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by Ken Bates
Wed Oct 30, 2019 1:02 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Assistance on winterizing
Replies: 15
Views: 141021

Re: Assistance on winterizing

' I do as Gary has said above. I do not put any RV antifreeze in my fresh water lines. After draining the fresh water storage and the hot water tanks and taking out the anode from the hot water tank.  I use a compressor and blow out all the lines from the fresh water intakes and from the lines to th...
by Ken Bates
Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:00 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Block heater and manifold heaters
Replies: 0
Views: 2375

Block heater and manifold heaters

'Has anyone installed block and manifold heaters in their rigs? I am looking for part numbers for both a block heater and and intake manifold/grid heater for my '95 Safari Sahara with a cummins 5.9 motor. If anyone has these part numbers I would appreciate having them. Winter is coming here in BC an...
by Ken Bates
Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:22 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Air tank for pacbrake on 1999 Serengeti
Replies: 7
Views: 5143

Re: Air tank for pacbrake on 1999 Serengeti

' Chris, mine does not use and air tank. Mine has a switch on the gas pedal that then triggers the compressor that is directly connected to the PAC brake....no intermediate air tank. I have looked this up and mine is not the norm it seems. I've had recommendations from other Safari owners to add an ...
by Ken Bates
Sat Dec 08, 2018 11:07 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Onan generator starter
Replies: 4
Views: 4545

Re: Onan generator starter

' Thanks Mel. I found it and ordered another to replace it. As you suggested on the Facebook site I will order the repair kit as well and will have a replacement to have for the tight spots we sometimes get in with the weather and our remote locations. Much appreciated. It seems that the best approa...
by Ken Bates
Fri Dec 07, 2018 12:59 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Onan generator starter
Replies: 4
Views: 4545

Re: Onan generator starter

' Thanks John. I will check that out tomorrow. It would be similar to an outboard motor starter I imagine. Now those I've replaced a few of. Ken'95 Sahara Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Friday, December 7, 2018, 8:51 PM, TD sdjhtm@... [Safarifriends] wrote:   Ken, The starter should be in the back...
by Ken Bates
Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Onan generator starter
Replies: 4
Views: 4545

Onan generator starter

' I have an Onan 6300 propane generator that I have resurrected from the trash pile a couple of times now that worked wonderfully up to this afternoon. Ran perfectly yesterday. Today when I try to start it I can spin the starter but there is no engagement of the motor so something is stopping the ge...
by Ken Bates
Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:32 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: What tools are being carried to change a tire?
Replies: 13
Views: 13864

Re: What tools are being carried to change a tire?

' Sorry, my mistake, he bought the Makita cordless 1/2 in impact driver and is thrilled with its power. It would be great to have here in the desert in Arizona for the bigger jobs. Still not sure it would take a lug nut off a tire without some torque multiplier though. Thanks for making me clarify t...
by Ken Bates
Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: What tools are being carried to change a tire?
Replies: 13
Views: 13864

Re: What tools are being carried to change a tire?

' Bill, my son bought this one this past summer and it will do anything you want it too according to him. For what it's worth. He is extremely happy with it. Ken '95 Sahara Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Saturday, November 17, 2018, 9:44 PM, Bill Edwards billedwardsrs@... [Safarifriends] wrote:   ...
by Ken Bates
Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:15 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Oil filler tube plug (was: Oil filler tube cap)
Replies: 3
Views: 3510

Re: Oil filler tube plug (was: Oil filler tube cap)

'thanks Mel. Just picked this one up from Freightliner today. It fits well and should do the trick. Much appreciated. Ken '95 Sahara, 5.9 Cummins. On Monday, October 29, 2018, 8:42:22 AM PDT, stuplich@... [Safarifriends] wrote:   KenThe "cap" for the oil fill tube on my coach is a non-vent...
by Ken Bates
Sun Oct 28, 2018 12:28 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Oil filler tube plug (was: Oil filler tube cap)
Replies: 3
Views: 3510

Oil filler tube cap

'Hello to you all and best wishes. I am heading south again in a few days (from BC to Arizona..ish). I had my oil changed a few months ago before resting my '95 Sahara for the summer. I just checked in the back compartment to look at the coolant level and noticed that my oil fill tube has no cap on ...