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Light in the engine compartment? [message #355576] Thu, 11 June 2020 08:44 Go to next message
6cuda6 is currently offline  6cuda6   Canada
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Question guys,
Anyone put a light/lights on the hatch side of the engine compartment yet? If so have a few pictures? My eyes aren't what they used to be and holding a flashlight in my mouth or putting head gear on really isnt my thing.


Rich Mondor, Brockville, ON 77 Hughes 2600
Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355579 is a reply to message #355576] Thu, 11 June 2020 09:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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I have not added the light(s) but I have done what I'd consider a
prerequisite: Put hinges on the hatch cover so it can just swing up from
the rear and remain in place. The under side of that cover would now be
an ideal location for light(s) -- with a quick disconnect for when the
cover needs to be removed. To hinge the cover, I removed the top flange at
the front of the opening, then mounted the cover with door "butts". I
replaced the removeable pins with slightly smaller diameter "L"-shaped
pins which are securely retained by the "foot", but easily removed when
needed. I use a piece of aluminum pipe, which resides on top of the
engine, to prop the lid up (easily removed air cylinders would be even more
convenient). I can't remember the last time I had to lift that heavy lid
completely off.

Ken H.

On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 9:44 AM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist <
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> Question guys,
> Anyone put a light/lights on the hatch side of the engine compartment yet?
> If so have a few pictures? My eyes aren't what they used to be and holding
> a flashlight in my mouth or putting head gear on really isnt my thing.
> --
> Rich Mondor,
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355580 is a reply to message #355576] Thu, 11 June 2020 10:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Streamlight makes a nice headband led lamp for about $20 on Amazon. Have
two at the shop. Can’t see s$it up close anymore without them.

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 6:44 AM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist <
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> Question guys,
> Anyone put a light/lights on the hatch side of the engine compartment yet?
> If so have a few pictures? My eyes aren't what they used to be and holding
> a flashlight in my mouth or putting head gear on really isnt my thing.
> --
> Rich Mondor,
>
> Brockville, ON
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> 77 Hughes 2600
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Sully 77 Royale basket case. Future motorhome land speed record holder(bucket list) Seattle, Wa.
Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355582 is a reply to message #355579] Thu, 11 June 2020 10:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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There's a really nice under hood light that came in GM pickups. From about 88, and up. That has a magnetic base. In the light. The 15ft cord is wound up. Back into its main housing. I have 4 in our 78 Royale. That way I have a handy light to look at any place on the outside. Even the underside. Don't like flashlights with dead batteries. I can send a photo. I've got them for $5 to $10 at a you pull lots.
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355583 is a reply to message #355582] Thu, 11 June 2020 10:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
James Hupy is currently offline  James Hupy   United States
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My 1978 Royale came from the factory with an under hood light. It comes on
when you open the outside hatch on the passenger side. It has an extension
cord that will allow you to move around the coach to various locations as
necessary. Put it through the toll booth window and it reaches the engine
compartment easily.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Thu, Jun 11, 2020, 8:30 AM Bob Dunahugh via Gmclist <
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> There's a really nice under hood light that came in GM pickups. From about
> 88, and up. That has a magnetic base. In the light. The 15ft cord is wound
> up. Back into its main housing. I have 4 in our 78 Royale. That way I have
> a handy light to look at any place on the outside. Even the underside.
> Don't like flashlights with dead batteries. I can send a photo. I've got
> them for $5 to $10 at a you pull lots.
> Bob Dunahugh
> 78 Royale since 2003
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355584 is a reply to message #355580] Thu, 11 June 2020 11:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Christo is currently offline  Christo   United Kingdom
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+1 for a headlight; I have found it to be indispensible in and around the coach. Get two, one for clean and one for dirty. My favorite is the BioLite Headlamp 330. It's lightweight, comfortable and well-balanced. They also just came out with a new model that's less expensive.

Christo Darsch
GMC Nor'easters
1977 Eleganza II - "The Komet"
3.50 Power Drive, Disc Brakes, Alcoas
Weymouth, MA
Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355585 is a reply to message #355584] Thu, 11 June 2020 12:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Jim ,
That light your addressing came on all coaches, not a Coachman special.

