Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #50 – March 12, 2018, 11:01:02 am Quote from: Barry & Cindy – March 12, 2018, 10:53:59 amWhat is the process to install a new freeze plug? Need to clean out the edges, how to press in, etc?Clean the hole, find a socket that just fits inside the freeze plug drive it in. I use never seize instead of silicone, most use silicone. If it is in a difficult location there are flexible drivers, I don't know where mine went. They also sell expandable plugs made out of brass and rubber ones like thermos stoppers with a bolt in the middle. Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #51 – March 12, 2018, 01:24:33 pm RickWho is the "best shop in clearwater?" Always looking for a good reference. Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #52 – March 12, 2018, 03:04:06 pm Quote from: AncloteJoe – March 12, 2018, 01:24:33 pmRickWho is the "best shop in clearwater?" Always looking for a good reference.Pinellas Diesel Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #53 – March 12, 2018, 03:19:10 pm Does your coach get towed south or a ride on a lowboy? Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #54 – March 12, 2018, 05:04:57 pm I put the freeze plugs in the freezer overnight and the next day have everything cleaned and laying there ready to go. Get the freeze plug out of the freezer and go directly out and drive it in. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #55 – March 12, 2018, 05:10:24 pm Quote from: Super8mm – March 12, 2018, 05:04:57 pmI put the freeze plugs in the freezer overnight and the next day have everything cleaned and laying there ready to go. Get the freeze plug out of the freezer and go directly out and drive it in.That's how I do bearing races and also warm up where they go. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #56 – March 13, 2018, 10:03:26 am Quote from: mike leary – March 12, 2018, 03:19:10 pmDoes your coach get towed south or a ride on a lowboy? Lowboy Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #57 – March 13, 2018, 11:07:27 am Quote from: barndog – March 13, 2018, 10:03:26 amLowboy Good, with all the fun your having, I did not want Bubba's Towing to just pull the driveshaft! Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #58 – March 13, 2018, 02:09:33 pm Quote from: mike leary – March 12, 2018, 03:19:10 pmDoes your coach get towed south or a ride on a lowboy? Quote from: barndog – March 13, 2018, 10:03:26 amLowboyInsurance company paying?If so.........who is it? Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #59 – March 16, 2018, 04:06:08 pm Quote from: mike leary – March 13, 2018, 11:07:27 amGood, with all the fun your having, I did not want Bubba's Towing to just pull the driveshaft!I,m sorry i was wrong they pulled the axles and towed it to FL. Triple a paid for part of the tow and I paid $1900 to get it back to Clearwater FL. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #60 – March 16, 2018, 04:12:10 pm Well it looks as though I am going to drop in a complete new engine (reman) while I am at it I probably will replace the radiator if there is any thing at all wrong with it. Also I will redo all of the insulation in the engine compartment. A new (reman) engine is $12600 with a two year parts and labor guarantee on the engine. Labor will be about 30 to 40 hrs. give or take. Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #61 – March 16, 2018, 04:13:03 pm Quote from: barndog – March 16, 2018, 04:06:08 pmI,m sorry i was wrong they pulled the axles and towed it to FL. Triple a paid for part of the tow and I paid $1900 to get it back to Clearwater FL Pricey, but at least the axles were pulled and the oil sealers were installed. Keep in touch, we're interested. Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #62 – March 16, 2018, 04:29:22 pm Sorry for you issue. Would you post what they determine actually caused the engine failure when they find out? Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #63 – March 16, 2018, 05:52:36 pm Quote from: craneman – March 16, 2018, 04:29:22 pmSorry for you issue. Would you post what they determine actually caused the engine failure when they find out?Yes, it would be good to know exactly what caused the damage. Internal component failure causing a block failure with coolant loss or a freeze plug failure with the damage done because of overheating? The cause might give us a clue of what to look for.And yes, I think we are all bummed for what happened to you. Very bummed.Pierce Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #64 – March 16, 2018, 08:02:29 pm Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – March 16, 2018, 05:52:36 pmYes, it would be good to know exactly what caused the damage. Internal component failure causing a block failure with coolant loss or a freeze plug failure with the damage done because of overheating? The cause might give us a clue of what to look for.And yes, I think we are all bummed for what happened to you. Very bummed.Pierce Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #65 – March 16, 2018, 08:04:01 pm Quote from: barndog – March 16, 2018, 08:02:29 pmThanks for caring, and I will let you all know as i find out myself. Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #66 – March 16, 2018, 08:13:59 pm Rick....Ask the seller of the reman motor about the "core charge" Generally if a core is bad ie:"cracked" block they may do a charge back.(Sold many remans (automotive) in the last 40 years.Good LuckHans Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #67 – March 16, 2018, 09:25:46 pm Is that the 500 hp engine you were talking about? Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #68 – March 17, 2018, 07:16:10 am Quote from: Hans&Marjet – March 16, 2018, 08:13:59 pmRick....Ask the seller of the reman motor about the "core charge" Generally if a core is bad ie:"cracked" block they may do a charge back.(Sold many remans (automotive) in the last 40 years.Good LuckHans$2500 core charge ....Cracked block will cost $1,250, & a bad crank is worth $1,250. They do a workaround when they get the core back, if there are no visible cracks and the crank will still turn, I will get my core charge back. As far as we can tell there are no visible cracks and the engine will run, but a make a lot of noise, also there is water in the oil. Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #69 – March 17, 2018, 07:18:11 am Quote from: Twig – March 16, 2018, 09:25:46 pmIs that the 500 hp engine you were talking about?I wish it were that easy. Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #70 – March 17, 2018, 08:46:00 am If you are changing out the radiator do the transmission cooler as well. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #71 – March 17, 2018, 11:15:05 am Often the shop will pay for the tow if the bill estimate is substantial. Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #72 – March 18, 2018, 06:45:36 pm Freeze plugs.. huh. Thanks for the warning. When we lost a hydraulic hose which was an unbelievable mess it covered the rear view camera in an oil film and blurred the vision. This is an easy thing to look for. Our oil didn't touch exhaust components, but just simply sprayed out at high pressure all over the cold side of the engine area.I'm still trying to clean that up.I'd imagine routinely checking your coolant level could be good. For instance we've had a substantial pickup in coolant loss and it looks like it's from a silicone coupler but worth hunting further! Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #73 – March 18, 2018, 08:07:27 pm If the whole freeze plug came out it was probably from an overpressure event, maybe caused by some other failure. My 71 Ford pickup has the originals. Could have been incorrectly installed at the factory, doubtful though. Quote Selected
Re: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! Reply #74 – March 18, 2018, 08:46:23 pm Quote from: Mark D – March 18, 2018, 06:45:36 pmFreeze plugs.. huh. Thanks for the warning. When we lost a hydraulic hose which was an unbelievable mess it covered the rear view camera in an oil film and blurred the vision. This is an easy thing to look for. Our oil didn't touch exhaust components, but just simply sprayed out at high pressure all over the cold side of the engine area.I'm still trying to clean that up.I'd imagine routinely checking your coolant level could be good. For instance we've had a substantial pickup in coolant loss and it looks like it's from a silicone coupler but worth hunting further!Best to replace the air cleaner after that. I learned that lesson on my previous coach when a hydraulic line blew. Quote Selected
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