| [GMCnet] I like to hear my systems run [message #75365] |
Tue, 02 March 2010 08:32  |
Mr ERFisher
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Registered: August 2005
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On another thread, there is a discussion about accumulators on the water
pumps. It maybe because I fix all of my own systems, but I removed my
surge tank because I want to hear when the pump runs.
I can tell , if the pump runs, how long it runs, and when it runs, the
condition of my systems in the GMC. I have had two pin hole leaks in the
water system that would cause the pump to cycle.
*WATER PUMP*
1 If the pump runs, someone better be running a faucet or toilet or I have
a leak.
2 If the pump comes on at night I have a leak (and someone forgot to turn
the pump off)
3 I have a variable speed pump so slow speed is a small flow, fast is a
large flow.
4 If the pump runs when I turn on the pump power switch, I have a leak
somewhere.
*VACUUM PUMP*
1 When the pump runs runs, when I turn on the ignition key, and stops after
a short run, I know the brake system is working.
2 If the pump cycles when the engine is running and I am not braking in
town, I know the booster or the pump is having a problem.
*AIR COMPRESSOR*
1 When I raise the GMC off of the blocks, I can tell by how long the pump
runs, the condition of my leveling system
2 I drive in "TRAVEL" position, the pump never comes on, if it does, I
have leak somewhere.
So when I get in the drivers seat, and power up the GMC, I can tell by
listening to heart beats of the GMC if all systems are running or if I have
a problem. When I see an indicator light, I tend to suspect the indicator
circuit ;>)
gene
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| Re: [GMCnet] I like to hear my systems run [message #75371 is a reply to message #75365] |
Tue, 02 March 2010 09:27  |
Ken Burton
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Registered: January 2004
Location: Hebron, Indiana
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| Mr ERFisher wrote on Tue, 02 March 2010 08:32 |
On another thread, there is a discussion about accumulators on the water
pumps. It maybe because I fix all of my own systems, but I removed my
surge tank because I want to hear when the pump runs.
I can tell , if the pump runs, how long it runs, and when it runs, the
condition of my systems in the GMC. I have had two pin hole leaks in the
water system that would cause the pump to cycle.
*WATER PUMP*
1 If the pump runs, someone better be running a faucet or toilet or I have a leak.
2 If the pump comes on at night I have a leak (and someone forgot to turn the pump off)
3 I have a variable speed pump so slow speed is a small flow, fast is a large flow.
4 If the pump runs when I turn on the pump power switch, I have a leak somewhere.
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#1 same answer with an accumulator
#2 Same answer with an accumulator (or someone is using the john and ran the accumulator dry.) I do not remember this ever happening.
#3 Does not apply as the pump only runs when the accumulator needs refilling.
#4 Same answer with an accumulator
I see no difference except I did not have to buy a more expensive replacement two speed pump. I'm still running the OEM installed pump that is 34 years old.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] I like to hear my systems run [message #75504 is a reply to message #75502] |
Wed, 03 March 2010 08:59 |
comcast
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Registered: August 2009
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Have you noticed that when you stay at WOT very long you can actually
watch the gas gauge go Down?!
Matt
But the thrill of passing that big diesel pusher going up that hill
makes it all worthwhile. He's getting the same mileage, he's out for
a half mil or more, and still praying to get to the top of the hill
someday.
Roger
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