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Fri, 09 November 2018 11:26  |
JerryW
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Some have reported that grounding issues at the distributor can take out other components so be sure to have the mechanic add a good ground from the base of the distributor to the engine block. Dick Patterson now does this with all his rebuilds as I recall.
Jerry
Jerry Work
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Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2018 09:23:41 -0600
From: Mike Kelley
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OK - morning update 9:20 am:
Got it started this am - moved close to Super 8 bldg to plug in - so now have heat in coach.
Snowed last night (about 1/4? on toad and coach), so am Greatful for being now plugged in - 17 degrees expected here tonite. Local mechanic is on his way - I am suspicious of ign. coil and module so intend on having both changed - possibly whole distributor!
More later - we are safe, comfortable, and thankful.
Mike/The Corvair a holic
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| Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress [message #338573 is a reply to message #338563] |
Fri, 09 November 2018 13:32  |
Mike Kelley
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Latest update:
Larry the local mechanic was good - we installed new dist. cap, ign. coil, and module. It then started good, no back firing, but would die after a few minutes - he looked around and saw 02 sensor laying on top of exhaust (yes it had burned thru the insulation & consequently was shorting out/ sending wrong info to ECM. I had heard loud pop and then loud muffler noise about 150 miles into our trip - stopped to check and thought I had blown the exhaust donut where exhaust connects to eng. - so decided to drive on - I guess it took about 70 miles to burn thru the insulation and start shorting out. Larry then taped up 02 sensor so we could drive to Rolla Muffler Mart - we are there now with Carl, and he can weld the 02 sensor back into the exhaust sys.
We expect to be on our way South in about 2 hrs. Thank the Lord - all is well and we have many good people to add to our prayer list.
Mike/The Corvair a holic
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> On Nov 9, 2018, at 11:26 AM, Gerald Work via Gmclist wrote:
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> Some have reported that grounding issues at the distributor can take out other components so be sure to have the mechanic add a good ground from the base of the distributor to the engine block. Dick Patterson now does this with all his rebuilds as I recall.
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> Jerry
> Jerry Work
> The Dovetail Joint
> Fine furniture designed and hand crafted in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building in historic Kerby, OR
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> glwork@mac.com
> http://jerrywork.com
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> Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2018 09:23:41 -0600
> From: Mike Kelley
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
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> OK - morning update 9:20 am:
> Got it started this am - moved close to Super 8 bldg to plug in - so now have heat in coach.
> Snowed last night (about 1/4? on toad and coach), so am Greatful for being now plugged in - 17 degrees expected here tonite. Local mechanic is on his way - I am suspicious of ign. coil and module so intend on having both changed - possibly whole distributor!
> More later - we are safe, comfortable, and thankful.
> Mike/The Corvair a holic
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| Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress [message #338574 is a reply to message #338563] |
Fri, 09 November 2018 13:37 |
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Hope it all works out, Mike, and you and Billie have no more troubles on your way to Texas.
Judy and I will try to make the February Classics rally in Durant, OK even if we have to come by car and stay in a motel!
D C "Mac" Macdonald
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Latest update:
Larry the local mechanic was good - we installed new dist. cap, ign. coil, and module. It then started good, no back firing, but would die after a few minutes - he looked around and saw 02 sensor laying on top of exhaust (yes it had burned thru the insulation & consequently was shorting out/ sending wrong info to ECM. I had heard loud pop and then loud muffler noise about 150 miles into our trip - stopped to check and thought I had blown the exhaust donut where exhaust connects to eng. - so decided to drive on - I guess it took about 70 miles to burn thru the insulation and start shorting out. Larry then taped up 02 sensor so we could drive to Rolla Muffler Mart - we are there now with Carl, and he can weld the 02 sensor back into the exhaust sys.
We expect to be on our way South in about 2 hrs. Thank the Lord - all is well and we have many good people to add to our prayer list.
Mike/The Corvair a holic
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| Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress [message #338576 is a reply to message #338563] |
Fri, 09 November 2018 15:19 |
Mike Kelley
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Dear GMCers,
Thank you again for all your help! Carl at Muffler Mart in Rolla did super job, & we’re no longer in distress! Back on the road again to TX, sounding like a GMC!! God bless y’all!
