changing belts and hoses

[roncan1842@...]

I have a 82 35FC which has a swing out radiator with a drop swing bumper after the first time I opened it I did away with the long hoses, which are difficult to deal with and also I changed the air intake which was not sufficient for the air flow required for a 3208. I now have to drain the radiatorand remove the hoses by detaching the flanges, it might take a little longer, but I have less busted knuckles. A word or advise if you pull the radiator be sure to replace the oil filter to block hose. This is why I had to pull open the radiator the first time, on the road side on I-95 in South Carolina. good luck

Ron & Nita Roberts

95PT40WB

In a message dated 3/31/2009 6:56:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, aeonix1@... writes:

I can't answer your questions -- but it's a good time to consider making the changes to convert to a swing out radiator.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Mar 31, 2009, at 2:25 PM, Dorn Hetzel wrote:

It looks like I will need to be replacing some belts on my 77FC35 fairly soon.

All are still working, but getting a bit loose.

Do I understand correctly that getting to the belts on the 77FC35 involves removing the bumper, front panel and radiator ?

If it's going to be a big job like that, I presume I will want to replace all belts and any hoses in that area while I have the radiator off.

Can anyone who has done this task offer me some clues? If I were to pay someone to do it, can anyone estimate what I should expect it to cost?

Regards,

Dorn Hetzel
77FC35
Hogansville, GA

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