My Grandfather was a very successful machanic during his life. A true craftsman. I often see you using many of the old "tricks of the trade" I saw him use. Many of these little touches are not known by even certified techs today. You have to have spent a lot of time with an old school mechanic at some point in your life. These small details are not learned in a book.
Excellant work! I really enjoy seeing a machine with lots of life left in it,being pulled back from the brink and made useful and dependable again. when you mentioned the old fat guys in ketchup stained bib overalls,I had to look behind me to see if you had somehow got into my mancave without me noticing.
Nice work, the family will really enjoy that camper when it's all said & done. You'll really enjoy it deer hunting or on fishing trips ect. Thanks for sharing this rebuilt.
Thank you so much for these extremely informational videos! The best I've seen in months of searching. Proud new owner of a 1975 winniebago brave. You have saved me and many other hours of head ache. Nothing but value no fluff. Super easy to watch and fun the to listen to. You can tell you know what the heck your doing!
I have the same dodge I did the exact same thing by replacing every electric part available but still had problems so I went to Chevy distributor and cut all the dodge crap and did all the things you did even the rear trans seal my rear driveshaft bearing was bad so I did the entire rear tail shaft all fun stuff lol it's all on my channel mine sat for 11 years and I video tapped everything since day one since then I've gone on several 2000 mile trips no issues thank God lol
I like your video here. You are old school! Love the air intake sound on the Mopar through that K&N air filter. I will let you park that RV in my driveway with all the leaks fixed now.
LOL! It's funny you say that, because to me that is the SHAME or all SHAMES. To park your vehicle on your buddies driveway and leave a leak stain.... You never hear the end of that one!
I agree with Autozone. Here's a tip - if you're a business owner - open a commercial account. You save nearly 20-30% off the price of the parts (You can haggle especially when you get to know your local manager or commercial accounts rep) and not only that - you can get the parts delivered to your house - er... your "business". I am a huge fan of Autozone and their customer service. I use a commercial account to buy vehicles off craigslist - put parts in them to fix them up with no money out of pocket (net 30 account) and then sell them and pay the bill later. It helps when you are on budget. Excellent video Yank
EXCELLENT VIDEO. Thank you very much. II have 4 vehicles in my "fleet" that I am now doing all the work on them basically to know that it is done corrrectly. Glad you used a torque wrench on your transmission bolts. I have to change my tranny fluid in my wife's 2002 Grand Caravan. It was done 60,000 miles ago. I checked it recently, One pan bolt is missing and two bolts just spin merrily around since the last guy stripped them out. Made me sick. I have no idea why "professionals" are too stupid NOT to use a torque wrench on aluminum threads. Scotty Kilmer is great. Very smart guy with common sense.
Yes I agree I have a 1977 Dodge class C mallard with a 360 V8 I have replaced just about everything from the oil pump up LOL and also the different electrical ballasts and relays and save the old ones like you've done so yes this is a great idea because I'm with you I don't want to break down somewhere over a little teeny $5 part that could been replaced very easily.
DUDE, THAT 360 IS LOOKING SHWEEEEET!!! Now this is pure motivational for me.... I have screwed up totally thinking I got a great deal on a 42 yo RV (1980 Fleetwood Southwind E-25 Coach) Why not? ....it's been sittin in a shed for 25 years...shrink wrapped (dumb idea, the trapped moisture wasn't healthy), hasn't reached 36k on it yet and the Onan Cummins 4.0kv has less than 300 hours on it. .....and I should have realized the fact that whenever somethings been just _"Sitting"_ .....doesn't mean that's a _Good_ thing. But overall, it's actually in great shape. But the coolest part is it's drive train, and I'm trying to figure out if I can make a plexi/lexan type doghouse for the engine cover..... but in the long run, probably another bad idea. ...would have to constantly wipe and clean something else ;) But I'm digging the fact that this Fleetwood was a Mopar made one.... Engine: Chrysler series||| 440 CID w/ 4 barrel Holley carburetor Transmission: A727 3 speed AT I'm currently doing what you just did by replacing all the vehicles electronics, relays, diodes, Electronic ignition module, ballast resistor, etc ...but as you obviously know, as I'm in, on, under, or over something, rectifing whatever issue it is.... YOU ARE GOING TO FIND YET MORE ISSUES AS ONE PEELS BACK THE LAYERS!!! I too, went to drop the trans pan and change filter & fluid.... when I dropped it, somebody had put a small magnet on pan, ok, good job......BUT next to it, was a broken low/reverse band adjust nut...YIKES!!!! (Not a huge deal, but glad I found it).... Now what I want to know is.... What sheer force would it take to sheer that case hardened bolt like that??? Wasn't me, I've had this RV for a month, and only drove it from where I bought it, to my house... a total distance of about 5 miles. Great vid...so great,.... I'm subbing Thanks
Great video series! I like to see people revive some of the older autos and not just the muscle cars. One suggestion for the trans pan, I always put a drain plug in to make the next change less messy.
