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Engine Bay Rear Electrical Box
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While doing some cleaning I came across my rear engine bay rear electrical panel had some water damage to the 1/2" Formica covered plywood panel at the bottom 6".  The damaged wood was loose and screws were pulling out with just some slight pressure.  I removed stuff from the bottom area to gain access for a cut all the way across the panel.  I was not going to replace the whole panel....too hard.  Screwed a guide into place and made a cut line with my multi tool to remove the damaged plywood.  I used 1/2" Marine Starboard for my repair...it is not affected by any water, works like wood and holds screws very well.....comes in several colors.

       

Steve & Doris Denton
45' Newell #525, Bath & Half....sold
37' Country Coach, Tribute....Cat C9, 400 hp
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Summerfield, FL
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That is a very nice fix! Mine has the labeling curling up. Not sure where to get new labels. Newell will not have them since my engine is DDEC labels. I think that compartment is not water tight. Rain water enters the sides and blows its way in.

--Simon
1993 8v92TA #312
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(03-04-2024, 02:00 PM)BusNit Wrote:  That is a very nice fix! Mine has the labeling curling up. Not sure where to get new labels. Newell will not have them since my engine is DDEC labels. I think that compartment is not water tight. Rain water enters the sides and blows its way in.

Thanks Simon,  I think you're right....rain water is the culprit hence the use of the Marine Starboard.

Steve & Doris Denton
45' Newell #525, Bath & Half....sold
37' Country Coach, Tribute....Cat C9, 400 hp
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Summerfield, FL
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#4

So……. This is the kind of work this dude does to a coach he is selling.

Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
95 Newell, 390  Ex caretaker
99 Newell, 512  Ex caretaker
07 Prevost Marathon, 1025
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home Cool )
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#5

I'd be doing the same. We try to ensure our "babies" have a good start with their new foster families  Big Grin

--Simon
1993 8v92TA #312
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