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6696
FMC #100 is now in S/W Colorado. It made the trip very well. I had to change the tires, some fuel lines, and the lower radiator hose before leaving utah. The...
bs4u902
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Oct 1, 2008
2:48 pm
6697
read this on another group: ......years ago I put a water injection system on a big block muscle car. The kit explained that water injected into the cylinders...
randy
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Oct 5, 2008
1:07 am
6699
This has been an enigma for near half a Century: And to receive closure at this late date is overwhelming. It must have been you lou, and that Desoto...
mokibra
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Oct 5, 2008
9:09 am
6700
These statements reflect the concept a lot of people have in that they think that things ".were fueled by Steam." and that ". steam powered vehicles." actually...
Stephen Heinrichs
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Oct 5, 2008
3:13 pm
6701
Well said Stephan. Thank you! Harry ... From: Stephen Heinrichs To: FMCMotorCoach@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 8:13 AM Subject: RE:...
Harry Day
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Oct 5, 2008
4:31 pm
6702
Irrespective and in light of the requirement of fuel to generate steam, and thus power..........if we were to take the same amount of fuel, that took the steam...
mokibra
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Oct 5, 2008
8:23 pm
6704
It appears to always be drivel unless it is one of your wonderous extrapolations. It appears it is only your prerogative alone to make any departure from...
mokibra
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Oct 5, 2008
11:29 pm
6705
Yo Lou ... W I works !! ...I know first-hand with a tow-rig some years ago. It is very true that water will not compress ... but the mist or STEAM that a...
Eric
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Oct 5, 2008
11:55 pm
6706
Well speaking of wells I have more natural gas wells around where I live it may be a thought. When I was in Utah last weekend I saw plenty of cars runnin on...
bs4u902
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Oct 6, 2008
12:04 am
6707
So if you put a water mist into the 440 would it not have a tendencey to cool the engine and also it would replace some of the engines volume with water(vapor...
bs4u902
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Oct 6, 2008
12:20 am
6709
sell the gas suckers,if you can, and get a diesel rv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Michael Besch
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Oct 6, 2008
1:51 am
6710
Hi Moki, ... I do not believe that there were *any* steam powered autos being manufactured in any quantity by 1936. I think it is possible the above statistic...
Jim Steinborn
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Oct 6, 2008
4:31 am
6711
Jim: My dad was also a car aficionado. I could go on to validate but please accept. My fathers library of the history of automobiles was very extensive....
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mokibra
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Oct 6, 2008
6:38 am
6712
Moki, Thanks for your well written posts on Doble and Steam. When I get good internet access restored (now 3 weeks + dead from storm) I will try to learn more....
Eddie
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Oct 6, 2008
1:47 pm
6713
All this talk about steam power , made me want to share my Hydergon experiment . I made a device that truly makes 2 liters of hydrogen gas per minute . I got...
ken4fleet
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Oct 6, 2008
6:43 pm
6714
Steam Power FAQ 1. Steam cars run on water. No. - Steam engines are (external combustion, Rankine cycle) heat engines. Water is the working fluid. They convert...
mokibra
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Oct 6, 2008
9:30 pm
6715
Hello, I just traded for a 1974 FMC motorhome and I wondered if someone could tell me the value or close anyway. It's #248 and could use a paintjob but the...
moradinus
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Oct 7, 2008
3:16 am
6716
William, Value is so very hard to state. So many factors not even related to coach condition and location. Some people pay $20K or more. Some have been given...
Eddie
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Oct 7, 2008
3:42 pm
6717
William Eddie is right. Where is the coach now, additional info, pictures? This is possibly your best place to start. Im sure there are people looking for an...
bs4u902
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Oct 7, 2008
3:59 pm
6718
My best guess is ...  Found in field 1000 to 3000 Operational nice looking 9000 to 15000 Pristine updated WOW factor    20000 to 35000 Good luck. ... ...
Ken H
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Oct 7, 2008
7:03 pm
6719
If you could Contact Lou and get a "one time" proprietory use of the carb technology he used to drive his 62 Desoto from L.A. to Honolulu, "back in the Day",...
mokibra
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Oct 7, 2008
7:26 pm
6720
Suggest taking a look at the coaches Leslie has available and his "asking" price. http://www.motorcoachrestoration.com/ Some have been there quite a while,...
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dennyshewmake
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Oct 7, 2008
7:38 pm
6721
I looked at the tvwiz website, the 1973 pictures bottom row second from left (white with black and blue stripes) this is #100 I just got home from Utah. It was...
bs4u902
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Oct 7, 2008
9:58 pm
6722
I pulled this off the www. Modified and cleaned it up a little. Originally posted by "dozer" on the diesel doctor forum . 3/10/2005. Couple of things he...
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Oct 8, 2008
12:39 am
6723
Denny I am still looking foreward to meeting with you and seeing the 8.2 in your coach. Is there any chance you might make it to N/E New Mexico in the near...
bs4u902
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Oct 8, 2008
1:24 am
6724
Bill; Very good chance I will be out that way in late June or July. Need to visit my Uncle in New Mexico.. He's an old RV'er who can no longer travel. Will...
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dennyshewmake
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Oct 8, 2008
8:57 am
6725
Eddie, That 39K unit you saw in Morgan Hill was mine, #1043. It is now $19,999.99&9/10ths and from what I've seen around, REALLY worth that and then some. I'm...
Rich Tetzlaff
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Oct 10, 2008
6:07 pm
6726
There was a unit in Vacaville, CA that was converted to run on propane. The owner was very happy with it and bought his propane as if it was running his ...
Stephen Heinrichs
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Oct 10, 2008
6:51 pm
6727
Bill, the coach is in North Alabama now. There are already some pictures on the site that the last owner posted. Seems to be in real good shape except for...
moradinus
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Oct 11, 2008
2:33 am
6728
Rich I just drove coach #100 450mi. with a air sensor efi systen that hadn't run in 5 years I had to prime the first (high volume)fuel pump and replace most of...
bs4u902
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Oct 11, 2008
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