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08-03-2018, 11:37 AM
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Yeah, I agree not looking good at this point. A pal of mine who is an auto tech had a look and he is stumped too. It does not help that Gulfstream canceled RV's in 2007 and even the dealer close by refuses to work on them. The next closest is about $2000 tow distance!
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08-03-2018, 12:25 PM
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Since it happened over the cold months I would check your antifreeze strength. Process of elimination.
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08-03-2018, 04:12 PM
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Another try
Have you tried disabling the glow plugs to see if they are dragging the voltage down?
Any chance of getting a mechanic from a local shop (bus company or dealer for motor company (Cummins?).
Sudsy
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08-04-2018, 01:28 PM
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From my limited knowledge I will take a stab at it. Try taking out the injectors and have someone turn it over. See what comes out. Maybe an injector is flooding engine. Diesels must turn 2-300 rpm to start. Send off an oil sample and see what is in there.
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08-04-2018, 02:43 PM
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Dave,
You had that fried ground cable. A bad ground will cause slow cranking. I would run a jumper cable from the ground on the battery to the starter.
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08-04-2018, 03:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Restorium
Dave,
You had that fried ground cable. A bad ground will cause slow cranking. I would run a jumper cable from the ground on the battery to the starter.
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Look back at post #35 and #37. Never did see a response to those ideas.
Sudsy
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08-05-2018, 06:29 AM
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Makes you want to go over there ….
Where are you Dave?
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08-05-2018, 07:28 AM
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Hi Restorium,
I am in a place called Grassie which is located half way between Toronto and Niagara Falls.
Cheers
Dave
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08-05-2018, 07:40 AM
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Hi Sudsy,
I have run parallel cables directly from the starter batteries to the starter motor with no change. I have also replaced ground cables from the starter to the chassis and engine block. A local auto technician dropped by last Friday to have a look. Although not a diesel tech, he too was stumped. Today I will do an antifreeze test. I will also try to see the accessory belts to determine if they are fraying due to a seized accessory. The oil was replaced 3,405 kms ago.
Cheers
Dave
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08-05-2018, 07:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave J
Hi Restorium,
I am in a place called Grassie which is located half way between Toronto and Niagara Falls.
Cheers
Dave
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Not too far from me at all. Took the beast to Niagara Falls a couple years ago. Spent two weeks at the park on the lake. Went the long way there, through Ohio, or I would have driven right past you.
Used to buy antique auto parts in Canada. Nice vintage interior parts.
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08-05-2018, 07:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave J
Hi Sudsy,
I have run parallel cables directly from the starter batteries to the starter motor with no change. I have also replaced ground cables from the starter to the chassis and engine block. A local auto technician dropped by last Friday to have a look. Although not a diesel tech, he too was stumped. Today I will do an antifreeze test. I will also try to see the accessory belts to determine if they are fraying due to a seized accessory. The oil was replaced 3,405 kms ago.
Cheers
Dave
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Did the tech have any ideas as to why the ground cable melted?
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08-05-2018, 07:49 AM
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Are there any check engine codes?
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08-05-2018, 07:50 AM
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Did the air conditioning work the last time you drove it? They usually only seize when they don't work.
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08-05-2018, 08:56 AM
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Did you try cranking with the boost switch on?
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08-05-2018, 08:57 AM
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Do you want to trade even up?
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08-05-2018, 09:11 AM
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Quote:
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Are there any check engine codes?
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No engine codes
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08-05-2018, 09:13 AM
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Quote:
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Did the air conditioning work the last time you drove it? They usually only seize when they don't work.
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Don't use dash air condi normally run genny and turn on front ceiling air.
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08-05-2018, 09:13 AM
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Yup,
No help
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08-05-2018, 09:16 AM
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Quote:
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Do you want to trade even up?
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Trading up or down is looking good at this stage!!
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09-28-2018, 07:28 AM
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To all,
I wanted to thank you for the great input. The saga is now over 1.5 years later. After replacing cables, batteries, 2 starter motors, solenoid, 2 100 amp circuit breakers nothing had worked. Finally with great difficulty (no space) I was able to access the engine area. Unbelievably both the alternator and A/C compressor were seized. I replaced them and the idler and belt and she now starts like a dream.
Thank you all again for all your great suggestions and help.
Cheers
Dave
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