Location: Ignacio Colorado
(99.195.100.70) | Jared
A word of caution as for the radiator misters, You have to use distilled water or minerals will build up on the fins and you will suffer worse heat transfer. I don't recomend an aluminum trans pan either. The heat transfer will be outweighed by the chance of knocking a hole in it. The steel pan can take a hit and survive but cast aluminum can leave you out there. You can get a deep steel pan.
The stock (new replacement) fuel pump will do fine. If you think about it, the pump is below most of the fuel tank so as long as you have good rubber conecting lines (no air leaks) it will work great. Also it is only a few feet of line between the pump and the tank. Best system i have ever seen for a 440 to pull fuel.
We are up in the southwest corner of Colorado so if your cool seeking, cool riding, and cool looking travels bring you up this way let me know. I have 2 running coaches (#100 & #902) and a parts coach (#412). The parts coach came from Florida and showed no sign of any fuel tank problems (drove 2,300 mi. home) so it would most likely be in good shape. What is the problem with your's? Some owners have had a bigger 75 v/s the 60, gallon tank made but they ride closer to the ground. An electric pump will help with first start up after a long sit but i don't recommend one.
Welcome to FMC ownership! I hope you enjoy yours as much as we enjoy traveling in ours. Gas station stops although painful, will provide plenty of joy as people check out the cool coach. Get used to hearing Do they still make those? And Where can I get one?
Bill |
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