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Re: [GMCnet] Out with the old- in with the new. [message #327660 is a reply to message #327656] Tue, 02 January 2018 03:29 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Ken Burton is currently offline  Ken Burton   United States
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Richard Denney wrote on Mon, 01 January 2018 22:43
Ken,

When I first got my coach, I rebuilt my Dana pump using the same kit you
used, and it still did a poor job of filling that big Power Level tank. The
roads here are neither flat nor straight, and my bags draw air on long
sweeping turns. My pump runs a lot more than yours, and the Viair pump
works a lot more quickly.

Doesn't the EL-I in your '76 use a small tank?

Rick "not remembering which system used that small tank" Denney

On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 9:42 PM Ken Burton wrote:

> Kingsley Coach wrote on Mon, 01 January 2018 19:47
>> There are replacement pistons and flapper valves to rebuild the
>> original...had you asked on line here.
>> Remember, we're all in this together !
>>
>> Mike in NM
>>
>>
>> **SNIP **
>
>
> I rebuilt mine in about an hour about 14 years ago. It is still running
> fine.
> This is one of those items that is used do little that I feel a rebuild is
> a better choice than replacement. On an all day trip in travel it runs
> once or twice for 30 seconds or so each time. I do carry a Harbor freight
> 12 volt tire inflation compressor that could be quickly attached if the OEM
> DANA should quit.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
>

--
Rick Denney
73 x-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
Off-list email to rick at rickdenney dot com


You are correct the tank is something just over a quart. About the only time that I hear the compressor kick on is if I switch from a relatively flat interstate to a 2 lane country road. Also if I pickup a good crosswind it will auto level and sometimes kick on for that. Due to the delay in the level sensing switches it seldom corrects much for normal road variations. The corrections only occur if the out of normal conditions stay constant for a period of time. I do not know what that time value is. To be honest I seldom think about it since it is all automatic like GM designed it.


Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
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