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A6 ac compressor replacement [message #319518] Fri, 23 June 2017 22:06 Go to next message
Wayne is currently offline  Wayne   United States
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I noticed that most of the dash ac compressor replacements Sanden, 4 seasons ect. have a lower displacement
than the oem a6. Any one who has used one of the replacements which one did you use and do you notice any
loss of cold air? (this is if you had a working unit to compare it to)


Wayne Lawrence
76 Birchaven
Bellflower CA
w.lawrence@verizon.net
Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #319520 is a reply to message #319518] Fri, 23 June 2017 22:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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We have supplied to several people that are running duel A/C units off or
Sanden unit.
Sanden kit we supply come with mounting to fit the GMC MH slightly
different than the Toronado.
You can see it on our sight under Heating/Cooling

On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:06 PM, Wayne Lawrence
wrote:

> I noticed that most of the dash ac compressor replacements Sanden, 4
> seasons ect. have a lower displacement
> than the oem a6. Any one who has used one of the replacements which one
> did you use and do you notice any
> loss of cold air? (this is if you had a working unit to compare it to)
> --
> Wayne Lawrence
> 76 Birchaven
> Bellflower CA
> w.lawrence@verizon.net
>
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #319532 is a reply to message #319520] Sat, 24 June 2017 12:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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SANDEN 508 CONVERSION KIT
Price: $569.95
KIT INCLUDES SANDEN 508 COMPRESSOR --- 2 NEW HOSE'S AND A NEW MOUNTING BRAC

On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:

> We have supplied to several people that are running duel A/C units off or
> Sanden unit.
> Sanden kit we supply come with mounting to fit the GMC MH slightly
> different than the Toronado.
> You can see it on our sight under Heating/Cooling
>
> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:06 PM, Wayne Lawrence
> wrote:
>
>> I noticed that most of the dash ac compressor replacements Sanden, 4
>> seasons ect. have a lower displacement
>> than the oem a6. Any one who has used one of the replacements which one
>> did you use and do you notice any
>> loss of cold air? (this is if you had a working unit to compare it to)
>> --
>> Wayne Lawrence
>> 76 Birchaven
>> Bellflower CA
>> w.lawrence@verizon.net
>>
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>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>



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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #319536 is a reply to message #319532] Sat, 24 June 2017 18:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne is currently offline  Wayne   United States
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Hay Jim,
I was on your website earlier and also noticed the s6 replacement for our a6. Is either one (s6 or sanden)better than the other?

O by the way I still love the 370. Thank you for that.


Wayne Lawrence
76 Birchaven
Bellflower CA
w.lawrence@verizon.net
Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #319537 is a reply to message #319536] Sat, 24 June 2017 18:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Wayne, That Aluminum S6 turned out to be a typical Communist Chinese
Crapola.
We sold lot of Vintage Air units with the Sanden compressors and realized
most had run lot of miles on them with no problems.
That's when we went with Sanden and have not had one come back in the 3
years. Most are made in Japan where they make private labels for
Lexus,Acura and others.
We are happy to see you are enjoying the 3.70 Final Drive unit.
When you get a chance try advancing the ignition timing 1-2 degrees as it
will make lot of difference.

On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 4:05 PM, Wayne Lawrence
wrote:

> Hay Jim,
> I was on your website earlier and also noticed the s6 replacement for our
> a6. Is either one (s6 or sanden)better than the other?
>
> O by the way I still love the 370. Thank you for that.
> --
> Wayne Lawrence
> 76 Birchaven
> Bellflower CA
> w.lawrence@verizon.net
>
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #319593 is a reply to message #319537] Mon, 26 June 2017 09:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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I have Jims Sanden replacement, it works great. I have an AUX AC under the couch and I can cool the whole coach nicely.

The only issue is the bolts on the pulley, you HAVE to be careful that they don't hit your hoses when the motor torques over under load as it makes a great saw and will cut you hose. Ask me how I know!


My A6 never worked, so I can't compare

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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement

Wayne, That Aluminum S6 turned out to be a typical Communist Chinese
Crapola.
We sold lot of Vintage Air units with the Sanden compressors and realized
most had run lot of miles on them with no problems.
That's when we went with Sanden and have not had one come back in the 3
years. Most are made in Japan where they make private labels for
Lexus,Acura and others.
We are happy to see you are enjoying the 3.70 Final Drive unit.
When you get a chance try advancing the ignition timing 1-2 degrees as it
will make lot of difference.

