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Not a snap ring. That would be easy. And the split ring is round, like 3/64" diameter high strength wire that has no holes in it. I picture in my mind a machined tube, perhaps split twice, that can be fitted over the ring once it is placed in the groove and then a hose clamp compressing this machined tube, then driving the Stop ring over the split ring in one quick movement. That would be a good tool to include in the rebuild kit.
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My first encounter with a difficult Stop Ring was rebuilding my Holset HX35W Turbo. I bent the stop ring trying to force it in and ending up buying another kit. My second encounter with a difficult Stop Ring was yesterday, replacing a chipped pinion Gear on my Delco-Remy MT28 starter. I already replaced the starter (unbranded $120) last year, but could not bring myself to throw away the original Delco-Remy. A year ago I sourced the pinion gear/clutch assembly, and a month ago I sourced the repair kit. Again, it was installing the Stop Ring that gave me trouble. I tried force, ending up bending the ring a little, straightened the ring then tried the method show below in the picture. After maybe 100 tries the Stop Ring popped into the Pinion Stop. Now I have a spare starter, but there MUST be a better way?
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Curious, what FASS kit did you guys install? I installed the one for a Dodge / Cummins and it ended up being a poor choice. The fuel return line was only 13', the brass flange fittings were poorly machined, the connectors didn't match, the relay was Nema 1 (indoor only rated). Would the kit for Class 8 trucks have been a better choice?
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Follow-up. I ended up dropping the fuel tank again and fabricating a 3/4" brass stilling tube for the 3/4 return fuel tee I pictured above, the day after I last posted. Call it peace of mind. I finished a tour of the AZ state parks, 1,500 miles and 5 fuel stops, full load of 4 people, no toad. I can report. Performance seems unchanged. (not that it ever ran bad). Fuel economy went from 10 to 12 mpg, averaged over 5 tanks. Even after doing the math twice I still can't believe 12 mpg, probably got some tail winds coming up from Tucson.
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What is the condition of your tie rods? Any unusual vibration, clunking noise, or pull to one side or the other? How do your track bars look, are the thru bolts tight? Check these before jumping into the steering gear. and yes, the h frame only applies to RR8 chassis. Many have advised 2-person inspection; One turning the steering wheel while at idle, the other underneath observing for loose parts.
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Flexible drain hose in Dynasty kitchen slide
Robert92867 replied to Newcsn's topic in General Motorhome Discussion
The first time mine cracked, after 10 years, I glued in a new piece. The second time, after 20 years, I glued (2) 45 degree pvc elbows at the stress points. I hope the latest fix outlives me, as I am running out of options. -
I know.. "cheap chinese parts". But CDEC is an authorized Cummins manufacturer, and sometime for vintage parts, that's all you can get. Anyway, I took a chance, it was listed for a B series Cummins, but my pump has a splined drive, so it's a paperweight. If you recognize this pump, and want a spare. Pay shipping (probably under $40) and it's yours.
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2006 Dynasty - Side Radiator hose
Robert92867 replied to Newcsn's topic in Engine, Transmission, Engine Cooling, & Hydraulics
Question: Do the full size Monaco have flexible hose fill lines? In general, I found Monaco used top quality hose for coolant, and oil. However, the photo below shows my diesel fuel fill (I think it's 2"?) hose cracked and seeping fuel. This was 9 years after production. I replaced with a more suitable hose, which has served me for 13 years without signs of failure. I know this because I dropped my fuel tank this month and checked the interior / exterior of the diesel fill hose. -
Look at the condition of your axle... grey faded, covered in factory applied underseal. Notice how your swingarms have a new(er) paint finish, without the factory undercoating. They have definitely been replaced.
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Fluorescent fixture update
Robert92867 replied to Dennis H's topic in Interior & Exterior Care & Renovations
Someday I'm gonna find some fluorescents nobody wants. -
Volvo tank gone bad again
Robert92867 replied to Rocketman3's topic in Engine, Transmission, Engine Cooling, & Hydraulics
My experience with JB Weld on the original plastic tank was that it held for 1000 miles, by the time I had completed a 7000 mile trip I was adding a gallon of coolant a day. -
Winter Storage, Indoors, Outdoors?
Robert92867 replied to Joel J's topic in General Motorhome Discussion
I'm impressed. -
Out of all the electrical stuff (wrong) connectors and (cheap nema 1 relay) included in the FASS fuel system, I only salvaged some wire and split duct. For everything else, there is Amazon. Then I did a fresh install starting from scratch, the way I wanted it in the Rear Run Bay. Added a Manual Bypass Switch to fill the filters when I change them. End of the line for FASS fuel system project. I ended up putting a 3/4" tee in the engine fuel return bung hole in the diesel tank, and bringing the FASS return line in one side. I hope there isn't going to be too much aeration, as I could not figure out a way to run a stilling tube down the inside of the tank.
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Winter Storage, Indoors, Outdoors?
Robert92867 replied to Joel J's topic in General Motorhome Discussion
In my opinion, the damage (both visible and unseen) caused by inclement weather will outweigh the costs of dry storage. -
Carlsbad, NM to Alamogordo, NM to El Paso
Robert92867 replied to Jeff H's topic in General Motorhome Discussion