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A couple of years ago, my digital Coolant Temp Gauge stopped working on the console over the drivers head.  

i just didnt worry about it.  so it was on my list while on this trip to fix.  i am at steve magowns place and forest and cindy are here too.  i am outlining my fix so that those that chase electrical problems can perhaps learn how to break things into bite sized chunks.  

the gauge lights up but shows LO all the time for temp, which means it is not getting a signal.  so....first thing i did was to run a jumper from the sensor on the genny directly to the gauge.  that worked.  so that means the wire between the two is bad somewhere.  

i found the color of the wire off the gauge and found the same wire behind the drivers side floor kickplate panel under the dash where it comes down the window channel.  the wire ohmed good between the gauge and the floor....so the wire is fine there.  

then we found the wire in the genny control box in the passenger side compartment where the genny blower is.  it ohmed good between the genny sensor and the control box.  so that part of the wire was good.  that was a relief as it would have been hard to run a new wire there.  

then we ohmed the wire between that genny control box and at the drivers kick panel below the steering wheel dash and it was bad.  so that meant we needed to replace the wire between the control box and the place right under the steering wheel under the dash where it goes up the window channel.  

so...(btw, forest was helping with all of this...much easier with two people).   we pushed a 3/8" piece of dot brake tubing through the foam where the headlight wires come  over the headlights to behind the fuse panel behind the passenger feet kickpanel.  we drilled a hole through the firewall to the genny compartment and fed the brake tubing like flexible conduit to the genny control box.  that made it easy to feed a new 16 gauge wire from the control box to up through the floor to the area behind the fuse panel in the passenger feet area.  

fortunately i had left a pull string between the two sides of the dash when i rewired the headlights.  so we pulled the wire over to the drivers side, making sure we left the pull string there for next time.  

i put a lug on the wire and put it in the control box and closed it up, then spliced the other end under the drivers kick panel to the wire going up to the gauge over the drivers head and wallah....all fixed.  took a while, but got her done...

as you can see, we just broke the troubleshooting into small pieces.  is pretty easy that way

tom

Newell has #1514, a quad slide, 2015 model with a 6 color paint scheme, custom blended, bath and a half for sale. This stunning coach has wood and tile flooring in the salon and galley. It is powered by a Cummins ISX 600 HP engine and an Allison 6 speed transmission.

http://www.newellcoach.com/newell-coaches/coach-1514/

1984 Newell Motorcoach

This RV has a 450 HP Detroit V8 Diesel with automatic transmission. Engine was freshly rebuilt and has very few miles since rebuild. New batteries were installed 2 weeks ago. The RV was completely detailed last week and is in great condition. The room seams on the roof have been re-caulked.

Features: Backup Camera, 2 flat screen TVs, Sony in dash AM/FM/CD, awnings, diesel generator, dual A/C units, solid surface countertops, full basement storage, a booth style dinette and fold out sofa that both convert to beds and much much more!

Originally built for and owned by Al Unser Sr. a famous Indy race car driver!

The bad: The belt for the compressor on the engine is missing so the dash A/C is non-functional, the walls beside the entry appear to be rotted and the wall paper is peeling, the rear bumper has damage at both corners.

Overall, this RV is in great shape for its age. Newell Motorcoaches are the absolute top of the line and this one has a well-documented provenance. DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN AN AMAZING AND FUNCTIONAL PIECE OF AUTO RACING HISTORY!

RV is currently at Crank Ape in Valdosta, GA and will go up in an online auction available May 25th to June 1st.

Walkthrough video can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBE3UWx3whg

This RV will be available for auction May 25, 2016 to June 1, 2016 at: www.CrankyApe.com

darlene and i arrived in nacogdoches this after noon.  we are hooked up in front of chappell and mary's newell garage.  
we had an incredible afternoon and evening with them.  they are warm and gracious hosts and we are grateful to them for their hospitality.  thanks to larry for reminding me they were on the way to steves.   

we will hang out in the morning and then head over to west monroe magown motor coach country club.  

tom

C-15, 625 HP ZF 12 speed automatic, bath and a half, 49,000 miles, Valid electric slides, ZF steerable tag, call for Price

http://www.rvt.com/Newell-P2000I-2010-Ga...9-UX189809

2007 Honda CRV Toad for sale.  157k miles.  New windshield, new water pump, new ac compressor, new serpentine belt, new Interstate battery.  Tires approx 60% tread remaining.  Everything works.  In good shape.  Just install 2” hitch on back for bike rack, cargo rack, etc.  Roof rack (cross bars) and cargo basket included.  Tinted windows.  Power windows/locks.  Cruise control.  Set up with Road Master base plates for towing 4 down installed last year.  Only been towed twice.  No accidents.  Fresh Mobil One synthetic oil change.  $7,500

Bill
Mobil text or call: 98five-72two-585six
Email:  [email protected]

just called chappell jordan about making a no notice last minute stop at his place tuesday nite.  

then on to west monroe, la to see the duck dynasty gang....oh yea and steve magowan.  

staying at Buck Creek Rv park in abilene.  nothing fancy, but 110 ft long pull throughs that are 40 ft wide and there is grass.  

tom

I'm posting this for my Guru buddy Steve Magown.

http://hiconsumption.com/2016/05/ktm-ax-buggy-concept/

http://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?ti...rutherford

While searching for a classic Newell, I came across this listing.  This coach is still available and the price has been reduced.  If interested and cannot make contact, drop me a PM and I will put you in contact with seller.  It is located in Missouri and seems to be in very good condition.  Originally Racecar Driver, Johnny Rutherfords Coach.  Third owner.