I don't personally recommend a trans bolt or recommend putting one on because it's another possible leak source on the trans. I always take the pan off anyway to clean it out and I don't believe the process is "messy" as I showed it in the vid.
We think a lot a like on our "methodology". I like things fixed ~before~ it fails. And I don't like leaks either. I have my own small Mopar collection as well. 98' Dak(3.9), and a 90' W150 (318/NP435)
Hey, what's wrong with the ketchup on overalls....where else are you supposed to wipe it lol. Great video, you're really doing a great job on this RV. It's nice to see someone that takes pride in what he does, it's a pretty rare quality these days!
looking good there yankee theres nothing like the satisfaction of doing it your self trouble with the new cars is its all computers cant fix um with out a degree in computer science,, like the diff you keep on like that and you will be on pimp my ride lol
nice!, thank you for the AT205 re-seal tip... I will have to check it out... what is the trans in that? the pan looks looks like the pan in my 1977 727 loadflight. She is a thing of beauty... great video series....
To completely restore almost all wiring and electrical in the engine bay what all would I be looking for... I frequent your videos often but I have a 1975 Dodge v8 RV as well and I was looking for a list of future buys
Hello, I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos. I just picked up a 81 sportsman like yours and gona start getting deep into mine to get her ready to rock n roll. Ive got some roof and wall problems to fix first. where did you get the air filter?. I gotta spruce mine up for the chicks ass well lol. God Bless you. take care.
I just got a 1978 Dodge Midas that I'm looking to fix up. I need to replace some parts but I dont know what model I have. Your model looks like an exact match to mine. What is this model called? Really hoping you check these comments lol...thanks for the videos too.
Thanks for these videos! I'm getting a 1979 Dodge RV of (likely) the same model. ... Did you find a list of some kind for everything electrical to change? Or do you literally search/crawl/investigate thoroughly until it's all done? THANK YOU!
Your a smart son of a gun! Because I just bought a 1978 sportsman too and what a night mare! The guy I bought it from let it sit for 7 years. Rats and birds got in the dash. Holy shit. Now I'm trying to figure out all wiring because some 5 year old tried to rewire it. Lime put the wires on the cap in numeric order:) lol not so funny. Hey any advice on the ignition? Need help
Great video ! Just what I’m looking for I just bought a 77 with a 440 Was starting and running great and just as I was getting going on refurbing it and sealing it before the snow , it lost all power and won’t start the day after the storm I have no clue what it is Even the dome light is not going on I charged and switched batteries etc and still nothing Rear auxiliary power is good It’s all up front Any ideas what it could be !???
@@joesmith-fi1sx Its a black wire on mine thicker and with a fusible link inline comes off the main battery terminal on my starter relay and goes up through the firewall. It could also be on the constant power solenoid or directly to the battery depending on your setup
The beast is looking great, what is the towing capacity? If you could pull a nice covered trailer, probabilities are endless. Keep the series coming brother.
A B300 Dodge with a 360 has a a towing capacity of over 7000 pounds (as a rule of thumb a tow weight should not exceed 75 percent of the vehicle towing), but that is far more than I will ever need. I certainly could pull a vehicle behind easily enough, but the most this rig will have to tow is my ATV on a small trailer.
Kind of makes me wonder why you did your test drive to Illinois before you did all this followon work. And I wonder how you accumulated this skill. I always learn some things even though I may never attempt all of this.
