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Fri, 20 May 2011 17:38  |
chasingsummer
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sometime in next week or so i will be driving my new coach from iowa to central n.c.
any input reference to best route over n.c. mountains is appreciated,
also, when is timing chain due for replacement,
and,
for emergency tool kit, i am thinking coil, dist cap, multi meter, couple feet 12 ga wire. socket set and adjustable wrench.
any other suggestions is greatly appreciated, soon to be proud owner of 75 model, and only 1200 miles from home.
thanks bgk
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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| Re: newbie again [message #126817 is a reply to message #126815] |
Fri, 20 May 2011 17:45  |
GeorgeRud
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Fuel filters and a wrench to change them! Also, you can never go wrong with duct tape!
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] newbie again [message #126819 is a reply to message #126815] |
Fri, 20 May 2011 17:55 |
Ken Henderson
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The HEI module is a more common failure item than the coil or the
distributor cap. A set of V-belts is always a good investment. I'd rather
have a set of combination wrenches, 5/16"-1", even Harbor Freight, than any
adjustable wrench. Don't forget the screwdrivers.
Ken H.
On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM, brian <chasingsummer@triad.rr.com> wrote:
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> sometime in next week or so i will be driving my new coach from iowa to
> central n.c.
> any input reference to best route over n.c. mountains is appreciated,
> also, when is timing chain due for replacement,
> and,
> for emergency tool kit, i am thinking coil, dist cap, multi meter, couple
> feet 12 ga wire. socket set and adjustable wrench.
> any other suggestions is greatly appreciated, soon to be proud owner of 75
> model, and only 1200 miles from home.
> thanks bgk
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| Re: newbie again [message #126825 is a reply to message #126815] |
Fri, 20 May 2011 18:34 |
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Matt Colie
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| chasingsummer wrote on Fri, 20 May 2011 18:38 |
sometime in next week or so i will be driving my new coach from iowa to central n.c.
any input reference to best route over n.c. mountains is appreciated,
also, when is timing chain due for replacement,
and,
for emergency tool kit, i am thinking coil, dist cap, multi meter, couple feet 12 ga wire. socket set and adjustable wrench.
any other suggestions is greatly appreciated, soon to be proud owner of 75 model, and only 1200 miles from home.
thanks bgk
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Brian,
Two important things have not been mentioned:
* A copy of the GMC Assist List (also called the Black List after the originator) - find it at Bdub's site
* The complete service manual and parts list set - find how to order on Bdub's site or maybe still on E-bay (I bet Jimk had that - too)
And some other things
* A cell phone and 12V charger
* Several lightly used credit cards
* A GPS (or maybe your laptop running SA or S&T with inverter and GPS
* A nearly full bottle of Good Luck
Tell us when you have a departure time from Iowa.
I wish you a completely dull and boring 1200 mile journey.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: newbie again [message #126828 is a reply to message #126815] |
Fri, 20 May 2011 19:07 |
jodist
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I"M also a newbie picking my coach up next weekend in Southern Ca and bringing it to Pa. Wishing you well on your trip and hope you have an exciting adventure [only in a good way of course].
John
78 Royale
John Stehle
78 royal by coachman
Pottstown,Pa
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| Re: [GMCnet] newbie again [message #126837 is a reply to message #126828] |
Fri, 20 May 2011 20:34 |
jhbridges
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Road Trip Weekend!! I'm headed to Sarasota in the morning, heading back to N Ga Sunday with a new to me 23' coach. I got a bud following me in my truck with tools, etc. Vids to follow.
--Johnny
--- On Sat, 5/21/11, john stehle <jodist@aol.com> wrote:
From: john stehle <jodist@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] newbie again
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011, 12:07 AM
I"M also a newbie picking my coach up next weekend in Southern Ca and bringing it to Pa. Wishing you well on your trip and hope you have an exciting adventure [only in a good way of course].
John
78 Royale
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| Re: newbie again [message #126849 is a reply to message #126815] |
Fri, 20 May 2011 23:57 |
Peg
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| chasingsummer wrote on Fri, 20 May 2011 17:38 |
sometime in next week or so i will be driving my new coach from iowa to central n.c.
any input reference to best route over n.c. mountains is appreciated,
also, when is timing chain due for replacement,
and,
for emergency tool kit, i am thinking coil, dist cap, multi meter, couple feet 12 ga wire. socket set and adjustable wrench.
any other suggestions is greatly appreciated, soon to be proud owner of 75 model, and only 1200 miles from home.
thanks bgk
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So? What did you buy, Brian? '75 What?
Montanan with a Dream ...
Dreams do come TRUE don't they?
Mark & Peg
South Central Montana
1974 Sequoia 722/1,496
1974 Excella 500 RT
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| Re: [GMCnet] newbie again [message #126850 is a reply to message #126819] |
Sat, 21 May 2011 00:24 |
Luvn737s
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[quote title=Ken Henderson wrote on Fri, 20 May 2011 15:55 I'd rather
have a set of combination wrenches, 5/16"-1", even Harbor Freight, than any
adjustable wrench. [/quote]
Ken-
I read one mechanic that said if you only have enough money for one set of wrenches to buy a metric set as the metrics can work for SAE (close enough), but the opposite isn't true. Do you agree?
Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
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| Re: newbie again [message #126859 is a reply to message #126815] |
Sat, 21 May 2011 06:09 |
tgeiger
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Welcome all...great to see new GMC owners. I would bring a portable air compressor and long extension chord,for the air suspension pillows...I brought mine back from NC and had leaks in the air system and the original compressor couldn't keep the pillows filled. Bit of a problem...also related, I know some carry a 4x4 piece of wood, about a foot long or so, (correct me guys on the length), this would be used in place of a air suspension pillow, in the case of one exploding on you during the drive.
