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Forum: Major Mechanicals 05-05-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,356
Posted By busnut
On the Amana there is an access plate in the...

On the Amana there is an access plate in the freezer section. Remove and make sure the fan is turning.

Gary
Forum: High Technology for the Big Rig RV 02-02-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,032
Posted By busnut
Sorry, but should not have mentioned Canada as we...

Sorry, but should not have mentioned Canada as we were roaming up there.
Forum: High Technology for the Big Rig RV 02-02-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,032
Posted By busnut
I have had Sprint for years and have found...

I have had Sprint for years and have found nothing better over most of the US and Canada. I based our original signup on Data only and Sprint won hands down.

If you are looking for Data only...
Forum: Exterior Works 11-26-2011, 01:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,030
Posted By busnut
Your main problem is location.

Your main problem is location.
Forum: Interior Works 11-23-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,155
Posted By busnut
Those halogen lights are available at building...

Those halogen lights are available at building and lighting stores. I have a few black one somewhere in my inventory. They are 12vdc lights but I think Newell ran them on a transformer...
Forum: Plumbing | Fixtures, Tanks and Water Systems 11-05-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,583
Posted By busnut
You can use a hygometer to test the strength of...

You can use a hygometer to test the strength of the mixture. A 50/50 will give you about -40F or -40C.

You can get PH strips also to test acidity level.
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 11-03-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,397
Posted By busnut
You don't really have a cruise control, but a...

You don't really have a cruise control, but a computer. The DDEC controls everything. This is a case of really checking out all your connectors. You may want to unplug everything and replug.
...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 11-01-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,043
Posted By busnut
Or it could be your extra oil supply tank. If...

Or it could be your extra oil supply tank. If you have an air line coming into the top and a sight tube on the side it is engine oil storage. With this you can add oil to the engine with out...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 10-15-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,091
Posted By busnut
Sometime you just live right or just get lucky. ...

Sometime you just live right or just get lucky. After searching the world over for a replacement sediment bowl, I finally called Chuck at Newell. He had found ONE recently in some forgotten...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 10-10-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,091
Posted By busnut
Fuel/Water Separator

We have a ConMet separator CMI-650. This has a plastic sediment bowl to drain out any water or other good stuff.

Problem is the sediment bowl is cracked and not sure if they are still available. ...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-06-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,847
Posted By busnut
Check your batteries with a hygrometer. You may...

Check your batteries with a hygrometer. You may have a bad cell or two. If you find you have a low acidity number you may try equalizing.
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-05-2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,097
Posted By busnut
Battries revisited

Decided to replace the engine batteries. Instead of 8Ds I am installing group 31. The 8Ds are 1400 CCA and the 31 is 950 CCA. The battery compartment will handle 3 group 31 where the 2 8Ds were. ...
Forum: HVAC 10-03-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,507
Posted By busnut
I recently performed the same task. Also tried...

I recently performed the same task. Also tried to remove blower motor, but gave up and remove the blower assembly.

The reason the motor failed was the bearing went dry. In fact the motor mfger...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 08-30-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,955
Posted By busnut
Here is a case of a picture is worth a thousand...

Here is a case of a picture is worth a thousand words.

Our '93 has a pressure regulator with a black knob. You push it in (maybe pull out) and rotate it to change the pressure. This regulator is...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 08-10-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,246
Posted By busnut
It was around 1984. The same year as Prevost. ...

It was around 1984. The same year as Prevost. Rumor has it there are a couple of 104" coaches running around as Newell thought they were going there. They were sold as 102"ers.
Forum: Upgrades and Customization 07-21-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,446
Posted By busnut
Scanning some of these older posts. The above...

Scanning some of these older posts. The above caught my eye. Anyone else with a 8V92 discover only one bank active with the jake brake. I am going to check mine out as they are pretty weak.
Forum: Major Mechanicals 07-20-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,863
Posted By busnut
probably missed you in the quad cities. If still...

probably missed you in the quad cities. If still there head to a marina. They will have it. Also any Shell distributor should have it.
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 06-15-2011, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,377
Posted By busnut
Amana Refrig = 11amp max (placarded) =1320 watts ...

Amana Refrig = 11amp max (placarded) =1320 watts

Low end inverter 1500 watts continuese, 3000 surge = equals plenty of power.

Since this is inverter only, there would be no problem running it...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 06-10-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,405
Posted By busnut
I know this may seem impossible on a Newell, but...

I know this may seem impossible on a Newell, but you may have to much air in the tires. I assume you have weighed your coach and know what the axle weights are. Go to the tire charts and inflate...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 06-05-2011, 01:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,377
Posted By busnut
Pure Sine Wave Inverter

Been thinkin. Dangerous. We have a power pig in our Newell and it called an Amana Refrigerator. We also have a 458 modified sine wave inverter. The Amana is great when we are plugged in and...
Forum: Plumbing | Fixtures, Tanks and Water Systems 05-28-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,744
Posted By busnut
We have had RO for years. About 1 good to 4 bad,...

We have had RO for years. About 1 good to 4 bad, but can change it if needed. We dump the waste back in the fresh water tank.
Forum: General Technical Discussion 04-19-2011, 01:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,902
Posted By busnut
We use State Farm - $691.67 Forget what my...

We use State Farm - $691.67 Forget what my deductible is but glass is $0 and that is all MN allows for windshields.
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 04-12-2011, 03:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,469
Posted By busnut
White smoke from a diesel happens often with a...

White smoke from a diesel happens often with a cold engine.

But you have the roof exhaust and a very long exhaust pipe. My guess is you simply had built up water in your exhaust system. Also...
Forum: Interior Works 03-29-2011, 01:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,652
Posted By busnut
If all else fail I might help with deposal of the...

If all else fail I might help with deposal of the grill.
Forum: Interior Works 03-29-2011, 01:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,652
Posted By busnut
are you sure

Have you put a clamp meter on the grill to check actual amperage? I know Newell did not always use heavy enough wiring for the load. You might just find you have undersized wires and not a...
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