I made the test drive to expose any issues with the vehicle, to shut up any of the worry winnies and naysayer couch commando advice warriors on youtube and because I believe I have the skill to fix a problem on the road if I have too and get back home and look at it all as ADVENTURE. The "skills" shown in these vids are practical knowledge that any MALE HIGH SCHOOL PUNK had when I was a punk in high school, which really wasn't that long ago. A REAL MAN......... should be able to drop a driveshaft, or a tranny pan, change a diaper, cook a fine meal, grow potatoes and carrots, control what he EATS and have enough self control so that he doesn't get fat, dress his child, weld a steel frame, wash his own clothes, make jelly, lead his family, or sing in church, keep himself clean, or be TOUGH without dressing like GI joe or flashing cheap guns on youtube.
Those people that say don't change the transmission filter and fluid don't know the difference in changing the filter and fluid and flushing it. Changing the fluid and filter is good but flushing one with high miles isn't
Cool man, I am a mechanic myself. I was pretty impressed with your knowledge. I think everyone should know how to fix, at least a few things on their vehicle.
My 1977 Sportsman RV won't start. It was running, I shut it off, turned the key again 10 seconds later... nothing! No radio, lights...no life whatsoever. I can't figure it out. The battery, starter and alternator are good.
Fat people are just storing extra calories for the shtf. While you skinny guys will be starving in a week, us fat guys will be pulling from our reserves. Lol. Great series, you motivate me to do more of my automotive work. I have to ask tho, what was the pain in the ass factor for all those things? Seemed fairly easy or did you edit out all the cursing?
Everything I am doing here so far is high school skill level, pretty easy and straight forward. A vehicle of this era is especially simple to work on because I don't have to take off 100lbs of hoses, wires and sensors to actually get to the parts that I am replacing. When I was in high school in the late 80's this is the kind of work us "boys" would do before going out in the evening and destroying our trucks and cars all night. The only reason I can fix stuff is because I first had to learn to break everything.
Yeah I hear you on that point, if you break it you fix it. Learned that early as well, mechanics get expensive even to replace cheap parts. Although I have found even the simplest of repairs often times get complicated by the unfore seen stripped bolt or rust weld, especially on older vehicles that may have been purchased used. Just wondered if you ran into any of those type issues that made an easy job more difficult?
3640timm I did the other side exhaust manifold and had two rust welded bolts. But I took my time and drilled them out and then re-threaded them. That was about the worst of it over all and that was just a little time and elbow grease,
My Grandfather was a very successful machanic during his life. A true craftsman. I often see you using many of the old "tricks of the trade" I saw him use. Many of these little touches are not known by even certified techs today. You have to have spent a lot of time with an old school mechanic at some point in your life. These small details are not learned in a book.
You blessed man 😂😂 I have a 2 piece drive shaft assembly...... have to replace 3 ujoints at a time...
that trans pan looks GORGEOUS!!!!! no glitter and minor clutch dust. good score
Excellant work! I really enjoy seeing a machine with lots of life left in it,being pulled back from the brink and made useful and dependable again. when you mentioned the old fat guys in ketchup stained bib overalls,I had to look behind me to see if you had somehow got into my mancave without me noticing.
I'm amazed, I am actually enjoying this series!
You make it look easy...
Thanks for the inspiration. Not many men do maintenance.
Nice work, the family will really enjoy that camper when it's all said & done. You'll really enjoy it deer hunting or on fishing trips ect. Thanks for sharing this rebuilt.
Thank you so much for these extremely informational videos! The best I've seen in months of searching. Proud new owner of a 1975 winniebago brave. You have saved me and many other hours of head ache. Nothing but value no fluff. Super easy to watch and fun the to listen to. You can tell you know what the heck your doing!
Thanks, I appreciate the words. God blessed me with a few fun talents.
I'm enjoying this series, you make it look so easy.
I have the same dodge I did the exact same thing by replacing every electric part available but still had problems so I went to Chevy distributor and cut all the dodge crap and did all the things you did even the rear trans seal my rear driveshaft bearing was bad so I did the entire rear tail shaft all fun stuff lol it's all on my channel mine sat for 11 years and I video tapped everything since day one since then I've gone on several 2000 mile trips no issues thank God lol
I like your video here. You are old school! Love the air intake sound on the Mopar through that K&N air filter. I will let you park that RV in my driveway with all the leaks fixed now.
