#621 and its human cargo returned home last night from a wonderful trip to the Redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains. Thanks to Stephan and Jane, and Curt and...
Hi everyone, I just purchased a 1976 FMC that seems to be in very good condition. I drove it from Houston TX to Indiana where I live. It drove great but seems...
Hi! TIM - Congratulations on your purchase of the FMC Motor Coach. Call me at 800.786.1536, weekdays 8 to 5 central time, with the last four digits of your VIN...
Hi Tim, Welcome to the group and FMC ownership. I also have a 1976 unit. What are the last four numbers in the serial number? As to the gearing, you are ...
Hi Tim welcome to the group and ownershipof the FMC. I have just installed a Norcold 841 ref in my FMC and it took minor modes to get it done. Its great...
Welcome aboard Tim, I purchased a norcold fridge for #0547 and am well pleased with it. It is 12vdc or 120vac either way . I got it from a place called family...
... transmission that was in my FMC. It is basically a Chrysler 518 transmission. It can be shifted in & out of overdrive with a dash mounted switch. I also...
... minor modes to get it done. Its great having the large refer in the motorhome. ... Thanks for the info! ... alot. ... but ... carb, ... Service....
FMC coach 801 has undergone an interior upgrade. Though the 70's orange was nice, we found it necessary to redesign. We have available some interior...
Given the much reduced holding tank capacity and the need for another hole in the side of the coach, I believe I will pass. Stephen Heinrichs #1046 ... From:...
Today a talked with a customer who ownes a "Speed Pro" franchise sign shop. He recommended using their "vehical wrap" to cover the 1970's stripes on my coach...
The only thing I know is that this is the method used for the fancy truck and van signs that you see. I believe it is basically a series of large vinyl decals...
Hello all - Has anyone done away with their mechanical belt driven fan and converted to electric fans. I an considering repowering the coach and want to get...
Udo. No I haven't, but I sure have thought about it. First, pusher fans are generally considered to be less efficient than puller fans at moving air. Two,...
Good answer, Stephen, I'd do option one first and see how it works. Next Iwould explore alternative radiators (more compact/efficient/cooling capacity)...
Hello Stephen - Thanks for your thoughts. Option one is what I was looking for, hoping that someone on the list might have already done it. The oem fan...
Udo, Sounds like a good, major project. Two thoughts come to mind: parking/emergency brake and matching of engine and transmission. I don't believe the 518...
... Amen! As one who has replaced six belts in four months, I can testify! ... Listen to him!! This is a guy (Or one of them) who drove home to/from Vegas ...
The highest capacity fan I have found is used on early 80's 4.3l diesel front wheel drive oldsmobiles. amp draw = 25 amps The motor is 2 speed also. Another...
Thanks Eric - I went to EFE website and it appears they have what I'm looking for. Installation seems fairly simple and straight forward. I'll give them a...
UDO - Keep in mind to build in redundancy when changing to electric motor engine fan cooling. Time margin to save engine when cooling fan ceases to function is...
Because of the reason below, I have always liked the idea of two (or more) fans if electrical. One could be smaller, but needs completely separate control...
Hi Stephen; Would it make sense to have both a pusher fan and a puller fan, one on each side of the radiator? One could be controlled by an oil pressure ...
Hello all - The problem with a puller fan is there's not enough room between the radiator and grill for the fan motor (9" required). Best option is a dual...
I just looked up some candidate fans at the Summit Racing website: Pusher: 16" dia. X 3.5" thick: 2360 cfm (BCI-75002) Puller: 16" x 18" x 4.5" thick: 2800...
Having looked at many of the electric fan options, "Electric Fan Engineering", appears to have designed units for the heavy duty use in buses and over the road...
Does anyone in the group know what cfm specification is required for our combination of motor hp/efficiency and rear mount enclosure? The engineering data is...
