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Technical Support / Re: Removing mirrors

« Last post by David Ciotti on Today at 03:22:34 PM »

I've been tapping and Liquid Wrenching but so far no luck.  Will I be able to buy the pot metal part that broke or do I have to replace the entire mirror assembly?

How do I get behind the Cap?  Is it accessible from behind the dash, or from under the Marquis, or do I have to pull the cap? 

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Technical Support / Re: Removing mirrors

« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on Today at 02:23:06 PM »

David
The wire connection should have Spade terminal connectors back in behind the front cap.
Be sure to pull a string back through when you pull those wires back up into the arm so that you can pull the new wires in.

Eric

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Technical Support / Re: Removing mirrors

« Last post by Carl Boger on September 16, 2026, 11:54:36 PM »

You may need to start taping it back and forth with a small chisel and hammer to get it to break free.  It looks like it is really corroded inside.  Not sure why but they made them from cheaper pot metal and many people have had issues with it breaking.

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Technical Support / Re: Dash AC Max Fan kills it

« Last post by William Mays on September 16, 2026, 10:44:19 PM »

Thanks Fred, I found it. I thought it was something odd, good thing its not

Bussmann 121B20-00M-KA — 20A, 12VDC, Type I auto-reset, metal cover, .66"/.66" stud spacing, no bracket

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Technical Support / Re: Dash AC Max Fan kills it

« Last post by Fred Brooks on September 16, 2026, 10:38:36 PM »

    William,
  It is a standard auto-reset 12volt circuit breaker, if your 12 volt breakers are configured similar to my coach. I am pretty sure O'riellys, auto zone or Napa. will carry it. Make sure you replace it with same value rated on the breaker. Fred

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Technical Support / Re: Dash AC Max Fan kills it

« Last post by William Mays on September 16, 2026, 09:47:56 PM »

I replaced the resistor and same problem, that was an easy fix, but didn't resolve. I will try the fuse next. Did you replace with one the fuses that is in the beaver panel or a standalone? If the beaver one where did you get such a thing?

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Technical Support / Re: Dash AC Max Fan kills it

« Last post by Fred Brooks on September 16, 2026, 08:03:56 PM »

     William,
 I too had an issue with my condenser fan and dash blower on "medium high" setting would run for a short time and then the condenser fan and the dash blower would shut down. It turned out to be a "weak 20 amp" circuit breaker in the electrical bay under the drivers window. Using a 12volt amp clamp-on meter revealed the circuit breaker would trip at 13 amps after 15 minutes of transit. Installed new 20 amp auto reset breaker to correct situation. Fred

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Technical Support / Re: Dash AC Max Fan kills it

« Last post by William Mays on September 16, 2026, 02:40:06 PM »

Thanks, I ordered one, and looking to install it this weekend. Ill let everyone know if that was it. Fingers crossed.

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Technical Support / Re: Removing mirrors

« Last post by David Ciotti on September 16, 2026, 01:47:23 PM »

I have removed the set screws and the main bolt at the base of the mirror stand but i cannot see any connectors.  I have liquid wrenched the ball socket but it is still frozen in place.  What can i try next?

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Technical Support / Re: Front calipers 2000 patriot concord

« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on September 13, 2026, 02:43:39 PM »

Chuck
If your coach is air over hydraulic or hydraulic over hydraulic brakes the oem calipers were made by Dayton as was most of the suspension parts .
Dayton has since been acquired by the Bendix corporation the 55252 number is a Bendix number.
Those calipers should not be too bad to find as they where used by Ford on there medium duty trucks F700 and F800 in and around the mid to late ninety's.
They were also common on International 3800 series school bus chassis of that era.
There are companies out there that sell rebuilt units for as little as $100. USD .
Those calipers are set up to be used on right or left allowing one part number to do all four corners of your coach.
As you can see there are many companies selling the same caliper under their own part number as can be seen in the cross reference section of the link below.
I have used the Centix calipers I mentioned earlier and they work fine on all four corners.

Give your local truck parts supplier a call and give the either the Bendix number or the Centrix number and they should have no problem getting you what you need.

https://www.fleet-products.ca/55252-hydraulic-caliper-2-88-dayton-walther-ford-gmc-chev-e14684006/?srsltid=AfmBOopXJPh33j_yI6fj3A4qBUFRj0w85-tGW82gTfksbn5KF7kbkLEO


Eric