Need easiest way to get at the fanbelt 1999 fleetwood bounder motorhome V10Ford engine

SOURCE: 1987 Fleetwood 26C motorhome is on a Ford E350 Starting Problem

if it was me i would start with a new fuel filter and some STP gas treatment if you let it sit for a long time there maybe water in the gas tank and try these websites to see if they have your motorhome listed its www.autozone.com and the other one is www.alladtadiy.com if all fails stop by your local library and get your hands on a Haynes auto repair manual for your motor home

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it might have just run low on fluid while driving,the front seal may not have been installed correctly,or the cooler lines or cooler might be plugged causing the trans to overheat which will cause it to leak a steady stream...for example,my 94 bronco with a e40d acted like that too when i worked it really hard pulling stumps out in the summer last year,it leaked out really bad until it cooled down,i put 20,000 miles on it since and it doesnt leak not even a drop.so mine was just overheated really bad.As for if it is the same between vehicles it is only if both trucks are a big block,and if both are 2wd.

Dana Newcombe

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• Posted on Aug 25, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 Fleetwood Motorhome Start problem

First before we start buying any parts. Have someone tap the top of the starter solenoid on the pass side engine wall. Do this while you're turning the key.If it starts thats one problem out of the way. As far as the regulator and its condition the coach could have been asembled in several possible states and or countries. I've never seen two alike unless they were lined up at a dealership...lol. Just grab one of those 10 dollar meters and check the voltage at each battery while its running, while it's not running and while you are switched to dual mode.All may be well.or not. But you'll save a lot of time with that little meter.There is no practicle way(being a sealed unit) to actually check the regulator.Keep it simple and take your time. Good Luck. P.S. The alternator also has an internal regulator so run checks with the lights and fans on to make sure your getting sufficient voltage all the time. Thanks, Dana.

Marvin

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• Posted on Nov 05, 2009

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good luck worked on these for years, trey replacing the battery isolaters.

SOURCE: I have a 1999 Bounder 34J motorhome on a Ford V10

the only way you will know for sure is to try it. chances are it should be ok. depending on how far you plan to travel, you may want to have a front wheel alignment performed WITH the bike on the back, because if the front end moves up slightly it may change your camber / toe, adversely affecting handling and tire wear.