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07-27-2005, 05:40

On the turbo piping, I meant the right front piping not the left.
Ralph

At 12:33 PM 7/27/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>Hello Doug:
>
>I am in Oklahoma http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm and perform service
>work on Birds.
>
>When you go see the Coach, don't be in a rush, take your time and don't be
>overwhelmed. It is easy to do, I know, we have all been there.
>
>After a walk through, ask Bleakly to have a service tech come out with a
>manometer and do an LP leak down test. This can be done in the refrigerator
>out side access compartment. This is important.
>Next, open the engine hatch, do a visual check where the hatch gas shocks
>mount to the lid. Then check the manifolds for cracks or broken ears by the
>hold down bolts. If the turbo piping is covered with heat shielding, as
>your facing the engine, on your left in front you will see the turbo
>piping, under that shielding you will find a flange covered by a clamp.
>Just above the clamp, do a visual check for any cracks.
>Next check the battery wiring, it should be 2/0 min cable size. Check the
>condition of the cable ends.
>As you do your walk through of the Coach, turn on all the lighting systems.
>Bring the AC's on line one at a time until all are running and take a look
>at the gauges to see if they are balanced and steady. Turn on the Coach
>head lights and driving lights, check to be sure they are working. If
>memory serves, unless it has been modified ( you will probably make that
>modification later) the bright lights have to be on for the driving lights
>to work. Check the step in and out function. Check the entry door to be
>sure it is not bowed or need an adjustment. Check all the gaskets around
>all windows to be sure there is not rust beginning. Go up on top and check
>all vents where the base contacts the roof metal, for cracking or if that
>d(*&@ silicone has been used to stop leaks. Check all screws holding down
>the walk plates to see if they are loose. Look over the side and check the
>seams where the awnings meet the coach. If the rain guttering has open
>cracks in the sealant, it is not a major concern but you will have to
>address that as a prevent maint later on.
>Standing at the front of the Coach peer down the sides for anything unusual
>like deeper than what should be normal indentations in the skin. Open the
>compartments and check the gas shocks and rubber seals. Look under the
>compartment edges, especially the front where tire blow outs could have
>crumpled the compartments. Check all wheel wells for missing insulation,
>this tells you if there has been a blow out, and if any damage from that.
>Check the water system to be sure it pressures up and the pump shuts off
>properly.
>
>So many things, but this you can do with an informed walk around. Check the
>undercarriage for major rust and the bottom of the LP ASME tank is a good
>tell tell there.
>
>That is just a few things to look at to start with. Hope this helps a
>little. The '89 is a good Coach. Good luck.
>
>Ralph Fullenwider
>out of Oklahoma
>
>At 08:32 PM 7/26/2005 -0500, you wrote:
> >Tom,
> >
> >I am new to this forum and I don't know Ralph Fullenwider. How do you
> >contact and where does he live? I would probably hire someone after I see
> >the coach and decide to buy it. John Bleakley offered a free oil analysis
> >to be taken before they change the oil and they also said they would print
> >off what the computer history says (I am not familiar with what
> >information you can get from the computer).
> >
> >Thanks for your response and help!!
> >
> >Doug Tidwell
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Tom Warner
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 8:21 PM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] 1989 WB Bluebird
> >
> >
> > Doug dont waste your money on an oil analysis. An oil analysis is only
> > good
> > if you have others to compare it with and the sample is taken at or near
> > oil change time so you get used oil to sample. If anyone has changed the
> > oil lately and you can bet it has been the only thing an oil analysis
> will
> > do now is to lighten your pocket.
> >
> > I believe John Bleakley is a reputable organization from what I have
> > personally observed. I went there when another forum member Dave Campbell
> > bought I believe a 1988 PT40 WB from them at a RITV that I sponsered
> > him at
> > about 3 years ago. He was very satisfied with their service and the
> > upgrade
> > work he had done on the coach. I would suggest you get a good inspection
> > done by them and annotate it on your sales receipt. Or hire Ralph
> > Fullenwider to do a PDI on it for you and use that to get the necessary
> > repairs done and up to snuff.
> >
> > Good luck
> >
> > Tom
> > 1982 FC35
> > Vernon Center,NY
> >
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Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
Ralph's RV Solutions,, Oklahoma