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1990 Grand Villa 36'

Hello! Hope everyone is well. I have an older model Grand Villa, 460 Ford pusher, gas. unfortunately it set for a time and now i have fuel problems....pump in tank is shot....may have to go back with external fuel pump because i cannot find a pump ANYWHERE....its an Oshkosh chassis, and the fuel pump is a chassis part, so parts at Foretravel useless. Does anyone have any advice on where to get parts? Every parts guy I've talk to, when i say Oshkosh, they chuckle! lol I'm open to all suggestions, advice....

Re: 1990 Grand Villa 36'

Reply #1 –
Freightliner took over the Oshkosh chassis, I however had better luck with parts via E bay and Amazon for my ORED.  If you remove the part you may have some luck at the local Heavy Duty parts place getting a match.  Good luck!! 
Jeff & Carrie
2023 Geneva 31VA
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED "The Button Pusher" - GONE 🥺

Re: 1990 Grand Villa 36'

Reply #2 –
You can get a Holly external pump like the JohnDeere chassis used and that should work fine.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: 1990 Grand Villa 36'

Reply #3 –
Just got to thinking, is your coach engine fuel injected or does it have a carb? That would make a difference n what pump you might need.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: 1990 Grand Villa 36'

Reply #4 –
If your looking for any other 460 Ford parts I have some sitting around left over from my Ford E350 4x4  Quadravan.
Edelbrock manifold
Edelbrock carb
new exhaust manifolds and gaskets.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: 1990 Grand Villa 36'

Reply #5 –
When you get her running again, make sure to use Stabil in your fuel!  It will stop the alcohol in current gasoline from destroying everything.  The stuff works
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

Re: 1990 Grand Villa 36'

Reply #6 –
You might try "finditparts.com".  I have all but quit trying to get anything from Freightliner for our 91 GV.  Ours is a diesel pusher so I have nothing specific to tell you.  Good hunting and have a great day.  ----  Fritz
Fritz & Kathy Johnson
1991 36'

Re: 1990 Grand Villa 36'

Reply #7 –
In those "early" days, in-tank fuel pumps were pretty generic.  98% chance the chassis manufacturer just used a commonly available part from one of the Big 3.  I agree with Jeff - you need to drop (or pull) the tank, remove the pump, and look for a identifying part number.  Once the pump is in your hands, I think you'll be able to find a suitable replacement.  While the gas tank is open, check condition and clean it out if necessary.  Good luck!
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: 1990 Grand Villa 36'

Reply #8 –
Pulling the fuel tank can be a major job or could be easy depending on the design. If your engine has fuel injection, you can use an external fuel pump supplying about 55 psi. Carb engines only need about 5 psi or so. A friend had a Saturn he left in the parking lot while climbing Mt. Whitney. When he returned, it would not start. Had to be towed and then the shop charged $300 for just the internal pump.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: 1990 Grand Villa 36'

Reply #9 –
I worked on an 86 that had set for a long time and had bad gas in it. It also was a 36 foot rear gas. I dropped the tank and had the tank sent out to a radiator shop and they cleaned it and then coated the inside of the tank.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins
 

Re: 1990 Grand Villa 36'

Reply #10 –
I've been through this with mine.  Probably need to drop the tank and get it out and let a parts store match it up.  That is what I did.  One thing you need to check is the crash sensor up by the steering wheel.  Found out that was half of my problem.  Finally pulled the one in the tank and threw it away and went with an external.
Bill and Doris
93 GV gas