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Re: [GMCnet] bearings [message #327972 is a reply to message #327969] Sun, 07 January 2018 18:11 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Have you checked with Tom Struthers and or Harold Kihn? Otherwise, nearest
agglomeration of GMCers in the know would be around the twin cities.

On Sun, Jan 7, 2018 at 5:45 PM, James Hupy wrote:

> You are not too far from Cinnabar. $$$ but they do know GMC's.
> Jim Hupy
>
> On Jan 7, 2018 3:43 PM, "Brian Waddell" wrote:
>
>> been through this but thanks for the suggestions...new BFG radial 16 inch
>> with new alcoas varied psi...no change...new hub extensions on and
>> off...no change....new relay and pitmann and alignment and other pivot
>> point arm (forget name)...no change and steering linkage and steering cv
>> new lube and tolerences checked and taken off and tried and tried
> different
>> positions on that blue telescoping shaft and everything is tight and no
>> change...steering box maybe next but would like to do the front wheell
>> bearings anyway..... by driving it somewhere......where???..Brian 77 ele
> 455
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
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>> Sent: January 7, 2018 4:27 PM
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] bearings
>>
>> How about tires? Are you running all steel belts, or steel belt treads
> with
>> rag sidewalls? Inflation pressures?
>> Jim Hupy
>>
>> On Jan 7, 2018 3:24 PM, "Brian Waddell" wrote:
>>
>> replaced the rear bearings and did all measurements on the bogies
> ....solid
>> tight and nothing bent...Brian 77 ele 455
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
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>> Sent: January 7, 2018 3:59 PM
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] bearings
>>
>> Brian, remember this point. "When you can't figure out why you coach
> won't
>> steer, look to the rear end. The back end CAN and DOES steer the coach."
>> Particularly the forward bogies.
>> Jim Hupy
>> Salem, Or
>> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>>
>> On Jan 7, 2018 2:08 PM, "Brian Waddell" wrote:
>>
>>> I have not used my 77 gmc elegansa mostly because the steering is so
>>> bad...I have replaced most components ordered from Dave L.....might
>> replace
>>> the steering box next...I have discussed steering issues with the
> gmcnet
>> in
>>> the past. I have new front bearings and seals from Jim K. I bought
> them
>> a
>>> few years ago but decided not to install them as I know I am not
>>> qualified...So my question...Me and the gmc are situated near Winnipeg
>>> Manitoba Canada...grand forks Noth Dakota 125mi. or so south...Where is
>> the
>>> closest place I could drive this coach to have someone qualified do
> front
>>> wheel bearings etc with grease fittings?..
>>>
>>> brian 77 ele 455
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