Mike, The Corvair a-Holic
(& Billie, his Shady Lady/Secretary) 😎
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> On Nov 9, 2018, at 11:26 AM, Gerald Work via Gmclist wrote:
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> Some have reported that grounding issues at the distributor can take out other components so be sure to have the mechanic add a good ground from the base of the distributor to the engine block. Dick Patterson now does this with all his rebuilds as I recall.
>
> Jerry
> Jerry Work
> The Dovetail Joint
> Fine furniture designed and hand crafted in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building in historic Kerby, OR
>
> glwork@mac.com
> http://jerrywork.com
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2018 09:23:41 -0600
> From: Mike Kelley
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress
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> OK - morning update 9:20 am:
> Got it started this am - moved close to Super 8 bldg to plug in - so now have heat in coach.
> Snowed last night (about 1/4? on toad and coach), so am Greatful for being now plugged in - 17 degrees expected here tonite. Local mechanic is on his way - I am suspicious of ign. coil and module so intend on having both changed - possibly whole distributor!
> More later - we are safe, comfortable, and thankful.
> Mike/The Corvair a holic
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| Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress [message #338610 is a reply to message #338603] |
Sat, 10 November 2018 14:47 |
Hal StClair
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You've sure got that right Mike. Enjoy the adventure.
Hal
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1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
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| Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress [message #338615 is a reply to message #338563] |
Sat, 10 November 2018 18:14 |
Melbo
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Mike
Glad to hear you are back on the road.
The best heater for a motorhome is a thermometer and compass
When the thermometer gets close to 50 Degrees F use the compass to head south.
Thanks for the help on the window with Lyle
Melbo
Albuquerque NM Bus Conversion 1978 MCI 1973 GMC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress [message #338622 is a reply to message #338563] |
Sat, 10 November 2018 19:20 |
Melbo
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Mac
It was warmer than that in town so we cleaned and winterized the bus and if I could I would be heading to Rocky Point but I have work to do like getting the fuel tanks out of the GMC tomorrow.
Melbo
Albuquerque NM Bus Conversion 1978 MCI 1973 GMC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress [message #338624 is a reply to message #338622] |
Sat, 10 November 2018 19:42 |
Hal StClair
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Good thing you did it today as Mondays weather doesn't look to be too nice  . Better hurry on those tanks if you're outside. Its easier to just leave the bus in the barn here.
Hal
Melbo wrote on Sat, 10 November 2018 18:20Mac
It was warmer than that in town so we cleaned and winterized the bus and if I could I would be heading to Rocky Point but I have work to do like getting the fuel tanks out of the GMC tomorrow.
Melbo
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress [message #338660 is a reply to message #338624] |
Sun, 11 November 2018 21:21 |
Mike Kelley
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To all our GMC friends and family:
Arrived home in Kingsland, Tx. at 8:33 pm - Home Sweet Home!!! Elly (GMC) ran fine all the rest of the trip.
We are Soo very thankful to be home, warm, and w/ this very eventful trip behind us.
Thanks to all those who helped and gave support - we could not have done it without you!!!
And yes - We will pay it forward - as always!!!
Mike/The Corvair a holic and Nonna Billie - his Shady Lady (as in Sun Glasses)!
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> On Nov 10, 2018, at 7:42 PM, Hal StClair wrote:
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> Good thing you did it today as Mondays weather doesn't look to be too nice :). Better hurry on those tanks if you're outside. Its easier to just leave
> the bus in the barn here.
> Hal
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> Melbo wrote on Sat, 10 November 2018 18:20
>> Mac
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>> It was warmer than that in town so we cleaned and winterized the bus and if I could I would be heading to Rocky Point but I have work to do like
>> getting the fuel tanks out of the GMC tomorrow.
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>> Melbo
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> 1977 Royale 101348,
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> 1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
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> 1975 Eleganza II, 101230,
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> 1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
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> Rio Rancho, NM
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