Replacing The Water Pump on a Big Block Chevy in my RV

Replacing The Water Pump on a Big Block Chevy in my RV - It's A Mess In There! ...lol

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Жыл бұрын

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@Bev0149 Жыл бұрын

I swear Dave, you can fix anything! I’m like you, if you going to do a job, do it right the first time. You ROCK Dave!❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@jonthebru Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine anyone as competent as you for keep an RV this age in operation.

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you John!

@jerrywestin3447 Жыл бұрын

It's got to be the Engineering in him! 'mecanical'

@shanemarkus6824 Жыл бұрын

Dave Your Patience is Admirable and Your Perfection is Grade A. Keep Living Your Dream & Thankyou for sharing your Journey

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks Shane!

@MsCar2008 Жыл бұрын

You can do this. The rig suits you and I know after you fine tune it it’s going to be a great asset to your life. Don’t give up you can overcome all these little issues with a little love. Rock on

@MylilgirlC Жыл бұрын

Love, love, love your calm self 😌 Love to Bella 🐾

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@lindagolden9892 Жыл бұрын

👨🏻‍🔧 “Well there it is”….the ❤️ of the beast…with your skills and knowledge she’ll keep on ticking for many years to come.

@bboice08 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait till next episode!! Hi Bella!! Get washed up and EAT! See you tomorrow!! Thanks Dave!!

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara!

@suzyhayden8643 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting to see all the smog stuff in there... I had never seen it before. My step dad was a long haul trucker, had his own trucks .. When I was young and small he would have me help him when he worked on the trucks so I actually can recognize many of the parts as you were talking about them. BUT he never had to deal with any of the smog stuff. Know when it is all back together it will be easier to work on and run great!!

@martinbunn8366 Жыл бұрын

Looks like that small belt that drives the power steering pump has rolled over and is upside down.

@jakeyboy8402 Жыл бұрын

I do believe you are correct.

@NoName-zq6ic Жыл бұрын

That's a top cogged belt. Keeps the belt cooler. We used to run em on our circle track race engine.

@frankavery8306 Жыл бұрын

you got this Dave. I removed all of the smog stuff as well as the A/C compressor as mine didn't work. i use the rooftop air with the generator running and it works just fine. All i have now is power steering pump , alternator and water pump all very easy to get to and change if need be.. i know you will but a thermostat change would be a great idea right now while all the antifreeze is gone.. Looks like a great spot you all are in enjoy your time with friends : ) Give Bella hugs have a great weekend...

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

I did the same with the AC unit. I'll run the roof air if I need to. :) ...and thanks! :)

@dailymouse 8 ай бұрын

Hi @frankavery8306 I need to replace my radiator on my 454 coach and I as well have been thinking about getting rid of the smog and ac, when I do, what should i do with those air hoses that eventually end up going into a manifold or something? do i just cap them off? thanks in advance for any advice you can send my way.

@letsbefrank6269 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, your water pump belt shouldn’t be too tight, 1/2” play otherwise the water pump is being strained, but I guess you knew that, I’m just chucking in my two bobs worth.😊

@lesleyhughes3174 Жыл бұрын

My lovely grandmother used to say "if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well'. 😊👍

@troyfowler5177 Жыл бұрын

I have a Fleetwood of similar vintage and I have the same engine and smog setup. THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing the removal! I have found it daunting to work on my rig because of a lack of room for the very same reason and now I know how to remove all that crap thanks to you! When you remove the rest, PLEASE share that too! Dude! You have no idea how useful this is to me! Thanks again! Troy

@ftkinsella Жыл бұрын

Dave you are incredible. I can't believe the knowledge that you have gained through life. Like some of your other subs have said, "Dave, you rock". Cheers brother.

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! :)

@joyceb.sachsesachse1242 Жыл бұрын

Put the hood back or cover with blanket , so you don't get mice or rats . They want a nice warm place to keep warm , even rattle snakes yeaks

@garyp.1565 Жыл бұрын

Dave I'm glad you took all of "The Government" off that motor. While you are doing the water pump and new hoses, you should swap out the thermostat, pull the radiator and have it rodded out as well. Look forward to the next video.