LOL! It's funny you say that, because to me that is the SHAME or all SHAMES. To park your vehicle on your buddies driveway and leave a leak stain.... You never hear the end of that one!
Kinda like letting a dog drag it's hinder on the carpet.
I agree with Autozone. Here's a tip - if you're a business owner - open a commercial account. You save nearly 20-30% off the price of the parts (You can haggle especially when you get to know your local manager or commercial accounts rep) and not only that - you can get the parts delivered to your house - er... your "business". I am a huge fan of Autozone and their customer service. I use a commercial account to buy vehicles off craigslist - put parts in them to fix them up with no money out of pocket (net 30 account) and then sell them and pay the bill later. It helps when you are on budget. Excellent video Yank
Great work in bringing this beast back to life!
what a great project, just playing catch up on your videos from being gone. Thanks for the Sulawesi, its keeping me going with my projects.
Very nice and helpful video...you always make it look easy.
Scotty is the man!!! Loved the vid Yankee.
Awesome, great job brother!! You inspired me to take on my 94 sierra exaust manifolds. Didn't go so well!!
Another great video. Also, I agree with your sentiment on angle grinders and welders.
Great work bro. Looking forward to more videos in this series.
SHE'S A BEAST! Good info and nice vid.
Cool video, thanks for makin it
EXCELLENT VIDEO. Thank you very much. II have 4 vehicles in my "fleet" that I am now doing all the work on them basically to know that it is done corrrectly. Glad you used a torque wrench on your transmission bolts. I have to change my tranny fluid in my wife's 2002 Grand Caravan. It was done 60,000 miles ago. I checked it recently, One pan bolt is missing and two bolts just spin merrily around since the last guy stripped them out. Made me sick. I have no idea why "professionals" are too stupid NOT to use a torque wrench on aluminum threads. Scotty Kilmer is great. Very smart guy with common sense.
Good call on the U joints, those old Dodge's are notorious on having bad U joints!
Great job
You and Wranglerstar must be kin, this is a superb restoration. Great video Yankee...
Excellent vid
exactly what i needed some good info man thaanl you
Yes I agree I have a 1977 Dodge class C mallard with a 360 V8 I have replaced just about everything from the oil pump up LOL and also the different electrical ballasts and relays and save the old ones like you've done so yes this is a great idea because I'm with you I don't want to break down somewhere over a little teeny $5 part that could been replaced very easily.
Man i love your vids always have always will
Great job with the RV brother...Me you and some tree knockers good times ahead!!!!
lol thanks one cool Dude
Nice vid. Looks like a lot of work! My dad and I just replaced all the wheel bearings, races and seals on one of our diggers today. Not a fun job!
Our b300 camper part has been demolished. It's now a aluminum camper and will have a soil axe in front. Same old engine tho. 440, 4 bbl.
DUDE, THAT 360 IS LOOKING SHWEEEEET!!!
Now this is pure motivational for me.... I have screwed up totally thinking I got a great deal on a 42 yo RV (1980 Fleetwood Southwind E-25 Coach) Why not? ....it's been sittin in a shed for 25 years...shrink wrapped (dumb idea, the trapped moisture wasn't healthy), hasn't reached 36k on it yet and the Onan Cummins 4.0kv has less than 300 hours on it. .....and I should have realized the fact that whenever somethings been just _"Sitting"_ .....doesn't mean that's a _Good_ thing. But overall, it's actually in great shape.
But the coolest part is it's drive train, and I'm trying to figure out if I can make a plexi/lexan type doghouse for the engine cover..... but in the long run, probably another bad idea. ...would have to constantly wipe and clean something else ;) But I'm digging the fact that this Fleetwood was a Mopar made one....
Engine: Chrysler series||| 440 CID w/ 4 barrel Holley carburetor
Transmission: A727 3 speed AT
I'm currently doing what you just did by replacing all the vehicles electronics, relays, diodes, Electronic ignition module, ballast resistor, etc
...but as you obviously know, as I'm in, on, under, or over something, rectifing whatever issue it is.... YOU ARE GOING TO FIND YET MORE ISSUES AS ONE PEELS BACK THE LAYERS!!!
