kayakken Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 We picked up this 86 dolphin 22fter for $1500 beacause of "fuel problems" Well we cleaned the inside, changed the tank and got a used mass airflow sensor now she purrs like a kitten Today I put the first coat of roof sealent on tomrow will be the 2nd then I am going to start to figger the wierd wireing the P.O. did and get the frig running or replace it this is so much fun I have worked all tyeps of toyotas but this toy motorcoach thx for haveing me here and I will tr to give some tech back to the board Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandamac Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 hi ya Kenny!!! Welcome to the forum!!!!!! You got the toy bug!!!! Aint it great!!!! Shanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakken Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) 2nd and 3rd coat of roof seal went on today my dad (a retired HVAC tech) looked at the frig and other gas applinces we opened the furnce and no burnner but thats ok theres one in a junk yard near here btw Mac I have had 10 toy trucks so I had no other choice Ken Edited September 25, 2009 by kayakken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakken Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 2nd and 3rd coat of roof seal went on today my dad (a retired HVAC tech) looked at the frig and other gas applinces we opened the furnce and no burnner but thats ok theres one in a junk yard near here btw Mac I have had 10 toy trucks so I had no other choice Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakken Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 took the lil guy from spokane to oak harbor about 400 miles one way I thought it ran great but I only got 11 mpg yall said some of got 19mpg I am doing a valve adjustment today we will see what that will do type more later kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 MPG goes up as the speed goes down. 65-70mph = 10-12 mpg, 55-60 mph = 14-16 mpg, 45-50mph = 16-18 mpg. Whats more important time or money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandamac Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Whats more important time or money Money!......no......Time?!......shoot......Money!.......sure, ok......I'll stick with "Money" for now. Oh, and RE: gas mileage. WIND!!! Sadie's mpg really suffers when she's fighting the wind. Kenny, have you posted pictures of the inside? Glad to see your enjoying your new toy. shanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I would rather climb the mountains, than deal with a headwind. I've been down to 55mph and almost floorboarded in a 30 mph headwind. Talk about BAD mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakken Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 update update update I have worked thrue the eletracal system both AC and DC then got the water working with the help of I tee and some tight spot work now I just need a frige and I will be golden the rolling turd is comming together nicely Kenny & Maggie Ps I found that the cruse control vac line had broke off so I fixed that and I need to take it on the road for a test drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85mirage Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Nice work, glad to hear the progress,have fun campin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakken Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) just got fridge last night got it for $250 fits perfect and works great also.....I found a big vacume leak in the cruse control line fixed that and it runs with more power and better gas mileage and the cruse works now Ken & Maggie Edited April 28, 2010 by kayakken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodad Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 2nd and 3rd coat of roof seal went on today my dad (a retired HVAC tech) looked at the frig and other gas applinces we opened the furnce and no burnner but thats ok theres one in a junk yard near here btw Mac I have had 10 toy trucks so I had no other choice Ken hello just was wandering about how much sealer per coat .thinking of doing are 22ft dophen. well thanks for your repliy and happy trails ..dodad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakken Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 well..... I bought a gallon it said to put on 2 coats the gallon did 3 plus more like the around the vents and anything thing else that pokes up thrue the roof I hope that helps cause I still new at this camper thing but I have owned alot of toys so any mech ?'s you have I may be able to help you better at that Ken & Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajadulce Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 We picked up this 86 dolphin 22fter for $1500 beacause of "fuel problems" Well we cleaned the inside, changed the tank and got a used mass airflow sensor now she purrs like a kitten I had an AFM malfunction myself and was quite a headache locating the culprit.. nasty stuff. MPG goes up as the speed goes down. 65-70mph = 10-12 mpg, 55-60 mph = 14-16 mpg, 45-50mph = 16-18 mpg. Those are prob pretty damn accurate numbers right there. 45 is tough to do on major freeways, but I actually enjoy pissing everyone off by driving slow through places like L.A! I've been down to 55mph and almost floorboarded in a 30 mph headwind. Talk about BAD mpgI recall TurboGreg describing his 6-8mpg coming back from a BigSur Rally a few years ago holding 60-65 NBound on Hwy 101 through the King City/Salinas Corridor. Ya headwind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yobie Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Hello, Welcome, as I'm fairly new here too. I have the exact 1986 22ft toyota dolphin that I picked up not too long ago. Good luck fixing her up. I've just torn the wall off and replaced it in mine. Still have a lot of work to do, but its getting done. There is a lot of wiring in my toy that is messed up I might need some help in the near future figuring it out. Maybe you will be able to help since you have the same one as me, and vis versa let me know if you need any input! -GOOD LUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfstream Greg Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 took the lil guy from spokane to oak harbor about 400 miles one way I thought it ran great but I only got 11 mpg yall said some of got 19mpg I think 19 mpg is really streatching it. Downhill with a tailwind. Sortof an Urban Myth. If you can get 19 mpg consistantly in a 4 banger then your engine is running really lean which is not good and I think there was a tail wind. I recall TurboGreg describing his 6-8mpg coming back from a BigSur Rally a few years ago holding 60-65 NBound on Hwy 101 through the King City/Salinas Corridor. Ya headwind! A little correction. Sold the Turbo and bought a Conquest Gulfstream so now I am known as "Gulfstream Greg" for all those who came on board after the sale. And yes the south flowing wind south of Salinas California on highway 101 can be brutal. When we had the turbo I did not have to floor it but we certainly drank some gas to keep the speed at 65. The head wind was in the 20 to 40 mph range. On some trips north bound I found it beneficial to actually draft a big rig. Made a huge difference. Now that we have the V6 Conquest I have not had the privilege of experiencing that or any strong head winds yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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