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Fri, 12 June 2020 07:19

Fipp

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I am in the process of replacing manifold and gasket and noticed that the oil dipstick actually went through (under) the manifold. Didnt really look at it that closely when taking it off but am wondering if this is normal. I was trying to attach a picture but unable to reduce the size of the file

Scott D. Fippinger Aledo, Illinois 1976 Royale

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Re: Take a look [message #355608 is a reply to message #355607]

Fri, 12 June 2020 07:34

Matt Colie

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Fipp wrote on Fri, 12 June 2020 08:19

I am in the process of replacing manifold and gasket and noticed that the oil dipstick actually went through (under) the manifold. Didnt really look at it that closely when taking it off but am wondering if this is normal. I was trying to attach a picture but unable to reduce the size of the file

Scott,

Indeed it does in the standard coach installation.

This is just another good reason to check the lube oil level before starting up in the morning. If you have to check it when the coach has been running a while have a really thick rag as the dip stick (lube oil level indicator) can come out of the tube just at a temperature that is just below incandescence. (Do I have to add - BTDT)

Matt

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Re: Take a look [message #355609 is a reply to message #355607]

Fri, 12 June 2020 07:44

Fipp

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Thanks Matt, I was wondering if I should disconnect and run it over the manifold I wish I could get the picture to upload

Scott D. Fippinger Aledo, Illinois 1976 Royale

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[GMCnet] Hot Dipstick [was RE: Take a look] [message #355610 is a reply to message #355608]

Fri, 12 June 2020 08:14

bdub

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Simple fix. Store the dipstick in another place.

Harold Kennedy taught me to tie a plastic tube inside below the hoods across
the front as a scabbard. It's always cool to the touch and only moderately
warm after use. Use a ~5/16 bolt to plug dipstick tube between uses.

bdub

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Fipp wrote on Fri, 12 June 2020 08:19
> I am in the process of replacing manifold and gasket and noticed that the
oil dipstick actually went through (under) the manifold. Didnt really look
at it that closely when taking it off but am wondering if this is normal.

... snip ...

This is just another good reason to check the lube oil level before starting
up in the morning. If you have to check it when the coach has been
running a while have a really thick rag as the dip stick (lube oil level
indicator) can come out of the tube just at a temperature that is just below
incandescence. (Do I have to add - BTDT)

Matt

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Re: [GMCnet] Hot Dipstick [was RE: Take a look] [message #355611 is a reply to message #355610]

Fri, 12 June 2020 09:03

Matt Colie

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bdub wrote on Fri, 12 June 2020 09:14

Simple fix. Store the dipstick in another place.

Harold Kennedy taught me to tie a plastic tube inside below the hoods across the front as a scabbard. It's always cool to the touch and only moderately
warm after use. Use a ~5/16 bolt to plug dipstick tube between uses.

bdub

Billy,

What a genuinely neat idea.
This should be published and promoted.

I never had any problem until my engine broke a ring land. Up until then, the morning lube oil check was just a pre-flight formality.

Matt

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Re: Take a look [message #355613 is a reply to message #355609]

Fri, 12 June 2020 09:50

C Boyd

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Sir, I also was having issues with getting pictures to post that I have taken with my phone and sending them to my laptop or IPad. I tried different programs to downsize but could not get anything to work. Finally in desperation I tried to download straight from the phone and it worked. I don’t know why sending the pics email to myself so I could see and operate more easily would have made a difference but it seems to?

Fipp wrote on Fri, 12 June 2020 08:44

Thanks Matt, I was wondering if I should disconnect and run it over the manifold I wish I could get the picture to upload

C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee

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Re: [GMCnet] Take a look [message #355614 is a reply to message #355613]

Fri, 12 June 2020 10:23

jimk

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Replace that lower tube as it is oxidized to a point where it will break.
If you have trouble extracting it, call me so I can explain how to pull it
out and put in new.
No your going to have a rough time trying to put in s smooth bend to allow
the oil stick to go in.
Good idea but not worth the trouble and time.

On Fri, Jun 12, 2020 at 7:51 AM Charles Boyd via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> Sir, I also was having issues with getting pictures to post that I have
> taken with my phone and sending them to my laptop or IPad. I tried
> different
> programs to downsize but could not get anything to work. Finally in
> desperation I tried to download straight from the phone and it worked. I
> don’t
> know why sending the pics email to myself so I could see and operate more
> easily would have made a difference but it seems to?
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Fipp wrote on Fri, 12 June 2020 08:44
>> Thanks Matt, I was wondering if I should disconnect and run it over the
> manifold I wish I could get the picture to upload
>
>
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> 76 Crestmont
> East Tennessee
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Re: Take a look [message #355630 is a reply to message #355607]

Sat, 13 June 2020 07:28

jhbridges

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I currently have a short dipstick and tube which require opening the hatch to check the oil, because the tab broke off my dipstick at the weld and lodged in the tube. I got the replacement from Year One. Colossal PIA to get it installed.
I need the proper tube and dipstick, I propose to harass Bounds and others to see if anybody has one.

--johnny

Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell

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