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> +1 for a headlight; I have found it to be indispensible in and around the
> coach. Get two, one for clean and one for dirty. My favorite is the BioLite
> Headlamp 330. It's lightweight, comfortable and well-balanced. They also
> just came out with a new model that's less expensive.
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355588 is a reply to message #355585] Thu, 11 June 2020 13:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Was not sure of that, that is why I only mentioned late Royale coaches.
Thanks for clarifying.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Thu, Jun 11, 2020, 10:45 AM Jim Kanomata via Gmclist <
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> Jim ,
> That light your addressing came on all coaches, not a Coachman special.
>
> On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 9:09 AM Christo Darsch via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> +1 for a headlight; I have found it to be indispensible in and around the
>> coach. Get two, one for clean and one for dirty. My favorite is the
> BioLite
>> Headlamp 330. It's lightweight, comfortable and well-balanced. They also
>> just came out with a new model that's less expensive.
>> --
>> Christo Darsch
>> GMC Nor'easters
>> 1977 Eleganza II - "The Komet"
>> 3.50 Power Drive, Disc Brakes, Alcoas
>> Weymouth, MA
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355595 is a reply to message #355579] Thu, 11 June 2020 16:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I hinged my lid. Much like Ken H did. It can be done with the Vintage A/C in place. I've enjoyed that hinged lid a lot.
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355598 is a reply to message #355580] Thu, 11 June 2020 17:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I too hinged my hatch and installed the leg of an old easy up canopy to
the underside of the hatch to support the hatch open.
The leg telescopes so the hatch is opened at 90 degrees, pressing the
detent, and it telescopes back into itself to fit under the hatch.
I have two more legs if anyone wants one.


On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 9:10 AM Todd Sullivan via Gmclist <
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> Streamlight makes a nice headband led lamp for about $20 on Amazon. Have
> two at the shop. Can’t see s$it up close anymore without them.
>
> Sully
> Bellevue wa
>
> On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 6:44 AM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Question guys,
>> Anyone put a light/lights on the hatch side of the engine compartment
> yet?
>> If so have a few pictures? My eyes aren't what they used to be and
> holding
>> a flashlight in my mouth or putting head gear on really isnt my thing.
>> --
>> Rich Mondor,
>>
>> Brockville, ON
>>
>> 77 Hughes 2600
>>
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355604 is a reply to message #355598] Thu, 11 June 2020 19:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
6cuda6 is currently offline  6cuda6   Canada
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After getting the lid in the head twice this week working on the A/C line it's gotta get something better than a broom handle to prop it up Mad

Bruce Hart wrote on Thu, 11 June 2020 18:33
I too hinged my hatch and installed the leg of an old easy up canopy to
the underside of the hatch to support the hatch open.
The leg telescopes so the hatch is opened at 90 degrees, pressing the
detent, and it telescopes back into itself to fit under the hatch.
I have two more legs if anyone wants one.


On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 9:10 AM Todd Sullivan via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> Streamlight makes a nice headband led lamp for about $20 on Amazon. Have
> two at the shop. Can’t see s$it up close anymore without them.
>
> Sully
> Bellevue wa
>
> On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 6:44 AM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Question guys,
>> Anyone put a light/lights on the hatch side of the engine compartment
> yet?
>> If so have a few pictures? My eyes aren't what they used to be and
> holding
>> a flashlight in my mouth or putting head gear on really isnt my thing.
>> --
>> Rich Mondor,
>>
>> Brockville, ON
>>
>> 77 Hughes 2600
>>
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Re: Light in the engine compartment? [message #355621 is a reply to message #355576] Fri, 12 June 2020 17:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've tried the prop stick and it is variably in the way and hard on the head. I considered hinging the lid but then, If I'm just checking the trans, belts, etc. I lean it against the dash. If I'm going to be doing anything else like changing belts, or a tune up, or... I take the lid off and move it completely out of my way. I'm already lifting it so I may as well get it clean out of the way.

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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355622 is a reply to message #355621] Fri, 12 June 2020 19:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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We always remove it and lean against the table.

On Fri, Jun 12, 2020 at 3:56 PM Jerry Burt via Gmclist <
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> I've tried the prop stick and it is variably in the way and hard on the
> head. I considered hinging the lid but then, If I'm just checking the trans,
> belts, etc. I lean it against the dash. If I'm going to be doing anything
> else like changing belts, or a tune up, or... I take the lid off and move it
> completely out of my way. I'm already lifting it so I may as well get it
> clean out of the way.
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355652 is a reply to message #355595] Sat, 13 June 2020 19:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bob,
Can you sketch as to how you did it.
Always best to see other v CB onceots

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> I hinged my lid. Much like Ken H did. It can be done with the Vintage A/C
> in place. I've enjoyed that hinged lid a lot.
> Bob Dunahugh
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Re: Light in the engine compartment? [message #355677 is a reply to message #355576] Sun, 14 June 2020 15:25 Go to previous message
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I used a piano hinge and a pneumatic lift to assist and hold the hatch up. Then used a hood release mechanism from a 90's Honda Civic as a "hood release" for the hatch. Mounted the release latch just behind the drivers seat. Convenient and easy. JWID

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