On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 4:05 PM, Wayne Lawrence
wrote:

> Hay Jim,
> I was on your website earlier and also noticed the s6 replacement for our
> a6. Is either one (s6 or sanden)better than the other?
>
> O by the way I still love the 370. Thank you for that.
> --
> Wayne Lawrence
> 76 Birchaven
> Bellflower CA
> w.lawrence@verizon.net
>
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Re: A6 ac compressor replacement [message #319622 is a reply to message #319518] Mon, 26 June 2017 16:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne is currently offline  Wayne   United States
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A BIG THANK YOU to all reply's.

Wayne


Wayne Lawrence
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #319623 is a reply to message #319593] Mon, 26 June 2017 16:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
emerystora is currently offline  emerystora   United States
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"That Aluminum S6 turned out to be a typical Communist Chinese
Crapola."

Jim
You didn't tell me that when I bought one from you. So far it's still working.
I hope I don't have to remind you of what you said soon.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

> On Jun 26, 2017, at 8:36 AM, Keith V wrote:
>
> That Aluminum S6 turned out to be a typical Communist Chinese
> Crapola.

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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346711 is a reply to message #319532] Wed, 21 August 2019 16:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have Jim K’s conversion. Is there a trick to installing the compressor. I the brackets installed. I had to cut clearance for the fuel line but other than that it went on without to much trouble.

Art
> On Jun 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
>
>
> SANDEN 508 CONVERSION KIT
> Price: $569.95
> KIT INCLUDES SANDEN 508 COMPRESSOR --- 2 NEW HOSE'S AND A NEW MOUNTING BRAC
>
> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
>
>> We have supplied to several people that are running duel A/C units off or
>> Sanden unit.
>> Sanden kit we supply come with mounting to fit the GMC MH slightly
>> different than the Toronado.
>> You can see it on our sight under Heating/Cooling
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:06 PM, Wayne Lawrence
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I noticed that most of the dash ac compressor replacements Sanden, 4
>>> seasons ect. have a lower displacement
>>> than the oem a6. Any one who has used one of the replacements which one
>>> did you use and do you notice any
>>> loss of cold air? (this is if you had a working unit to compare it to)
>>> --
>>> Wayne Lawrence
>>> 76 Birchaven
>>> Bellflower CA
>>> w.lawrence@verizon.net
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
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>>
>>
>> --
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>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
>>
>
>
>
> --
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346724 is a reply to message #346711] Thu, 22 August 2019 09:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Never mine I took off the valve cover and had no problem putting the compressor in. Hope this is worth it. Once i get it together I will cut some holes in the front of the box and run two tubes up to provide some cooling. One will be run to the seat by the table to see if it will cool a little back there for my wife. Hope that helps cool down the RV a little where she sits.

Art
> On Aug 21, 2019, at 4:15 PM, amansfield1104--- via Gmclist wrote:
>
> I have Jim K’s conversion. Is there a trick to installing the compressor. I the brackets installed. I had to cut clearance for the fuel line but other than that it went on without to much trouble.
>
> Art
>> On Jun 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
>>
>>
>> SANDEN 508 CONVERSION KIT
>> Price: $569.95
>> KIT INCLUDES SANDEN 508 COMPRESSOR --- 2 NEW HOSE'S AND A NEW MOUNTING BRAC
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
>>
>>> We have supplied to several people that are running duel A/C units off or
>>> Sanden unit.
>>> Sanden kit we supply come with mounting to fit the GMC MH slightly
>>> different than the Toronado.
>>> You can see it on our sight under Heating/Cooling
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:06 PM, Wayne Lawrence
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I noticed that most of the dash ac compressor replacements Sanden, 4
>>>> seasons ect. have a lower displacement
>>>> than the oem a6. Any one who has used one of the replacements which one
>>>> did you use and do you notice any
>>>> loss of cold air? (this is if you had a working unit to compare it to)
>>>> --
>>>> Wayne Lawrence
>>>> 76 Birchaven
>>>> Bellflower CA
>>>> w.lawrence@verizon.net
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Kanomata
>>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>> 1-800-752-7502
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346727 is a reply to message #346724] Thu, 22 August 2019 11:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Art,

I don't quite understand your post, but what I think you're proposing to do
is to add ductwork from the front of the HVAC box, through the firewall to
provide more airflow into the cockpit. That MAY help with cooling -- quite
a few people have done something similar. BUT, the fairly recent
experience of a friend prompts me to issue a caution: Their engine battery
"exploded", causing a sudden burst of flame. The flame should have
followed the firewall up to the base of the windshield and perhaps been
extinguished for lack of oxygen. Or, at worst, burned through to the
outside of the windshield. Unfortunately, a PO had added a plastic duct
firewall above the passenger's feet. That duct was immediately burned
through, allowing the flame to penetrate the firewall, and follow the
cockpit side of it up behind the dashboard, along the inside of the
windshield, over the passenger's head, etc., all the way to the back of the
coach. Essentially everything above the beltline was burned or badly smoke
damaged. Little damage below the beltline.

