The project is a dream. Not really possible in the UK because we just don't have the roads big enough and the parts supply.You guys seem to have great knowledge.This is the American dream on wheels. Fantastic.
With the RVs I've driven, if you want to go over the Rocky Mountains, you'll definitely want that 2nd gear to make it down the slopes. 3rd will let the Winnebago run away speedwise and you'll quickly overheat the brakes and put yourself into a deadly situation. Keep in mind too that those things (even modern ones) have zero crash safety. Statistically RV wrecks are rare, but when they do occur at anything over very slow speeds, the results are almost always deadly. Cabinets, fridges, stoves, etc. all disconnect and the passengers plus everything inside flies into the front. The body (held together with thin pieces of wood and no steel) also rips off the frame and falls to pieces. I love the project but due to the inability for it to handle a crash with the passengers living through it, I'd highly recommend making sure the tires (front especially) are in excellent condition, brakes are top notch, you have excellent engine braking for steep descents, front end is in good condition, etc.
Diesel swap (pre smog years) with an engine brake solves a few major early Winnie issues. Mpg, reliability, and the option to install the engine brake to assist the stock brakes. The onan gennys alone are half of the weight in the rear of these haha. Pulling out excessive weight, losing the split wheels, radial tires ect. Lots of work, but if the entry cost is low and you're already in the Market for a cool or unique rv, these old Indians and braves are awesome candidates to customize...
As another poster put it, Diesels run very lean during idle, you were very lucky not to have issues. The safe way is just filling it with water, even seen guys fill it with water and burn off the top gas. Another approach would have been to just run a low psi pump to a FI high pressure sump, but to be honest, the "Drop In" will give you a longer life, and worth the welds.
That Winne is in real great shape whoever owned that thing took care of it that's for sure it must of sat in a garage or a car port because the outside of it is not weathered or anything that was a good score that's for sure
Diesels run lean at idle, they don't have a throttle plate to reduce the air admitted in to the engine. Ie the exhaust contains oxygen. Should of used a gasoline engine.
@@sporty196071 he was talking about the gas tank welding bit, where they used a diesal car's exhaust to displace oxygen to prevent the gas tank from blowing up from welding.
"That's the theory, we'll test this in a few seconds." I guess you'll know when you don't die, which I'm presuming you didn't because there are more videos after, and wins a like from me. Lol.
I know that thing is mint for it's age and what it is I have seen RV's newer then this that is gross the roof leaks with mold and mildew on everything and most are just piles of trash that thing is all original shag carpet and all and looks like the day it was sold new
and i believe that had a muffler or cat on it. Straight 3 will be plenty, if it takes another second to spool the turbo who cares, its an RV. its just going to be loading the engine the whole time anyways lol
My Neighbor had one when I was growing up but most were scrapped the body's taken off and the frame and Chassis used for something else or just cut up for scrap back in the 80's early 90's there was no want or need for them so they got tuned into scrap iron
diesels put out a lot of oxygen in the exhaust as the run wide open throttle all the time, your better doing that trick with a petrol vehicle. or filling it with water :)
That's what I would do with a RV swap put in a Cummings lot's of torque to get it moving and great gas mileage but I think this thing is cool you won't see it done too often that's for sure especially with a turbo
The project is a dream. Not really possible in the UK because we just don't have the roads big enough and the parts supply.You guys seem to have great knowledge.This is the American dream on wheels. Fantastic.
With the RVs I've driven, if you want to go over the Rocky Mountains, you'll definitely want that 2nd gear to make it down the slopes. 3rd will let the Winnebago run away speedwise and you'll quickly overheat the brakes and put yourself into a deadly situation. Keep in mind too that those things (even modern ones) have zero crash safety. Statistically RV wrecks are rare, but when they do occur at anything over very slow speeds, the results are almost always deadly. Cabinets, fridges, stoves, etc. all disconnect and the passengers plus everything inside flies into the front. The body (held together with thin pieces of wood and no steel) also rips off the frame and falls to pieces.
I love the project but due to the inability for it to handle a crash with the passengers living through it, I'd highly recommend making sure the tires (front especially) are in excellent condition, brakes are top notch, you have excellent engine braking for steep descents, front end is in good condition, etc.
Diesel swap (pre smog years) with an engine brake solves a few major early Winnie issues. Mpg, reliability, and the option to install the engine brake to assist the stock brakes. The onan gennys alone are half of the weight in the rear of these haha. Pulling out excessive weight, losing the split wheels, radial tires ect. Lots of work, but if the entry cost is low and you're already in the Market for a cool or unique rv, these old Indians and braves are awesome candidates to customize...
