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[GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326477] Wed, 29 November 2017 13:24 Go to next message
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Tom Lins bought a new (to him) GMC and made it 35 miles before it started
stuttering and finally put him down. I'm nearly sure it's a stopped up fuel
filter but he wants to know if anyone can suggest a good garage to take it
to. I guess they're headed back to Florida. Or trying anyhow.

Thanks

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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326478 is a reply to message #326477] Wed, 29 November 2017 13:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dave, the owner and chief mechanic at Auto Electric in Springdale, Arkansas
is also a GMC owner and . . . very knowledgeable.

https://goo.gl/13a5xb

I would call him for assistance.

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On Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 1:24 PM, Billy Massey wrote:

> Tom Lins bought a new (to him) GMC and made it 35 miles before it started
> stuttering and finally put him down. I'm nearly sure it's a stopped up
> fuel
> filter but he wants to know if anyone can suggest a good garage to take it
> to. I guess they're headed back to Florida. Or trying anyhow.
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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326479 is a reply to message #326478] Wed, 29 November 2017 14:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I forwarded the message
Thanks
bdub

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Dave, the owner and chief mechanic at Auto Electric in Springdale, Arkansas
is also a GMC owner and . . . very knowledgeable.

https://goo.gl/13a5xb

I would call him for assistance.

Jay

On Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 1:24 PM, Billy Massey wrote:

> Tom Lins bought a new (to him) GMC and made it 35 miles before it started
> stuttering and finally put him down. I'm nearly sure it's a stopped up
> fuel
> filter but he wants to know if anyone can suggest a good garage to take it
> to. I guess they're headed back to Florida. Or trying anyhow.
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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326494 is a reply to message #326477] Wed, 29 November 2017 19:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Right after I sent the email to bdub a Missouri Trooper stopped to help us.
He called a local tow company for us since we were partialy blocking a lane.
The tow company figured out the problem.
The fuel filter was totally clogged next to the electric fuel pump which was also barely moving any fuel after they replaced the filter.
Also the battery was in poor shape which they replaced. (I had to use the boost switch to start the coach)
During the drive from their shop to the campground I noticed the voltage is showing 11 volts so I believe the alternator needs replacing too.

I looked at the parts interchange online and the Autozone alternator part number in the online version comes up as a starter not an alternator.
Does anyone have a good Autozone part number?
I searched Autozone for 77 Toranado alternator and I want to make sure.

And thanks bdub for the relay to the net.




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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326496 is a reply to message #326477] Wed, 29 November 2017 19:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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My guess is "Yes"?



On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, Mike Kelley wrote:

> To Jay Honeycutt:
> Does Mechanic Dave have a last name?
> Thanks,
> Mike/The Corvair a holic
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>> On Nov 29, 2017, at 1:24 PM, Billy Massey
> wrote:
>>
>> Tom Lins bought a new (to him) GMC and made it 35 miles before it started
>> stuttering and finally put him down. I'm nearly sure it's a stopped up
> fuel
>> filter but he wants to know if anyone can suggest a good garage to take
> it
>> to. I guess they're headed back to Florida. Or trying anyhow.
>>
>> Thanks
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>> bdub
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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326497 is a reply to message #326477] Wed, 29 November 2017 19:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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To Jay Honeycutt:
Does Mechanic Dave have a last name?
Thanks,
Mike/The Corvair a holic

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> On Nov 29, 2017, at 1:24 PM, Billy Massey wrote:
>
> Tom Lins bought a new (to him) GMC and made it 35 miles before it started
> stuttering and finally put him down. I'm nearly sure it's a stopped up fuel
> filter but he wants to know if anyone can suggest a good garage to take it
> to. I guess they're headed back to Florida. Or trying anyhow.
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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326499 is a reply to message #326494] Wed, 29 November 2017 20:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Tom Lins wrote on Wed, 29 November 2017 17:09

I searched Autozone for 77 Toranado alternator and I want to make sure.






we lost our alternator on during our last trip a couple weeks ago. Found an auto zone and asked for a 76 toronado. They had photos on their computer to help identify it. I ended up having to go to a second store 5 miles away, but it all worked out. I still have the box and it says it is made by duralast and the part number on the box is DL7157. It was $117 and I kept the core. I think I'll probably rebuild it for a spare.



