Newbies [with a 1987 Grandvilla Ford 460 and questions]

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Re: Newbies [with a 1987 Grandvilla Ford 460 and questions]

Reply #25 – April 26, 2021, 10:41:06 am

Old style white connections are "Thetford". Now largly superseded by "Valterra". For a quick solution, you just need the proper changeover adapter: Valterra T05-2285VP Universal Adapter. For a much better solution you can cut the Thetford end off your dump pipe and attach a Valterra male connection. Then all the standard dump hoses will work. Search the Forum for more info.

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Re: Newbies [with a 1987 Grandvilla Ford 460 and questions]

Reply #26 – April 26, 2021, 10:45:24 am

Thanks sooooo much!!! I'll get started on that asap!!😁😁

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Reply #27 – April 26, 2021, 10:49:13 am

Quote from: Goldhound – April 26, 2021, 10:45:24 am

I'll get started on that asap!

Most Forum members, when changing from Thetford to Valterra sewer pipe connector, also add a third dump valve. Highly recommended!

Here's a little help with your Forum search for more info (Reply #18 in the thread linked below):

Macerator and Plumbing Modification on a U225?

Re: Newbies [with a 1987 Grandvilla Ford 460 and questions]

Reply #28 – May 11, 2021, 06:38:26 pm

Thanks all, got that issue sorted out. Have a slight belt squeal that that im trying to solve. Anyone know the correct belts for the 460 gassed? My manual shows the ones for the diesel and the chevy 454, but not the Ford. Tia.

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Reply #29 – May 11, 2021, 06:59:58 pm

Quote from: Goldhound – May 11, 2021, 06:38:26 pm

Thanks all, got that issue sorted out. Have a slight belt squeal that that im trying to solve. Anyone know the correct belts for the 460 gassed? My manual shows the ones for the diesel and the chevy 454, but not the Ford. Tia.

Take a look at these until you find the one that looks like your accessory arrangement. 1988 ford 460 belt diagram - Google Search

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Reply #30 – May 11, 2021, 07:40:05 pm

If I remember correctly there are double belts for the fan and water pump. These belts need to be very tight to keep from squealing.

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Reply #31 – May 11, 2021, 08:36:49 pm

Thanks, Red tractor.. The manual did mention that as well as belt dressing...

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Reply #32 – May 12, 2021, 12:16:47 pm

Thanks for all the advice..... But wait.... There's more!! Lol.... Anybody have a parts source for the vintage zip dee awnings? My patio awning needs a new aft rafter assy.

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Reply #33 – May 12, 2021, 01:21:29 pm

Can find them on the Zip dee web site or talk to Bob(journey roam explore) he just redid his with fabric.

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Reply #34 – May 12, 2021, 01:59:48 pm

Got hooked up w zip-dee and parts are on the way!! Thanks everyone. Thanks everyone for all the help.

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Reply #35 – May 12, 2021, 05:02:23 pm

"Thanks all, got that issue sorted out. Have a slight belt squeal that that im trying to solve. Anyone know the correct belts for the 460 gassed? My manual shows the ones for the diesel and the chevy 454, but not the Ford. Tia. "

You might check to see if you can get matched pairs-- we could get them for industrial usage but I never tried for automotive --
If you can get them it will make a lot of difference on the belts-- you don't have a loose one and a tight one
Chris

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Reply #36 – May 12, 2021, 05:16:23 pm

I posted elsewhere quite recently that Zip Dee no longer makes the rafter arm end that bolts to the lower roller end die casting.
I had to get a different rafter end that has a hole in it to accommodate the awning roller axle. If you have a shoulder bolt or even a hole on your awning roller head, then you have the "old" style Zip Dee no longer makes.

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Re: Newbies [with a 1987 Grandvilla Ford 460 and questions]

Reply #25 – April 26, 2021, 10:41:06 am

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Reply #26 – April 26, 2021, 10:45:24 am

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Reply #27 – April 26, 2021, 10:49:13 am

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Reply #28 – May 11, 2021, 06:38:26 pm

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Reply #29 – May 11, 2021, 06:59:58 pm

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Reply #30 – May 11, 2021, 07:40:05 pm

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Reply #31 – May 11, 2021, 08:36:49 pm

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Reply #32 – May 12, 2021, 12:16:47 pm

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Reply #33 – May 12, 2021, 01:21:29 pm

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