RV Ratings Go to Main Page RV mechanic on duty. Start at the home page.
RV Mechanic RV engine problems? RV mechanic help only a click away!

Prob. Solved: 440 starts/dies=new prob. !!

Home > Discussion Forum > Mechanic's Corner - Engines

Email Author email Chuck  Reply to Message reply to message  Post New Message post new message      search forums
hidden layer
ATTENTION: All Postings that advertise items for sale will be deleted from the Discussion Forum. You may post sale items for free in the Classifieds section. Sign up now.
All Messages in ThreadAuthorDate
Prob. Solved: 440 starts/dies=new prob. !! Chuck 8-8-06  
On my 440 2 red wires from the ballast resistor connect to 2 other red wires and these all connect to 2 more red wires. Naturally they had come apart.
So I tied all the wires together and it started right up. I was amazed.
The new problem is I made a big error by asking the local shop their opinion.
He thought it was the ignition switch. The mechanic thought since it started in run, the "on" switch was broken. This was not my problem. Anyhow I had to pull the steering wheel off and in the process I pulled the steering rod up about 2 inches. Now it won't go back down. I am certain I can eventually figure this out but perhaps someone has had experience with this. At first I was happy for the professional mechanic advice, now I am kind of irritated !! I told him I have never had a switch go out before. As we all know the big problem with motorhomes is that they have even more wires than cars.
A wiring nightmare !
Re: Prob. Solved: 440 starts/dies=new prob. !! Chuck 8-9-06  
I tapped the steering rod back down with a 4 pound sledge.
Re: Prob. Solved: 440 starts/dies=new prob. !! blue dart 2-10-07  
Tapped?
Required fields in red
For more info about a field, place your mouse over the More Info icon.
Subject:
Your Name:
Your Email:
Message:



Code is case-sensitive. Helps stop SPAM.
       

Google
Web RVMechanic.com



Visit Rio Rancho, NM


Useful Links
Recent RV mechanic and troubleshooting topics
  Camper trailer wire diagram
  P30 Chevy Hydroboost
  Replacing the heads on a 1992 Winnebago Elante 33
  1985 E350 460 meltdown
  1976 Dodge Midas Mini
  Dip Stick Blows Out of Koler Generator
  Heat stips in a Duo Therm Brisk Air AC unit
  GENERATOR BATTERY CUTOFF SWITCH
  1984 chev with carb cough
  Re: norcold refrigerator
  1981 CADILLAC DEVILLE LIMO
  Hot Water Heater
  LP Onan 3.6 - have crank, but no start
  Ford 460
  Suburan furnace
  VIEW ALL

RV-Coach Online

My RV Guide

All Things RV




Print-friendly page
PRIVACY POLICY  |  TERMS & CONDITIONS  |  © 1996 - 2008 RV-Coach Network - All Rights Reserved  |  Web Site by ITtelligent