| blown-engine/mt shasta [message #204453] |
Fri, 12 April 2013 12:49  |
homer
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Need a little help on the way north blown engine local shop can-not handle an engine swap looking for info on shops within a close towing range who can handle a switch over,any cheap rebuilt motors out there I recall someone had rebuilds for about $2500 ? all-input would be appreciated. homer
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| Re: [GMCnet] blown-engine/mt shasta [message #204458 is a reply to message #204453] |
Fri, 12 April 2013 13:39  |
powerjon
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Les,
It would help it you would tell us where you are located at? The Shasta area is a big area. You're no more than 300 miles to Jim K shop. That is the place to get the work done. You don't save any money putting a cheap engine in the coach. Jim has them in the 3500 dollar range give or take. Best to bit the bullet and take the tow down. You know it will be done correctly! JMPO!
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Apr 12, 2013, at 1:49 PM, les holmes <angelhomer@yahoo.com> wrote:
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| Re: blown-engine/mt shasta [message #204459 is a reply to message #204455] |
Fri, 12 April 2013 14:11 |
homer
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SORRY thought every one new Mt Shasta northern California 100 miles north of reading, 40miles south of Oregon. on I5.
homer
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| Re: blown-engine/mt shasta [message #204464 is a reply to message #204453] |
Fri, 12 April 2013 15:02 |
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Homer,
I sent a private message. I'm closest to you-Red Bluff.
Call me at 619-871-5101. Maybe I can help out.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: blown-engine/mt shasta [message #204495 is a reply to message #204453] |
Fri, 12 April 2013 20:27 |
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mike miller
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| homer wrote on Fri, 12 April 2013 10:49 |
Need a little help on the way north blown engine local shop can-not handle an engine swap looking for info on shops within a close towing range who can handle a switch over,any cheap rebuilt motors out there I recall someone had rebuilds for about $2500 ? all-input would be appreciated. homer
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While most likely not what you are looking for, I used a mobile mechanic in that area. I got his card at a NAPA in Weed. I understand he has cards up at all the auto parts stores in the area. He might know of a facility to use to swap a motor.
That said, Here is a good rule of thumb:
If you plan on keeping your coach, contact Jim (K,B or H, even Migel an Honorary "Jim") for a good motor. 
... you know what I mean, do it right from someone who "knows" what kind of motor a GMC needs. You save money in the long run.
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: blown-engine/mt shasta [message #204505 is a reply to message #204453] |
Fri, 12 April 2013 20:58 |
George Beckman
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| homer wrote on Fri, 12 April 2013 10:49 |
Need a little help on the way north blown engine local shop can-not handle an engine swap looking for info on shops within a close towing range who can handle a switch over,any cheap rebuilt motors out there I recall someone had rebuilds for about $2500 ? all-input would be appreciated. homer
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I got mine flat bedded to Manny's (190 miles) for $600, for reference. Got it on and off so easily I was amazed.
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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| Re: blown-engine/mt shasta [message #204536 is a reply to message #204453] |
Sat, 13 April 2013 10:44 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| homer wrote on Fri, 12 April 2013 11:49 |
Need a little help on the way north blown engine local shop can-not handle an engine swap looking for info on shops within a close towing range who can handle a switch over,any cheap rebuilt motors out there I recall someone had rebuilds for about $2500 ? all-input would be appreciated. homer
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Les has very limited internet access there. He has good faith in the shop where he is. One question he has is what the procedure is for removing the engine from below rather than above. I seem to recall there was a detailed procedure on line. He may consider leaving the coach there while he locates an engine.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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