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by RobertS
Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: Tires and Suspension
Topic: Stabilizer Bars
Replies: 62
Views: 90717

Re: Stabilizer Bars

There is a post about installing sway bars on the forum from 2007 that inspired me to upgrade WW B19 with rear and larger front sway bars. It is the best improvement in ten years of ownership. Easy installation and very reasonable cost. Just do it!!! I posted the following after the 2010 installatio...
by RobertS
Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:28 pm
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: rubber washers leaking on female threaded H2O connections
Replies: 2
Views: 7489

Re: rubber washers leaking on female threaded H2O connection

Thank you for the reply. I have removed the worn out rubber washer-seal and replaced it with two O rings. This has stopped the leaking in the driveway with only pump pressure, If this stays dry for the next three road trips, I will celebrate with a cold drink and carry spares, I never hook up to ext...
by RobertS
Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: rubber washers leaking on female threaded H2O connections
Replies: 2
Views: 7489

rubber washers leaking on female threaded H2O connections

I need suggestions for replacing the old leaking rubber washers found in the water supply fitting connections?? The supply fitting is the female threaded type that is hand tightened to the toilet, or faucets. The leaking grey rubber washer appears to be a very specific design to fit inside the femal...
by RobertS
Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: Generators
Topic: generator dead, need help
Replies: 4
Views: 10099

Re: generator dead, need help

Thank you again for hosting the site with info on how to maintain and enjoy a B19 Airstream. After checking all three fuse connectors, under the couch seat ( This require removal of seat base,) These fuse/relays are bolted to connector wires, covered with protective tape. They are relays and fuses a...
by RobertS
Thu May 30, 2013 9:28 am
Forum: Generators
Topic: generator dead, need help
Replies: 4
Views: 10099

Re: generator dead, need help

Thank you for the quick thoughts. Still dead with engine running. I will remove the couch seat and test circuits going in and out of gen set. I have down loaded the Onan schematic and trouble shooting info. http://www.cumminsonan.com/www/pdf/manuals/981-0506.pdf You may wish to add it to the site. I...
by RobertS
Wed May 29, 2013 11:18 pm
Forum: Generators
Topic: generator dead, need help
Replies: 4
Views: 10099

generator dead, need help

1992 B19 with onan gen set. Last week tuned carb and ran for 20 minutes to clear fuel line with ac running great. As for preventative maintenance I also replaced both the starter relay and auxiliary battery relays next to the radiator. On the following trip to south Florida the gen set refused to st...
by RobertS
Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: Basic Questions
Topic: Just bought a 93- Picking it up in 2 weeks. Shop questions
Replies: 10
Views: 10302

Tires after five years of age tires with great tread are prone to side wall failure at the wost time!! Check the spare for date code also. Yes metal valve stems are a must for the 80 psi tires. I have had two side wall blow outs, one in drive way, the other on the road both with tires 5+ years age. ...
by RobertS
Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: Tires and Suspension
Topic: Sway Bar Installation.....
Replies: 34
Views: 60307

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After reading this post i was inpsired to upgrade the 1992 B190 White Whale (WW) For years I swayed down the road always jealous of other motor homes with finer road manners. I ordered both front and rear sway bars on e...
by RobertS
Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: Basic Questions
Topic: brake pedal soft after replacing rear lines
Replies: 4
Views: 5657

The raod test after installing new Monroe Gas Magna shocks 555031 , 555032, and front and rear Hellwig sway bars 7604, 7183, is complete. What a huge improvement to road control at both low and high speed. Wish I would have done this nine years ago!!! The front and rear kits were available on e-bay,...
by RobertS
Sat Aug 21, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: Basic Questions
Topic: brake pedal soft after replacing rear lines
Replies: 4
Views: 5657

brakes

You were sooo right!! This morning I bled the brakes the old school way. Started at reservoir, cracked open the lines with wife on the brake pedal to remove any air. Removed the rear wheels and went to the right rear, left rear, ABS, right front, then left front . Made sure I got three solid pumps o...
by RobertS
Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: Basic Questions
Topic: brake pedal soft after replacing rear lines
Replies: 4
Views: 5657

brake pedal soft after replacing rear lines

I have had a 1992 E350 B190 for 9 years. Just found your very helpful site last month. After reading about installing Hellwigg sway bar kits front and rear I ordered a set and went to work. The rear brake lines were very rusty so I reaplaced them while intalling new shocks and the sway bar systems M...