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Re: [GMCnet] Engine hatch rebuild [message #214266 is a reply to message #214263] |
Sat, 13 July 2013 21:00 |
Don A
Messages: 895 Registered: October 2008 Location: Dallas, TX
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No I haven't, but could you just fasten a 2x2 spacer around under the edge of it?
Actually my PO installed a very nice fiberglas hatch that is raised by maybe 3"
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: [GMCnet] Engine hatch rebuild [message #214281 is a reply to message #214263] |
Sun, 14 July 2013 01:37 |
sgltrac
Messages: 2797 Registered: April 2011
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What about snorkeling it out to a remote filter element? Beats tripping and whacking your head.
Jwid
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
On Jul 13, 2013, at 6:54 PM, Peter Garry <petergarry@me.com> wrote:
> Has anybody rebuilt the engine hatch? I need to build one that's about 1 1/4"higher to give clearance to the air filter.
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> Peter Garry
> '73 23' once a painted desert
> Calgary AB'
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Re: [GMCnet] Engine hatch rebuild [message #214295 is a reply to message #214287] |
Sun, 14 July 2013 09:03 |
powerjon
Messages: 2446 Registered: January 2004
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Kerry,
You're the Aluminum guy, new opportunity here! The cover would have to be strong enough to walk or stand on and not collapse down onto the air intake. I believe that what Steven showed in the pictures is a Darrel Pagent TZE+ hatch cover. That is no longer available, because Darrel is out of the GMC business. It is possible that someone might still have one that they did not install and possible might sell. So do not expect it to be cheap if found! The way that Steven showed how he did his (starting but not finished) is an alternate solution to the problem.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Jul 14, 2013, at 8:55 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com> wrote:
> Pretty straight forward. Cut out a center portion of the existing hatch,
> however big you want it so you have clearance for your preference in air
> cleaners, then, add risers (sides) inside of the hole and fasten the piece
> you cut out to the risers.
> Here's pics of how I did mine:
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/how-to-raise-the-hatch-cover/p25747-p1020637.html
> Don't forget to allow clearance for the plumbing if you plan on using a
> remote filter.
> Steve F.
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> On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Peter Garry <petergarry@me.com> wrote:
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>> Has anybody rebuilt the engine hatch? I need to build one that's about 1
>> 1/4"higher to give clearance to the air filter.
>>
>> Peter Garry
>> '73 23' once a painted desert
>> Calgary AB'
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>> Sent from my iPad
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Re: [GMCnet] Engine hatch rebuild [message #214297 is a reply to message #214295] |
Sun, 14 July 2013 09:20 |
James Hupy
Messages: 6806 Registered: May 2010
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You might try D.J. Eberhart in Sheridan ,Or. He had fabricated some all
aluminum rise type hatch covers. All four sides were angled towards the
center which was flat. Neat piece..
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 Royale Gmc 403
On Jul 14, 2013 7:03 AM, "John Wright" <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
> Kerry,
> You're the Aluminum guy, new opportunity here! The cover would have to be
> strong enough to walk or stand on and not collapse down onto the air
> intake. I believe that what Steven showed in the pictures is a Darrel
> Pagent TZE+ hatch cover. That is no longer available, because Darrel is
> out of the GMC business. It is possible that someone might still have one
> that they did not install and possible might sell. So do not expect it to
> be cheap if found! The way that Steven showed how he did his (starting but
> not finished) is an alternate solution to the problem.
>
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> 75 Avion
> Michigan
>
> On Jul 14, 2013, at 8:55 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Pretty straight forward. Cut out a center portion of the existing hatch,
> > however big you want it so you have clearance for your preference in air
> > cleaners, then, add risers (sides) inside of the hole and fasten the
> piece
> > you cut out to the risers.
> > Here's pics of how I did mine:
> >
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/how-to-raise-the-hatch-cover/p25747-p1020637.html
> > Don't forget to allow clearance for the plumbing if you plan on using a
> > remote filter.
> > Steve F.
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Peter Garry <petergarry@me.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Has anybody rebuilt the engine hatch? I need to build one that's about 1
> >> 1/4"higher to give clearance to the air filter.
> >>
> >> Peter Garry
> >> '73 23' once a painted desert
> >> Calgary AB'
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPad
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> > Steve
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