In my internet wanderings, I found a reasoned, in depth discussion of the various classifications of brake fluid and each type's pros and cons. Here is a link...
Stephen,etal - I have used Dot 5 Silicone brake fluid in my FMC Coach for 27 years and there are no NEGATIVE aspects to the Silicone Fluid if the system is...
Stephen #1046, What engine/tranny combo have you decided on ? Still like the 440 Mopar but with some changes: 1. 413 heads - changeable hard valve seat inserts...
Lou, etal - The proper I440 had - hardened valve seats,hardened cylinder walls, AND INCREASED HEAD COOLING. - the proper I440 water pump had the larger...
Ok FMC'rs, what is the best& most economic way to install levelers? yes- I already have the wood blocks! Where do you mount and, what are the pro's ans con's?...
I apoligize, "Cycle Deck" is inside Gas Turbine lingo. I mean a computer program that accepts the physical "measurements" of an engine, bore, stroke, #...
Louis (and others), My decision has been to get my coach back on the road soon and that basically determined that I stay with the 440 at least for the present....
Jerry - Levelers on the monocoque chassis of the FMC Coach must be installed at or near the font and rear suspensions: otherwise, you could break the coach...
Stephen - If you have good I440 heads, drill the block for increased cooling, install - double roller timing set, stellite valves, hardened valve seats, and HD...
I will definitely consider it. Stephen Heinrichs, 1046 ... From: FMCMotorCoach@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FMCMotorCoach@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Harry Sent:...
Hello everyone! It's been awhile since we've been in touch,in fact the last time was just after we sold our FMC#241 in Jan.to a con-artist! Bad memories!...
Dear mark and Sonni, Where in Az. is your property? My daughter and her family just were transfered there and are leasing a large house with a pool near...
Hi Rich, We are located just outside of Casa Grande, which is just off Interstate 10. We are 40 minutes from Phoenix and 40 minutes from Tucson. It is an easy...
I was not aware of the six pack rods but as it turns out the coaches up to #956 with original 440-I have the heavier [six pac] rods. These engines have a...
I am remoldeling my coach. i want to replace/rebuildd the closet. if anyone has any info on how the closet pieces together please let me know it will be...
The Six Pack Rods are great - BUT at low RPM I wonder the need. Over the last 30 years all rod failures that we have seen here, at MCR, have been the Six Pack...
Bill - The top of the closet wall is screwed to the ceiling thru L-angle brackets screwed to the top inside wall of the closet. The bottom of the closet wall...
Connecting Rods - There are THOUSANDS of Chrysler 440s out there running around with stock LY connecting rods that have NEVER had a failure. The beefier 6 Pac...
The one procedure that I failed to mention before is the balancing of the rotating assembly. This we do to all four levels of I440 engines that we build here...
Thanks after the email i sent i wen t out and figured it out lol. what was the BTU's on the 2 AC units and the watts of them. I took the old ones out they...
Randy - The balancing adds $200-$400 to the engine assembly price depending on local labor rates. We, at MCR, do not offer an option BUT include this procedure...
For all who have been following the connecting rod discussion, the rods in both my old engine and the replacement engine are the stock LY rod with a casting...
Mokibrabrant here: love the periodical insertions creeping into my e- mail. Since we last spoke, there have been some changes. Though I still own 0752 It...
Mokibra - Good to hear your analysis of your proposed Costa Rican voyage. As a student of history, one of our great blunders was the fact that the US Army was...
