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Re: Maintenance questions

Reply #25 –
Thank you for the info on Festo; concur with capping of the lines. 
1990 36' U280 Grand Villa
Cat 3208T/Allison MT643

Re: Maintenance questions

Reply #26 –
Quote from: ggafchap –
Thank you for the info on Festo; concur with capping of the lines. 
You're most welcome.  I'd rather learn how to replace the system on your nickel.  Festo has cylinders with magnets on the piston so it shouldn't be too difficult to even replace the cylinder and cable when the time comes.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

Re: Maintenance questions

Reply #27 –
Wouldn't it be good to have fuel pump and / or bendix cruise control in the title when I try to search this some day when needed ??
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: 1990 U280 fuel pump and bendix cruise control issues

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
Wouldn't it be good to have fuel pump and / or bendix cruise control in the title when I try to search this some day when needed ??

Good idea.

DONE.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: 1990 U280 fuel pump and bendix cruise control issues

Reply #29 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
Wouldn't it be good to have fuel pump and / or bendix cruise control in the title when I try to search this some day when needed ??

I'm pretty sure that some day when I need this information my immediate need will be for a ball of string and a stick.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

Re: 1990 U280 fuel pump and bendix cruise control issues

Reply #30 –
Here is an update: Picked up the coach today.  In addition to the fuel pump, the rear brake pads were very thin and recommended replacement (fronts were fine). When they pulled the rear wheels and pads, they noticed that the rotors were cracked.  Shop foreman said they were original - had a 1989 mfg date.  The shop didn't have the expertise to rebuild the fuel pump so it was sent down to a shop in Pueblo, CO.  So...as expected, the number of coach bucks kept increasing over the initial estimate.  The cost of the fuel pump rebuild kit was around $1k, the labor to do the rebuild also around $1k (and about 7 weeks.....), labor to install the fuel pump and some other items around $700, rear brake pads $500, rear brake rotors $1000.  Plus there was a radiator hose leak and the radiator cap wasn't holding pressure.  So, all in all, not exactly as expected, but not really surprised.  Fresh oil and oil and fuel filters on the CAT and on the generator.  Decided to leave the cruise control as is and just deal with the leak until I have time to try some of the fixes some of you offered up.  We are looking forward to heading out to Q in a couple of weeks....planning on arriving in time for the RV show and the Pow Wow Gem and Mineral show.  Thanks to all who have shared your experience and wisdom....still figuring out the systems and there so much to learn!
1990 36' U280 Grand Villa
Cat 3208T/Allison MT643

Re: 1990 U280 fuel pump and bendix cruise control issues

Reply #31 –
Quote from: ggafchap –
Here is an update:  Decided to leave the cruise control as is and just deal with the leak until I have time to try some of the fixes some of you offered up.

Congratulations.  Don't forget the ball of string and something from which to make a ratio stick.  And when it gets that far let me know the diameter and stroke of the cylinder, so I can get a head start on mine.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.