water Seperator) FS1003 FS1022 Fuel Filter LF9009 FF5488 Useful Specs (CAPS or HPCR Fuel System) Intake Valve Clearance .012" Exhaust Valve Clearance .022" Engine Brake Clearance .090" Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4 Oil Pressure 10psi (Idle), 30psi (Rated RPM) Fuel Pressure Specs (Minimum) HPCR CAPS Lift Pump 5 psi Cranking 5 psi Minimum Gear Pump 10 psi Cranking 70 psi @ rated speed 10 psi Cranking

I was offer Chinese tires at a cheap price at Camping World but I passed on them because of safety not price. I went with the Michelin program to save some as I always had the best performance out of them. Example is my Jeep would go through tires in 20 - 30 thousands miles then I got 80 thousand miles out of Michelin's. I'm very pleased with the Michelin's on my coach after 14 thousands miles as the Goodyear's had to be replaced at 29 thousands. The wear seem to be very minimal and I probably save over the Chinese tires in the long run.

Don't confuse the brush on anti seize with this aerosol product. It does penetrate as it did loosen up the stuck pins but probably not the best out there. Seems like this will give the best protection once it is loosen up. It's active from -60 to 1600 F and I don't know of any other off the shelf product with that temperature range. The jury is out what is the what is the best rusted nut busted including some homemade stuff. Benzene mixed with automatic transmission fluid on one that supposedly work but I never tried because of the dangerous chemical.

Yes it is a rear radiator but it's stacked under the intercooler. Seems like a strange setup but it works very well.

Yes, because of my rear mounter fan it's a two man job to change the belt. One man on the bottom after the rock guard cage is removed. The second man has to access through the inside hatch while the first man works the tensioner and hook the belt around the crank and water pump. The second mechanic hooks it over the alternator and air conditioner compressor. I have done them by myself but it's in and out, in and out until you finally get it. I'm going to change the belt at 50,000 miles whether it needs it or not because you don't want to do these on the road.

Tex2ome Lots of motorhomes and RV are already wired with telephone wiring with a few outlets. I have three connection in mine, one up front another at the dinette and third at rear desk. Since you are shopping for an RV that will be another item to look for.

Look on page 4 of this manual. It should be near the receivers on the wall. Another view is page 2. http://kingconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/21456-Rev-B-2000-3000-9704-LP-9754-LP-Owners-Manual-COMPRESSED-06-27-14.pdf

ObedB if we made comments and the DW don't hear us are we still wrong. Yes according to my DW we are. If you ever meet my DW I know nothing about this.

Since this thread about solenoids came back to life one in my coach died. Well not all the way it still work as a battery boost from the cockpit but not allowing the house batteries to charge while driving. I don't think it like the steady vibration while the engine is running as would not connect the two batteries banks even though it had voltage. I found a solenoid that is named a bear for it is very strong. I replace the bad solenoid with the one nickname bear and it works great. Below is a link to it. http://shopping.murcal.com/Catalog/Bear-DC-Contactor-Family/114-1211-020

If the valve train gets a little noisy by all means get them adjusted. Otherwise you may find you are throwing your money at just a couple of thousands off. I can understand improve performance after adjusting noisy valve train as the valves are not opening enough. I stick with a good maintenance which includes changing oil and filter at least once a year regardless of not driving the 15,000 miles. Maybe that will keep the wear down in the valve train but I won't know just yet as I only have 43,500 miles on mine.

Valve adjustment not needed until 150,000 miles as per Cummins. See maintenance link below. http://www.cummins-sp.com/support/rv_maintenance_operation-isc.htm

Red send him to my shop. I can use him working on some of the Japanese cars I have to work on.

Checked the PacBrake again today and must say I'm very pleased with the spray anti-seize I used. It is as free as the day I freed it up with the spray and did not burn off even though I put about 4,000 miles on it since. I sprayed it again today for good luck as we are heading out in the coach for the weekend. If I do this every 6 months I wont have to worry about the PacBrake seizing up again. Ocean Shores here we come.

Lucky for me on the Lincoln I was able to reset the parameter of the modules and install the key chip codes using a tedious two key method. If you miss a step or hiccup so to speak, you have to start over.

Ultraglide, That is the last pipe that exit from the exhaust pipe to keep exhaust from hitting the coach body.

Not school of hard knocks for me but was for others who had their vehicle towed to my shop. One example was a Lincoln Continental that owner had low battery. He wanted to be careful and remove the battery to charge. When he put it back in it required a replacement cluster. That required the keys to be erase and reprogrammed so the engine will start.

Disconnecting a battery on today's vehicles can be costly whether it be your motorhome or toad. With today's computers control autos and trucks you will find many different computers (module) wired in to a complex system to control just about everything your vehicles does. All of these modules are programmed to do what it is needed for the vehicle for which it is installed. If the battery is disconnected at the wrong moment it could affect the programming of just about any modules in the vehicle. The first is the modules may have to relearn when the battery is reconnected or memory may be corrupted. Relearn is normal for many modules but when memory gets corrupted there is a problem. Sometimes it may require as much as a reflash of the module or even a replacement. How the avoid programming or memory problems is allow the modules to go to sleep before disconnecting the batteries. Modules are communicating with each other up to 20 minutes after the vehicle is shut off. If the communication is interrupted during that time information may be lost or corrupted. Sure there is back up power you can try but procedure with those can be tricky with vehicles be different than the other. The key here is to wait for 20 minutes before disconnecting the batteries so you can be sure all modules has went into sleep mode. If you don't it can be a expensive mistake.

Outside at the generator I had corrosion at the pins but not the plug on the right side of the generator. It was the connection up on the upper part of the frame about 4 feet back. Check my profile and you will find a picture of the connector with the greenie meanies.

Most latches have screws that goes through to the a plate on the back side if you can get to it. Take the screws out of the back plate and remove the latch through the front. Then you can remove the broken plunger.

I don't think FMCA handles consumer complaints such as Better Business Bureau. If you want to post questions about the problem we will need more detail so someone might know what went wrong. Brett Wolfe is the expert on CAT here.

Jim I posted the link to the owners manual so no more needs to be done except to download and save the PDF file.

Owners manual here. https://www.cumminsonan.com/www/pdf/manuals/981-0503.pdf YouTube video

I weigh at a CAT scale a few weeks ago with full water and fuel and had 800 lbs to spare. Not so much on front axles room with most on rear axles which is good news for me.

Whitehorse is in the Yukon. Fly to Anchorage, AK then rent from https://www.greatalaskanholidays.com/