I too, went to drop the trans pan and change filter & fluid.... when I dropped it, somebody had put a small magnet on pan, ok, good job......BUT next to it, was a broken low/reverse band adjust nut...YIKES!!!! (Not a huge deal, but glad I found it).... Now what I want to know is.... What sheer force would it take to sheer that case hardened bolt like that??? Wasn't me, I've had this RV for a month, and only drove it from where I bought it, to my house... a total distance of about 5 miles.
Great vid...so great,.... I'm subbing
Thanks
Great video series! I like to see people revive some of the older autos and not just the muscle cars. One suggestion for the trans pan, I always put a drain plug in to make the next change less messy.
I don't personally recommend a trans bolt or recommend putting one on because it's another possible leak source on the trans. I always take the pan off anyway to clean it out and I don't believe the process is "messy" as I showed it in the vid.
Scotty Kilmer is great, I also like Eric the car guy too.
We think a lot a like on our "methodology". I like things fixed ~before~ it fails. And I don't like leaks either. I have my own small Mopar collection as well. 98' Dak(3.9), and a 90' W150 (318/NP435)
gotta whip out that drive shaft every now and then.
Hey, what's wrong with the ketchup on overalls....where else are you supposed to wipe it lol.
Great video, you're really doing a great job on this RV. It's nice to see someone that takes pride in what he does, it's a pretty rare quality these days!
looking good there yankee theres nothing like the satisfaction of doing it your self trouble with the new cars is its all computers cant fix um with out a degree in computer science,, like the diff you keep on like that and you will be on pimp my ride lol
nice!, thank you for the AT205 re-seal tip... I will have to check it out... what is the trans in that? the pan looks looks like the pan in my 1977 727 loadflight. She is a thing of beauty... great video series....
sounds good. runs like a sewing machine
Hey! I don't have ketchup stains on my shirt! It's mustard. lol
Another great video.
Great series moving on to number 4. I assume the brakes were in good shape.
Nice
Thanks
Sir, the way you did these seals and yokes and u-joints....., you can do mine anytime.
To completely restore almost all wiring and electrical in the engine bay what all would I be looking for... I frequent your videos often but I have a 1975 Dodge v8 RV as well and I was looking for a list of future buys
HAHAHA I want a old school RV now just so I can sit next to my open engine compartment..lol Nice lookin Engine.
Hello, I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos. I just picked up a 81 sportsman like yours and gona start getting deep into mine to get her ready to rock n roll. Ive got some roof and wall problems to fix first. where did you get the air filter?. I gotta spruce mine up for the chicks ass well lol. God Bless you. take care.
Anymore update on the RV. I used to have a 1980 Class C and am following out of pure interest
Hey i just bought this same rv did you have any trouble with the starting proceaa. I just get a single click
I just got a 1978 Dodge Midas that I'm looking to fix up. I need to replace some parts but I dont know what model I have. Your model looks like an exact match to mine. What is this model called? Really hoping you check these comments lol...thanks for the videos too.
Is that cruise control I see on the turn signal. If so who made it please. I have a 1976 that I'm working on.
Good luck with yours.
Thanks for these videos! I'm getting a 1979 Dodge RV of (likely) the same model. ... Did you find a list of some kind for everything electrical to change? Or do you literally search/crawl/investigate thoroughly until it's all done? THANK YOU!
I just go through the vehicle.
Nice work! I hope you put the trany filter on it before installing the pan.
No, I put a peanut butter sandwich in there and put the bolts on. hope it doesn't keep you up tonight.
What a waste of peanut butter, but it should do the job just fine.
Real NIIIIICE
So my 77 dodge b300 rv has some kind of sensor on top of the trans dip stick tube. Dose yours have an old school dip stick?
My 77 440 Has that. I noticed it was also unplugged. I plugged it back in. Not sure.
Your a smart son of a gun! Because I just bought a 1978 sportsman too and what a night mare! The guy I bought it from let it sit for 7 years. Rats and birds got in the dash. Holy shit. Now I'm trying to figure out all wiring because some 5 year old tried to rewire it. Lime put the wires on the cap in numeric order:) lol not so funny. Hey any advice on the ignition? Need help
Great video ! Just what I’m looking for I just bought a 77 with a 440 Was starting and running great and just as I was getting going on refurbing it and sealing it before the snow , it lost all power and won’t start the day after the storm I have no clue what it is Even the dome light is not going on
I charged and switched batteries etc and still nothing Rear auxiliary power is good It’s all up front Any ideas what it could be !???