Tom 77 Kingsley. Mostly Stock, 455, Quad bag, tachometer, 16"wheels, Macerator. Southern California, huntington beach
Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326502 is a reply to message #326499] Wed, 29 November 2017 20:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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They did not have a 455 engine in a Tornado in 1977.
When you ask for engine parts you should ask fo 1975. They made some minor changes in 1976.

Emery Stora
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Frederick, CO

> On Nov 29, 2017, at 7:23 PM, Tom wrote:
>
> Tom Lins wrote on Wed, 29 November 2017 17:09
>> I searched Autozone for 77 Toranado alternator and I want to make sure.
>
>
>
> we lost our alternator on during our last trip a couple weeks ago. Found an auto zone and asked for a 76 toronado. They had photos on their computer
> to help identify it. I ended up having to go to a second store 5 miles away, but it all worked out. I still have the box and it says it is made by
> duralast and the part number on the box is DL7157. It was $117 and I kept the core. I think I'll probably rebuild it for a spare.
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326503 is a reply to message #326499] Wed, 29 November 2017 20:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Tom
The DL7157 is what I user. You should note that it is not the original 80 amp alternator. It is a 100 amp alternator.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

> On Nov 29, 2017, at 7:23 PM, Tom wrote:
>
> Tom Lins wrote on Wed, 29 November 2017 17:09
>> I searched Autozone for 77 Toranado alternator and I want to make sure.
>
>
>
> we lost our alternator on during our last trip a couple weeks ago. Found an auto zone and asked for a 76 toronado. They had photos on their computer
> to help identify it. I ended up having to go to a second store 5 miles away, but it all worked out. I still have the box and it says it is made by
> duralast and the part number on the box is DL7157. It was $117 and I kept the core. I think I'll probably rebuild it for a spare.
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326506 is a reply to message #326502] Wed, 29 November 2017 21:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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emerystora wrote on Wed, 29 November 2017 18:45
They did not have a 455 engine in a Tornado in 1977.
When you ask for engine parts you should ask fo 1975. They made some minor changes in 1976.




Good to know. Thanks!


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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326507 is a reply to message #326494] Wed, 29 November 2017 21:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Tom

Have you called Blacklister Randy VanW in Battlefield, Mo?
He's very GMC capable.

Dennis


Tom Lins wrote on Wed, 29 November 2017 19:09
Right after I sent the email to bdub a Missouri Trooper stopped to help us.
He called a local tow company for us since we were partialy blocking a lane.
The tow company figured out the problem.
The fuel filter was totally clogged next to the electric fuel pump which was also barely moving any fuel after they replaced the filter.
Also the battery was in poor shape which they replaced. (I had to use the boost switch to start the coach)
During the drive from their shop to the campground I noticed the voltage is showing 11 volts so I believe the alternator needs replacing too.

I looked at the parts interchange online and the Autozone alternator part number in the online version comes up as a starter not an alternator.
Does anyone have a good Autozone part number?
I searched Autozone for 77 Toranado alternator and I want to make sure.

And thanks bdub for the relay to the net.





Dennis S
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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326509 is a reply to message #326503] Wed, 29 November 2017 21:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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emerystora wrote on Wed, 29 November 2017 18:48
Tom
The DL7157 is what I used. You should note that it is not the original 80 amp alternator. It is a 100 amp alternator.




I was a little surprised to see the 100 amp rating, but wasn't sure that 80 amps was original. Is there a major downside? Without thinking about it a bunch, it seems the most likely time you might see big current would be having a flat battery. Chassis battery is close, so probably ok, and the coach batteries have a 60 amp breaker, right?


Tom 77 Kingsley. Mostly Stock, 455, Quad bag, tachometer, 16"wheels, Macerator. Southern California, huntington beach
Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326511 is a reply to message #326507] Wed, 29 November 2017 21:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dennis S wrote on Wed, 29 November 2017 21:07
Tom

Have you called Blacklister Randy VanW in Battlefield, Mo?
He's very GMC capable.


