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#21

Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...

Last post by RockwoodMike - December 11, 2024, 04:27 PM

Here are some pictures of the remodel..

Attached the table to the frame of the carport and 2 concrete stands..Pressure treated wood and 5/16 carriage bolts to tie it all together..

1 of the factors in the cost of this thing is using what you have laying around..A sheet of 1/4 plate for the top of the table..

An then the first attempt at making steel studs work..Clamping each intersection is a must while you use the self taping screws. This is the frame for the floor of the oven.

The video shows the table top as the floor on YT..I decided to put an insulated floor in instead..

Still working on it..

#22

Generators / Re: Onan carb replacement

Last post by Eyez Open - December 11, 2024, 01:58 PM

Have you pulled the genset out of the bay? That has to happen to work on it; those old Onans do need some maintenance after all the years in service.

#23

Generators / Onan carb replacement

Last post by FarPoint - December 11, 2024, 12:30 PM

I just bought a 1997 Tiffin 28 on a P30 chassis. It hasn't run for a couple of years, so has numerous issues. Just finished replacing siezed rear callers / pads.  Lots more issues will turn up. I'm sure.
454 seems to run ok, gen set turns over but won't start. Smells like bad gas. Dumped a bunch of high octane in the tank along with Sea Foam so hopefully the 454 will drink it.
I ordered a new carb for the Onan and it arrived looking good - was fairly impressed as it is inexpensive. And imported.
Thought I had it nailed.
Not So!
How are supposed to get that carb off? OMG AND IT's right there in front of me as I sit on the ground but I can't see o r feel the inboard securing bolt
Guess I gotta drop the genny on th ground.
Still gonna be a PITA.
ONAN 4 BGE
Any tips appreciated.
Heading outside now to have a fresh look

#24

Chevy - GMC Chassis / Re: I'm going to adjust my tim...

Last post by udidwht - December 10, 2024, 11:38 AM

Remember...

Load = Throttle position

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1842740.jpg

#25

Coach / Re: Sprite Caravan

Last post by boxOnutz - December 10, 2024, 12:50 AM

I know this is an old tread... but I own a 1984 sprite musketeer caravan. It only weighs 1500 lbs and we tow it behind our 1984 vw Vanagon.
https://www.facebook.com/share/19sAUva4mV/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

I pictured my sprite camper, Vanagon and our winne

#26

Coach / Re: Sprite Caravan

Last post by boxOnutz - December 10, 2024, 12:44 AM

That link just took me to Facebook home page?

It should have taken you to my Facebook page that has photos of my sprite camper.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1D6g3GFaSf/?mibextid=WC7FNe

#27

Coach / Re: Sprite Caravan

Last post by Oz - December 09, 2024, 04:54 PM

  That link just took me to Facebook home page?

#28

Coach / Re: Sprite Caravan

Last post by boxOnutz - December 08, 2024, 12:21 AM

I know this is an old tread... but I own a 1984 sprite musketeer caravan. It only weighs 1500 lbs and we tow it behind our 1984 vw Vanagon.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19sAUva4mV/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

#29

Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...

Last post by RockwoodMike - December 07, 2024, 01:51 PM

I am working on it..This picture shows the carport shop that I have..It just to keep my plasma cutter and these ovens dry..In the fog of winter, everything gets soaked in there..

But where the ovens are, move them out and build a platform 5x3 feet in size and then make an oven similar to the YT video..

Change in plans for the oven..New size..5 feet wide..3 deep and 3 tall..A wall in the middle to divide the oven that can be removed..So that you can use the full size or half when you are only doing small parts..

With both those ovens on, it draws 8.1 kilowatts  And here in Kalifornia in the middle of the day, at 80 cents a KW..running this would cost over 6 dollars an hour..

With the new oven, each side would have a oven control and 2 burners..giving about the same as these 2 ovens that are here..

All this so I can have a shiny grill..    

#30

Coach / Re: Wiring harness location

Last post by RockwoodMike - December 07, 2024, 01:41 PM

A group of severed ground wires near the quickie step under the rig

How did they get severed??