Tom Geiger
76 Eleganza II
KCMO
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| Re: newbie again [message #126860 is a reply to message #126815] |
Sat, 21 May 2011 06:28 |
jodist
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Looks like the newbies will be all over the country over the next couple of weeks. Good luck to everyone may you travels turn out well.. Does anyone know the NAPA # for the fuel filters and what wrenches we need if other than the normal set.
John
78 Royale
John Stehle
78 royal by coachman
Pottstown,Pa
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| Re: newbie again [message #126866 is a reply to message #126815] |
Sat, 21 May 2011 08:35 |
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mike miller
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| chasingsummer wrote on Fri, 20 May 2011 15:38 |
... for emergency tool kit, i am thinking coil, dist cap, multi meter, couple feet 12 ga wire. socket set and adjustable wrench.
any other suggestions is greatly appreciated, soon to be proud owner of 75 model, and only 1200 miles from home.
thanks bgk
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1. A copy of the Black list.
2. Another copy of the Black list.
3. Maybe a cell phone? (with a copy of the black list pre-loaded.)
4. While I would not buy one if I didn't already own one, A boat tank for an outboard motor. (More of something for sitting coaches... rust in the tanks.)
5. Did I mention it is a good idea to have a copy of the Black list? (Maybe with the members highlighted along your projected route.)
6. A sense of humor. It could be an adventure.
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Looks like the newbies will be all over the country over the next couple of weeks. ...
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I take that as a good sign. Maybe the market is going to start and recover... or at least find a new "normal."
It is good to see coaches being put back to use.
Good luck to everyone.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] newbie again [message #126871 is a reply to message #126866] |
Sat, 21 May 2011 09:01 |
emerystora
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Coils don't go bad very often but the module does (if you have the HEI
system). If you have points get a spare set.
Also take screwdrivers, pliers and vicegrips, a roll of wire and duct
tape.
Do you have a jack and lug nut socket?
Take a length of 18 ga electric wire and some crimp on terminals and
connectors.
Dave Greenberg used to say his toolkit was a cell phone and a credit
card!
Emery Stora
On May 21, 2011, at 7:35 AM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
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> chasingsummer wrote on Fri, 20 May 2011 15:38
>> ... for emergency tool kit, i am thinking coil, dist cap, multi
>> meter, couple feet 12 ga wire. socket set and adjustable wrench.
>> any other suggestions is greatly appreciated, soon to be proud
>> owner of 75 model, and only 1200 miles from home.
>> thanks bgk
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> 1. A copy of the Black list.
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> 2. Another copy of the Black list.
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> 3. Maybe a cell phone? (with a copy of the black list pre-loaded.)
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> 4. While I would not buy one if I didn't already own one, A boat
> tank for an outboard motor. (More of something for sitting
> coaches... rust in the tanks.)
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> 5. Did I mention it is a good idea to have a copy of the Black
> list? (Maybe with the members highlighted along your projected
> route.)
>
> 6. A sense of humor. It could be an adventure.
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> Quote:
>> Looks like the newbies will be all over the country over the next
>> couple of weeks. ...
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> I take that as a good sign. Maybe the market is going to start and
> recover... or at least find a new "normal."
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> It is good to see coaches being put back to use.
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> Good luck to everyone.
> --
> Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> '73 26' exPainted D. -- `78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- `77 23'
> Birchaven Side Bath
> http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: newbie again [message #126901 is a reply to message #126815] |
Sat, 21 May 2011 14:30 |
John Hunt
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A few months ago I was initiated into the GMC world by driving my new purchase from South Carolina to So Cal. All the advice given here was a huge help.
I brought Ragusa rear suspension blocks and suspension jack hook, as well as a governor gear from Jim K. I didn't know about the ignition module or I would have brought that as well.
The PO gave me a really nice tool kit as well as a box of fuel filters. I picked up all the pertinent fluids as I headed out of town.
Ended up using a lot of fuel filters - probably 8 on the trip. Early in the trip the engine died just as I was getting back on the fwy due to a clogged filter, so after that I changed filters regularly to prevent surprises.
And I used a lot of oil, so I recommend vigilant checking 'till you get the feel of your engine's oil consumption.
Finally, the piece of used carpeting the PO gave me as I was leaving was very useful - it made roadside fuel filter servicing a lot more comfortable.
Good luck and safe travels!
John
1976 Eleganza II,
1969 Lotus Elan Plus 2,
1978 Merlyn Formula Ford,
1981 Lola Sports 2000
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| Re: newbie again [message #126914 is a reply to message #126901] |
Sat, 21 May 2011 19:59 |
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mike miller
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| Mr. Magoo wrote on Sat, 21 May 2011 12:30 |
... And I used a lot of oil, so I recommend vigilant checking 'till you get the feel of your engine's oil consumption.
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Not to take anything away...
If over filled, our motors burn off the excess oil fairly quickly. This wouldn't be a problem but many have dipsticks that are not set correctly. If the dipstick is set to where you have to put 'excess' oil in to reach the 'full' mark, you'll see higher than normal oil use.
There are methods to calibrate the dip stick. But until you do, check it often, but do not stress the oil being a "little low" as long as it is stable.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: newbie again [message #126917 is a reply to message #126815] |
Sat, 21 May 2011 20:24 |
g.winger
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Electrical tape, assortment of glass fuses. I ALWAYS take 4-8 feet of #12 solid copper wire.(electrician for over 30yrs)meter,,,vom. all these are small and cheap,,,scotch locks(wire nuts) too,,,,,GL,,,PL
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