Breaking-in the new 77FC on Thanksgiving

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Brent, The '77 FC31 did not have a slide-out, what
you have is an after market add-on.

Tach is attached to front of engine, could be DC gen.
The coupling could be broken as well.

Valve to circulate water may be off, manual valve.

Age on tires says that would be priority item.

Tire size larger than std could affect the speedo or
it may just be off.

Tapping a starter to get the last out of it is a
sign the brushes are worn out and the armature is dirty.

You'll Love the Adventure,
Welcome, and happy trails in your new to you bird.

Bob Janes, '87FC35, Greenville, SC

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Brent Swartzentruber"
<swartzentruber1@...> wrote:
>
> We are really excited about our new Wanderlodge. I got our new
1977
> FC31 home last Saturday from Eugene, OR. The 900 mile drive home
> was mostly a pleasure, though my ears where ringing after 12.5
> hours. I averaged 10 mpg - mostly 60-63 mph. (I think I can do
> better with practice).
>
> here are some pictures of the new rig, my wife Hillary, and her
> sister at the beach near Ventura, CA where we spent Thanksgiving
> (bbq'd the turkey)
> http://www.pbase.com/bajaroad/wanderlodge
>
> I must admit the purchase was a stressful process. The generator
> wasn't as new as suggested, the engine heaters don't work, the
> instrument panel lights are mostly out, the tach doesn't work, the
> speedo is off by about 5%, the front tires are about 8yrs old, the
> storage compartment pans are rusting badly, and the previous owner
> didn't know the ins & outs of the rig's systems.
> The interior, the body & paint, brakes, engine, and trans all seem
> in good shape and well maintained.
>
> The generator worked fine after I got home. In fact I used it to
> power my saw to trim a low hanging tree. But later in the week it
> wasn't cranking over. I could here the starter clicking when I
> toggled the switch, but no crank. I removed the starter this
> morning and it is definitely shot. One of the permanent magnets is
> broken, but I'm not sure if I did that while initially persuading
> the starter to work with a few light taps with a wrench. So I will
> replace the starter and see if that was the problem.
> ? Anyone have experience with an Onan non-OEM replacement starter.
>
> The issue I am most determined to remedy, but fear could get
> expensive, is the generator slide-mount. Whoever installed the
Onan
> did a hack job and didn't maintain the same level of mechanical
> structure. I had to use a come-along to pull it out. The Onan
> doesn't require as much overhead clearance, so I would like to
raise
> the whole system while I'm at it.
> ? Has anyone had experience with these slide supports
>
> Brent
> 77FC31
> Ventura, CA
>