Without that ductwork through the firewall, the coach might well have still
been totalled -- but with little or no interior damage.

Just something to think about. I know if I were tempted as you are, I'd
use very fire resistant materials (my custom HVAC box is made of 12 gauge
aluminum).

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com


On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:33 AM amansfield1104--- via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> Never mine I took off the valve cover and had no problem putting the
> compressor in. Hope this is worth it. Once i get it together I will cut
> some holes in the front of the box and run two tubes up to provide some
> cooling. One will be run to the seat by the table to see if it will cool a
> little back there for my wife. Hope that helps cool down the RV a little
> where she sits.
>
> Art
>> On Aug 21, 2019, at 4:15 PM, amansfield1104--- via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I have Jim K’s conversion. Is there a trick to installing the
> compressor. I the brackets installed. I had to cut clearance for the fuel
> line but other than that it went on without to much trouble.
>>
>> Art
>>> On Jun 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Jim Kanomata
> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> SANDEN 508 CONVERSION KIT
>>> Price: $569.95
>>> KIT INCLUDES SANDEN 508 COMPRESSOR --- 2 NEW HOSE'S AND A NEW MOUNTING
> BRAC
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Jim Kanomata
> wrote:
>>>
>>>> We have supplied to several people that are running duel A/C units off
> or
>>>> Sanden unit.
>>>> Sanden kit we supply come with mounting to fit the GMC MH slightly
>>>> different than the Toronado.
>>>> You can see it on our sight under Heating/Cooling
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:06 PM, Wayne Lawrence w.lawrence@verizon.net>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > I noticed that most of the dash ac compressor replacements Sanden, 4
>>>> > seasons ect. have a lower displacement
>>>> > than the oem a6. Any one who has used one of the replacements which
> one
>>>> > did you use and do you notice any
>>>> > loss of cold air? (this is if you had a working unit to compare it to)
>>>> > --
>>>> > Wayne Lawrence
>>>> > 76 Birchaven
>>>> > Bellflower CA
>>>> > w.lawrence@verizon.net
>>>> >
>>>> > _______________________________________________
>>>> > GMCnet mailing list
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>>>> >
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jim Kanomata
>>>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>>> 1-800-752-7502
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Kanomata
>>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>> 1-800-752-7502
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346729 is a reply to message #346727] Thu, 22 August 2019 12:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Not sure of the posting, however our Sanden compressor bracket does not
require it to be removed should the valve cover need be removed. Nice
benefit.

