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Forum: Class A 09-28-2018, 07:28 AM
Replies: 61
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Posted By Dave J
To all, I wanted to thank you for the great...

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...
Forum: Class A 08-05-2018, 09:16 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Trading up or down is looking good at this stage!!

Trading up or down is looking good at this stage!!
Forum: Class A 08-05-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Yup, No help

Yup,

No help
Forum: Class A 08-05-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Don't use dash air condi normally run genny and...

Don't use dash air condi normally run genny and turn on front ceiling air.
Forum: Class A 08-05-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
No engine codes

No engine codes
Forum: Class A 08-05-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi Sudsy, I have run parallel cables...

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...
Forum: Class A 08-05-2018, 07:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi Restorium, I am in a place called Grassie...

Hi Restorium,

I am in a place called Grassie which is located half way between Toronto and Niagara Falls.

Cheers


Dave
Forum: Class A 08-03-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Yeah, I agree not looking good at this point. A...

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...
Forum: Class A 08-03-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi Sudsy, Its about 6-7 foot following the...

Hi Sudsy,

Its about 6-7 foot following the path of the #1 cable.
Forum: Class A 08-03-2018, 08:12 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi Restorium, It may help if I detail the...

Hi Restorium,

It may help if I detail the full history.

I bought the unit used about 3.5 years ago. I hired a driver to drive it about 3,000 kms to where I live. He reported that it worked...
Forum: Class A 08-02-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi. Key was on. Cheers Dave

Hi.

Key was on.

Cheers


Dave
Forum: Class A 08-02-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
OK new multimeter and voltage at starter shows as...

OK new multimeter and voltage at starter shows as 12.3-12.4.

So something else perhaps a seized accessory, but how to even get to the belts to remove accessory belt/s for testing! The access...
Forum: Class A 08-02-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi, Thanks. I am going to get a new...

Hi,

Thanks. I am going to get a new multimeter. Mine is 11 years old and may well not be very accurate.

Cheers


Dave
Forum: Class A 08-02-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi Thanks everyone for your responses. ...

Hi

Thanks everyone for your responses.

Update.

The voltage at the starter motor is 11.2v.

I spoke with freightliner who advised that Nippon Denso starter motors were in fact used on...
Forum: Class A 07-30-2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Update as the saga continues! We have nice...

Update as the saga continues!

We have nice warm weather now so I started working on my problem again. Firstly I was unable to access the engine block ground connector so I purchased #1 cable and...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 04-07-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,990
Posted By Dave J
Friendship Access (related to slow crank thread)

I have a GS Friendship Quattro 2003. I have struggled with a slow crank problem for a year now. I believe I have finally located the problem - damaged cable to the block. I need to trace this cable...
Forum: Class A 04-03-2018, 07:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Thanks Chuck, I am going to try to inspect...

Thanks Chuck,

I am going to try to inspect ... as I said the really hard part is actually getting there. I will attach a voltmeter to the damaged section and hopefully using the ohm setting locate...
Forum: Class A 04-02-2018, 07:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi Chuck, Thanks. This cable is not...

Hi Chuck,

Thanks.

This cable is not the one that goes directly to the negative post on the battery set, but it enters an approximately 2 inch diameter harness that makes its way toward the...
Forum: Class A 04-01-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi All, Finally I'm back.The layers of ice...

Hi All,

Finally I'm back.The layers of ice and snow under the RV finally melted on Saturday. I was finally able to test voltages today. The voltage at the starter motor fluctuates wildly. So I...
Forum: Class A 02-04-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Thank you all for the usefull and informative...

Thank you all for the usefull and informative replies. I am awaiting a break in the weather so that I can methodically put your thoughts ans ideas into practise. I doubt i will be able to do anything...
Forum: Class A 01-31-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi Ron, Thanks for your 2 replies, I will...

Hi Ron,

Thanks for your 2 replies, I will not be able to check for a while as we are heavily snowed under and it looks like with the predicted temperatures there will be no meling for at least 7...
Forum: Class A 01-31-2018, 01:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi Sudsy, Thanks for your reply. I don'...

Hi Sudsy,

Thanks for your reply.

I don' think my problem can be just heat because this has been a problem for a year now and our summer was hot but it still cranked over very slowly. Actually...
Forum: Class A 01-30-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Hi Jonathan, If and when I figure mine out I...

Hi Jonathan,

If and when I figure mine out I shall message you. Unfortunately it may be a few days as we have been dumped on with close to a foot of snow today, so no climbing underneath right...
Forum: Class A 01-28-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 30,259
Posted By Dave J
Slow crank no start

Hi,

This is an epic saga!

I have a 2003 Gulfstream Friendship Quattro. The unit has a 3126 7.2l diesel engine. It has 80,000 miles on the clock. I bought the unit in October 2016 and hired a...
Forum: Class A 04-07-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,064
Posted By Dave J
Re: Air Brakes

Hi Ray,

Many thanks for the info. I shall check those out.

Cheers


Dave
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