Video Diary of repairs and upgrades to my Motorhome. SCOTTY KILMER - / @scottykilmer
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@Alabaster2457 жыл бұрын
My Grandfather was a very successful machanic during his life. A true craftsman. I often see you using many of the old "tricks of the trade" I saw him use. Many of these little touches are not known by even certified techs today. You have to have spent a lot of time with an old school mechanic at some point in your life. These small details are not learned in a book.
@klosnoski10 жыл бұрын
that trans pan looks GORGEOUS!!!!! no glitter and minor clutch dust. good score
@josephsauceda94542 жыл бұрын
You blessed man 😂😂 I have a 2 piece drive shaft assembly...... have to replace 3 ujoints at a time...
@bctruck10 жыл бұрын
Excellant work! I really enjoy seeing a machine with lots of life left in it,being pulled back from the brink and made useful and dependable again. when you mentioned the old fat guys in ketchup stained bib overalls,I had to look behind me to see if you had somehow got into my mancave without me noticing.
@mhowgrad10 жыл бұрын
You make it look easy... Thanks for the inspiration. Not many men do maintenance.
@BAMAJiPS10 жыл бұрын
I agree with Autozone. Here's a tip - if you're a business owner - open a commercial account. You save nearly 20-30% off the price of the parts (You can haggle especially when you get to know your local manager or commercial accounts rep) and not only that - you can get the parts delivered to your house - er... your "business". I am a huge fan of Autozone and their customer service. I use a commercial account to buy vehicles off craigslist - put parts in them to fix them up with no money out of pocket (net 30 account) and then sell them and pay the bill later. It helps when you are on budget. Excellent video Yank
@HoneyHollowHomestead10 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed, I am actually enjoying this series!
@Alexgomez4112 жыл бұрын
I have the same dodge I did the exact same thing by replacing every electric part available but still had problems so I went to Chevy distributor and cut all the dodge crap and did all the things you did even the rear trans seal my rear driveshaft bearing was bad so I did the entire rear tail shaft all fun stuff lol it's all on my channel mine sat for 11 years and I video tapped everything since day one since then I've gone on several 2000 mile trips no issues thank God lol
@mojsmg10 жыл бұрын
Nice work, the family will really enjoy that camper when it's all said & done. You'll really enjoy it deer hunting or on fishing trips ect. Thanks for sharing this rebuilt.
@AIforBusinessSuccess6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these extremely informational videos! The best I've seen in months of searching. Proud new owner of a 1975 winniebago brave. You have saved me and many other hours of head ache. Nothing but value no fluff. Super easy to watch and fun the to listen to. You can tell you know what the heck your doing!
@Yankeeprepper6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate the words. God blessed me with a few fun talents.
@acet710 жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying this series, you make it look so easy.
@Lockemeister10 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO. Thank you very much. II have 4 vehicles in my "fleet" that I am now doing all the work on them basically to know that it is done corrrectly. Glad you used a torque wrench on your transmission bolts. I have to change my tranny fluid in my wife's 2002 Grand Caravan. It was done 60,000 miles ago. I checked it recently, One pan bolt is missing and two bolts just spin merrily around since the last guy stripped them out. Made me sick. I have no idea why "professionals" are too stupid NOT to use a torque wrench on aluminum threads. Scotty Kilmer is great. Very smart guy with common sense.
@WestCoastRoller10 жыл бұрын
Great work in bringing this beast back to life!
@1crazynordlander10 жыл бұрын
I like your video here. You are old school! Love the air intake sound on the Mopar through that K&N air filter. I will let you park that RV in my driveway with all the leaks fixed now.
@Yankeeprepper10 жыл бұрын
LOL! It's funny you say that, because to me that is the SHAME or all SHAMES. To park your vehicle on your buddies driveway and leave a leak stain.... You never hear the end of that one!
@1crazynordlander10 жыл бұрын
Kinda like letting a dog drag it's hinder on the carpet.
@WanderingBeast10 жыл бұрын
what a great project, just playing catch up on your videos from being gone. Thanks for the Sulawesi, its keeping me going with my projects.
@58_Powermaster10 жыл бұрын
Scotty is the man!!! Loved the vid Yankee.
@boat686810 жыл бұрын
Very nice and helpful video...you always make it look easy.
@evilassaultweaponeer10 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Also, I agree with your sentiment on angle grinders and welders.
@coyoteserranoband3 ай бұрын
Our b300 camper part has been demolished. It's now a aluminum camper and will have a soil axe in front. Same old engine tho. 440, 4 bbl.