On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 9:29 AM Ken Henderson via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> Art,
>
> I don't quite understand your post, but what I think you're proposing to do
> is to add ductwork from the front of the HVAC box, through the firewall to
> provide more airflow into the cockpit. That MAY help with cooling -- quite
> a few people have done something similar. BUT, the fairly recent
> experience of a friend prompts me to issue a caution: Their engine battery
> "exploded", causing a sudden burst of flame. The flame should have
> followed the firewall up to the base of the windshield and perhaps been
> extinguished for lack of oxygen. Or, at worst, burned through to the
> outside of the windshield. Unfortunately, a PO had added a plastic duct
> firewall above the passenger's feet. That duct was immediately burned
> through, allowing the flame to penetrate the firewall, and follow the
> cockpit side of it up behind the dashboard, along the inside of the
> windshield, over the passenger's head, etc., all the way to the back of the
> coach. Essentially everything above the beltline was burned or badly smoke
> damaged. Little damage below the beltline.
>
> Without that ductwork through the firewall, the coach might well have still
> been totalled -- but with little or no interior damage.
>
> Just something to think about. I know if I were tempted as you are, I'd
> use very fire resistant materials (my custom HVAC box is made of 12 gauge
> aluminum).
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:33 AM amansfield1104--- via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Never mine I took off the valve cover and had no problem putting the
>> compressor in. Hope this is worth it. Once i get it together I will cut
>> some holes in the front of the box and run two tubes up to provide some
>> cooling. One will be run to the seat by the table to see if it will cool
> a
>> little back there for my wife. Hope that helps cool down the RV a little
>> where she sits.
>>
>> Art
>>> On Aug 21, 2019, at 4:15 PM, amansfield1104--- via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have Jim K’s conversion. Is there a trick to installing the
>> compressor. I the brackets installed. I had to cut clearance for the
> fuel
>> line but other than that it went on without to much trouble.
>>>
>>> Art
>>>> On Jun 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Jim Kanomata
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> SANDEN 508 CONVERSION KIT
>>>> Price: $569.95
>>>> KIT INCLUDES SANDEN 508 COMPRESSOR --- 2 NEW HOSE'S AND A NEW MOUNTING
>> BRAC
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Jim Kanomata
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > We have supplied to several people that are running duel A/C units
> off
>> or
>>>> > Sanden unit.
>>>> > Sanden kit we supply come with mounting to fit the GMC MH slightly
>>>> > different than the Toronado.
>>>> > You can see it on our sight under Heating/Cooling
>>>> >
>>>> > On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:06 PM, Wayne Lawrence > w.lawrence@verizon.net>
>>>> > wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >> I noticed that most of the dash ac compressor replacements Sanden, 4
>>>> >> seasons ect. have a lower displacement
>>>> >> than the oem a6. Any one who has used one of the replacements which
>> one
>>>> >> did you use and do you notice any
>>>> >> loss of cold air? (this is if you had a working unit to compare it
> to)
>>>> >> --
>>>> >> Wayne Lawrence
>>>> >> 76 Birchaven
>>>> >> Bellflower CA
>>>> >> w.lawrence@verizon.net
>>>> >>
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>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > --
>>>> > Jim Kanomata
>>>> > Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>>> > jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>>> > http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>>> > 1-800-752-7502
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jim Kanomata
>>>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>>> 1-800-752-7502
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346730 is a reply to message #346729] Thu, 22 August 2019 12:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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FWIW I would make sure the genny works and run the roof ac to keep the
coach cooler in really hot conditions before I would embark on a project as
ambitious as building and running all that ductwork.

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:24 AM Jim Kanomata via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> Not sure of the posting, however our Sanden compressor bracket does not
> require it to be removed should the valve cover need be removed. Nice
> benefit.
>
> On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 9:29 AM Ken Henderson via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Art,
>>
>> I don't quite understand your post, but what I think you're proposing to
> do
>> is to add ductwork from the front of the HVAC box, through the firewall
> to
>> provide more airflow into the cockpit. That MAY help with cooling --
> quite
>> a few people have done something similar. BUT, the fairly recent
>> experience of a friend prompts me to issue a caution: Their engine
> battery
>> "exploded", causing a sudden burst of flame. The flame should have
>> followed the firewall up to the base of the windshield and perhaps been
>> extinguished for lack of oxygen. Or, at worst, burned through to the
>> outside of the windshield. Unfortunately, a PO had added a plastic duct
>> firewall above the passenger's feet. That duct was immediately burned
>> through, allowing the flame to penetrate the firewall, and follow the
>> cockpit side of it up behind the dashboard, along the inside of the
>> windshield, over the passenger's head, etc., all the way to the back of
> the
>> coach. Essentially everything above the beltline was burned or badly
> smoke
>> damaged. Little damage below the beltline.
>>
>> Without that ductwork through the firewall, the coach might well have
> still
>> been totalled -- but with little or no interior damage.
>>
>> Just something to think about. I know if I were tempted as you are, I'd
>> use very fire resistant materials (my custom HVAC box is made of 12 gauge
>> aluminum).
>>
>> Ken H.
>> Americus, GA
>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
>> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:33 AM amansfield1104--- via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Never mine I took off the valve cover and had no problem putting the
>>> compressor in. Hope this is worth it. Once i get it together I will
> cut
>>> some holes in the front of the box and run two tubes up to provide some
>>> cooling. One will be run to the seat by the table to see if it will
> cool
>> a
>>> little back there for my wife. Hope that helps cool down the RV a
> little
>>> where she sits.
>>>
>>> Art
>>>> On Aug 21, 2019, at 4:15 PM, amansfield1104--- via Gmclist >> gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I have Jim K’s conversion. Is there a trick to installing the
>>> compressor. I the brackets installed. I had to cut clearance for the
>> fuel
>>> line but other than that it went on without to much trouble.
>>>>
>>>> Art
>>>> > On Jun 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Jim Kanomata
>>> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > SANDEN 508 CONVERSION KIT
>>>> > Price: $569.95
>>>> > KIT INCLUDES SANDEN 508 COMPRESSOR --- 2 NEW HOSE'S AND A NEW
> MOUNTING
>>> BRAC
>>>> >
>>>> > On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Jim Kanomata jimkanomata@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >> We have supplied to several people that are running duel A/C units
>> off
>>> or
>>>> >> Sanden unit.
>>>> >> Sanden kit we supply come with mounting to fit the GMC MH slightly
>>>> >> different than the Toronado.
>>>> >> You can see it on our sight under Heating/Cooling
>>>> >>
>>>> >> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:06 PM, Wayne Lawrence >> w.lawrence@verizon.net>
>>>> >> wrote:
>>>> >>
>>>> >>> I noticed that most of the dash ac compressor replacements
> Sanden, 4
>>>> >>> seasons ect. have a lower displacement
>>>> >>> than the oem a6. Any one who has used one of the replacements
> which
>>> one
>>>> >>> did you use and do you notice any
>>>> >>> loss of cold air? (this is if you had a working unit to compare it
>> to)
>>>> >>> --
>>>> >>> Wayne Lawrence
>>>> >>> 76 Birchaven
>>>> >>> Bellflower CA
>>>> >>> w.lawrence@verizon.net
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> >> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>>> >> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>>> >> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>>> >> 1-800-752-7502
>>>> >>
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > --
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346734 is a reply to message #346727] Thu, 22 August 2019 17:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thanks Ken. Something to think about. I need to get some air back where the table is. I guess I’ll see if I can get some metal tubing to run thru the firewall. I have the fire extinguisher set up which will help some but I removed the fender liners to see if that helps with vapor lock problems I been having.

