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engine pull in 1991 Holiday Rambler
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Well the engine in the old Aluma-lite died a horrible and painful death. Cracked block so I don't think I will be resurrecting it any time soon. Now for the 6 million dollar question: what steps…Continue
Tags: Aluma-lite, Rambler, Holiday, engine
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin F Smith Jun 25, 2019.
First trip Adventure
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Well we got the old gal ready and went to Fla. Thursday and had a blast at the Battle of Olustee. Boondocked all weekend and even met some great RVers with some wonderful old trailers and RV's. Told…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rich Thomas Feb 26, 2017.
3rd brake light
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Does anyone know of a supplier of 3rd brake lights? The one on the Money Monster is missing the lens and doesn't work. It is 2 inches wide and 7.25 inches long.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ralph Javins Feb 13, 2017.
Replacing Clearance lights
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Alright time for my next stupid question. I am going to replace all the clearance lights on the Aluma-lite with Led lights. Can I use plumbers putty around the base of the lights like you do around…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rich Thomas Feb 17, 2017.
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"Nope, the set up I have has a large aluminum bracket that bolts to the block with 2 bolts, then there are 3 steel brackets one has a sliding adjustment block, one is bent 90* with a nut welded on the bent part and the third is almost straight with a…"
"Ok I am stupid, I need pictures of how the AC brackets are on a 1991 chevy 454. Took apart to replace engine forgot how to put it back"
"Have a 1991 Holiday Rambler Aluma-lite P-30 frame Chevy 454. Anyone know how long the dip stick tube is supposed to be? lost the original"
"You might be right about having to cut the lower section and then patch it in later. On ours, there was a seam on the sides of the bumper, but yours doesn't have one. Before you cut anything, get under the bumper and confirm that…"
"Take the whole grill off...and the bumper. My whole front end came off when I rewired the headlights. Under that trim strip will be MORE screws, and the nose WILL come off..at least enough to remove the engine. "
"Well what I meant to say was there is no seam above the bumper between it and the grill. Now I wonder if I can just cut that small section out and the patch it back together?"
"Here is the set up I have. I don't see a seam that would allow the front bumper to be removed. Sorry everything is dirty but it has been sitting for two years."
"The grill is what I was talking about. There SHOULD be screws around the black section on yours, where you can remove that entire piece. The only pictures you have of the sides of your rig are blocked by trees in the front RIGHT where I…"
"Thanks for the reply. however the Aluma-lite has a solid front end except for the grill. No vertical seams so I can't seetaking the front off."
"On our old 1989 Holiday Rambler Imperial, you could remove the engine out the front. First you have to take off the grill and the entire fiberglass nose/headlight housing...which you do by removing all the screws. The radiator has to…"
engine pull in 1991 Holiday Rambler
Well the engine in the old Aluma-lite died a horrible and painful death. Cracked block so I don't think I will be resurrecting it any time soon. Now for the 6 million dollar question: what steps should I go through to pull this engine and replace it with a new re-manufactured engine? Do I need to completely drop the trans? How can I get the radiator out without damage? Do I have to pull the heads before removing and then reinstall after the new engine is in? Tried you tube but no help at all, I…See More
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Water pump died
On the trip home the water pump on the 454 locked up. The mechanic where I work, a good guy and worth it I am sure, wants $600 labor to replace it. To be honest I don't have that much free cash. Can anyone give me some pointers on removing the front end on a 91 Holiday Rambler Aluma-lite and a list of tools so I can try and do this myself. I have replaced water pumps on 350's but not motorhomes.
Posted on February 28, 2017 at 3:13pm — 2 Comments
Road Safety
Road Safety: Now that spring is just around the corner and the weather is getting warmer, out thoughts start lingering more and more on getting our RV's out and enjoying them again. As a professional truck driver I have a request that I would like to pass on to both the new hands and the old timers out there BE SAFE! I know most of us have older rigs and we have to baby them a bit. If you are not able to maintain the flow of traffic, PLEASE get in the right lane. Most states have truck…
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