@Fixitdontfinanceit Жыл бұрын

Pretty soon this unit will be sound Dave and you will know what has been replaced 👍👍

@pass4pets434 Жыл бұрын

I agree Bev he's amazing. You would never have to worry traveling with him.

@simms196 Жыл бұрын

Nice that you were able to delete so much dead weight off that motor. 👍

@darryldrax606 Жыл бұрын

Well you can say you haven't got bored goodness I don't know what to say about all the things that went on a motor I'm just glad that you're able to fix it he was good to see Bella give her a back scratch for me and we'll see you on your next upload

@webbphoto2 Жыл бұрын

Looks like your having fun! Good for you!

@grayeagleswolves Жыл бұрын

Hey Dave What's going on man Great to know you can fix this But I have to say when you start diving into a motor that's old like this its best to do everything At once that way you have it all done because when you start replacing one part here one part their it will all fall apart fast I'd do it all at once starter Alternator etc and so forth

@DWDinAtlanta Жыл бұрын

What a mess! So glad you know what all that stuff is and if it's needed! I nor my hubby would have a clue! He is not handy and now that he's retired, I wish he would take a little time to learn some of this stuff. I'm sure it's nice have Scottie there to talk things thru with. I'm surprised he isn't under the doghouse with you! LOL HUGS~Donna

@wthurman5910 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Dave and Bella. Watching this video while having my coffee ☕. You should get better gas mileage getting rid of useless junk that should never have been been used to start with. That junk never help with pollution to start with. Good luck on your engine repair. Hopefully it goes smoothly. Glad you got warmer weather to work on it and can take your time. 🙏🙏❤️🐾🐾💕👍☕

@jackie6582 Жыл бұрын

Great video hugs to Bella☺️🙏

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@Carmencita1464 Жыл бұрын

You can do it 👍🏻👍🏻. It’s your home and you are going to fix it to run perfect 👍🏻👍🏻. Bella. Bella 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@0thereviewer586 Жыл бұрын

Hi dave,bella..oh Dave the engine looks difficult 😬. "A can of worms" lol. Safe travels dave ,bella.

@billbraun6846 Жыл бұрын

Those weird brackets around the A/C compressor are from whoever installed the aftermarket A/C system on the Coachman. You may have to reuse some of that garbage when you go to tighten the belts.

@russellhancock9765 Жыл бұрын

This Guy that We used to go to Church with said that He would like to get under the hood with a pair of Hedge Clippers.

@susanstrickland6774 Жыл бұрын

It's a blessing to be able to depend on yourself to be able to repair a vehicle. You've saved yourself a lot of headaches and money. Nice to have Scott to be with you to help out too. Nice job!!🙂👍

@pamkaufman3662 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Dave. I really enjoyed watching and listening to you as you worked on the Coachman. I think it's great that you and Scotti can help each other troubleshoot issues and ideas. It's always nice to have someone with similar interests and abilities to talk to.

@barackmycat9448 Жыл бұрын

Quite an adventure. I can sure see why traveling buddies are a good idea.

@danphillips6606 Жыл бұрын

I'll be glad to see you get all back together.

@louparry7721 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, I feel bad that you have to go through this crap , however, when this particular job is done you and I both know it will be a big load off your chest. It will put you so much farther ahead in making this rig a lot more road worthy. I wish you the very best and I'm confident that you can handle the job. Take care, get rested up , and jump in tomorrow. Louise

@m.d.grimes1622 Жыл бұрын

I remember the after market smog stuff, it was a joke...interesting video Dave. 😁😁😎😎👍👍

@akgobears Жыл бұрын

I dont know about fun but it is nice you have some mechanical skills to take care of business and it not be a panicked situation....Good luck on the outcome, GET ER DONE !!! be well

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@juliohur4001 Жыл бұрын

Dave, I remember rebuilding the quadrajet on my 66 Impala back in the mid 70's.

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

I've had two of them that worked just fine, and I've rebuilt two of them for other people.

@farcohollis1369 Жыл бұрын

I had to pull the radiator for repair in my old Southwind. That was fun in itself but I figured I’d put a new water pump while I was in there. I couldn’t believe how heavy it was! God! I remember removing the bottom half of the fan shroud and working at it from underneath.

@cathyjay2569 Жыл бұрын

Scotty is a wealth of knowledge! If I have to get stranded, I hope he is right there next to me. And you on the other side!

