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656 7/2/2002 9:22:07 PM 7/4/2002 Dean Stoops 67gto@bright.net Paint blister blues I have 6-8 different spots around my 1978 Newell that is developing "blisters" under the paint. If I break in to them I find a white corrosion. I believe that the coach has been repainted with Imron once since new. What can I do to fix these spots and prevent further corrosion in the future?
Thanks, Dean

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657 7/3/2002 4:43:58 PM 7/4/2002 gary marshall gmcolorcat@hotmail.com 1968 wiper motor I need a new wiper motor for my motor home. I have not found anyone who has seen this type of unit or can cross reference the part numbers off of it.. thanks gary

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658 7/4/2002 2:43:23 PM 7/4/2002 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com Paint blister blues It is not uncommon for some corrosion blisters to develop, particularly around the wheel wheels, on older model Newells. The typical fix is to cut out and replace the corroded aluminum skin, and repaint the area.

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659 7/6/2002 8:36:35 PM 7/8/2002 kscott6264 kscott6264@netscape.net Self adjusting rear brakes Are the rear brakes self adjusting on a Newell 1980 model?

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660 7/8/2002 5:08:21 AM 7/8/2002 Tech Talk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com Paint blister blues Our service department wishes to point out that some of this corrosion occurs as a result of electrolysis between the steel frame and aluminum skin. To prevent this from reoccurring, double sided tape should be used to separate the two materials. The tape is available from the Newell parts department.

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661 7/8/2002 5:12:20 AM 7/8/2002 Tech Talk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com Self adjusting rear brakes Yes, these brakes are self adjusting. However, self adjusting brakes should be inspected periodically by a qualified technician. The self adjusting mechanism is not maintenance free.

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662 7/8/2002 11:19:40 AM 7/8/2002 Tech Talk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com 1968 wiper motor The following information is offered by Gerald Williams, an employee who has been in the Newell purchasing department for some 34 years. Gerald advises that the wiper motor for the 1968 Newell was made by American Bosch. Replacements for the motor can be purchased from AEI Electric in Oklahoma City, under their part number 65652. The phone number for AEI is 405-236-3551 and the contact is Mary at ext. 5.

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663 7/10/2002 8:11:37 AM 7/11/2002 Raul Cortez raulcortez@aol.com Mountain Driving We are planning a trip up to Brackenridge Colorado up from Texas. I have heard that climbing the steep grades can cause the engine to overheat? I would like to hear any and all suggestions on climbing the mountains. My coach is #401, a 1995 45' with a Series 60 engine. I have heard that manually downshifting into third gear and at at slow speed will do the trick? What is a slow speed? And also downshifting going downhill with a slight tap of the brakes?

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664 7/10/2002 4:42:34 PM 7/11/2002 Bill Meyers meyerswo@psns.navy.mil 1968 wiper motor I didn't know there was another operating 1968 Newell out there. Please respond and I can share info; Gery helped me before with the electrical in my '68. Mine is in excellent shape and I plan to move up after I get the over $30K I've spent renovating mine.

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665 7/11/2002 9:34:22 AM 7/11/2002 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com Mountain Driving Normally, overheating is not a problem with a Series 60 engine in a Newell unless the cooling system is in need of repair or maintenance. In addition, the Series 60 engine is equipped with automatic functions that will illuminate the yellow "check engine" light if the engine approaches an overheat situation, and automatically shut down the engine to prevent damage if the next temperature threshold is met. The check engine light and the shutdown are more accurate than the temperature gauge. If the gauge shows a high reading but no check engine light comes on, keep on truckin'.

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666 7/12/2002 7:10:58 AM 7/12/2002 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com Coach Value I have located a 1971 , 31 ft. coach, and was wondering what would be a
fair price. It is gas Ford ,6 speed Allison trans. ,twin air, propane
genset.,and is in real good shape inside, everything works and there is
a newish awning. The tires are fair,just old, The body is alum.
Any info will be helpfull. Roger Brown

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667 7/14/2002 7:11:58 PM 7/15/2002 Irv Gregg sstrucking@voyager.net 1968 Newell Windshield Is the windshield a Newell only piece, or is there another application or aftermarket souce.

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668 7/15/2002 7:01:10 AM 7/15/2002 Raul Cortez raulcortez@aol.com Mountain Driving I forgot to add that I will be towing a full-size suburban. I don't expect to have any problems, just would like to hear what problems to expect and any solutions in preventing them. Any suggestions on keeping an eye on the Turbo boost, and keeping it below a certain mark? Thanks,Raul

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669 7/15/2002 7:57:19 PM 7/16/2002 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com 1968 Newell Windshield We attempt to stock as many parts for "vintage" Newells as possible, including windshields for 1968 models. These windshields are a little pricey. However, in order to have them available, there is no other choice. If you need a windshield for a '68, call Gerald Williams at 1-888-963-9355, ext. 222. I think that he can help you.

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670 7/16/2002 6:30:48 AM 7/16/2002 Scott slpeatross@aol.com When did the body style change? When did the coach body style change from the "classic" to the 2000 series? Was there an overlap when both models were available? This is one of many questions I have as I begin shopping for a used Newell. Are there any archieves that would help me with model year differences?

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671 7/16/2002 8:43:54 AM 7/16/2002 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com When did the body style change? The first Series 2000 was completed in the Spring of 1989 as a model year 1990 unit. The Classic body style was offered for two or three more years, but only two more Classics were built. One was a show coach, to show that we still offered the Classic style, and the last Classic was built to a customer's order, as I recall as a 1991 model. There are no archives available to research changes through the years. However, there is always a selection of used coaches and customer coaches at the factory that you could look at. This would give you an good idea how the coach has changed from year to year.

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672 7/18/2002 10:21:38 AM 7/20/2002 Dennis trishoreyachts@attcanada.net 87 40' is there a way to shut off the engine coolant from going forward to the heaters etc I am trying to find out if there is a way to issolate the engine coolant from going forward to the heaters etc in the event of a leak. If not could you suggest someway of doing this we have a detriot 8v92 thank you.

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674 7/19/2002 5:29:31 PM 7/20/2002 Peter A Russo Jr kd2el@att.net Engine Horse Power I have been looking at used Newell Coaches and have a question about horse power. I saw a 1987 advertised with an 8V92 with 525 hp. I saw a 1989 with an 8V92 with 475 hp. I thought these engines went from 450 to 500 hp? Or was there a special order or something?
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675 7/19/2002 5:55:13 PM 7/20/2002 Peter A Russo Jr kd2el@att.net GVWR I would like to know what are the gvrw for both 1987 and 1989 Newell Coaches, both do have tag axels. Also what are the individual axel weights.
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676 7/20/2002 12:00:32 PM 7/20/2002 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com 87 40' is there a way to shut off the engine coolant from going forward to the heaters etc The shut off valves for engine coolant to the dash heater have been located in a couple of places through the years. Check the heater hoses where they connect to the block. You may find shut off valves in this location. If not, check the heater hoses for shut off valves in the center of the ceiling of the belly compartments. In later model coaches, these valves work automatically, opening when the heater temperature control is set higher.