07-07-2014, 08:16 AM
Ran over to the local True Value hardware to get a fitting. Standard 3/8" flare connection. Hooked the 2 fuel hoses together, cleaned up the engine and waiting for it to dry to check for leaks.
Talked with Mike at Newell and he said "if it was my coach I'd bypass it, but since it came from Detroit on the engine......"
He also said the Davco showing full while running then half or so when not running is normal.
And he said it sounds like the radiator is dirty and to clean it, which I did yesterday. He also said it sounds like the engine is running normal, thermostats, etc. based on what I told him. So if I don't have any fuel leaks we'll plan to head down 285 to Creede. First chance I can get to a good Detroit shop I'll have the radiator flushed and refilled.
And thanks Marc for that great explanation. Yes I was thinking of a gas engine and you cleared the fog out of my brain!
Talked with Mike at Newell and he said "if it was my coach I'd bypass it, but since it came from Detroit on the engine......"
He also said the Davco showing full while running then half or so when not running is normal.
And he said it sounds like the radiator is dirty and to clean it, which I did yesterday. He also said it sounds like the engine is running normal, thermostats, etc. based on what I told him. So if I don't have any fuel leaks we'll plan to head down 285 to Creede. First chance I can get to a good Detroit shop I'll have the radiator flushed and refilled.
And thanks Marc for that great explanation. Yes I was thinking of a gas engine and you cleared the fog out of my brain!
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486
1993 Newell 39' #337