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KENNETH SMITH
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> 1. Re: starting the engine (Johnny Bridges)
> 2. Re: [GMCMH-EFI] speaking of alternators... (Johnny Bridges)
> 3. Re: down spout pipe (gene Fisher)
> 4. Re: A. perspective on the price of gas. Our GMC hobby is
> cheep. (Bob Dunahugh)
> 5. Re: A. perspective on the price of gas. Our GMC hobby is
> cheep. (Keith V)
> 6. Re: A. perspective on the price of gas. Our GMC hobby is
> cheep. (James Hupy)
> 7. Re: Smart glass film - Anyone with experience? (Sean Kidd)
> 8. Re: Smart glass film - Anyone with experience? (John Phillips)
> 9. Wheels (Ronald Pottol)
> 10. Re: Smart glass film - Anyone with experience?
> (Peer Oliver Schmidt GMC)
> 11. Re: Smart glass film - Anyone with experience? (RC Jordan)
> 12. Re: Wheels (Carl Stouffer)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:05:43 -0600
> From: Johnny Bridges
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] starting the engine
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> Pressing the throttle on a cold non-running engine should result in the front (choke) plate closing. If it does not, investigate whay. With the
> three screws loose on the black round spring cover on the passenger side of the carb, rotating the black part with the throttle pressed and engine off
> should move the choke plate in either direction. If it dies, turn it until the plate >just< closes and tighten the three screws. This will be close
> to the correct setting. UIf the choke doesn't close, or binds, stop and figure put why and correct. Then set it again and try cranking the engine.
> This assumes a stock setup with a 'stove pipe' running ffrom the stove on the manifold to the choke spring assembly. If you have a wire instead of a
> heat tube, the setup will be a bit different.
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> --johnny
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> --johnny
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> 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" - ol Andy, paraphrased
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:07:50 -0600
> From: Johnny Bridges
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] [GMCMH-EFI] speaking of alternators...
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> I run 100A alternators on both coaches without belt problems, as long as they're tensioned correctly. I failed all three on the 23' due to a water
> pump failure but never from slipping/breaking.
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> --johnny
> --
> 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" - ol Andy, paraphrased
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> Reverse the blade in the table saw to prevent splintering
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:41:12 +0000
> From: gene Fisher
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] down spout pipe
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> Read here
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6239/How_to_make_curved_PVC_valences.pdf
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> On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 6:00 PM Kingsley Coach
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>> Some years ago I used white GSW sq tubing to make curtain retainers on my
>> windows and did a Hell of a job if I must say so myself.
>> This year I'm making some changes and have to make new ones Except..my
>> table saw is splintering the pipe when I cut the opposite sides.
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>> What did I use last time?? How did I do it last time?? I also think a Jig
>> saw was involved...any idea what blade I should have in that to cut off for
>> the curvature of the walls?
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>> Thanks guys
>>
>> Mike...Stunned in NS
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>> --
>> Michael Beaton
>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
>> Antigonish, NS
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>> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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> Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
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> Alternator Protection Cable
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:01:10 +0000
> From: Bob Dunahugh
> To: "gmclist@list.gmcnet.org"
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] A. perspective on the price of gas. Our GMC
> hobby is cheep.
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> Sometimes we need a refresher course in the true cost. And for many of us. We can add. It's a hobby. And most hobbies ( As stated ) You have savings in the eating/sleeping. Plus the value of traveling our country's with family. We've put just over 7,000 miles on our GMC this year so far. More miles to go. Bob Dunahugh
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> ________________________________
> From: Bob Dunahugh
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 9:55 AM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: A. perspective on the price of gas. Our GMC hobby is cheep.
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> 100 octane/low lead is $4.25 a gallon for aircraft. I got 110 octane leaded for my next road race track event. That was $11.75 a gallon. In the range of 100 to 120 mph. I get around 4 mpg. So that's just under $3.00 a mile. And I generally get in 100 to150 miles a day, and toast $600 in 4 tires in the process. So. Enjoy are GMC's each day on the road. Bob dunahugh
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:15:29 +0000
> From: Keith V
> To: "gmclist@list.gmcnet.org"
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] A. perspective on the price of gas. Our GMC
> hobby is cheep.
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> It's a lot cheaper to stay home and watch TV ?
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> ________________________________
> From: Gmclist on behalf of Bob Dunahugh
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 12:01:10 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] A. perspective on the price of gas. Our GMC hobby is cheep.
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> Sometimes we need a refresher course in the true cost. And for many of us. We can add. It's a hobby. And most hobbies ( As stated ) You have savings in the eating/sleeping. Plus the value of traveling our country's with family. We've put just over 7,000 miles on our GMC this year so far. More miles to go. Bob Dunahugh
>
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> ________________________________
> From: Bob Dunahugh
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 9:55 AM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: A. perspective on the price of gas. Our GMC hobby is cheep.
