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Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 03-30-2008, 04:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,377
Posted By Rich Farr
Battery Charger?

Our 79 Newell has a 80Amp converter (battery charger\DC power supply) and today (when main batteries were dead) we discovered that it only charges coach battery (in front) - not the ones that start...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 03-29-2008, 06:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,359
Posted By Rich Farr
18 position 30 amp fuse blocks?

18 position 30 amp fuse blocks? Our 79 Newell has an 18 position 30 amp fuseblock in the bedroom cabinet. 2 or 3 positions are broken and have been bypassed. I would like to restore to original...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 03-29-2008, 05:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,652
Posted By Rich Farr
A 1987 Newell is an awesome coach (one of my...

A 1987 Newell is an awesome coach (one of my favorites)and (with reasonable maintenance) it should last several hundred thousand miles without major system problems.
It is probably 102" wide as...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 03-29-2008, 05:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,652
Posted By Rich Farr
Dennis, We have a 1979 38 1/2 foot with...

Dennis,

We have a 1979 38 1/2 foot with 6V92DD and Allison 5 speed.
It is very well made and we have seen a few approaching 500K miles. It is wise to keep them under roof and on cement to avoid...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 03-29-2008, 03:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,690
Posted By Rich Farr
Dear Pat, We have recently purchased a 79...

Dear Pat,

We have recently purchased a 79 Newell 38 1/2 with a Detroit 6V92 (non turbo) and Allison 5 speed. We paid top dollar but it is in exceptional condition. Even so, it surprising what all...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 04-13-2006, 10:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,531
Posted By Rich Farr
Thanks Jon! I thought CR valves sounded like the...

Thanks Jon! I thought CR valves sounded like the right choice. Appreciate your experience and the validation.

Also glad to know Newell stocks those parts.
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 04-01-2006, 02:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,531
Posted By Rich Farr
Height Control Valves

Lost right rear air suspension height control valve on recent trip. Sort of makes things sag on one corner... 1979 Newell coach with 'classic' manual air leveling (which I have now charted and...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 01-17-2006, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,018
Posted By Rich Farr
air suspension diagram

Right rear airbags stopped inflating on our 1979 Newell. Isolated problem to right rear leveling valve that feeds the bags. It also has an early model leveling system. Sure would like to have a...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 12-20-2005, 10:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,513
Posted By Rich Farr
Inline Air filter

Our 1979 Newell has a B11-218-M3LA inline air filter/dryer device that feeds the suspension/leveling system. It looks kind of old and can't tell if it is a regulator or just a dryer. Are these (or...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 07-30-2005, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,237
Posted By Rich Farr
Tire load range

Replacing tires on our 79 Newell 38 foot 2 axle. The weight placard says 12000 max front and 18500 max rear - total 30500lbs. We weighed the coach and it was right at 11000 front and 17000 rear in...
Forum: Interior Works 12-23-2003, 09:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,127
Posted By Rich Farr
Cabinet edge moulding

1979 Newell with original cabinetry in beautiful condition. Sharp edges originally covered with (medium brown) 3/4 round vinyl type trim. Have one piece that needs replacing and would like to obtain...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 11-26-2003, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,342
Posted By Rich Farr
New Tires

Our '79 Newell has 11R22.5 tires approx 7 years old. Tread is still good but sidewalls are showing their age and we have decided on new tires - just to be safe.
At one time, I had seen a tire...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 11-08-2003, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,192
Posted By Rich Farr
V692DD More Horsepower

We own 1979 Newell 38' with 6V92 Detroit Diesel (285 HP) and Allison 654 (5 speed). Family likes to travel great Northwest, including Yellowstone, and it uses all 285 HP in those mountains. I know...
Forum: Exterior Works 10-26-2003, 12:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,585
Posted By Rich Farr
Zip Dee Awnings

Our Newell has Zip Dee awnings all around. Two of them are malfunctioning and all should be serviced. We are located in Tulsa and unable to find local Zip Dee support. Would like to hook up with Zip...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 10-24-2003, 12:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,094
Posted By Rich Farr
Allison 653 Transmission fluid Needed Due to Leaky Hose

Allison 653 transmission fluid Due to leaky hose, need to add transmission fluid to our 1979 Newell -6V92 DD with Allison 653 5 speed auto. Allison folks recommended new synthetic ($38.00 per...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 10-22-2003, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,535
Posted By Rich Farr
Allison 653 transmission fluid

Due to leaky hose, need to add transmission fluid to our 1979 Newell -6V92 DD with Allison 653 5 speed auto. Allison folks recommended new synthetic ($38.00 per gal), then dropped back to C3/C4 - ??...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 12-04-2002, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,516
Posted By Rich Farr
Generator exhaust

We have an older Newell 38 1/2' with a Kohler 12.5KW diesel genset installed front-center on slideout rails.
In order to slide it out for service however, one must get underneath and disconnect...
Forum: Exterior Works 03-03-2002, 05:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,176
Posted By Rich Farr
Per Lux 200T Driving Lights ?

Need to buy parts to restore PerLux200T fog/running lights on 79 Newell. Is this model still available? If not, can anyone recommend a 'round' - bolt in replacement? Thanks in advance.
Rich
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 03-01-2002, 05:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,652
Posted By Rich Farr
79 Newell air leveling?

79 Newell air leveling? We have recently purchased a 79 Newell and there is no info on the air leveling. There is no brand name on the system and it is probably not original equip. It is...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 02-05-2002, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,259
Posted By Rich Farr
Oil Grade Question

Oil grades? We have a 1979 Newell with 6V92DD (non-turbo) with 105K miles. Althought the engine is superb - the oil pressure has always been lower than I would like to see - approx 15 @ idle and 35...
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