Art
> On Aug 22, 2019, at 11:28 AM, Ken Henderson via Gmclist wrote:
>
> Art,
>
> I don't quite understand your post, but what I think you're proposing to do
> is to add ductwork from the front of the HVAC box, through the firewall to
> provide more airflow into the cockpit. That MAY help with cooling -- quite
> a few people have done something similar. BUT, the fairly recent
> experience of a friend prompts me to issue a caution: Their engine battery
> "exploded", causing a sudden burst of flame. The flame should have
> followed the firewall up to the base of the windshield and perhaps been
> extinguished for lack of oxygen. Or, at worst, burned through to the
> outside of the windshield. Unfortunately, a PO had added a plastic duct
> firewall above the passenger's feet. That duct was immediately burned
> through, allowing the flame to penetrate the firewall, and follow the
> cockpit side of it up behind the dashboard, along the inside of the
> windshield, over the passenger's head, etc., all the way to the back of the
> coach. Essentially everything above the beltline was burned or badly smoke
> damaged. Little damage below the beltline.
>
> Without that ductwork through the firewall, the coach might well have still
> been totalled -- but with little or no interior damage.
>
> Just something to think about. I know if I were tempted as you are, I'd
> use very fire resistant materials (my custom HVAC box is made of 12 gauge
> aluminum).
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:33 AM amansfield1104--- via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Never mine I took off the valve cover and had no problem putting the
>> compressor in. Hope this is worth it. Once i get it together I will cut
>> some holes in the front of the box and run two tubes up to provide some
>> cooling. One will be run to the seat by the table to see if it will cool a
>> little back there for my wife. Hope that helps cool down the RV a little
>> where she sits.
>>
>> Art
>>> On Aug 21, 2019, at 4:15 PM, amansfield1104--- via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have Jim K’s conversion. Is there a trick to installing the
>> compressor. I the brackets installed. I had to cut clearance for the fuel
>> line but other than that it went on without to much trouble.
>>>
>>> Art
>>>> On Jun 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Jim Kanomata
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> SANDEN 508 CONVERSION KIT
>>>> Price: $569.95
>>>> KIT INCLUDES SANDEN 508 COMPRESSOR --- 2 NEW HOSE'S AND A NEW MOUNTING
>> BRAC
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Jim Kanomata
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > We have supplied to several people that are running duel A/C units off
>> or
>>>> > Sanden unit.
>>>> > Sanden kit we supply come with mounting to fit the GMC MH slightly
>>>> > different than the Toronado.
>>>> > You can see it on our sight under Heating/Cooling
>>>> >
>>>> > On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:06 PM, Wayne Lawrence > w.lawrence@verizon.net>
>>>> > wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >> I noticed that most of the dash ac compressor replacements Sanden, 4
>>>> >> seasons ect. have a lower displacement
>>>> >> than the oem a6. Any one who has used one of the replacements which
>> one
>>>> >> did you use and do you notice any
>>>> >> loss of cold air? (this is if you had a working unit to compare it to)
>>>> >> --
>>>> >> Wayne Lawrence
>>>> >> 76 Birchaven
>>>> >> Bellflower CA
>>>> >> w.lawrence@verizon.net
>>>> >>
>>>> >> _______________________________________________
>>>> >> GMCnet mailing list
>>>> >> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > --
>>>> > Jim Kanomata
>>>> > Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>>> > jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>>> > http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>>> > 1-800-752-7502
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jim Kanomata
>>>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>>> 1-800-752-7502
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346735 is a reply to message #346730] Thu, 22 August 2019 17:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Arthur Mansfield is currently offline  Arthur Mansfield   United States
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Todd I would if I thought I had a chance to make it work. It’s hard to fix when it run fine at home. I ran it for 4 hours the last time before i left for a trip. It quit within 30 minutes when on the road. I do not know what to do. I changed the coil, I changed the condenser, replaced all the diode. I plan to replace the oil sensor and change the oil. Then insulate the fuel line that runs under the generator.

