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1 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Tue, 28 February 2017 09:32 «» By: GMC.LES
Re: [GMCnet] idle solenoid
…at that vacuum actuator, I think Chris has described the operation backwards. Most vacuum actuators have a diaphragm that is sealed at the crimp of the canister. Actuator operation is determined by what side of the diaphragm the vacuum is applied. The …
2 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Tue, 28 February 2017 05:41 «» By: davidlive
Re: idle solenoid
…Chris, yeah there was a rat problem, I've caught him and replaced hoses and figured out where they went. Hal, that was my understanding as well, so i thought of it as a system to kick up the idle when in drive/reverse while the engine is under load, …
3 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Mon, 27 February 2017 08:32 «» By: Chris Tyler
Re: idle solenoid
…not sure about this one, as I havent seen this type before. The ones I recall were electric looking at it, the Idle stop screw isnt engaged- the choke is on so it is on high cam to increase idle when choked. From the looks of it, that device would …
4 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Sat, 25 February 2017 10:16 «» By: Advanced Concept Ener
[GMCnet] Plans for new galley cabinet
…76 Palm Beach is in Florida and I am up north. I would like to start building a new galley cabinet with new sink and stove top as well as vent fan and microwave and or convection oven. Does anyone have a set of plans they would sell or donate so I could …
5 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Fri, 24 February 2017 00:40 «» By: A Hamilto
Re: Old radiator
There's a new guy in Colorado that needs a radiator: http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=38473&start=0&rid=2083
6 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Fri, 24 February 2017 00:09 «» By: Jkrauk
Bought my first GMC motorhome! Now what?!
…all. I am now part of this wonderful community with my purchase of a 1977 Palm Beach. It was purchased for $400 so there is nowhere to go but up from here! Here's my story. I have owned many GMC busses (fishbowls) that I used to buy in Alaska for $500 …
7 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Mon, 20 February 2017 19:44 «» By: JohnL455
Re: [GMCnet] Dead 3 year old battery
…store a vehicle I make sure it us fully charged and electrolyte level ok if servicable type. Then I disconnect the negative cable for storage to prevent parasitic drains and eliminate fire hazard. Once a month I put a Battery Minder on to make up for self…
8 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Mon, 20 February 2017 09:40 «» By: Olly Schmidt
Re: [GMCnet] My 1976 Palm Beach Project
…Justin, http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=34491&goto=313521&rid=4299#msg_313521 is very impressive. Link is for the eMail folks to directly access your pics. -- Best regards Peer Oliver Schmidt PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA…
9 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Mon, 20 February 2017 09:34 «» By: James Hupy
Re: [GMCnet] Dead 3 year old battery
…leave my 78 Royale plugged in all the time. I have a Progressive Dynamics 65 amp converter with charge wizard. I have a single engine battery, a separate identical boost battery, and two Trojan 6 volt batteries in the generator compartment. I am on my …
10 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Sun, 19 February 2017 20:58 «» By: thorndike
Re: [GMCnet] Still having issues in Colorado
…Emory, Thanks for the response. I didn't think about the distributor module as I had to replace it on my way across the country. I had to replace the module when it gave out on me in the middle of Missouri. The message string is here: http://gmc.…
11 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Thu, 16 February 2017 09:54 «» By: k2gkk
[GMCnet] Battery Minder on Sale at Northern Tool for $24!
…( http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332201_200332201?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=021617_Sale&utm_campaign=eDeals&utm_content =P3&cm_lm=k2gkk@hotmail.com&STATE=OK&HOT_MEM_CODE=&MARKETCODE=OKL&om_rid=AAUJnN&…
12 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Sat, 04 February 2017 13:32 «» By: Carl S.
Re: Anyone know a source for the large LP Gas tank
… It is always interesting to me that the folks that say get a smaller LP tank or get rid of it entirely seem to be from warmer climates. We fill our LP tank several times a year and would never consider a smaller tank. Also, the tank that came with …
13 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Sat, 04 February 2017 09:54 «» By: rjw
Re: Anyone know a source for the large LP Gas tank
… It is always interesting to me that the folks that say get a smaller LP tank or get rid of it entirely seem to be from warmer climates. We fill our LP tank several times a year and would never consider a smaller tank. Also, the tank that came with …
14 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Sun, 29 January 2017 15:22 «» By: AnnapolisGMC
Re: GMC for 5?
… my share of white knuckle driving while over towing other vehicles. Not fun at all. Found this thread here where someone tows 6k regularly but he has mods installed. http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=tree&th=16492&rid=0#…
15 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Sun, 29 January 2017 14:47 «» By: AnnapolisGMC
Re: [GMCnet] GMC for 5?
…. Textbook answer looks like 2000 lbs is the max but there's supposedly ppl pulling 8000 lbs when equipped with the higher gear ratios. Wow. Quite a spread http://gmc.backyardwildlife.com/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=29525&goto=236475&rid=…
16 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Thu, 26 January 2017 18:48 «» By: Emery Stora
Re: [GMCnet] House vs Chassis wiring
…about the vacuum cleaner. As Ken Burton says IT DOES NOT DRAW ANYTHING FROM THE 12 VOLT CIRCUIT! Emery Stora 77 Kingsley Frederick, CO > On Jan 26, 2017, at 5:19 PM, Brian Waddell wrote: > > I am confused to....was hoping you could …
17 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Thu, 26 January 2017 18:19 «» By: Brian Waddell
Re: [GMCnet] House vs Chassis wiring
…am confused to....was hoping you could explain this....I got rid of buzz box and changed my solenoids in rear and put in new isolater.....have not re checked the vacuum...just leave it unplugged until I wish to use it ..just pointing out this possible …
18 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Wed, 25 January 2017 19:23 «» By: James Hupy
Re: [GMCnet] Hi-Torque Mini Starter
…in the early days of Olds V-8 engines (1949 - 1954) they had 6 volt electrical systems. When they got warmed up, the starters would heat soak. The electrical resistance would increase dramatically, they would crank slower and with the additional …
19 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Wed, 25 January 2017 07:36 «» By: Olly Schmidt
Re: [GMCnet] Future Material: Flexfoil
…25.01.2017 um 13:42 schrieb RC Jordan: > I posted using the email+forum format in this thread http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=31075&start=0&rid=2865 > > Wonder why it didn't make it to email? including the …
20 Forum: GMCnet «» Posted on: Wed, 25 January 2017 06:42 «» By: rcjordan
Re: Future Material: Flexfoil
I posted using the email+forum format in this thread http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=31075&start=0&rid=2865 Wonder why it didn't make it to email?
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