Forum: Major Mechanicals
10-07-2014, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 19,059
Glenn,
I admit that's a possibility and will...
Glenn,
I admit that's a possibility and will accepted it if true. But from reading the web it appears that this engine/transmission combo with the maxed out horsepower, and rear end ratio should...
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Forum: Major Mechanicals
10-07-2014, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 19,059
Kieth,
In '99 we had the engine diagnosed and...
Kieth,
In '99 we had the engine diagnosed and an in-frame overhaul, replacing some sleeves, pistons, injectors, bearings, seals, and gaskets. The transmission was also overhauled and with an...
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Forum: Major Mechanicals
10-05-2014, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 19,059
6V92TA Drive Train Performance
We got our 'NellyBelle' (DW named her) in '98. She is an '81, 40ft coach, with a 6V92TA pre-DDEC, w/335hp (we were told, I'm not sure), w/ an Allison MT654CR 5-speed auto, and a Rockwell 3.70:1 rear...
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Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar
09-19-2014, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 12,107
Loosing Batteries Too Soon
Hi all,
Wyn and I really appreciate level of knowledge and experience this group has, not just about Newell's but other RV equipment, and the enthusiastic verve of which this functions.:thumbup:
...
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Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar
06-29-2014, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,596
Keith,
I uploaded the 3 pdfs to a new album...
Keith,
I uploaded the 3 pdfs to a new album for me, but in testing them, they did not open. I scanned them to jpg's and uploaded them, but like you the album photo size requirements make them...
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Forum: Major Mechanicals
06-26-2014, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,309
John,
We have the 2500 Cruise King, and it...
John,
We have the 2500 Cruise King, and it does not need the Jake on to run. However, apparently it sometimes looses its mind, Cruise King advised to do a reset/reboot.
-Turn the ON/OFF off...
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Forum: Major Mechanicals
06-26-2014, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 16,375
Jon,
Wyn and I got waylayed in Evanston, WY...
Jon,
Wyn and I got waylayed in Evanston, WY by a winter storm, we were lucky as we found the only RV park still open prior to winter shutdown. A Canadian bus conversion couple came in next to us,...
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Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar
06-20-2014, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,596
Keith,
If you still want that list of color...
Keith,
If you still want that list of color codes, I have put together a pdf of our '81 Newell front terminal/fuse panel, the main 120VAC and coach 12VDC panel, and the rear coach panel for our...
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Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar
06-19-2014, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 11,866
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Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar
06-18-2014, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 11,866
Micah,
First, our '81 does not have an...
Micah,
First, our '81 does not have an automatic transfer switch, we have a 50A socket in our electrical bay off the generator, and the 50A shore cable is direct wire to our main VAC panel. So,...
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Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar
06-17-2014, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 11,866
Micah,
Not sure what you are looking for,...
Micah,
Not sure what you are looking for, your thread title says "AC voltage switch panel on classic coach", but the "indicator" lights are 12VDC. When Wyn and I got our '81 Newell in '97, it came...
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Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems
06-17-2014, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 11,080
Steve,
I am not sure if this will help, or...
Steve,
I am not sure if this will help, or whether you already have them, however, I have .pdf copies of the Jacobs installation and parts manuals for the 71A and 92A engine brakes. Let me know...
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Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar
06-12-2014, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,532
Clint,
I have to agree, I know our '81 with...
Clint,
I have to agree, I know our '81 with a 6V92TA has a about 3' x 4' trap door under the 'island' queen bed with gas struts and brace supports to hold everything open. I have access to the...
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Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems
06-12-2014, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,844
Mike,
We have a flange mounted Bendix TU...
Mike,
We have a flange mounted Bendix TU FLO501 air compressor mounted on our DD 6V92TA, and have the compressor serviced annually. So for so go, however, as Larry advise they can crap out at any...
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Forum: Member Parts Exchange
06-09-2014, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 22,497
Bob,
I probably got the last script "Newell...
Bob,
I probably got the last script "Newell Coach" emblem from a factory tech and I sent him Bendix cruise control parts. We are currently in Denver, CO, I will remove it from our coach, clean it...
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Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury
06-08-2014, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 260
Views: 81,538
Clarke (Continued #3)
We will be here for...
Clarke (Continued #3)
We will be here for anther 2-3 weeks, then go to Cheyenne, the last time we contacted the wife, she didn't
sound good, so we will go there to make sure, and do more 'todo'...
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Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury
06-08-2014, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 260
Views: 81,538
Clarke, (Continued #2)
We initially...
Clarke, (Continued #2)
We initially travelled to Carson City, NV where we decided to keep the storage items, and continue
reorganizing. We decided to go to Rapid City, SD to get all of our...
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Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury
06-08-2014, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 260
Views: 81,538
Clarke
It was great to read about your...
Clarke
It was great to read about your baptism into fulltiming. Since we have recently, as of May 1st, finished various
commitments we were involved in over the last 3-5 years, we are just now...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon
09-12-2011, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,512
Also welcome "rodey"! I took both (NT-30M &...
Also welcome "rodey"! I took both (NT-30M & NT-16F) of our Suburbans apart cleaned and replace/repaired control boards, and other parts. I found adventurerv.net to have a lot of the older as well as...
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Forum: Major Mechanicals
09-05-2008, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,549
Richard,
That was a great site for...
Richard,
That was a great site for information, however can anyone tell me the difference of the 'green' and 'red' coolant other than the formula. What I have found is that when we had an...
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Forum: Major Mechanicals
09-05-2008, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,756
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Forum: Interior Works
05-09-2007, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,829
encantotom wrote:
Hi, thanks for the previous...
encantotom wrote:
Hi, thanks for the previous response. I am looking for someone who has experience with the basement airs and the roof top airs in temperatures of 110-1120 degrees and if they cool...
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Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury
07-07-2006, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,590
The "Redhead" and I are currently at WYO...
The "Redhead" and I are currently at WYO campground, east of Cheyenne, WY. Will be here for "Frontier Days" and then at least to the end of August. Then up to the 3 Flags RV park at Blackhawk, west...
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Forum: Upgrades and Customization
07-07-2006, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,474
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Forum: General Technical Discussion
07-06-2006, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,294
In contemplating retirement my 'Redhead' Wyn...
In contemplating retirement my 'Redhead' Wyn wanted to travel via RV, I told her you find it we'll buy it (got to keep the Mrs happy). We figured a mid-price range rig, we did not want a new unit and...
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