Unfortunately, I am in Florida right now or else we could get you fixed up. I do all my own work so don't know any good shops for the GMC. I will be back Sunday so could help if you haven't made progress by then.


Randy & Margie
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Battlefield, MO
Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326523 is a reply to message #326511] Thu, 30 November 2017 06:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Randy,

Y'All should swing by here on your way home -- you owe me a visit & this
can't be very far out ot the way, especially as a cheap overnight spot.

Ken H.

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> Dennis S wrote on Wed, 29 November 2017 21:07
>> Tom
>>
>> Have you called Blacklister Randy VanW in Battlefield, Mo?
>> He's very GMC capable.
>
> Unfortunately, I am in Florida right now or else we could get you fixed
> up. I do all my own work so don't know any good shops for the GMC. I will
> be
> back Sunday so could help if you haven't made progress by then.
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326524 is a reply to message #326523] Thu, 30 November 2017 06:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ken Henderson wrote on Thu, 30 November 2017 06:27
Randy,

Y'All should swing by here on your way home -- you owe me a visit & this
can't be very far out ot the way, especially as a cheap overnight spot.

Ken H.


Thanks Ken. We are not down here in our coach so don't have much flexibility. Keep the invite open and we will definitely make it by on a future GMC Motorhome trip east. Or is that GMC Motorhome or GMC Motor Home or GMC motorhome or GMC motor home...I get so confused... ha!

Thanks again,


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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326528 is a reply to message #326524] Thu, 30 November 2017 08:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Tensioning the alternator can be challenging. Look for a small extrusion on
the back side in the direct center of the alternator. It surrounds the main
shaft on mine. You should be able to lever a flat sided prybar below that
and above the engine mount to produce the proper tension. Be careful of
your knuckles!

On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 7:54 AM, Randy Van Winkle
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> Ken Henderson wrote on Thu, 30 November 2017 06:27
>> Randy,
>>
>> Y'All should swing by here on your way home -- you owe me a visit & this
>> can't be very far out ot the way, especially as a cheap overnight spot.
>>
>> Ken H.
>
> Thanks Ken. We are not down here in our coach so don't have much
> flexibility. Keep the invite open and we will definitely make it by on a
> future GMC
> Motorhome trip east. Or is that GMC Motorhome or GMC Motor Home or GMC
> motorhome or GMC motor home...I get so confused... ha!
>
> Thanks again,
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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326530 is a reply to message #326477] Thu, 30 November 2017 09:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I would thing the 100A which is only 20A more than OE would be fine. And since a rebuilt that may be only "on a good cool day with a tail wind." To deliver that, the RPM and loading conditions must both be present. Roughly 270 Watts more. Be sure your isolator is at least 100A or better though.

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Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326541 is a reply to message #326477] Thu, 30 November 2017 10:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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From memory I think you need DL7157 from AZ. It is rated at 100 amp which you will never or very seldom see.

It's real advantage is it puts out more current at an idle and slower speeds. Do not worry about the standard isolator which is rated a 80 amps PER CONNECTION. So it will work just fine for you.

Before you get too far into replacing that alternator, check to see that the alternator belt on the current alternator is tight and not worn on the sides. A correct width belt should side high in the pulley grooves. If it rides below the edge of the groove, it is worn or the wrong width. If worn or wrong replace it with a TRUE 7/16" belt. Measure the width on any replacement belt with a 10 mm. open end wrench. If it will fit across the belt then the belt width is too small. Do NOT buy GATES or NAPA belts as they are labeled 7/16" but are really too small 3/8". I have heard (but never seen) that NAPA has an optional "premium" line of belts that is the correct 7/16" width.


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Hebron, Indiana
Re: [GMCnet] Help near Springfield, MO [message #326548 is a reply to message #326477] Thu, 30 November 2017 14:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thanks Emery

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emerystora wrote on Wed, 29 November 2017 21:48
Tom
The DL7157 is what I user. You should note that it is not the original 80 amp alternator. It is a 100 amp alternator.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO





Thank you
Got one at AZ the only DL7157 in Springfield




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