@thecentralscrutinizer51053 жыл бұрын
DUDE, THAT 360 IS LOOKING SHWEEEEET!!! Now this is pure motivational for me.... I have screwed up totally thinking I got a great deal on a 42 yo RV (1980 Fleetwood Southwind E-25 Coach) Why not? ....it's been sittin in a shed for 25 years...shrink wrapped (dumb idea, the trapped moisture wasn't healthy), hasn't reached 36k on it yet and the Onan Cummins 4.0kv has less than 300 hours on it. .....and I should have realized the fact that whenever somethings been just _"Sitting"_ .....doesn't mean that's a _Good_ thing. But overall, it's actually in great shape. But the coolest part is it's drive train, and I'm trying to figure out if I can make a plexi/lexan type doghouse for the engine cover..... but in the long run, probably another bad idea. ...would have to constantly wipe and clean something else ;) But I'm digging the fact that this Fleetwood was a Mopar made one.... Engine: Chrysler series||| 440 CID w/ 4 barrel Holley carburetor Transmission: A727 3 speed AT I'm currently doing what you just did by replacing all the vehicles electronics, relays, diodes, Electronic ignition module, ballast resistor, etc ...but as you obviously know, as I'm in, on, under, or over something, rectifing whatever issue it is.... YOU ARE GOING TO FIND YET MORE ISSUES AS ONE PEELS BACK THE LAYERS!!! I too, went to drop the trans pan and change filter & fluid.... when I dropped it, somebody had put a small magnet on pan, ok, good job......BUT next to it, was a broken low/reverse band adjust nut...YIKES!!!! (Not a huge deal, but glad I found it).... Now what I want to know is.... What sheer force would it take to sheer that case hardened bolt like that??? Wasn't me, I've had this RV for a month, and only drove it from where I bought it, to my house... a total distance of about 5 miles. Great vid...so great,.... I'm subbing Thanks
@1911Fan8510 жыл бұрын
Awesome, great job brother!! You inspired me to take on my 94 sierra exaust manifolds. Didn't go so well!!
@isiahmorris295410 жыл бұрын
Good call on the U joints, those old Dodge's are notorious on having bad U joints!
@DEWW10 жыл бұрын
You and Wranglerstar must be kin, this is a superb restoration. Great video Yankee...
@ecleveland110 жыл бұрын
Great video series! I like to see people revive some of the older autos and not just the muscle cars. One suggestion for the trans pan, I always put a drain plug in to make the next change less messy.
@Yankeeprepper10 жыл бұрын
I don't personally recommend a trans bolt or recommend putting one on because it's another possible leak source on the trans. I always take the pan off anyway to clean it out and I don't believe the process is "messy" as I showed it in the vid.
@roymcelwee933410 жыл бұрын
Great work bro. Looking forward to more videos in this series.
@TheExpandingLibrary10 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Looks like a lot of work! My dad and I just replaced all the wheel bearings, races and seals on one of our diggers today. Not a fun job!
@paulywally19572 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree I have a 1977 Dodge class C mallard with a 360 V8 I have replaced just about everything from the oil pump up LOL and also the different electrical ballasts and relays and save the old ones like you've done so yes this is a great idea because I'm with you I don't want to break down somewhere over a little teeny $5 part that could been replaced very easily.
@Chadh4x10 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer is great, I also like Eric the car guy too.
@NshoreFixr10 жыл бұрын
SHE'S A BEAST! Good info and nice vid.
@thebrooklynprepper10 жыл бұрын
Great job with the RV brother...Me you and some tree knockers good times ahead!!!!
@luke762g10 жыл бұрын
Man i love your vids always have always will
@WOWSTWOA10 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid
@lastgameplay10 жыл бұрын
Cool video, thanks for makin it
@thesixgunfighter2886 жыл бұрын
We think a lot a like on our "methodology". I like things fixed ~before~ it fails. And I don't like leaks either. I have my own small Mopar collection as well. 98' Dak(3.9), and a 90' W150 (318/NP435)
@tarabissey6595 күн бұрын
I know it’s been years since this was posted but I was wondering if it’s possible to make a video of you explaining what the electrical system is. I have the electrical diagram/ manual book. Just would be so helpful if someone pointed the relays out and such. I have a 78 sportsman chinook!
@charn196010 жыл бұрын
looking good there yankee theres nothing like the satisfaction of doing it your self trouble with the new cars is its all computers cant fix um with out a degree in computer science,, like the diff you keep on like that and you will be on pimp my ride lol
@dojidude23093 жыл бұрын
lol thanks one cool Dude
@dangerousfreedom496510 жыл бұрын
Great job
@numberJ510 жыл бұрын
gotta whip out that drive shaft every now and then.
