| [GMCnet] Fwd: Free Radiatior internal camera inspection, with radiator/cap pressure test. [message #327731] |
Wed, 03 January 2018 21:48  |
Mike Kelley
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> From: Mike Kelley
> Date: January 3, 2018 at 8:54:56 PM CST
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> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Free Radiatior internal camera inspection, with radiator/cap pressure test.
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> Hey Bob D.:
> Congrats on your idea for a "Radiator internal inspection and radiator cap pressure test" tech session at our Tucson GMC MI convention in April. I think this is a Gr8 way to assist our GMC community and look forward to getting our personal GMC (Dream Machine) checked in this way.
> I also agree w/ you that the GMC net would be a Gr8 venue for coordinating various GMC club events. Having a central location to check various GMC club events would solve a big problem. There currently is no way of doing this that I know of. And being able to quickly and easily coordinate events, locations, dates, etc, would be very beneficial to the various clubs and all GMC owners - it may even encourage more club memberships. I know Billie and I would use it as we travel in our GMC's very often (about 12,000 miles per year) and enjoy attending other GMC club functions and meeting new GMC'ers. I am sure there are other GMC'ers who would attend more events if they just knew about them and it were easy to get the needed info.
> Also as President of the GMC 6 Wheelers (200 mile radius from Chicago, IL.), I would love to invite you and your tech session to one of our monthly 3 1/2 day rallies (usually the 3rd week end of each month - May thru Oct. of each year). Who knows how many radiators/break downs we could save!!! I know your GMC expertise would be greatly appreciated by all in our club. And it would be Gr8 to introduce you and wife Linda to all of our active GMC 6 Wheelers.
Thanks again for every thing you do for GMC'ers in general, and the whole community!
Mike/The Corvair a holic
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>> On Jan 3, 2018, at 7:28 PM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:
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>> Subject line more appropriate.
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>> Looking into doing this at the GMCMI Tucson Rally. If this works well. Maybe this could be added to future GMCMI rallies, and regional club rallies. I think this is a bigger problem then thought.
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>> I had mentioned this to Kim this morning. We're not taking anything big apart. Drain fluids onto a pan. Do the camera inspection. Pressure test radiator, and cap. Put the antifreeze back in. There's just nothing to dispose of. If owners want to change their antifreeze at the same time. They can bring new antifreeze and distilled water. Then put that used antifreeze into those then empty containers. Thus nothing to dispose of at the rally site. I can find a place to recycle in the area as needed. Alex might be there to fix steering issue. There have also been weigh ins, headlight alignments, and many other tech sessions to make your GMC safer.
>> This internet site is a fantastic GMC info site. And I think that's it's major intention. Be very nice if GMCMI rallies with it's tech sessions, and regional club with their tech sessions be listed here at times. We're near the 6 Wheelers. If their rallies were mentioned here. Linda, and I would more then likely go. Any input? Bob Dunahugh
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>> Pete. That's a good idea. The owner could just bring new antifreeze. Flush, and then put the new antifreeze in. Have to find out what's the best way to dispose the old antifreeze there. We'd also have to have a pre event registration list to know what to be prepared for. Bob Dunahugh
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>> Mike K. Thanks. I think this is more of a problem then is generally thought. I pull higher GVW's more then most. And never had any add on items installed on our 403 GMC. Radiator inspections on attendees GMC's. Might make for a good tech session at the GMCMI rally in Tucson. Line them up, and start checking with my inspection camera. Drain pan, funnel, and the camera. At a cost of FREE. Good idea, or not. Any input out there? Bob Dunahugh
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>> Our first 78 Royale came with a Digi panel. I knew my engine temps under all conditions. Then the fire. Bought another 78 Royale. But the Digi panel wasn't being made at that time. Both GMC stock temp gauges read the same. But it didn't take long before I had a feeling that this second Royale was running hotter. No boil overs. Just didn't feel right. So on our next trip. I raise the engine cover several times to check the engine temp sender with an inferred temp reader. Found that this Royale was generally operating about 10 degrees hotter with the stock gauge reading in the normal range as compared to our first GMC. Jim at Applied GMC had started producing the Digi panel. And had them at the GMCMI rally that we were going too. Installed the Digi panel at the rally. On the way home the panel also confirmed what I thought. So why the running hotter? Checked the thermostat. It was a good operating 180. But I changed to a proper 195. Fan clutch? Maybe. Well Jim K at Applied started selling a fan clutch that is controlled by engine block sensors. I liked the idea that this system is more proactive in controlling engine heat buildup. Plus I can turn the clutch on for the fan by a dash mounted switch when I want. So I bought that fan clutch at the GMCMI rally. I had recently put on an aluminum 307 Olds intake manifold. So I knew the engine was clean inside. Did the engine have a car water pump? Don't know. But even if there's a car pump. That's not the real big problem. Next I drained the radiator. Put my inspection camera in the radiator. Radiator's my problem. Looked heavily corroded at the crossover tubes. Going to put the radiator from the burned GMC in soon. Probably check/change water pump anyway while I'm doing other work in that area. Installing more gauges to look at isn't the best idea in my opinion. One. I want to be looking at the road for safe driving. Two. The Digi panel has gages. But it's audible alarm is your best engine/trans protection.
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>> Bob Dunahugh 78 Royale
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Free Radiatior internal camera inspection, with radiator/cap pressure test. [message #327738 is a reply to message #327731] |
Thu, 04 January 2018 05:54  |
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USAussie
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Mike,
FYI
http://www.bdub.net/GMCLinks.html
Scroll down to: GMC Rally Calendar.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Kelley
Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 2:49 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Cc: Billie Kelley
Subject: [GMCnet] Fwd: Free Radiatior internal camera inspection, with radiator/cap pressure test.
I also agree w/ you that the GMC net would be a Gr8 venue for coordinating various GMC club events. Having a central location to
check various GMC club events would solve a big problem. There currently is no way of doing this that I know of.
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Free Radiatior internal camera inspection, with radiator/cap pressure test. [message #327742 is a reply to message #327738] |
Thu, 04 January 2018 08:54 |
Jeanette
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Gmcmi runs a calendar of meetings n rallies on line - to the extent that clubs will inform Kim of such.
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> On Jan 4, 2018, at 5:54 AM, Rob Mueller wrote:
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> Mike,
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> FYI
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> http://www.bdub.net/GMCLinks.html
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> Scroll down to: GMC Rally Calendar.
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Kelley
> Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 2:49 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Cc: Billie Kelley
> Subject: [GMCnet] Fwd: Free Radiatior internal camera inspection, with radiator/cap pressure test.
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> I also agree w/ you that the GMC net would be a Gr8 venue for coordinating various GMC club events. Having a central location to
> check various GMC club events would solve a big problem. There currently is no way of doing this that I know of.
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