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by slapthecat
Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Replace vacuum lines
Replies: 0
Views: 4813

Replace vacuum lines

Has anyone replaced the vacuum lines around the engine?!? Specifically the small colored (pink, green, red) PVC plastic hoses?!? What did you use?!? I'm gearing up to replace all the vacuum lines - just as a point of maintenance - and I'm stumped on how to replace these. Leaning towards getting some...
by slapthecat
Wed Aug 16, 2017 12:51 am
Forum: Basic Questions
Topic: What did you name your camper?
Replies: 45
Views: 56899

Re: What did you name your camper?

Mine was sorta named for me. The first picture I sent my buddy, he said "it looks like a Triceratops" - and it is dubbed "The Tritops"
by slapthecat
Sun Aug 06, 2017 10:07 pm
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: Water Pump Leak & sub-flour
Replies: 9
Views: 13600

Re: Water Pump Leak & sub-flour

Yep... been through it... twice!

I've got lots of pics at http://thetritops.blogspot.com
Look under Water Damage pt1

Send me a msg if I can help!
by slapthecat
Fri Apr 07, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Want To Buy
Topic: 1987 - 92 B190 Parts wanted and questions
Replies: 8
Views: 12460

Re: 1987 - 92 B190 Parts wanted and questions

I have a bunch of pictures from my renovation posted at TheTritops.Blogspot.com
And I'm in Central FL (Orlando), if youd ike to come by and see it!!
(May even still have the original radio...)
by slapthecat
Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: B190 database
Replies: 145
Views: 148765

Re: B190 database

Ok!
Mine is a 1990
Airstream: 1B9KVGA21LJ300122
Ford: 1FDHS34G9LHA61113
It's been in Orlando, FL since Jan 2014. Bought in Mississippi (carfax - and dealer sticker - said it was originally sold in upstate ny)
by slapthecat
Tue Mar 21, 2017 3:08 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: The gray running boards
Replies: 10
Views: 13037

Re: The gray running boards

My running boards were in pretty bad shape as well. Lots of spider cracks and greyed to the point of almost white.
I took them off, sanded them down, used some bondo to fill in the spider cracks, and hit them with the Rustoleum Bumper and Trim paint. Looks great!
by slapthecat
Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:42 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Seal around the perimeter of the top
Replies: 20
Views: 25613

Re: Seal around the perimeter of the top

That does look a little different...

I will say, on my '90, that was just a blue vinyl stripe. The top is all one piece of fiberglass.
by slapthecat
Sun Feb 05, 2017 2:41 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Seal around the perimeter of the top
Replies: 20
Views: 25613

Re: Seal around the perimeter of the top

Not sure what you mean - could you give a little more detail what you're trying to fix?
by slapthecat
Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:15 pm
Forum: Generators
Topic: Gasoline smell
Replies: 24
Views: 26754

Re: Gasoline smell

One other point - I had a strong gas smell a year ago as well. It turned out to be a broken hose on the emissions evaporator canister. On my '90, it's under the passenger door. A hose runs from the gas tank emission valves (on top) to these two canisters. For me, the hose from the first canister to ...
by slapthecat
Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 02 sensor location
Replies: 2
Views: 5757

Re: 02 sensor location

That's the one!
Thanks
by slapthecat
Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 02 sensor location
Replies: 2
Views: 5757

02 sensor location

I've got a '90 B190 with the 460 engine - does anyone know if there is more than one o2 sensor?!?
I replaced one that is just before the catalytic converter. I've seen references online to one or two more, but can't find anything.
by slapthecat
Fri Dec 09, 2016 3:13 pm
Forum: New to the site
Topic: New Owners--need some help
Replies: 9
Views: 11576

Re: New Owners--need some help

Can you post some pictures of the existing configuration? It would be much easier to offer suggestions knowing what you're working with. It may be easy enough to make the dinette convertible to a bed, and use the overhead bed as storage for whatever you end up building. Just my initial thoughts...
by slapthecat
Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "Missed connection in Orlando"
Replies: 0
Views: 4634

"Missed connection in Orlando"

Two friends have told me another B190 is in the Orlando area. I was just coming home from work in my B and saw a B at the intersection of University and Goldenrod. I waved, you honked... it was awesome... you on here?!?! Would love to see another B in person!!!
by slapthecat
Fri Sep 23, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: TV Antenna suggestion
Replies: 3
Views: 6518

Re: TV Antenna suggestion

Another alternative is building a "fractal antenna" - lots of DIY sites explain it. I made one out of tin foil - works better than any store bought HD antenna I've tried!
by slapthecat
Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:29 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Tips for spark plug removal?!?
Replies: 15
Views: 18128

Re: Tips for spark plug removal?!?

Update:
Complete Success!
And thanks all for the suggestions. The wheel well access was crucial for plug #2.
The most difficult was #5 - front driver's side. As Skater said, just had to jam my hand down there and do it. The skin will grow back...

And she's running great!