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> 100 octane/low lead is $4.25 a gallon for aircraft. I got 110 octane leaded for my next road race track event. That was $11.75 a gallon. In the range of 100 to 120 mph. I get around 4 mpg. So that's just under $3.00 a mile. And I generally get in 100 to150 miles a day, and toast $600 in 4 tires in the process. So. Enjoy are GMC's each day on the road. Bob dunahugh
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:39:48 -0700
> From: James Hupy
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] A. perspective on the price of gas. Our GMC
> hobby is cheep.
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> I don't know, my dish bill each month is higher than my gas bill. (Grin)
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
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> On Aug 15, 2017 10:16 AM, "Keith V" wrote:
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>> It's a lot cheaper to stay home and watch TV ?
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Gmclist on behalf of Bob Dunahugh
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>> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 12:01:10 PM
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] A. perspective on the price of gas. Our GMC hobby is
>> cheep.
>>
>> Sometimes we need a refresher course in the true cost. And for many of us.
>> We can add. It's a hobby. And most hobbies ( As stated ) You have savings
>> in the eating/sleeping. Plus the value of traveling our country's with
>> family. We've put just over 7,000 miles on our GMC this year so far. More
>> miles to go. Bob Dunahugh
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Bob Dunahugh
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 9:55 AM
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: A. perspective on the price of gas. Our GMC hobby is cheep.
>>
>>
>> 100 octane/low lead is $4.25 a gallon for aircraft. I got 110 octane
>> leaded for my next road race track event. That was $11.75 a gallon. In the
>> range of 100 to 120 mph. I get around 4 mpg. So that's just under $3.00 a
>> mile. And I generally get in 100 to150 miles a day, and toast $600 in 4
>> tires in the process. So. Enjoy are GMC's each day on the road. Bob
>> dunahugh
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:48:01 -0600
> From: Sean Kidd
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Smart glass film - Anyone with experience?
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> Smart tint is a ~8watt per square meter LCD film, when de-energized is `90% obscure, when energized, it is virtually clear.
> --
> Sean and Stephanie
> 73 Ex-CanyonLands 26' #317 "Oliver"
> Hubler 1-Ton, Quad-Bags, Rear Disc, Reaction Arms, P.Huber TBs, 3.70:1 LSD Honda 6500 inverter gen.
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> Colonial Travelers
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:05:53 -0700
> From: John Phillips
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Smart glass film - Anyone with experience?
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> Are there controllable shades of gray between 0 and 90?
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> On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 10:48 AM, Sean Kidd wrote:
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>> Smart tint is a ~8watt per square meter LCD film, when de-energized is
>> `90% obscure, when energized, it is virtually clear.
>> --
>> Sean and Stephanie
>> 73 Ex-CanyonLands 26' #317 "Oliver"
>> Hubler 1-Ton, Quad-Bags, Rear Disc, Reaction Arms, P.Huber TBs, 3.70:1 LSD
>> Honda 6500 inverter gen.
>>
>> Colonial Travelers
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> *John Phillips*
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:13:49 -0700
> From: Ronald Pottol
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Wheels
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> So, I just found out I don't have radial 16.5" rims on my coach, and my
> tires are going to need replacing soon, but I have a big trip this week. I
> won't have the money for everything until late fall.
>
> So, I'm inclined to buy a spare rim and tire right now, I could get an
> alloy run from Applied, there is also talk of 17" rims, but I don't feel a
> need for shorter sidewalls. I'd like to stick with hub centred, or does
> that not really matter?
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> Then this fall I'll buy the other 6.
>
> Thanks,
> Ron
> 1973 26' in Redwood City
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> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:20:01 -0700
> From: Peer Oliver Schmidt GMC
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Smart glass film - Anyone with experience?
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>> 100 -200 USD for a sq. metre? Please explain. Ask Jim Bounds about
>> tint film. Don't go cheap.
>
> Smart glass (film) changes transparency based on applied electricity.
> Glass in Germany is around 1500EUR/sqm, whereas film is around
> 700-750EUR/sqm
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>
>
> --
> Best regards
>
> Peer Oliver Schmidt
> PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA
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> '76a Eleganza II, CA
> '73 Sequoia, NH
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> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:28:40 -0600
> From: RC Jordan
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Smart glass film - Anyone with experience?
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> I'm only seen the all-or-none variety in action, but this post implies that there is a dimmable version
>
> http://shop.smarttint.com/DIMMABLE-smart-film_b_32.html
> --
> 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
> 76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
> 76 Eleganza
> Elizabeth City, NC
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> Message: 12
> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:33:47 -0600
> From: Carl Stouffer
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Wheels
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> Ron,
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> I have the non hub centered Eagle wheels from Applied GMC on the four rear positions on my coach (and Dodge truck lug centered wheels on the front).
> In my opinion, the only disadvantage to the lug centered wheels is that they are SLIGHTLY harder to install than the hub centered wheels.
>
> If you can swing it, go for the stainless steel lug nuts and washers. I am upgrading mine a side at a time, and the SS hardware looks SO much better
> then the rusty chrome hardware (even in dry Arizona).
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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