Art
> On Aug 22, 2019, at 12:42 PM, Todd Sullivan via Gmclist wrote:
>
> FWIW I would make sure the genny works and run the roof ac to keep the
> coach cooler in really hot conditions before I would embark on a project as
> ambitious as building and running all that ductwork.
>
> Sully
> Bellevue wa
>
> On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:24 AM Jim Kanomata via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Not sure of the posting, however our Sanden compressor bracket does not
>> require it to be removed should the valve cover need be removed. Nice
>> benefit.
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 9:29 AM Ken Henderson via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Art,
>>>
>>> I don't quite understand your post, but what I think you're proposing to
>> do
>>> is to add ductwork from the front of the HVAC box, through the firewall
>> to
>>> provide more airflow into the cockpit. That MAY help with cooling --
>> quite
>>> a few people have done something similar. BUT, the fairly recent
>>> experience of a friend prompts me to issue a caution: Their engine
>> battery
>>> "exploded", causing a sudden burst of flame. The flame should have
>>> followed the firewall up to the base of the windshield and perhaps been
>>> extinguished for lack of oxygen. Or, at worst, burned through to the
>>> outside of the windshield. Unfortunately, a PO had added a plastic duct
>>> firewall above the passenger's feet. That duct was immediately burned
>>> through, allowing the flame to penetrate the firewall, and follow the
>>> cockpit side of it up behind the dashboard, along the inside of the
>>> windshield, over the passenger's head, etc., all the way to the back of
>> the
>>> coach. Essentially everything above the beltline was burned or badly
>> smoke
>>> damaged. Little damage below the beltline.
>>>
>>> Without that ductwork through the firewall, the coach might well have
>> still
>>> been totalled -- but with little or no interior damage.
>>>
>>> Just something to think about. I know if I were tempted as you are, I'd
>>> use very fire resistant materials (my custom HVAC box is made of 12 gauge
>>> aluminum).
>>>
>>> Ken H.
>>> Americus, GA
>>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
>>> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
>>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:33 AM amansfield1104--- via Gmclist >> gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Never mine I took off the valve cover and had no problem putting the
>>>> compressor in. Hope this is worth it. Once i get it together I will
>> cut
>>>> some holes in the front of the box and run two tubes up to provide some
>>>> cooling. One will be run to the seat by the table to see if it will
>> cool
>>> a
>>>> little back there for my wife. Hope that helps cool down the RV a
>> little
>>>> where she sits.
>>>>
>>>> Art
>>>> > On Aug 21, 2019, at 4:15 PM, amansfield1104--- via Gmclist >>> gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > I have Jim K’s conversion. Is there a trick to installing the
>>>> compressor. I the brackets installed. I had to cut clearance for the
>>> fuel
>>>> line but other than that it went on without to much trouble.
>>>> >
>>>> > Art
>>>> >> On Jun 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Jim Kanomata
>>>> wrote:
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> SANDEN 508 CONVERSION KIT
>>>> >> Price: $569.95
>>>> >> KIT INCLUDES SANDEN 508 COMPRESSOR --- 2 NEW HOSE'S AND A NEW
>> MOUNTING
>>>> BRAC
>>>> >>
>>>> >> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Jim Kanomata > jimkanomata@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> >>
>>>> >>> We have supplied to several people that are running duel A/C units
>>> off
>>>> or
>>>> >>> Sanden unit.
>>>> >>> Sanden kit we supply come with mounting to fit the GMC MH slightly
>>>> >>> different than the Toronado.
>>>> >>> You can see it on our sight under Heating/Cooling
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:06 PM, Wayne Lawrence >>> w.lawrence@verizon.net>
>>>> >>> wrote:
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>>> I noticed that most of the dash ac compressor replacements
>> Sanden, 4
>>>> >>>> seasons ect. have a lower displacement
>>>> >>>> than the oem a6. Any one who has used one of the replacements
>> which
>>>> one
>>>> >>>> did you use and do you notice any
>>>> >>>> loss of cold air? (this is if you had a working unit to compare it
>>> to)
>>>> >>>> --
>>>> >>>> Wayne Lawrence
>>>> >>>> 76 Birchaven
>>>> >>>> Bellflower CA
>>>> >>>> w.lawrence@verizon.net
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> >>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>>> >>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>>> >>>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> --
>>>> >>> Jim Kanomata
>>>> >>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>>> >>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>>> >>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>>> >>> 1-800-752-7502
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> --
>>>> >> Jim Kanomata
>>>> >> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>>> >> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>>> >> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>>> >> 1-800-752-7502
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346736 is a reply to message #346734] Thu, 22 August 2019 17:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dolph Santorine is currently offline  Dolph Santorine   United States
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Art