@KevinCoop1 Жыл бұрын

I had a 68 Impala SS when I was a kid. It had an air pump and lines that ran to steel tubes three times into the exhaust manifolds. The engine sounded like it was missing. I broke the pipes off and welded the holes shut. It did not sound like it was missing any more. Best of luck to you. Kevin

@jtwanderer6328 Жыл бұрын

Oh! Now I see where your mind was at in PA when you said, "I'm done. Gettin' on the road." Glad you made it all the way to warm AZ so you could continue with projects while being around good friends. This is fascinating to watch. You really know how to explain things. Wish I had your channel (and some kind of mechanical ability 😜) when I tried to own a tired ole '86 Chev Class C. All the best!

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@waynekarnold Жыл бұрын

It's a tear down and build up Have fun my friends Safe travels God bless you

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you Wayne!

@cenedraleaheldra5275 Жыл бұрын

Best of luck with the fix. Can of worms.. Scotty and you are the best fixers... Take care. Safe travels. Enjoy your travels

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@russellhancock9765 Жыл бұрын

When I used to do maintenance work at The Y.M.C.A here in Asheboro. They had a Bus with a 454 Chevrolet Engine in it. I am not really a Chevrolet Guy, but that Old Bus would get down the road pretty good after it got warmed up. It had a Straight Choke with a throttle on it. It was kinda Cold Natured, but once it got warmed up, it would get down the Road pretty good.

@drummerdem50 Жыл бұрын

great work Dave..

@Stasea1 Жыл бұрын

The dreaded bracket to nowhere 😂. I have to admit, your commentary is hysterical… move this monstrosity 😝

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

😁 Thank you! :)

@MarkfromArizona Жыл бұрын

I remember all those vacuum lines back in the day. Controlled everything. Early 80s quality control was terrible. By the way, that looks like a flex fan. I put one of those on my Camero. Brings back memories, lol

@DestinationOpenRoad Жыл бұрын

I would keep both eyes on that scotty guy. 🤗🤗🤗

@thepatsyfamily Жыл бұрын

Dave, I know you love the older rigs, but I hope you find yourself a newer one, one of these days. I’d love to see you enjoying your time with friends and not wrenching on the vintage rvs.

@russellhancock9765 Жыл бұрын

I remember Dad bought a 1973 Chevrolet Pickup Truck with a Straight 6 Cylinder Engine when they first came out with that Polution Junk. It would die about 10 times trying to get it out of Our Driveway. We have a pretty short driveway.

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

lol...

@KatyInNH Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! Great Project!

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wearysoles Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, we never know when tidbits of knowledge might help, even if we don't have the save rigs. Crap happens and it takes many shapes and forms.

@maebellaakamaegirl190 Жыл бұрын

GOOD LUCK DAVE AND BELLA I KNOW YOU CAN FIX THAT PROBLEM. AND WITH SCOTTY THERE HE'LL BE A GREAT HELP. BE SAFE .

@RvArnieLee84 Жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad Dave I just got a Ford Jamboree 1983 on a Ford Econoline chassis it's a E350 and here's the thing I had bought a battery from AutoZone and turned out the battery was bad and here's the other thing that battery made me realize that there's other things that were loose Connections in other places plus it gave me the chance to check the alternator and the alternator was bad so don't feel bad bro it's part of being a nomad and being on the road you know don't go broke trying to fix something that's 35 years old just you know do little as you can when you can if it ain't broke don't fix it

@russellhancock9765 Жыл бұрын

Best of Luck getting it fixed. I know all of those hoses are a mess.

@johnhalchishick7094 Жыл бұрын

Smog pump pushes fresh air to mix with exhaust gases to help with emissions.Charcal canister catches fumes.Another valve opens at times and the fumes the canister caught runs up into the carb to get burned.There is more to it but that's the basic part.

@chriswaltersstuff Жыл бұрын

Someone removed the clutch fan and installed a flex lite manual fan. They cool great but spin full time.

@fourwheelcamper5491 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Colorado

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Hello!

@vantelontheroad1750 Жыл бұрын

You will probably get better gas mileage now. Love this. Not everyone can throw out half their engine and have confidence you can get it started again.

