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Forum: Forum Support | Suggestion Box | News 12-14-2014, 10:08 PM
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Posted By john wayne
Looking for Cactuscruiser

I am the previous owner of a 1974 39' named Cactuscruiser. Would be interested in talking to current owner. John
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestion Box | News 12-14-2014, 10:02 PM
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Posted By john wayne
Looking for Cactuscruiser

I am the previous owner of a 1974 39' named Cactuscruiser. Would be interested in talking to current owner. John
Forum: Major Mechanicals 01-28-2008, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,855
Posted By john wayne
engine swap

I'm planning an engine swap in my 74 from a Cat 1160 to a 3208 turbo. Looking for anyone who has been there. Specific concerns are: is there enough room for the turbo and exhaust pipes without...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 10-19-2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,033
Posted By john wayne
Hi Richard and Rhonda Welcome to Newell...

Hi Richard and Rhonda
Welcome to Newell ownership. Glad to see another Diy owner. We own a 74 and one just don't have a 33 year old rig and not fix it yourself. Owned this for 9 years and...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 06-18-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,917
Posted By john wayne
Vince, my 74's waterheater is under the bed on...

Vince, my 74's waterheater is under the bed on the passenger side. On the outside of the coach look for a removable door about one square foot with ventilation holes It's normally secured with a...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 03-24-2007, 06:39 PM
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Views: 2,586
Posted By john wayne
CAT MANUALS

Vince, I have the service manual, which is a series of smaller manuals by system. I've not seen the others. These came with the Newell from the original owner and passed down. I'm the 3rd owner. ...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 03-19-2007, 12:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,988
Posted By john wayne
'Til Monday, I've owned a 74 40' for 10...

'Til Monday,
I've owned a 74 40' for 10 years. It has the 1160 Cat, Allison MT42 six speed automatic. I have found the Cat to be very reliable yet pretty slow in a climb. A Caterpillar...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 12-22-2006, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,771
Posted By john wayne
Brake drum update

I googled obsolete Rockwell truck parts and that led me to Neals truck parts in Grand Rapids Michigan and they had 2 NEW brake drums. Guess what I'm getting for christmas? Hope this may help others...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 12-21-2006, 01:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,771
Posted By john wayne
brake drums

Michael,
Thanks for the reply. The suspension and chassis parts manufacturer Newell used in 1974 was a company named Page. They went out of business 15 years ago. I kinda got a good luck on that...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 12-20-2006, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,771
Posted By john wayne
Rockwell front brake drums

Need info from 70's vintage owners that have had to replace front brake drums. My 74 has a Rockwell Model FF921 front axle, brake drum PN. 3219-L-2144. Existing drum cannot be turned due to serious...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 12-18-2006, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,413
Posted By john wayne
Hi Stan

I'm new to the websight but we have much in common. My wife and I both are retired military and travel in a 74 40 footer. You will not be disappointed with a older newell. You may find it very...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 12-18-2006, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,380
Posted By john wayne
New guy introduction

Hi. I'm John Wayne. Just found the site. Thought I was all alone out here loving my 74. Had it for 9 years, completed many many improvements and updates. Anyone out there who is still in the debating...
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