Why don’t you run the genset and the roof air?

Dolph Santorine

DE AD0LF

Wheeling, West Virginia

1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
Howell EFI/EBL , Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission


> On Aug 22, 2019, at 6:29 PM, amansfield1104--- via Gmclist wrote:
>
> Thanks Ken. Something to think about. I need to get some air back where the table is. I guess I’ll see if I can get some metal tubing to run thru the firewall. I have the fire extinguisher set up which will help some but I removed the fender liners to see if that helps with vapor lock problems I been having.
>
> Art
>> On Aug 22, 2019, at 11:28 AM, Ken Henderson via Gmclist wrote:
>>
>> Art,
>>
>> I don't quite understand your post, but what I think you're proposing to do
>> is to add ductwork from the front of the HVAC box, through the firewall to
>> provide more airflow into the cockpit. That MAY help with cooling -- quite
>> a few people have done something similar. BUT, the fairly recent
>> experience of a friend prompts me to issue a caution: Their engine battery
>> "exploded", causing a sudden burst of flame. The flame should have
>> followed the firewall up to the base of the windshield and perhaps been
>> extinguished for lack of oxygen. Or, at worst, burned through to the
>> outside of the windshield. Unfortunately, a PO had added a plastic duct
>> firewall above the passenger's feet. That duct was immediately burned
>> through, allowing the flame to penetrate the firewall, and follow the
>> cockpit side of it up behind the dashboard, along the inside of the
>> windshield, over the passenger's head, etc., all the way to the back of the
>> coach. Essentially everything above the beltline was burned or badly smoke
>> damaged. Little damage below the beltline.
>>
>> Without that ductwork through the firewall, the coach might well have still
>> been totalled -- but with little or no interior damage.
>>
>> Just something to think about. I know if I were tempted as you are, I'd
>> use very fire resistant materials (my custom HVAC box is made of 12 gauge
>> aluminum).
>>
>> Ken H.
>> Americus, GA
>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
>> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:33 AM amansfield1104--- via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Never mine I took off the valve cover and had no problem putting the
>>> compressor in. Hope this is worth it. Once i get it together I will cut
>>> some holes in the front of the box and run two tubes up to provide some
>>> cooling. One will be run to the seat by the table to see if it will cool a
>>> little back there for my wife. Hope that helps cool down the RV a little
>>> where she sits.
>>>
>>> Art
>>>> On Aug 21, 2019, at 4:15 PM, amansfield1104--- via Gmclist >> gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I have Jim K’s conversion. Is there a trick to installing the
>>> compressor. I the brackets installed. I had to cut clearance for the fuel
>>> line but other than that it went on without to much trouble.
>>>>
>>>> Art
>>>> > On Jun 24, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Jim Kanomata
>>> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > SANDEN 508 CONVERSION KIT
>>>> > Price: $569.95
>>>> > KIT INCLUDES SANDEN 508 COMPRESSOR --- 2 NEW HOSE'S AND A NEW MOUNTING
>>> BRAC
>>>> >
>>>> > On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Jim Kanomata
>>> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >> We have supplied to several people that are running duel A/C units off
>>> or
>>>> >> Sanden unit.
>>>> >> Sanden kit we supply come with mounting to fit the GMC MH slightly
>>>> >> different than the Toronado.
>>>> >> You can see it on our sight under Heating/Cooling
>>>> >>
>>>> >> On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 8:06 PM, Wayne Lawrence >> w.lawrence@verizon.net>
>>>> >> wrote:
>>>> >>
>>>> >>> I noticed that most of the dash ac compressor replacements Sanden, 4
>>>> >>> seasons ect. have a lower displacement
>>>> >>> than the oem a6. Any one who has used one of the replacements which
>>> one
>>>> >>> did you use and do you notice any
>>>> >>> loss of cold air? (this is if you had a working unit to compare it to)
>>>> >>> --
>>>> >>> Wayne Lawrence
>>>> >>> 76 Birchaven
>>>> >>> Bellflower CA
>>>> >>> w.lawrence@verizon.net
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> _______________________________________________
>>>> >>> GMCnet mailing list
>>>> >>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>>> >>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> --
>>>> >> Jim Kanomata
>>>> >> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>>> >> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>>> >> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>>> >> 1-800-752-7502
>>>> >>
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > --
>>>> > Jim Kanomata
>>>> > Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>>>> > jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>>>> > http://www.appliedgmc.com
>>>> > 1-800-752-7502
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346738 is a reply to message #346735] Thu, 22 August 2019 18:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ljdavick is currently offline  ljdavick   United States
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It runs fine at home, but quits on the road. Could the fuel vents be clogged enough so that the little Onan pump can't get gas, but the engine pump can overcome the vacuum? I don't remember off the top of my head, but the fuel system has a goofy venting system that when working well saves the vapor for combustion. What if you try driving with the gas cap off for a while?

