Peter
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John,
Add them to the map please.
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All Libertys come with 8 tracks because all their owners are old and hobble.
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Not wanting to thread drift here but being interested in comments this might engender,…keying off of the statement that the diesel is allowed to idle for an “hour” or so… if you go back through some of the Detroit releases relating to this practice, you may find that they recommend that this not be done …beyond 5 minutes or so if idling can be reasonably avoided….not including while in traffic.
The diesel engine is inefficient while idling and unburned fuel can easily “pass by” the rings and enter into the oil in the system. It is my understanding that this dilution, when left to sit as we sometimes do with our coaches, promotes the formation of sulphuric acid which attacks the bearings of the engine.
I know that truckers do it all of the time and it is my understanding that they pay a handsome price for doing so… if the idea is to keep the engine warm in adverse conditions, it has been shown that even in freezing temperatures, after a 30 minute shutdown, the main crank is still very, very hot …basically unchanged from the moment of shutdown… don’t know but I have read the studies… and I don’t travel anywhere in cold weather as a practical matter…
The recommendation I follow when stopping for a period of time is to idle down for 2 to 5 minutes allowing the turbo to wind down before shutting off the engine. This also helps to cool down the engine in hot temperatures.As I have said many times, I am not the expert…..
Just some thoughts….
Pres
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Is the shift pad an easy replacement? Someone one of us could do in the field?
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Thanks Peter. If I can buy them local mo better. Didn’t know if you had to do any major goodies to wiring or related electric components other than just cutting wire on old and replacing new.
Thanks Les. Just getting into the 21 First Centery with led’s . Are these bulbs just a drop in replacement on say like 1157 bulbs the old stop and clearence bulbs?
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Yes follow Jon’s instructions… he pulls the ads up on his phone all the time right Jon?
Sorry Jon… I just HAD to say that !!
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It all comes natural for old truckers, I don’t even know what your talking about.
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I can drive without mirrors as far as staying in my lane, I was an over the road Owner Operator for 10 years, and have logged many millions of miles pulling over length loads. I understand getting the big picture and driving ahead of the front of the bus or truck. I can see where someone would weave back and forth if relying on the mirrors to stay in the lane. That is not what I meant, but probably what I said. I’ll go back and retract.
I do know how to adjust them. Just as a personal preference, and what works for me especially backing up. There is less head turning with them adjusted like I do. (Maybe for me only)
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When Roger and I put rope lighting under our coaches for the bling contest in Santa Fe we did an internet search. What I found were hundreds of possible types and sources for the lighting you show.
In the 15 or more years since your coach was built there is no doubt manufacturers and distributors have come and gone, but someone is going to have what you need.
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Don, ours is getting about 4 to 5 mpg and if yours is worse , I feel for you. Ours weighs in around 39,999 lbs. wet.
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Instructions for Liberty owners in tank dumping. Priceless….
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Wilton
I had the same problem as you have now, I sent PM please call me I can walk you through this one.
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Mark…
I thought it was “warmer” when you mentioned a fireplace !!
Diane
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Tom and Jon,
From the picture, our mirror arm is positioned very close to the side of the coach. I’m not at the coach right now but I think the side of the mirror is less than 6 inches from the driver’s window.
We do get a little vibration but not bad. We had vibration from our Monaco mirrors also, I would say it’s about the same.
The position of the arm will reflect the sun sometimes. I was thinking of putting a piece of black tape on the top of the arm to cure the problem.
Mark
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You have one or more bad batteries Larry. Suggest replacing them all with Napa using the PC discount.