As I found out, not all things are what they seem. Winter in the south is great but first one has to get there. November was to be the start of a slow trip to AZ so I could get out of the cold. It wasn't, either was December or January. Things turned out exactly the opposite from my plans.
Moving the RV around the yard the transmission started acting up then went into forward mode, any gear it was shifted to made it go forward including reverse and park although park kept it from moving.
Diagnosing problem was the next step, drain fluid remove pan, change filter, flush system including cooler, refill with new fluid and try it, same problem except at this point grandson came in the picture. He, while the tranny was being worked on, discovered the radio that only works when the switch is ignition on. Seems the mechanical fuel pump had a internal leak and the electrical pump from the rear tank, which couldn't be heard running, overfilled the crankcase. Not realizing what caused the engine not to start and run I looked at the ignition as the culprit. When I couldn't get it to run right and in the process of looking at different areas I found oily fuel residue leaking out the exhaust.
Next drain oil and replace filter and fill with oil. Still not running so I tried different timing adjustments, advancing it too much it kicked back and broke the starter motor case. Change starter and try to start after resetting timing back, turn the key, another loud sound as the second starter motor case breaks. Conclusion, jumped timing chain.
Pulled the front off the engine, timing chain is loose but on the mark. Replace chain and close up front of engine but decide a new water pump should be installed. Look for HD water pump, none available but Napa say they can get one in 3 or 4 days. 10 days later I check with Napa, they say it will be in within a week. Finally I install the water pump, get engine started, it runs but the tranny is still putting a load on the engine. I pull the drive shaft, start the engine and at this time it runs good but in neutral at idle the speedometer registers 25 MPH.
Next, pull the tranny, rebuild it and in the process try to find out what caused it to burn up front clutch. I questioned a lot of people, contacted forums but no specific answer to what would cause the front clutch to burn, in the yard, not driving.
The tranny is now back in and seems to work just fine but I haven't connected the drive shaft yet. Rain kept me from that and I still need to change the power steering belt to create enough adjustment so the AC belt can be tightened.
A road test is next to verify shift points.Home
Moving the RV around the yard the transmission started acting up then went into forward mode, any gear it was shifted to made it go forward including reverse and park although park kept it from moving.
Diagnosing problem was the next step, drain fluid remove pan, change filter, flush system including cooler, refill with new fluid and try it, same problem except at this point grandson came in the picture. He, while the tranny was being worked on, discovered the radio that only works when the switch is ignition on. Seems the mechanical fuel pump had a internal leak and the electrical pump from the rear tank, which couldn't be heard running, overfilled the crankcase. Not realizing what caused the engine not to start and run I looked at the ignition as the culprit. When I couldn't get it to run right and in the process of looking at different areas I found oily fuel residue leaking out the exhaust.
Next drain oil and replace filter and fill with oil. Still not running so I tried different timing adjustments, advancing it too much it kicked back and broke the starter motor case. Change starter and try to start after resetting timing back, turn the key, another loud sound as the second starter motor case breaks. Conclusion, jumped timing chain.
Pulled the front off the engine, timing chain is loose but on the mark. Replace chain and close up front of engine but decide a new water pump should be installed. Look for HD water pump, none available but Napa say they can get one in 3 or 4 days. 10 days later I check with Napa, they say it will be in within a week. Finally I install the water pump, get engine started, it runs but the tranny is still putting a load on the engine. I pull the drive shaft, start the engine and at this time it runs good but in neutral at idle the speedometer registers 25 MPH.
Next, pull the tranny, rebuild it and in the process try to find out what caused it to burn up front clutch. I questioned a lot of people, contacted forums but no specific answer to what would cause the front clutch to burn, in the yard, not driving.
The tranny is now back in and seems to work just fine but I haven't connected the drive shaft yet. Rain kept me from that and I still need to change the power steering belt to create enough adjustment so the AC belt can be tightened.
A road test is next to verify shift points.Home
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