Larry Davick
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346740 is a reply to message #346738] Thu, 22 August 2019 18:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Sometimes it is the oil pressure switch that is shutting it off. Need to
install a lower pressure sender.

On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 4:14 PM Larry Davick via Gmclist <
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> It runs fine at home, but quits on the road. Could the fuel vents be
> clogged enough so that the little Onan pump can't get gas, but the engine
> pump
> can overcome the vacuum? I don't remember off the top of my head, but the
> fuel system has a goofy venting system that when working well saves the
> vapor for combustion. What if you try driving with the gas cap off for a
> while?
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> A Mystery Machine
> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
> Fremont, Ca
> Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Dizzy
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Re: [GMCnet] A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346741 is a reply to message #346738] Thu, 22 August 2019 19:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Arthur Mansfield is currently offline  Arthur Mansfield   United States
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I wonder if it the fuel tanks are getting hot. I had allot of vapor lock problems and last winter when driving the heater motor was going bad. My wife said it was nice and warm in the back of the RV. So I assumed the tanks might be getting warm.

I changed and put a fuel pump that would mount to the generator. It did not help. I moved the fuel pump off the generator and that did not help.

I never thought about vacuum in the tanks. I not going to leave the cap off the tank, I did not get it tight one time and I had to stop as the smell of gas was to strong. Not going to do that.

I’ve removed the finder liner to allow more air flow around the engine and the headers. I ws going to drop the headers but the center bolt did not want to come out with out some help. I did not feel like fighting them at the time. It was suggested I take the fender liner out. It should help increase the air flow around the headers and under the RV.

Thanks everyone.

Art
> On Aug 22, 2019, at 6:13 PM, Larry Davick via Gmclist wrote:
>
> It runs fine at home, but quits on the road. Could the fuel vents be clogged enough so that the little Onan pump can't get gas, but the engine pump
> can overcome the vacuum? I don't remember off the top of my head, but the fuel system has a goofy venting system that when working well saves the
> vapor for combustion. What if you try driving with the gas cap off for a while?
> --
> Larry Davick
> A Mystery Machine
> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
> Fremont, Ca
> Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Dizzy
>
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Re: A6 ac compressor replacement [message #346744 is a reply to message #319518] Thu, 22 August 2019 20:21 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
JohnL455 is currently offline  JohnL455   United States
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Onans that run fine at home then die on the road is usually a kinked fuel hose between the nipple on the drawer floor and the fuel pump. There was a factory spring to dress the hose but those have rusted away years ago Drawer closed, line kinks and reduces fuel flow just enough to eventually not keep up.

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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