| Re: [GMCnet] Engine shut down issue & Winterization? [message #150760] |
Sun, 27 November 2011 12:19  |
JP Winger
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Hi,
When we turn the ignition off the engine kicks over a few times before it shuts off - is that a problem and what's the best way to remedy it?
Also any recommendations on what to use for minor leaks around windows or roof?
We're currently in Nashville and wondering what's essential for winterization? We're thinking about driving to New York next week but we may sell (sadly) beforehand as we need to head back to NZ for a while in January and can't afford to keep it.
Thanks!
JP
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| Re: [GMCnet] Engine shut down issue & Winterization? [message #150801 is a reply to message #150760] |
Sun, 27 November 2011 19:35  |
Bob de Kruyff
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| JP Winger wrote on Sun, 27 November 2011 11:19 |
Hi,
When we turn the ignition off the engine kicks over a few times before it shuts off - is that a problem and what's the best way to remedy it?
Also any recommendations on what to use for minor leaks around windows or roof?
We're currently in Nashville and wondering what's essential for winterization? We're thinking about driving to New York next week but we may sell (sadly) beforehand as we need to head back to NZ for a while in January and can't afford to keep it.
Thanks!
JP
John-Paul Winger + Miriam Clancy JP+1 310 9231126 | NZ+64 21 997919 | skype:lavidalocations | lavidalocations@gmail.com
MC+1 310 9230769 | skype:miriamclancy | miriam.clancy@gmail.com PO Box 91721, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, NZ
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That is usually due to a high idle speed. That can be caused by the idle speed adjustment or timing that is too advanced--usually because of a stuck centrifugal advance in the distributor.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Engine shut down issue & Winterization? [message #150815 is a reply to message #150801] |
Sun, 27 November 2011 21:13 |
JP Winger
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Thanks Bob, is it easy to adjust the idle speed?
Regards,
JP
On 27/11/2011, at 7:35 PM, Bob de Kruyff wrote:
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> JP Winger wrote on Sun, 27 November 2011 11:19
>> Hi,
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>> When we turn the ignition off the engine kicks over a few times before it shuts off - is that a problem and what's the best way to remedy it?
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>> Also any recommendations on what to use for minor leaks around windows or roof?
>>
>> We're currently in Nashville and wondering what's essential for winterization? We're thinking about driving to New York next week but we may sell (sadly) beforehand as we need to head back to NZ for a while in January and can't afford to keep it.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> JP
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>> John-Paul Winger + Miriam Clancy JP+1 310 9231126 | NZ+64 21 997919 | skype:lavidalocations | lavidalocations@gmail.com
>> MC+1 310 9230769 | skype:miriamclancy | miriam.clancy@gmail.com PO Box 91721, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, NZ
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -----------------------
>> 1973 26' Canyon Lands currently in Nashville | www.cdbaby.com/artist/MiriamClancy | www.facebook.com/ilovemiriamclancy
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> That is usually due to a high idle speed. That can be caused by the idle speed adjustment or timing that is too advanced--usually because of a stuck centrifugal advance in the distributor.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Engine shut down issue & Winterization? [message #150837 is a reply to message #150760] |
Mon, 28 November 2011 08:21 |
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Matt Colie
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| JP Winger wrote on Sun, 27 November 2011 13:19 |
Hi,
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We're currently in Nashville and wondering what's essential for winterization? We're thinking about driving to New York next week but we may sell (sadly) beforehand as we need to head back to NZ for a while in January and can't afford to keep it.
Thanks!
JP
John-Paul Winger + Miriam Clancy JP+1 310 9231126 | NZ+64 21 997919 | skype:lavidalocations | lavidalocations@gmail.com
MC+1 310 9230769 | skype:miriamclancy | miriam.clancy@gmail.com PO Box 91721, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, NZ
1973 26' Canyon Lands currently in Nashville | www.cdbaby.com/artist/MiriamClancy | www.facebook.com/ilovemiriamclancy
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JP,
You say back to NZ for a while. . . .
If you are planning to return, borrow a page from Rob Mueller notebook. He arranges to have has coach stored while he is at home in Australia. If that is a possibility, I'm sure he would be glad to fill in details. (I know I can't.)
Matt
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| Re: [GMCnet] Engine shut down issue & Winterization? [message #151036 is a reply to message #150815] |
Tue, 29 November 2011 20:46 |
Bob de Kruyff
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""Thanks Bob, is it easy to adjust the idle speed?
Regards,
JP
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It is, but a bit difficult to explain on line. I would download the manual from bdub's site and have a look. The idle adjustment screw is accessible when you remove the aircleaner and look at the driver's side of the carburetor right at the linkage pivot. There are two adjustment screws--one for base idle and one for fast idle when the choke is on. The base idle screw is horizontal and a bit hard to spot but with a good flashlight, you can spot and access it. Like I said, there could be other causes such as the stuck centrifugal advance, a choke that does not totally open, or a slight vacuum leak.. However go for the easy one first :)If the distributor advance is stuck it will also result in slow starter cranking when hot.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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