| [GMCnet] Getting ready for Bean Station [message #246543] |
Sun, 06 April 2014 13:18  |
Richard Denney
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Registered: April 2010
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Hey, I actually spent time working on my GMC!
The tires are aged out, so I've ordered a new set, and this morning pulled
the wheels off to throw them in the back of the truck to haul down to the
guy who will mount them. He gives me a deal because he doesn't have to mess
with the motorhome, and it gives me a chance to take a look at things with
the wheels off.
One thing I saw--the inner tie-rod end on the passenger side is rattlingly
loose. I just ordered a replacement from JimK--shouldn't be too hard to get
that installed before Bean Station (and considering that the Redhead and I
will be out of the country for the 8 days or so before I leave for
Tennessee).
The forward bogie on the passenger side is even looser than before. But I
know that won't fall off. I guess I need to make some time to rebuid the
spare set of bogies I have rusting in the back.
All my hub/wheel-bearing/CV-joint repairs from a few years ago are holding,
which half-way surprised me given my usual luck. I only did that repair
once, and usually any repair I do requires 2.5 attempts.
But I think the front end is starting to make me nervous. So, it's time for
a one-ton--this year. Can someone outline the specific pieces included in
Manny's kit? I've searched around, but can't find a concise listing, and
I'm getting confused (resulting from my extremely spotty presence here)
between the various options.
Rick "also addressing the usual mouse leave-behinds and evidence of leaks
thought to have been repaired in the past" Denney
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'73 230 "Jaws"
Northern Virginia
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| Re: [GMCnet] Getting ready for Bean Station [message #246548 is a reply to message #246543] |
Sun, 06 April 2014 14:42  |
kerry pinkerton
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Basically, you'll need calipers and pads. I don't recall anything else but grease...well actually, I used Ken Henderson's grease.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] Getting ready for Bean Station [message #246551 is a reply to message #246548] |
Sun, 06 April 2014 14:52 |
James Hupy
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Rick, make sure to check the sway bar links and bushings as well as the tie
rod ends. If yours are shot, check everything else similar clear back to
the steering wheel. Now is the time to do this. Re-establish the correct
ride height on both ends of the coach as well as wheel alignment. All the
caster you can get with both sides the same. 0 camber, and 0 toe or perhaps
a 1/16" toe in but no more. It will drive like it stops.
Jim July
Salem, Or
78 GMC Royale 403
On Apr 6, 2014 12:43 PM, "Kerry Pinkerton" <Pinkertonk@mchsi.com> wrote:
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> Basically, you'll need calipers and pads. I don't recall anything else
> but grease...well actually, I used Ken Henderson's grease.
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> Kerry Pinkerton
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> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, also a 76 Eleganza being re-bodied as
> an Art Deco car hauler
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