Cruise Control - [message #163218] |
Fri, 16 March 2012 20:15 |
bwevers
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I've never used the cruise control on my 1975 Glenbrook.
And I can't find the controls. Where should they be located? (on/off set/accel)
Maybe they're missing...
Thanks,
Bill
Bill Wevers GMC49ers, GMC Western States
1975 Glenbrook - Manny Powerdrive, OneTon
455 F Block, G heads
San Jose
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Re: [GMCnet] Cruise Control - [message #163221 is a reply to message #163218] |
Fri, 16 March 2012 20:45 |
Ken Henderson
Messages: 8726 Registered: March 2004 Location: Americus, GA
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Bill,
The push button in the end of the turn signal switch is the only
control for the OEM cruise control.
When you push it all the way in, you're in the "Coast" mode. If you
let it out slowly, it will pass through the "Engage" mode, and the
green telltale light should illuminate, along with the CC taking the
throttle. To disengage, tap the brake pedal. There is normally no
"Resume" feature, but somewhere Bob deK. has published instructions
for implementing that feature.
Don't be surprised if it doesn't work. Or if it likes to go faster &
faster. (Or maybe slower & slower.) They can generally be repaired
(the X7525 manual covers them well), but MANY of us have gone to
aftermarket CC's or converted to later GM ElectroMotor CC's.
Instructions are published -- check the photo site for an excellent
album by John Sharpe.
Ken H.
On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 9:15 PM, Bill Wevers <gmc1975@att.net> wrote:
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> I've never used the cruise control on my 1975 Glenbrook.
> And I can't find the controls. Where should they be located? (on/off  set/accel)
>
> Maybe they're missing...
>
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Re: Cruise Control - [message #163231 is a reply to message #163218] |
Fri, 16 March 2012 22:28 |
captjack
Messages: 271 Registered: February 2010 Location: Sebastopol, California
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I have a manual for the cruise control and I sent it to bdub, but can't find it on his site. I can send it to you separately if you send me an email.
Jim K sells rebuilt originals as well for something around $110 and the electronic upgrade for around $400. I put in a rebuilt unit and it works just fine. No resume though.
Jack Christensen - K6ROW,
'76 Glenbrook/Clasco - "The Silver Bullet",
Sebastopol, CA
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Re: [GMCnet] Cruise Control - [message #163251 is a reply to message #163218] |
Sat, 17 March 2012 08:20 |
jhbridges
Messages: 8412 Registered: May 2011 Location: Braselton ga
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Button on the end of the turn signal stalk is the stock setup.
--johnny
'76 23' trandmode norris
'76 palm beach
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From: Bill Wevers <gmc1975@att.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 9:15 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Cruise Control -
I've never used the cruise control on my 1975 Glenbrook.
And I can't find the controls. Where should they be located? (on/off set/accel)
Maybe they're missing...
Thanks,
Bill
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Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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Re: [GMCnet] Cruise Control - [message #163253 is a reply to message #163221] |
Sat, 17 March 2012 08:24 |
jhbridges
Messages: 8412 Registered: May 2011 Location: Braselton ga
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And JimK among others has rebuilt transducer/servo units if your unit has problems. My coach has a rebuilt put in by the PO at the COOP. Dunno where they got it, but it works flawlessly.
--johnny
'76 23' trandmode norris
'76 palm beach
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From: Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 9:45 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Cruise Control -
Bill,
The push button in the end of the turn signal switch is the only
control for the OEM cruise control.
When you push it all the way in, you're in the "Coast" mode. If you
let it out slowly, it will pass through the "Engage" mode, and the
green telltale light should illuminate, along with the CC taking the
throttle. To disengage, tap the brake pedal. There is normally no
"Resume" feature, but somewhere Bob deK. has published instructions
for implementing that feature.
Don't be surprised if it doesn't work. Or if it likes to go faster &
faster. (Or maybe slower & slower.) They can generally be repaired
(the X7525 manual covers them well), but MANY of us have gone to
aftermarket CC's or converted to later GM ElectroMotor CC's.
Instructions are published -- check the photo site for an excellent
album by John Sharpe.
Ken H.
On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 9:15 PM, Bill Wevers <gmc1975@att.net> wrote:
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> I've never used the cruise control on my 1975 Glenbrook.
> And I can't find the controls. Where should they be located? (on/off set/accel)
>
> Maybe they're missing...
>
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Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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Re: Cruise Control - [message #163265 is a reply to message #163218] |
Sat, 17 March 2012 12:18 |
bwevers
Messages: 597 Registered: October 2010 Location: San Jose
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Thanks for all your feedback.
Now I can see the button on the end of the turn signal.
I'll give it a try.
Regards,
Bill
Bill Wevers GMC49ers, GMC Western States
1975 Glenbrook - Manny Powerdrive, OneTon
455 F Block, G heads
San Jose
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