@acox600010 жыл бұрын
sounds good. runs like a sewing machine
@colin853210 жыл бұрын
Hey, what's wrong with the ketchup on overalls....where else are you supposed to wipe it lol. Great video, you're really doing a great job on this RV. It's nice to see someone that takes pride in what he does, it's a pretty rare quality these days!
@justinstachowicz25248 жыл бұрын
exactly what i needed some good info man thaanl you
@MrPingn10 жыл бұрын
Hey! I don't have ketchup stains on my shirt! It's mustard. lol Another great video.
@BorealSelfReliance10 жыл бұрын
Real NIIIIICE
@robbm3706 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@bernieclement33739 жыл бұрын
Great series moving on to number 4. I assume the brakes were in good shape.
@TheGodtian10 жыл бұрын
Nice work! I hope you put the trany filter on it before installing the pan.
@Yankeeprepper10 жыл бұрын
No, I put a peanut butter sandwich in there and put the bolts on. hope it doesn't keep you up tonight.
@TheGodtian10 жыл бұрын
What a waste of peanut butter, but it should do the job just fine.
@scottwilliams358 жыл бұрын
Hello, I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos. I just picked up a 81 sportsman like yours and gona start getting deep into mine to get her ready to rock n roll. Ive got some roof and wall problems to fix first. where did you get the air filter?. I gotta spruce mine up for the chicks ass well lol. God Bless you. take care.
@alfries97368 жыл бұрын
Sir, the way you did these seals and yokes and u-joints....., you can do mine anytime.
@MDC202010 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA I want a old school RV now just so I can sit next to my open engine compartment..lol Nice lookin Engine.
@mf.5986 жыл бұрын
Nice
@user-pw1dk8pc6x Жыл бұрын
I just got a 1978 Dodge Midas that I'm looking to fix up. I need to replace some parts but I dont know what model I have. Your model looks like an exact match to mine. What is this model called? Really hoping you check these comments lol...thanks for the videos too.
@kcatto2110 жыл бұрын
nice!, thank you for the AT205 re-seal tip... I will have to check it out... what is the trans in that? the pan looks looks like the pan in my 1977 727 loadflight. She is a thing of beauty... great video series....
@RoninX410 жыл бұрын
The beast is looking great, what is the towing capacity? If you could pull a nice covered trailer, probabilities are endless. Keep the series coming brother.
@Yankeeprepper10 жыл бұрын
A B300 Dodge with a 360 has a a towing capacity of over 7000 pounds (as a rule of thumb a tow weight should not exceed 75 percent of the vehicle towing), but that is far more than I will ever need. I certainly could pull a vehicle behind easily enough, but the most this rig will have to tow is my ATV on a small trailer.
@thomasdimes88753 жыл бұрын
Hey i just bought this same rv did you have any trouble with the starting proceaa. I just get a single click
@connormccoy46266 жыл бұрын
To completely restore almost all wiring and electrical in the engine bay what all would I be looking for... I frequent your videos often but I have a 1975 Dodge v8 RV as well and I was looking for a list of future buys
@wdempsey10010 жыл бұрын
Anymore update on the RV. I used to have a 1980 Class C and am following out of pure interest
@joesmith-fi1sx3 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Just what I’m looking for I just bought a 77 with a 440 Was starting and running great and just as I was getting going on refurbing it and sealing it before the snow , it lost all power and won’t start the day after the storm I have no clue what it is Even the dome light is not going on I charged and switched batteries etc and still nothing Rear auxiliary power is good It’s all up front Any ideas what it could be !???
@retrofuturewave49093 жыл бұрын
Theres a fusible link right after the starter relay that powers the fuse box try replacing that or bypassing to test
@joesmith-fi1sx3 жыл бұрын
@@retrofuturewave4909 the orange wire from relay goes to the ignition , which fusible link are you talking about and where should it be connected to ?
@retrofuturewave49093 жыл бұрын
@@joesmith-fi1sx Its a black wire on mine thicker and with a fusible link inline comes off the main battery terminal on my starter relay and goes up through the firewall. It could also be on the constant power solenoid or directly to the battery depending on your setup
@TheSimonhammond4 жыл бұрын
Thermoquad?
