| 1st trip succes [message #188973] |
Fri, 02 November 2012 11:22  |
Charley
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Location: Magnolia Texas
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Well the GMC made it from Houston to Dallas. It only had a few hic-ups as she did not like to be pushed hard if you were already at 55-60. I seems the same fuel starving issue but after figure that out just cruised at 55-65mph. Made it just fine so can't complain. So will be working more on that later now just relaxing at Texas Motor Speedway and looking forward to a fun weekend. Oh well got some work to do before the fun starts. Thanks to everyone here as would not have made it without you guys.
Charley Harris
Magnolia Texas
1976 Edgemont
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1st trip succes [message #188979 is a reply to message #188973] |
Fri, 02 November 2012 12:32  |
Ray Erspamer
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I had a similar problem, it wasn't major but after 65 it was have just a slight
hesitation.
Last spring I had my carb rebuilt by Dick Patterson, when I went to remove the
carb the nuts were literally only hand tight......that very well could have been
my hesitation problem.
Upon installing the rebuilt carb and torquing it per instructions, it ran
perfect.
Ray
Ray & Lisa
78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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From: Charley Harris <charley.harris@bakerhughes.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Fri, November 2, 2012 11:23:01 AM
Subject: [GMCnet] 1st trip succes
Well the GMC made it from Houston to Dallas. It only had a few hic-ups as she
did not like to be pushed hard if you were already at 55-60. I seems the same
fuel starving issue but after figure that out just cruised at 55-65mph. Made it
just fine so can't complain. So will be working more on that later now just
relaxing at Texas Motor Speedway and looking forward to a fun weekend. Oh well
got some work to do before the fun starts. Thanks to everyone here as would not
have made it without you guys.
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Charley Harris
Magnolia Texas
1976 Edgemont
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403, 3.70 Final Drive
Holley Sniper Quadrajet EFI System,
Holley Hyperspark Ignition System
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| Re: 1st trip succes [message #188980 is a reply to message #188973] |
Fri, 02 November 2012 12:38 |
Don A
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<<< relaxing at Texas Motor Speedway >>
Enjoy the race Charley !!
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
[IMG]http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6109/G2.jpg[/IMG]
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| Re: 1st trip succes [message #188984 is a reply to message #188973] |
Fri, 02 November 2012 12:57 |
Charley
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I will check the carb bolts again before I leave. i am just happy it made it!
Charley Harris
Magnolia Texas
1976 Edgemont
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| Re: 1st trip succes [message #188992 is a reply to message #188973] |
Fri, 02 November 2012 13:50 |
Gary Mau
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Be careful not to over torque the carb bolts as it will warp the carb and it will be junk. From the 7525 Manual: "Torque mounting bolts diagonally to 48-96 in. lbs, then when all four are torqued, retorque diagonally to 12-17 ft. lbs..."
Gary Mau
Former 76 Royale owner
Davenport, IA
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| Re: 1st trip succes [message #188993 is a reply to message #188973] |
Fri, 02 November 2012 14:01 |
Charley
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Yes thanks I have my Torque wrench with me so will make sure not to get them too tight. We are in the VIP camp ground spot 149. Where are you guys located?
Charley Harris
Magnolia Texas
1976 Edgemont
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| Re: 1st trip succes [message #189082 is a reply to message #188973] |
Sat, 03 November 2012 14:24 |
Michael Bozardt
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It has been about 2 years since Charley bought the GMC from me. This coach is one of the reasons GEMRECS went into business. As the name stated "GMC Motorhome Reclamation Services", one of my objectives was to keep GMCs on the road and to enable other GMCs to be made roadworthy which otherwise were just sitting.
Charley's coach was one of four that in my view were too good to part out. I have another Edgemonte that we intend to put back on the road as well-for us. I do not know the status of the one other that I sold. None were sold for more that $4,000. Charley is technically very knowledgeable and has brought this coach up to speed mostly himself. He worked on it at my shop-driving all the way from Magolia to East Houston when his company did not have him in Dubai. Eventually, he drove it home.
Another Edgemonte was sold to an aircraft mechanic near Killeen Texas. He too, came here worked on it on weekends and drove it home. Another coach was sold to a company in Colorado for elec. vehicle experimentation.
I am happy for Charley and his family. I loved what Gemrecs was doing and almost every day I think about doing it again but it took a lot of money and I needed to be able to hire someone to do the heavy lifting, but could not due to the cost of overhead. Also, we lost our transporter, Vern, who was killed in a tractor accident at his residence in Mississippi. Perhaps someone will take up the reigns to get more of these coaches out of retirement and back to active duty...........Michael
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| Re: 1st trip succes [message #189338 is a reply to message #188973] |
Tue, 06 November 2012 14:23 |
Charley
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Well made it back to Houston and met another GMCer while I was there (Larry). Thanks again for all the information that Larry was kind enough to share. Also for taking a look at the carb as it looks like I am due for a rebuild. Of coarse after seeing Larry's GMC it gives me more things that I would like to do to mine. Michael was kind enough to sell me my Edgemont and help me out when I was trying to revive her. We had a great time camping out and kids love our GMC. Michael I hope we can get together sometime.
Charley Harris
Magnolia Texas
1976 Edgemont
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| Re: 1st trip succes [message #189394 is a reply to message #188973] |
Tue, 06 November 2012 22:53 |
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jaholland
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Charley;
~ I Felt A Pang And A Hesitation Around 74 MPH
And I Qoickly Slowed Down
BUT
I Felt A Whole Lot Better When Those Flashing
Lights Went Around Me And Kept On Going ~
~ Joe ~
/_]*[__][] *[__|] ~ * '73 TZE063V101887 "
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O----------OO--]* ~ '78 TZE168V100234 "
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" Joe & Lavelle " "
"
'sweet home alebamy'
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