Theres a fusible link right after the starter relay that powers the fuse box try replacing that or bypassing to test
@@retrofuturewave4909 the orange wire from relay goes to the ignition , which fusible link are you talking about and where should it be connected to ?
@@joesmith-fi1sx Its a black wire on mine thicker and with a fusible link inline comes off the main battery terminal on my starter relay and goes up through the firewall. It could also be on the constant power solenoid or directly to the battery depending on your setup
The beast is looking great, what is the towing capacity? If you could pull a nice covered trailer, probabilities are endless. Keep the series coming brother.
A B300 Dodge with a 360 has a a towing capacity of over 7000 pounds (as a rule of thumb a tow weight should not exceed 75 percent of the vehicle towing), but that is far more than I will ever need. I certainly could pull a vehicle behind easily enough, but the most this rig will have to tow is my ATV on a small trailer.
Kind of makes me wonder why you did your test drive to Illinois before you did all this followon work. And I wonder how you accumulated this skill. I always learn some things even though I may never attempt all of this.
I made the test drive to expose any issues with the vehicle, to shut up any of the worry winnies and naysayer couch commando advice warriors on youtube and because I believe I have the skill to fix a problem on the road if I have too and get back home and look at it all as ADVENTURE.
The "skills" shown in these vids are practical knowledge that any MALE HIGH SCHOOL PUNK had when I was a punk in high school, which really wasn't that long ago.
A REAL MAN......... should be able to drop a driveshaft, or a tranny pan, change a diaper, cook a fine meal, grow potatoes and carrots, control what he EATS and have enough self control so that he doesn't get fat, dress his child, weld a steel frame, wash his own clothes, make jelly, lead his family, or sing in church, keep himself clean, or be TOUGH without dressing like GI joe or flashing cheap guns on youtube.
Thermoquad?
Can you please tell me where can I get a drive shaft a have a 1978 Dodge sportsman
Can you tell me how I would even have any idea where you can get a drive shaft?
I have a dive shaft or a 1978 dodge. Drive shat.
Those people that say don't change the transmission filter and fluid don't know the difference in changing the filter and fluid and flushing it. Changing the fluid and filter is good but flushing one with high miles isn't
I agree.
I'm a new subscriber. Are you a mechanic?
no, that is not the way I make my living. I have a lot of mechanical skill.
Cool man, I am a mechanic myself. I was pretty impressed with your knowledge. I think everyone should know how to fix, at least a few things on their vehicle.
Good job, sale me your Rv!
My 1977 Sportsman RV won't start. It was running, I shut it off, turned the key again 10 seconds later... nothing! No radio, lights...no life whatsoever. I can't figure it out. The battery, starter and alternator are good.
better call a mechanic.
Fat people are just storing extra calories for the shtf. While you skinny guys will be starving in a week, us fat guys will be pulling from our reserves. Lol. Great series, you motivate me to do more of my automotive work. I have to ask tho, what was the pain in the ass factor for all those things? Seemed fairly easy or did you edit out all the cursing?
Everything I am doing here so far is high school skill level, pretty easy and straight forward. A vehicle of this era is especially simple to work on because I don't have to take off 100lbs of hoses, wires and sensors to actually get to the parts that I am replacing. When I was in high school in the late 80's this is the kind of work us "boys" would do before going out in the evening and destroying our trucks and cars all night. The only reason I can fix stuff is because I first had to learn to break everything.
Yeah I hear you on that point, if you break it you fix it. Learned that early as well, mechanics get expensive even to replace cheap parts. Although I have found even the simplest of repairs often times get complicated by the unfore seen stripped bolt or rust weld, especially on older vehicles that may have been purchased used. Just wondered if you ran into any of those type issues that made an easy job more difficult?
3640timm I did the other side exhaust manifold and had two rust welded bolts. But I took my time and drilled them out and then re-threaded them. That was about the worst of it over all and that was just a little time and elbow grease,