@rmcnasty7319 Жыл бұрын

Hello Dave Sorry to hear the pump is bad. Lucky it didn't come off & hit The Radiator. I suggest using a Heavy Duty fan Clutch & Stock fan. Get a aftermarket Intake manifold & valve covers & A Holy 4 injector carburetor.

@TheJcrandazzo Жыл бұрын

Yes those Quadra jets are only going to be a problem later

@sheilawright4957 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work Dave. Give Bella extra treats from me.

@georgiapeach7832 Жыл бұрын

I had to laugh when you said gizmo thingy whopper since that is what it all was to me. LOL. You amaze me being able to figure all that out.

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

LOL...Thank you! :)

@johnkraus8020 Жыл бұрын

This rv was fixed by Dave thanks for showing people you don't need a new camper to travel across the country no big deal fix it. Still a lot cheaper than spending big money and still have to fix things as needed and at one point you will get ahead of it and do it before it breaks still lots of life in that rv and this rv is happy you are take the time to give it the love and attention it's was not getting for a long time I remember when you got Bella and she happy to be with you.and you both have love and affection for each other you just have to put in the time keep the video coming we all like traveling with you thanks again

@alvinmousseau1100 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@donnaradonski2470 Жыл бұрын

Had a 4 barrel quadrajet carb on my 1976 Pontiac Firebird. Such a fun car to drive. Ran real quiet til you put your foot in it and opened up that carb lol. a sound you don’t forget. If you put Shell gas in her you could watch the fuel gauge move when you heard the whaaaaa

@darrellbrixey5341 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another awesome video Dave

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

@bambihargrove6499 Жыл бұрын

Thank God you can do all the repairs yourself, soon this engine will be great 👍

@lori5142 Жыл бұрын

That's crazy...it's a wonder you made it all the way across the country. You can do it, your mechanical skills are fantastic.

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Gaylevanting Жыл бұрын

It's always something!!!

@craigsenior6190 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave and Bella I love watching your videos I learned so much everything's been going well here and it's amazing all the crap that's on these engines all dragging power from the engine don't even need to be there thank you for the enlightening video that will help me with Betty bounder if I ever need to do anything be well hugs to Bella from 😊🤗🤗🤗

@craigsenior6190 Жыл бұрын

From Winston

@danphillips6606 Жыл бұрын

Yea' Dave is cool there's no doubt about that.

@dave134061 Жыл бұрын

good vid been looking at my 350 thinking can rid of the smog stuff it looks much the same so may well junk a load of it look foward to seeing how it looks etc as not much of it over here across the pond in the land of ten doller a gallon gas lol

@dieterlange7581 Жыл бұрын

This motorhome is gonna run a ton better now getting rid of all that small crap nice work my rigs and 96 with a computer so I have a little less option to do that

@sunflower17k Жыл бұрын

Your engine reminds me of my house. My brother has been helping me work on stuff, & we keep finding old work where we also ask, "what the hell?"

@billtorrence8102 Жыл бұрын

engine compartment reminds me of helping my dad in the sixties on his 66 chevy van

@janegendreau484 Жыл бұрын

Dave, you're too funny!! "the circumstances might have been they didn't even know what they were doing" (paraphrasing, of course) LOL. Looks like whoever, under the circumstances, put everything under the hood together with chewing gum, old, worn out tape & string!! LOL, again!! Yikes!! "One of these things is not like the other", bolt!!!🎵🎵

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

lol...ya, something just ain't right in there! Many things!

@bradpennington4778 Жыл бұрын

Your lucky!😮

@Endless_Skyway_Adventures Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing that the funky brackets were maybe for a dual alternator setup. Gm started using RPO codes in 1970, but there’s a chance that the rv fitter killed the label. RPO codes would tell you as I’m sure you know. Looks like that rig had a shade tree mechanic or two. Good luck 👍

@dieterlange7581 Жыл бұрын

Looks like you're at craggy wash me and my wife are hoping we meet up with you guys somewhere were about 30 miles west of Yuma at the hot springs. Heading that way you're damn good mechanic Dave.

@gloriabass9945 Жыл бұрын

Thee Baddest

@jerrywestin3447 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣throwing wrenches!

