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[GMCnet] GAS STRUTS FOR ENGINE HATCH [message #119965]

Fri, 25 March 2011 22:20

larry erd

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I would like to add gas struts to the engine hatch while I have everything
apart.
Does any one know the size, weight rating, length, etc??
Larry Erd
77 kingsley
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Re: [GMCnet] GAS STRUTS FOR ENGINE HATCH [message #119970 is a reply to message #119965]

Fri, 25 March 2011 22:46

Mr ERFisher

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did you read here?

http://gmcmotorhome.info/engine.html#HATCH

gene

On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 8:20 PM, larry erd <1ljerd@gmail.com> wrote:

> I would like to add gas struts to the engine hatch while I have everything
> apart.
> Does any one know the size, weight rating, length, etc??
> Larry Erd
> 77 kingsley
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Re: [GMCnet] GAS STRUTS FOR ENGINE HATCH [message #119974 is a reply to message #119970]

Fri, 25 March 2011 23:28

Gary Berry

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If one does do this modification, does the under-hatch temps hurt the
longevity of the gas shocks? Just wondering as I was thinking about
doing this mod. Thanks.
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Gary and Diana Berry
73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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Re: [GMCnet] GAS STRUTS FOR ENGINE HATCH [message #119983 is a reply to message #119965]

Sat, 26 March 2011 07:02

Hardie Johnson

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larry erd wrote on Fri, 25 March 2011 23:20

I would like to add gas struts to the engine hatch while I have everything
apart.Does any one know the size, weight rating, length, etc??
Larry Erd
77 kingsley

Here's the simpler approach:)
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=37238&title=hood-springs&cat=3486

http://tinyurl.com/68ztcsn

No thermal issues with these.

Hardie Johnson "Crashj"
1973 26 foot Glacier, White Thing
Raleigh NC

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Re: [GMCnet] GAS STRUTS FOR ENGINE HATCH [message #119995 is a reply to message #119983]

Sat, 26 March 2011 09:53

Gary Berry

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Oops! I was talking about the engine hatch inside the cab, not the
clamshells. Boy, did I read that one wrong. Sorry.
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73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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Re: [GMCnet] GAS STRUTS FOR ENGINE HATCH [message #119998 is a reply to message #119995]

Sat, 26 March 2011 10:08

jimk

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Gary,
You were correct in every way of describing what you said.
When an Ornamental can finger out what was said, it has to be good.
I was waiting for an answer for that as I too question the temperature issue.

On Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 7:53 AM, Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com> wrote:
> Oops! I was talking about the engine hatch inside the cab, not the
> clamshells. Boy, did I read that one wrong. Sorry.
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> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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Re: [GMCnet] GAS STRUTS FOR ENGINE HATCH [message #120018 is a reply to message #119998]

Sat, 26 March 2011 11:41

WD0AFQ

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I have often thought about the gas struts on our hatch too. Mine is heavy with the glass in it. I have torn most of the rubber sealer off dragging the thing out and setting it behind Teri's seat when I need to check something. Many years back I saw Jim W had fixed his up with them. Some PO has moved the passenger seat over to the left too far for the hatch to open like it should. I will need to move the seat back. Teri says no. She loves the extra room between her seat and the wall.
So, until Teri changes her mind I will keep dragging the thing off every time.
Maybe if I ask for her help everytime I need it off, she will change her mind.
Dan

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Re: [GMCnet] GAS STRUTS FOR ENGINE HATCH [message #120021 is a reply to message #119965]

Sat, 26 March 2011 11:54

Jim Wagner

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Gary,
I have never had a problem with the gas springs getting weaker because of the engine heat. It's a great addition.
Jim Wagner
Brook Park, oh

If one does do this modification, does the under-hatch temps hurt the
longevity of the gas shocks? Just wondering as I was thinking about
doing this mod. Thanks.
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Gary and Diana Berry
73 CL Stretch in Wa.

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Re: [GMCnet] GAS STRUTS FOR ENGINE HATCH [message #120110 is a reply to message #120018]

Sun, 27 March 2011 13:02

gordh1

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WD0AFQ wrote on Sat, 26 March 2011 12:41

...Mine is heavy with the glass in it.
Dan

Hi Dan,
Cool thing! Any pics? Safety glass? Lit up inside for night time (re)viewing?

Gord Smile

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