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by demingboy
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Where to find a master cylinder rebuild kit.
Replies: 3
Views: 10603

Re: Where to find a master cylinder rebuild kit.

Hi there. Oskosh was not a chevy frame .Oskosh was only Oskosh. I have the same year. Freightliner may be your best bet for parts. Odly enough I have found parts at napa. Google is you best friend.
by demingboy
Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: detroit diesel
Replies: 11
Views: 12304

Re: detroit diesel

I had seen where somebody asked about my shimmy shock(front stabilizer shock) At least I think it was here. Was on my email update I get. At any rate not near my rv for a bit yet as were are out of the country but. I did purchase it in Oregon when we were passing thru there really made a heck of a d...
by demingboy
Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: detroit diesel
Replies: 11
Views: 12304

Re: detroit diesel

Wow. That was allot of information Very nice of you to take the time to do that. I have a 1990 Safari class A. Pusher on an oskosh chassis. Built like a cement mixer I swear. It has all gauges for temps, engine and transmission. They seem to follow each other pretty closely. Engine gets warmer so do...
by demingboy
Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: detroit diesel
Replies: 11
Views: 12304

Re: detroit diesel

Hi there
Thank you very much. Will follow all your recommendations. Makes sense to me. I have noticed the no back pressure on downhill for sure.
Thank you for info
by demingboy
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: detroit diesel
Replies: 11
Views: 12304

Re: detroit diesel

omg I guess you are correct about which engine not specified. I had thought the 2 stroke was never used in Safari. Yes it is the 8.2 Detroit
by demingboy
Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: detroit diesel
Replies: 11
Views: 12304

detroit diesel

Does anybody in this group have a detroit diesel in their RV? And if so how is it doing?
by demingboy
Thu Jan 12, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: detroit diesel
Replies: 5
Views: 6082

Re: detroit diesel

Hi there
No not in a rush just trying to see if it will handle a small suv toad with no problem
by demingboy
Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: detroit diesel
Replies: 5
Views: 6082

detroit diesel

Howdy. Well our 1991 Safari ivory hi-tech 35 foot came with the detroit diesel engine. I read nothing good about them but so far ours is doing ok. We are approaching the 100 thousand mile mark without any issues. One thing I am not sure about and therefore my question is this. We are going to attemp...
by demingboy
Wed Dec 21, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: 1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild updated 1/13/2022
Replies: 21
Views: 194701

Re: 1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild updated 1/13/2022

I gotta tell you that is way outta my league and I have been in construction all my life. Really appreciate the photos. Now I know what is behind walls and roof. We have a 1991 safari Rv ivory hi tech. I saw your comment about the detroit diesel. Although it is underpowered it does do the job. Had m...