@jillipepper5353 Жыл бұрын

That’s a nasty nest of snakes under there, it’s a good thing you know what you’re doing.👍🏼 I’d have to make a dozen diagrams and mark every hose,bolt, nut and piece to be able to even think about reassembling it and then I’d still fail. I’m one of those people who have no business touching anything under the hood. My ex and I used to change engines in Bugs and made some into Baja buggies to have a blast on the beaches around where we lived but Bugs were pretty simple back in the day. Good luck with all your work and the rest of the trip. 🙋🏼‍♀️🥰

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@kenfarmer3266 Жыл бұрын

I bought a new 1974 nova that had a smog pump and hoses running around. Didn't make any sense to me so I got rid of all that junk and as a side benefit increased the gas mileage never could figure how making an engine burn more gas could lower emissions

@brendamitchell8927 Жыл бұрын

Well at least you have something to do when you get bored 😂😂😂

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

lol...for sure!

@donellefson5882 Жыл бұрын

Their is a hole on your AC pump and that goes on that top spot of the AC from what I could see . My old Chev truck that had a 454 in it .

@wtbm123 Жыл бұрын

Cool . to bad it was not easy to Just go ahead and stick some 0 degree timing gears in it and get rid of the - 4 ones . I believe it has -4 ones .

@zakksrage Жыл бұрын

Those smog pumps kept the polar bears alive! They took the clutch off and put a spacer in because it was over heating probably because that water pump wasn’t working well. Hopefully… because all those parts look very shiny new

@hshalom9113 Жыл бұрын

😄😄😄😄😄

@glemire7511 Жыл бұрын

My vacationing vacuum hose phobia is now acting up again.

@RVingwithLuck Жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of work! Can you show a little of your Havasu camp area?

@robhebbs7960 Жыл бұрын

Looks like to me the brackets you were showing at 18:07 were brackets that suported the air compresser . They always over braced them because they had a hell of a surge when you kicked on the air. I had a 1984 bronco that was covered in vacume hoses. The early eightes was excperment time for smog control. Didnt take long for all the plastic and rubber hoses to dry out and crack. Then your vehicle would run like shit.

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping that I notice an improvement in performance once I get this all done!

@maddmax350 Жыл бұрын

I am glad and you probably are also. It didnt break the shaft off the water pump as you were driving and do damage to more.

@gerredstallings465 Жыл бұрын

I just had the water pump replaced on my 99 doge ram wheel chair van parts are not easy to get to had it done at the dodge dealership findly was going out at 64 thousand miles 900 bucks at the dodge dealership but it's fixed running good

@johnnybk20 Жыл бұрын

With all the stuff out of the way. Replace the power steering pump.

@johnhalchishick7094 Жыл бұрын

Just watched a video deleting all that smog stuff.His RV running great with out it.The 80's smog system was ridiculous.Some systems also had a little electric plunger on the carb .The smog system could raise and lower your idle speed.They set the system up so the engine ran kinda hot.Was supposed to help with emissions.

@r8edrv4fun65 Жыл бұрын

You believe in kindness and karma. That's awesome 👌

@mmwolf6955 Жыл бұрын

You'll dave 😉 into it and fix it, i'm sure. Besides, you are with Bella and trusted friends, so what could possibly go wrong?

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

lol, I like that! I'll just Dave right into that mess!

@stevehesseltine1898 Жыл бұрын

I hope you went ahead and did the timing chain and gears since you were that deep into it. Could save you some grief down the road.

@TheJcrandazzo Жыл бұрын

This is a low mileage engine.. Timing chains will easily go 100 k plus miles..

@stevehesseltine1898 Жыл бұрын

@@TheJcrandazzo True but if I've opened it up this much I'm changing timing chain and gear. That way 40,000 miles or so down the road I don't have to pull it apart again. One and done.

@dionecolvin9266 Жыл бұрын

Belive me I under stand working for Orielys... love your channel good luck ...

@DavesRVLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dione! :)

@lifeafterstrokewithtom4804 Жыл бұрын

I've had cast iron exhaust manifolds welded by a piano repairman. I know you said they were stainless. But for future reference if somebody asks.

@billyrayband Жыл бұрын

I am sure someone had done some work in there before and just threw it back together. However to do a proper repair that the EPA would approve you probably need to pull the coach of the chassis.