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Sat, 27 August 2011 12:06 |
Kimberlea Weeks
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Here is the tentative tech session line-up. You can still attend the
convention.
Contact Kim at 612.501.4600 or kimweeksgmc@gmail.com
“What’s Up” with Electronic Fuel Injection? Randy Van Winkle and George
Beckman
The objective of this seminar is to provide an introduction into fuel
injection for the GMC Motor Home. A discussion of some of the benefits of
fuel injection along with simple explanations about how the computer
controls the fuel and spark advance. Much of the session will actually show
the computer controlling the engine and “learning” how to best meet
requirements of the engine. Results of testing with lean cruise and how to
get better mpg will be discussed. Tuning tips will be provided during the
session.
The Care and Servicing of You GMC Refrigerator and How It Works – Leon
Herschberger
The objective of the seminar is to teach and acquaint owners on how to
maintain and repair their gas/electric refrigerators and how the system
works. A question and answer session is planned.
What Is It, Why and How to Avoid It. – Jim Kanomata
A live simulation of this phenomena.
Front End Alignment – Dave Lenzi
The objective of this seminar is to show owners how to inspect their
steering components for wear, and the effects of caster, camber and toe
settings on handling.
Cad 500 Port Fuel Injection – *An Informal Roundtable Discussion** – *Larry
Weidner
This will not be a formal presentation. It will be an informal get together
for individuals who have installed or are interested in installing Multiport
Fuel injection on their Cadillac 500 engine. Everyone participates!
The Anatomy of GMC Oiling – Dick Paterson
The objective of the seminar is to explore beyond the oil itself. Examining
oil flow circuits through the OLDS motor reveals why and what helps or hurts
motor longevity. Additional topics include some internal enhancements,
viscosity questions, mpg, start ups, storage, etc.
Modern Oils and Our GMCs – John Richardson
The seminar will address possible problems and provide alternate solutions.
Ask the Experts – Panel**
What is Oil Analysis?* – *Jim Star
The objective of the seminar is to show what is going on inside your engine
through oil analysis.
Replacing Upper and Lower Ball Joints – Dave Lenzi*
*The objective of the seminar is to describe problems encountered when
replacing riveted in ball joints, and the proper method to eliminate fatigue
failure of the new lower ball joint mounting ears.
GMC Interior Renovations – Dan and Ginette Stuckey
The objective of the seminar is to acquaint GMC‘ers with some ideas,
materials, and methods for re-doing the interior of our coaches.
GMC Steering Column Repair – Ken Henderson
The objective of the seminar is to demonstrate the procedures and
specialized tools for disassembling and repairing the GMC steering column.
GMC Carburetion Wear & Tear – Dick Paterson
The objective of this seminar is to offer the following: how it works,
ethanols future impact and mpg & performance.
Tips on Creating a Paint Scheme – Byron Songer
The objective of the seminar is to guide the audience in the journey of
design as it specifically relates to the character of the GMC motohome by
using numerous images and photos as examples. Ideas will be presented which
will assist an owner in developing a design that may be an extension of your
personality while respecting the implicit qualities of the coach. Concepts
presented will include methods of selecting color, whether monochromatic,
complementary or contrasting, and the elements of design and cues from the
basic architecture of the GMC. In addition, basic information on the paint
job itself will be presented as well as an overview of the work done by
Larry Bontrager at Topeka Graphics.**
Tankless Hot Water - Finally Hot Showers at Walmart – Richard Waters
The objective of the seminar is to show how a finished GMC motorhome can
have two water heaters, one for boondocking and one for full hookup camping.
Kimberlea Weeks
Convention Manager
*GMC Motorhomes International*
SUMMER | 29903 Canary Lane | Breezy Point | MN | 56472
WINTER | 1402 So. Cage | 273 Painted Cup | Pharr | TX 78577
612.501.4600
*Don't Miss the 2011 GMCMI Fall Convention!*
Friday, September 9 - Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Elkhart County Fairgrounds | Goshen, Indiana
Mark you calendar.
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