@mf.5986 жыл бұрын
Your a smart son of a gun! Because I just bought a 1978 sportsman too and what a night mare! The guy I bought it from let it sit for 7 years. Rats and birds got in the dash. Holy shit. Now I'm trying to figure out all wiring because some 5 year old tried to rewire it. Lime put the wires on the cap in numeric order:) lol not so funny. Hey any advice on the ignition? Need help
@jjakejones10 жыл бұрын
Kind of makes me wonder why you did your test drive to Illinois before you did all this followon work. And I wonder how you accumulated this skill. I always learn some things even though I may never attempt all of this.
@Yankeeprepper10 жыл бұрын
I made the test drive to expose any issues with the vehicle, to shut up any of the worry winnies and naysayer couch commando advice warriors on youtube and because I believe I have the skill to fix a problem on the road if I have too and get back home and look at it all as ADVENTURE. The "skills" shown in these vids are practical knowledge that any MALE HIGH SCHOOL PUNK had when I was a punk in high school, which really wasn't that long ago. A REAL MAN......... should be able to drop a driveshaft, or a tranny pan, change a diaper, cook a fine meal, grow potatoes and carrots, control what he EATS and have enough self control so that he doesn't get fat, dress his child, weld a steel frame, wash his own clothes, make jelly, lead his family, or sing in church, keep himself clean, or be TOUGH without dressing like GI joe or flashing cheap guns on youtube.
@kris.monroe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos! I'm getting a 1979 Dodge RV of (likely) the same model. ... Did you find a list of some kind for everything electrical to change? Or do you literally search/crawl/investigate thoroughly until it's all done? THANK YOU!
@Yankeeprepper4 жыл бұрын
I just go through the vehicle.
@richardreynolds572910 жыл бұрын
Is that cruise control I see on the turn signal. If so who made it please. I have a 1976 that I'm working on. Good luck with yours.
@CAPTAINWILLY5 жыл бұрын
So my 77 dodge b300 rv has some kind of sensor on top of the trans dip stick tube. Dose yours have an old school dip stick?
@TheXOoftheRO5 жыл бұрын
My 77 440 Has that. I noticed it was also unplugged. I plugged it back in. Not sure.
@edwardsgarage74277 жыл бұрын
Those people that say don't change the transmission filter and fluid don't know the difference in changing the filter and fluid and flushing it. Changing the fluid and filter is good but flushing one with high miles isn't
@Yankeeprepper7 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@Nino_Bryant6 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me where can I get a drive shaft a have a 1978 Dodge sportsman
@Yankeeprepper6 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how I would even have any idea where you can get a drive shaft?
@anthonymiller27542 жыл бұрын
I have a dive shaft or a 1978 dodge. Drive shat.
@OmarMartinez-rz5ll2 жыл бұрын
Good job, sale me your Rv!
@michelleoloy82794 жыл бұрын
My 1977 Sportsman RV won't start. It was running, I shut it off, turned the key again 10 seconds later... nothing! No radio, lights...no life whatsoever. I can't figure it out. The battery, starter and alternator are good.
@Yankeeprepper4 жыл бұрын
better call a mechanic.
@steveabner10 жыл бұрын
I'm a new subscriber. Are you a mechanic?
@Yankeeprepper10 жыл бұрын
no, that is not the way I make my living. I have a lot of mechanical skill.
@steveabner10 жыл бұрын
Cool man, I am a mechanic myself. I was pretty impressed with your knowledge. I think everyone should know how to fix, at least a few things on their vehicle.
@3640timm10 жыл бұрын
Fat people are just storing extra calories for the shtf. While you skinny guys will be starving in a week, us fat guys will be pulling from our reserves. Lol. Great series, you motivate me to do more of my automotive work. I have to ask tho, what was the pain in the ass factor for all those things? Seemed fairly easy or did you edit out all the cursing?
@Yankeeprepper10 жыл бұрын
Everything I am doing here so far is high school skill level, pretty easy and straight forward. A vehicle of this era is especially simple to work on because I don't have to take off 100lbs of hoses, wires and sensors to actually get to the parts that I am replacing. When I was in high school in the late 80's this is the kind of work us "boys" would do before going out in the evening and destroying our trucks and cars all night. The only reason I can fix stuff is because I first had to learn to break everything.
@3640timm10 жыл бұрын
Yeah I hear you on that point, if you break it you fix it. Learned that early as well, mechanics get expensive even to replace cheap parts. Although I have found even the simplest of repairs often times get complicated by the unfore seen stripped bolt or rust weld, especially on older vehicles that may have been purchased used. Just wondered if you ran into any of those type issues that made an easy job more difficult?
@Yankeeprepper10 жыл бұрын
3640timm I did the other side exhaust manifold and had two rust welded bolts. But I took my time and drilled them out and then re-threaded them. That was about the worst of it over all and that was just a little time and elbow grease,