As another poster put it, Diesels run very lean during idle, you were very lucky not to have issues.
The safe way is just filling it with water, even seen guys fill it with water and burn off the top gas.
Another approach would have been to just run a low psi pump to a FI high pressure sump, but to be honest, the "Drop In" will give you a longer life, and worth the welds.
We did fill it with water too.
Such a cool project, love these old Winnebagos, you guys do great work!
When coming down a steep grade and the brakes fade, you will wish that you had access to all the gears.
do they have away to lock the torque converter?
Looks good. Nice exhaust work. I had to pay a guy to do my harness as it was a bit beyond me. Looking forward to her getting mobile.
Looking great. Crazy high brake pedal though, that must be interesting to drive.
Given the rust, why didn't you clean the tank out?
That Winne is in real great shape whoever owned that thing took care of it that's for sure it must of sat in a garage or a car port because the outside of it is not weathered or anything that was a good score that's for sure
Thanks for the update its to see how far your getting
well done
Nice progress! Are you planning on putting it on the dyno for a tune? Lol that'd be an interesting sight 😅
AWESOME KIT !!! KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING... I LOVE IT !!!
You may want to reconfigure the tailpipe exit away from that rear tire.
p3th3t1c yes...had the same issue at a trucking company I worked at with weedburner Kenworths . Having the tip straight down on them is crucial.
well hopefully he see's the post and fixes it
The air flowing through tire rotating. And going front wards at 60 plus MP. shouldn't matter. With the heat.
Very cool. Where is the line lock? LOL
That dump by the rear tire isn't going to do well in the event they blow a tire.
Diesels run lean at idle, they don't have a throttle plate to reduce the air admitted in to the engine. Ie the exhaust contains oxygen. Should of used a gasoline engine.
retrofitter ??
@@sporty196071 he was talking about the gas tank welding bit, where they used a diesal car's exhaust to displace oxygen to prevent the gas tank from blowing up from welding.
@retrofitter Should have* used a gasoline engine.
@@mwilliamshs um, that is what's in there.
@@dro3m um, for fumigating the tank, not powering the RV.
I'm doing this to my G20 conversion van
"That's the theory, we'll test this in a few seconds."
I guess you'll know when you don't die, which I'm presuming you didn't because there are more videos after, and wins a like from me. Lol.
Looking good nice job
Keep up the good work.
That is a gorgeous Mercedes
that floor is going to get toasty
I have done this before. You don't have those a diesel though, gas car works too.
Awesome video!!
That's a gorgeous car man its that a looker
Nice... when done are you going to put it on a Dyno?
dry ice next time for welding gas tanks
What is currently going on. Remarkably no rust or major body rot.
I know that thing is mint for it's age and what it is I have seen RV's newer then this that is gross the roof leaks with mold and mildew on everything and most are just piles of trash that thing is all original shag carpet and all and looks like the day it was sold new
i usually just purge the tank with gas from my welder cylinder.
Just an FYI, sloppy mechanics has noted a literal difference of 100HP and torque by having a loud valve on the exhaust versus a 5 foot exhaust.
Never heard of her.
and i believe that had a muffler or cat on it. Straight 3 will be plenty, if it takes another second to spool the turbo who cares, its an RV. its just going to be loading the engine the whole time anyways lol
Its not making 800 so it won't lose 100hp
Like the old Merc.
You forgot muffler bearings and blinker fluid
has everyone else had as hard of a time trying to find a 70s chieftan as i have??? these things arent ANYWHERE
My Neighbor had one when I was growing up but most were scrapped the body's taken off and the frame and Chassis used for something else or just cut up for scrap back in the 80's early 90's there was no want or need for them so they got tuned into scrap iron
diesels put out a lot of oxygen in the exhaust as the run wide open throttle all the time, your better doing that trick with a petrol vehicle. or filling it with water :)
Did you get your 900 hp RV going yet?
At 4:32 in this video it starts.
Video of test drive when its done? :)
very cool
I wonder if any crazy soul dailied these.
so dose Dry ice
Lambson Auto is swiping out his 440 for a Cummins Diesel out of a Dodge pickup truck.
That's what I would do with a RV swap put in a Cummings lot's of torque to get it moving and great gas mileage but I think this thing is cool you won't see it done too often that's for sure especially with a turbo
Fuel Injection Sucks, True!
Yhats a nice car!
No carb? Lol
It shouldn't be too loud..........................hmmmmm.....