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by stnicjr
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: Speedometer and Odometer acting like Tach
Replies: 6
Views: 444

Re: Speedometer and Odometer acting like Tach

A few years ago my '97 Safari developed erratic tach and speedo problems. I am not able review my records from my current location. Maybe this can help you, though. I recall my mechanic checked and found my problem to be electrical and located on the front wall of the engine compartment. I can't rec...
by stnicjr
Sat Jul 30, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: CAT 3126B air filter
Replies: 6
Views: 8276

Re: CAT 3126B air filter

I bought an an air filter for my Cat 3126 two weeks ago at the shop below. They sourced it elsewhere but got it to me in 4 days. With shipping cost it was still under $200. St. John Hardware & Implement Co., Inc. 41 Sand Buckler Dr. Pullman WA 99163 Toll Free: (800) 359-4585 Phone: (208) 882-750...
by stnicjr
Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:34 am
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: Lost vehicle speed pulse
Replies: 4
Views: 3120

Re: Lost vehicle speed pulse

Last year I experienced what sounds as quite similar symptoms. My trusted mechanic found the problem came from a poor electrical connection inside the engine bay on the forward wall with his multi-meter I don't recall what the part was called. He cut off the old connection end and replaced it with a...
by stnicjr
Wed Mar 31, 2021 1:24 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: rear leaf springs
Replies: 4
Views: 3914

rear leaf springs

My "97 30ft. Safari Sahara on a BlueStreak chassis has developed annoying squeaking noise coming from the rear springs and/or bushings. The sound is evident when traveling over road irregularities and when raising and lowering the rear jacks. Service man says he is unable to get grease into bus...
by stnicjr
Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: gearbox on 97 serengeti
Replies: 9
Views: 6049

Re: gearbox on 97 serengeti

Hi Jim, This is offered to anyone that may be having steering box issues. I bought a '97 Safari Sahara in 2017. On way home from WA to ID the steering box developed a large leak. Finding no help in ID I came upon Pro Steering in Portland, OR. They rebuilt the Sheppard M80 for about $700 as I recall ...