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Tips on Troubleshooting & Part Numbers Engine Computer Troubleshooting & Part Numbers (off page link) Engine valves Engine running rough at idle Engine Oil Pan Gasket Removal & Installation (Article) Head Gasket leak -- Compression in the Cooling System Engine Maintenance Engine Hoses Fan Belts Replacement Parts Belts, Hoses, Filters etc. Dip Stick Engine Oil Synthetic Oil vs. Regular Oil Oil Leaks MAP Sensor Relays: Starter, A/C & ASD Distributor-Cap Fire Engine Replacement Alternator Charging System Exhaust Manifold Bolts Broken Stud or Machine Screw Maintenance Light Meaning and How to Reset it (off page link) Chrysler "Check Engine" Light Computer Codes (off page link) Starter Overheating Starter Problems -- Diesel Starter not working. It just clicks! Starter not working. It won't even click! Starter Relay: Trouble Shouting Problems -- Disclaimer --

Information on this Web Site is provided by members of the "Aero Cruiser Classics" Motor home Club. All information on this site is contributed by the club members or outside sources and is believed to be reliable; however, there is no warranty or guarantee that said information or advice is correct or free of defect. It is offered on a best effort basis and is to be used at your own risk.

Tips:Subject: Dodge D350 Pick-up Wiring Diagram and Repair Manual

Tip: For wiring diagrams, engine repair, etc. go down to your local library andcheck out one of the Automotive repair manuals. The one I use covers Dodge Pick-ups from 1974 through 1993. It is byHaynes, ISBN 1 56392 202 9. There are other manuals available from other companies. If your library doesn'thave one, check with the garage that services your rig and the Internet isalways there if you want to purchase one. I picked a used one up onthe internet for $5.00 including shipping.

Keep on Cruisin' -- Tom Heald

Return to the Tip List. Subject: Engine and Transmission model numbers

Tip: Both the 23 and 29 foot Aero Cruisershave a Chrysler 360 C.I.D. (5.9 Liter) engine from a D350, 1 ton Dodge truck with an A727 Transmission. All of the front end, steering, wiring harness, computer, relays and dash equipment is supplied by the Industrial Engine division of Chrysler and comes from a full-size DodgeD350 pick-up. Check the sticker on your air cleaner to find out what year the engine is. It is always a year or two older than the modelyear. For example my 1990 Aero Cruiser has a 1989 engine.

Keep on Cruisin', Tom Heald

Return to the Tip List.Subject: Engine valves

Tip: Rick brought for show-and-tell the burnedvalves from the #3 cylinder that he replaced recently.As part of that job, he also rebuilt the heads.

Dragi

Return to the Tip List. Subject: Engine Year

Question: How can I find out what year the engine is?Answer: Look on the engine air filter housing to get the year of the engine manufacture. The Aero Cruiser itself may be listed as a year or two newer then the engine. My 1990 Aero Cruiser has a 1987-8 engine.

Keep on Cruisin' -- Tom Heald

Return to the Tip List.Subject: Engine running rough at idle

Tip: If your engine is starting to run rough at idle with noindication of ignition malfunction, check your in-linegasoline fuel filter (metal canister 2 X 4 mountedinside frame just behind right hand side of thetransmission).Also, change carburetor air cleaner as it will affectgasoline mileage.

#102 Kinnison

Return to the Tip List.Subject: Head Gasket leak -- Compression in the Cooling System

Question: As I type, I'm broken down in Houston Texas. About a 150 miles from Houston, I began to smell antifreeze, even thought the engine temp. was only 210. I pulled over and found the catch bottle full and coolant all over. It seems I'm getting compression in the cooling system. A friend who is a Dodge mechanic seems to think these 360s are prone to do this, through what he calls a "steam port". If this is true it looks like I'll be pulling the heads. Has anyone else had this problem? Again so far on this trip the engine temp. has never gotten over 230degrees.

Walter

Answer: Well, I have it apart and the head gasket was blown on the left side 3rd cylinder back. The head bolt at that location was not as tight as the others. The machine shop tells me the heads have cracks and some valve seats are too bad to grind. They assure me that they fix this all the time, so for $385.00 I should be able to pick them up late tomorrow. Also the gasket kit with the "extreme service" head gaskets is $185.00.

It was no walk in the park to removing the heads. First thing I did was take out both front seats. Then just started taking stuff off 'til we got to the heads. We had cardboard down on the driver's side and manhandled the manifold and heads out through the driver's side door. Oh, before we "downed" it, I drove it 2 high onLinx-Levelers.

We got it back together and drove it late Friday afternoon. I struck out, from Houston, about 4:00PM Saturday for a friend's house between Centerville and Oakwood Texas. Everything was going fine for the first 30 minutes, when the oil pressure gage went to zero. The low pressure light and buzzer were not on, so I was concerned, of course, so I made a graceful and immediate exit from I-45. Come to find out the wire to the sender had gotten on the small tube that runs across the rear of the engine, from one exhaust manifold to the other, and melted to it. I pulled it loose and the gage went back to working properly. I stopped several times just to check the overflow bottle. Thankfully the level never changed.

