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  New member

Posted by: Bill62
11-28-2022, 04:43 AM
Forum: Howdy and Welcome to Newell Gurus
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Hi gang, my name is Bill. I have been looking at older bus conversions for a while now, GM 4104s and 4106s as well as MCI buses. I stumbled across a few older Newells, most turned out to be ancient adds, I don't know why they don't take them down after they are sold. The older Newells 89 and back to 84 have caught my eye, and I know that everyone on here has been drooling over the one in NC, but I'm like most on here, it is not worth what they are asking, and it's at a dealership, so you get to pay even more for it. I had one guy pulling my chain from MO on a red and silver 86, he was using the add pictures from when he bought it, ever how many years ago, or he is just a scammer, trying to cash in on a dreamer. I do like them a lot, and they are well appointed, and they remind me of a bus, and that is what I'm after, but being down here in Texas nothing remotely close has come up for Newells anyway. Still looking for that needle in a hay stack.

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  Battery Isolator question

Posted by: 2BirdDogs
11-27-2022, 04:00 PM
Forum: Electrical
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Hello Gurus, 
I have a question regarding my Powerline model 33-53 battery isolator (please see pictures attached). 
When I check voltage across "A" to ground; "B" to ground; "C" to ground -- I get 12.4vdc. My question is on the voltage across "B" to ground... If the diodes in the isolator are operating correctly, shouldn't the voltage be 0 between "B" and ground?
Thanks for any insights.
Paul
       

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  Check your Electrical Cable routing in Engine bay

Posted by: Parisjet
11-26-2022, 03:13 PM
Forum: Electrical
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    on coach #728 2005 Newell
CHECK THIS AREA IMMEDIATELY , a few more miles and this could have been a major engine fire. That Cat engine vibrates a lot at idle and this means you need to be extra vigilant on your wire and hose inspections or you could have a big coolant leak or even worse when a 1/2 Power cable shorts out against the engine. I found this today while looking for a coolant leak.
   

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  wabco air dryer leak

Posted by: Jack Houpe
11-25-2022, 09:12 AM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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I've been tracking down leaks, I watched all of Richards videos and found 3 major leaks, the first 2 I ordered parts for but this last one is the air dryer. Is this unit rebuildable? Has anyone done this before? Its not leaking from the filter itself its the part of the housing that has the name wabco on it.

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  Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Thanksgiving

Posted by: Fulltiming
11-24-2022, 12:25 PM
Forum: General
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I have so many things to be grateful for and one of those is the friendships I have developed as a result of owning a Newell. Some of my strongest friendships developed on this site and its predecessor site. This site and my church have provided me with a wealth of friends that I can not thank enough for their caring and their time.

I am particularly grateful for Tom and Darlene, without whom this site and many of those friendships would not have existed.

We are blessed beyond belief. I thank the Lord daily for each of you.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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  Microphor after flush...air leak -low pitched sound

Posted by: Wanderman
11-23-2022, 03:41 PM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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I have a conundrum.

My mid bath (the 1/2 bath one) is working fine. When flushed, it goes all the way through the cycle and when complete and bowl is refilled I get a low pitch "hum" which is definitely an air leak, but I cannot figure out where or how to fix it. I checked all the fittings internally and none are leaking. It may be from the spool? Maybe an o-ring when bad??

Any idea what would cause this AFTER a complete cycle. It drains my supply air system in minutes!

Of course we're on the road in Avon, NC. beautiful place albeit a bit on the small side. Pictures in the AM. If anyone is nearby, you are welcome to visit. We'll be here until Friday.

Thanks!!!!

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  Tale of Two Tires

Posted by: Latitude 28
11-23-2022, 11:00 AM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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Had the chance to preview an RV (not a Newell) with a family member looking to purchase.  The front tires happened to be smaller but the same manufacture as what we have on our Newell, albeit, made 30 weeks apart with a date code 1816 in the same year. The history of the previewed RV....stored outside, no wheel covers and used several time`s a year.   Our coach's history, that we acquired at the end of 2018 with the front tires date code of 4816.....the PO stored it outside 2017 & 2018 with no covers.  Once we owned the coach, we use it several times a year, stored it out side 2019 & 2020 with no covers then moved it inside late 2020 and I check tire pressures at least monthly and service accordingly.  Also I apply "303 Aerospace Protectant" to the tires monthly.  Take a look at these images of the previewed coach's tires....
       
And now our tires.....
       
Having said all this in order to get to my point of this post.  The difference, I believe, is the monthly application of 303 and servicing tires.  We are about to replace our front tires on the coach with a date code of 4816 with virtually no weather checking on the tires.  Needless to say the new tires will get the same treatment.

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  Reference Catalogs

Posted by: Richard
11-23-2022, 05:31 AM
Forum: Tools
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I have found some catalogs that over the years are very informative resources for exposing me to either “that’s how they do that” or “oh, that’s a part I didn’t know existed”. I find that reading some of the catalogs is extremely educational when it comes to techie stuff. Now, I am not dissing YouTube or internet search engines, but there is something about old school in print that I retain better. Most of these catalogs stay in the “library”.  You may have to pay a bit for one or two, but here is my list of go to reference materials. I am sure you have yours, and I would love to hear of them. I may just use the catalog to learn the name of what I am looking for, and then utilize a search engine. Or in the case of McMaster, pay the premium price for a quality part and quick reliable shipping. 

McMaster Carr
Grainger
Jamestown Distributors
Sailrite

Less used but useful nonetheless.

Summit Racing
West Marine
Eastwood

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  Valid Levelling 6 Pack Valve Maintenance Coach 1482

Posted by: hypoxia
11-22-2022, 07:22 PM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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Valid sells a valve replacement part 6X1053 for the 6 pack levelling valve.  I  looked for a different solution to the valves leaking internally.  What I discovered is another part that has the part needed which can be removed and used to replace the valve nipple.  The old nipples are less pliable, brittle and susceptible to internal leakage.  I use a punch to remove the old part but the new ones are easily removed with your fingernails.  I replaced all 12 valve nipples today in both 6 packs.  The part number I ordered was KIP SKPA38.  Valve Nipple Part .  There may be a better solution, please post it.  The "O" ring is size 019.  These valves are normally closed, I used the original springs.  The solenoid coil is HydraForce 4301512 Series 08 DR Coil.

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  Rain water leaks - 75 classic

Posted by: superbirds
11-20-2022, 04:44 PM
Forum: Exterior
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Hi I have a question for any of the older body type Classic Guru's - my 1975 coach has had constant water leaks around the windows - I always thought it was the what I call the "Go Fast" windows due to the exposed surface and slant of the front and back of the window frame. Recently I started a project on changing all of these windows - on my coach there are 4 larger side windows. I'm replacing with 4 square double pane units from a reseller of Country Coach parts. While working on one of them to get the final fit today, I noticed water where I didn't expect it on the top of the windows. I had this window taped pretty well and don't think the water was getting past that. Ok sorry for the back story, here's the question.

The upper trim / kind of a gutter looks to have butyl tape behind it and is riveted at the seam where the roof and body meets the side body panel. This butyl looks bad and is missing in a number of places - could this be my water leak problem? I could put butyl tape back on it after sealing the seal with something - eternal bound tape, or could I just eliminate it and get some strips of aluminum cut and glue it on with auto body adhesive? Any and all thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Side note - Marcia and I moved from Michigan to Sand Springs Oklahoma "to be near out grand kids" - fantastic move!!        

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