03-24-2004, 11:17 PM
<Larry>Replacing 454 Motor
I have a 1988 Barth that was originally set up for hospital usage, Blood mobile ect. The motor needs to be replaced and two mechanics can't figure out how to make the switch without cutting the frame or wheelwell. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Larry
03-24-2004, 11:33 PM
CharlesOn my 1983 they took the engine out though the front by removing everthing that could be removed from the engine.
Charles
03-25-2004, 03:41 AM
DennisOn the Barth I just bought I asked how they go the engine out and the previous owner said that they removed the passenger side window and us some sort of an engine hoist. Don't know if that helps or not. Dennis
03-25-2004, 11:22 AM
Ed ChevalierI think Bill H. dropped his out the bottom by un-bolting the frame supports.
03-25-2004, 01:02 PM
davebowersOn mine the drilled out the rivets on the front, took off the front bumper. They had to jack up the front end and then went down and forward. They told me it wasn't too tough.
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03-27-2004, 01:26 AM
bill hI dropped mine out the bottom. I did not have a choice, as my driveway is narrow and sloped. The big suspension crossmember is removed complete with the wheels removed. Six bolts on each side. Brake lines and steering. It was a one man job. It wasn't too hard, but I can't tell you how long it took, as I was recovering from shoulder surgery at the time, so I could only do a little at a time. Let me know if you would like my installation notes.
03-30-2004, 12:20 AM
roy laytonquote:
Originally posted by bill h:
I dropped mine out the bottom. I did not have a choice, as my driveway is narrow and sloped. The big suspension crossmember is removed complete with the wheels still on. Six bolts on each side. Brake lines and steering. It was a one man job. It wasn't too hard, but I can't tell you how long it took, as I was recovering from shoulder surgery at the time, so I could only do a little at a time. Let me know if you would like my installation notes.
03-30-2004, 12:55 AM
roy laytonMemo to Bill H. Please send you instalation instructions. ,Thanks, Roy Layton
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Originally posted by roy layton:
Did you get the motor replaced? If so, at what cost range for the motor and for the labour, and how did they finally remove the motor from the coach?
Thanks
Tex
04-15-2004, 07:46 PM
roy laytonThanks for the installation instructions. After dropping the oil pan to inspect the bearings, I decided to replace the main and rod bearinga since the material cost was only $100.00 My Barth has 32000 miles on it but has been parked for several years. It is in the process of being updated. Replacing the original A/C (cool only) with a Coleman heat pump from PPL in Houston, Tx. and replacing the Dometic 3800 cooling unit with a rebuilt unit from wick@rvcool.com in Decatur, Georgia for $450.00 plus $20.00 freight. Will install motion satellite system and plasma or LCD television soon. This should be another interesting experience.
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Originally posted by roy layton:
Memo to Bill H. Please send you instalation instructions. ,Thanks, Roy Layton