After a visit with friends I headed for home, arriving at about 1:30 Tuesday morning. The little coach performed admirably, but the 6-7mpg is a pain on my 1000 mile odessy. I could have ridden the bike and stayed in motels much cheaper. But would not have been as "interesting"!!!

Walter

Return to the Tip List.Subject: Engine Maintenance

Tip: If you have not done maintenance in a while,following is the list of things to check and serviceif needed depending on your engine type:

* Air filter for the computer - check for cleanliness

* In-line fuel filter

* Oxygen sensor

* Vacuum lines (especially to MAP sensor

* PCV valve

* Catalytic converter (should be done by a service shop

* Spark plug wires

* Engine timing (for carbureted engines)

Return to the Tip List.Subject: Engine Hoses

Tip: Check your hoses for deterioration.Old ones will be brittle and may not hold the pressure.When replacing them, do not over tighten the clamps.

Return to the Tip List.Subject: Fan Belts

Tip: Inspect on the inner side for crackingand replace as necessary. General rules of thumb,if you have not replaced them in the last threeyears, take a real close look.

Return to the Tip List.Subject: Replacement Parts Belts, Hoses,Filters etc.

Tip: Since I wasn't able to find specific references to replacement belts, hoses, etc. I thought I'd post what I've found for my newly acquired 1989 A-C. I believe that the engine is a 1988 model year based upon the following number: Chrysler LH 360-88-388 located below the Vironex Chassis VIN.

Dual Alternator/AC (120amp) belts: NAPA (Gates) 7612

Power Steering/Fan belt: NAPA (Gates) 7450

Air Pump/Fan belt: NAPA (Gates) 7480

Upper Radiator Hose: Gates GAT 21406

Lower Radiator Hose: Gates GAT 20046

Replacement Fuel Pump: Airtex 60519

Air Cleaner Element: Franz CA160

Fuel Filter: FRAM G3499

I'll post any additional replacement items as I come to them. jwdub1

Return to the Tip List. Subject: Dip Stick

Tip: Do you have trouble seeingwhere the oil is on you dip stickor better yet, where it shouldbe? This may help. File a Vnotch at the upper and lower oilmark on your dip stick with atriangular file about 1/16 to 3/32deep. Clean the dip stickcarefully and put it back. Youmay still have trouble seeingthe oil line but you should havenot trouble finding thereference points.

#212 Petrovich

Return to the Tip List.Subject: Engine Oil

Tip: Recommended viscosity of oildepends on the temperature where the coachis being operated. With the mild temperaturesof Southern California, straight SAE 30 weightis fine, but if you expect a significant change intemperature, stick with SAE 10W-30 which isgood for temperatures above 0 F. Rememberthat certain oil viscosities such as SAE10W-40 and 10W-50 are NOT recommendedin Dodge engines.

Return to the Tip List.Subject: Synthetic Oil vs. Regular Oil

Tip: It comes down topersonal preference. Some people report enginerunning cooler with synthetic oil. If you use regularoil and you drive in a climate where the temperatureis relatively even, suggestion is that you use asingle grade oil in stead of multigrade due to itslonger life expectancy.

Return to the Tip List. Subject: Oil Leaks

Tip 1: Lon Waterson cautioned aboutassuming that your rear main seal is leaking justbecause you have an oil leak on the ground. Check theoil cover first and engine block to intake manifoldinterface. That may be the culprit.

Lon Waterson

Tip 2: Make sure that the screws holding thevalve cover are snug all around. Rear end of thecovers is especially susceptible to oil leaks. Also,when changing the engine oil, replace the plasticwasher on the oil pan bolt periodically. The gasketcan get compressed to the point where it no longerdoes its job.

Return to the Tip List. Subject: MAP Sensor

Tip: If Manifold Absolute Pressure sensorneeds to be replaced, make sure you tell your mechanicor parts person that the engine is 5.9 liter from a D350Dodge truck.

Return to the Tip List. Subject: Relays: Starter, A/C & ASDTip: Automatic Shut Down (ASD) relay failure will stop your engine. It supplies power to the fuel pump, ignition coil, fuel injectors, and parts of the power module depending on what year your AeroCruiser is. The idea is to shut off fuel pressure and the ignition systems when the key is turned off to prevent fires, dieseling, and other problems. It is located next to the dashboardfuse block on the driversside and may be interchanged with the Air Conditioningrelay in an emergency even though the one relay has 5prongs while the other relay has 4. The starter relay is located under the front hood on the right side. See"Starter Relay: Trouble Shouting Problems" and "RemoteStarter Switch" for additional information and pictures.A/C Cut Out Relay

12 Volt-30 Amp

Beck Arnley - 203-0012

Fule - Power

(Can also be used for ASD) Starter Relay

AR-201 NAPA Without Bracket

AR-204 NAPA With Bracket

5227300 Mopar

4111971 (hard to read *) ASD - Auto Shut Down Relay

Fuel & Ignition

Mopar - 52331200 (hard to read *)

4443907 From George's Little Black Book

* Note: some of the numbers are hard to readin George's notes and may not be correct so check them on the relay or a catalog before ordering.

Keep on Cruisin, Tom Heald

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