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Sun, 02 May 2010 19:11  |
Chr$
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Well, It dawned on me today. After 5 years, I now have a usable coach. The determining factor is that the toilet is now usable. That's right. I finally completed my "Wet Systems Test" today. All my new plumbing works 100%. The only relic left from the old system is the City water pressure regulator, a 160-1 Shur Flow. It leaks go figure. The only part I didn't change failed, but I half expected that. I remember my Dad changing this stupid thing on our 1976 Six Pac camper a few times.
I took the little bugger apart, and All I really need to do is change the seal at the inlet so it functions properly as a check valve. I cleaned out all the rust, but since the MFG ground the springs flat at each end, it will probably rust again. Maybe I will use a *normal* regulator and install a hose reel. No worries, my tanks do not leak and my pump system works really well. Hot and cold running water. Wow. A milestone has been reached.
I started the day installing the second slider valve at the tank flange per Dan and a few others' suggestion. Macerator is installed, but still need to wire.
Next step is to send the carb off for rebuild and connect the fuel and elect lines to the genny, and get a couple of golf car batteries. The rest of the trim work can wait. I'm going camping...
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Happy Happy Joy Joy [message #82819 is a reply to message #82815] |
Sun, 02 May 2010 19:15  |
jimk
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Now you can travel in style and sit on a throne.
On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 5:12 PM, Chris Choffat <cchoffataz@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Well, It dawned on me today. After 5 years, I now have a usable coach. The determining factor is that the toilet is now usable. That's right. I finally completed my "Wet Systems Test" today. All my new plumbing works 100%. The only relic left from the old system is the City water pressure regulator, a 160-1 Shur Flow. It leaks go figure. The only part I didn't change failed, but I half expected that. Â I remember my Dad changing this stupid thing on our 1976 Six Pac camper a few times.
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> I took the little bugger apart, and All I really need to do is change the seal at the inlet so it functions properly as a check valve. I cleaned out all the rust, but since the MFG ground the springs flat at each end, it will probably rust again. Maybe I will use a *normal* regulator and install a hose reel. No worries, my tanks do not leak and my pump system works really well. Hot and cold running water. Wow. A milestone has been reached.
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> I started the day installing the second slider valve at the tank flange per Dan and a few others' suggestion. Macerator is installed, but still need to wire.
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> Next step is to send the carb off for rebuild and connect the fuel and elect lines to the genny, and get a couple of golf car batteries. The rest of the trim work can wait. I'm going camping...
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> -Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
> 77 Ex-Kingsley 455, Power Drive, 3:21 FD Â U S S Â Kobiashi Maru: The Engineer's Motorhome
> Scottsdale, AZ
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| Re: Happy Happy Joy Joy [message #82824 is a reply to message #82815] |
Sun, 02 May 2010 19:36 |
Chr$
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A porcelain one at that!
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: Happy Happy Joy Joy [message #82855 is a reply to message #82827] |
Sun, 02 May 2010 22:38 |
Chr$
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where? when?
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: Happy Happy Joy Joy [message #82864 is a reply to message #82856] |
Sun, 02 May 2010 23:36 |
Chr$
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Installed the macerator today. Still need to wire it up and put in the storage tube and drain hose. next weekend!
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: Happy Happy Joy Joy [message #82865 is a reply to message #82864] |
Sun, 02 May 2010 23:38 |
Ron
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Chris..
I am glad to see you get to this point.. Now is the time to enjoy it!
Ron
now a P.O.
Conifer, CO
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| Re: Happy Happy Joy Joy [message #82866 is a reply to message #82815] |
Sun, 02 May 2010 23:40 |
Chr$
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Yeah, Next weekend the carb comes out for rebuild too. While it is out. Inspection of the manifold, replace leaky valve cover gaskets (new 350 diesel oil pan gasket seems to be doing it's job) and install the bolt lock tabs on the exhausts.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Happy Happy Joy Joy [message #82869 is a reply to message #82864] |
Mon, 03 May 2010 00:01 |
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USAussie
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Chris,
Here's the drain tube storage setup ala Jim B.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=28382
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Choffat
Sent: Monday, 3 May 2010 2:37 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Happy Happy Joy Joy
Installed the macerator today. Still need to wire it up and put in the
storage tube and drain hose. next weekend!
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-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
77 Ex-Kingsley 455, Power Drive, 3:21 FD U S S Kobiashi Maru: The
Engineer's Motorhome
Scottsdale, AZ
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The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: Happy Happy Joy Joy [message #83278 is a reply to message #82815] |
Wed, 05 May 2010 23:21 |
Larry C
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Next step is to send the carb off for rebuild and connect the fuel and elect lines to the genny, and get a couple of golf car batteries. The rest of the trim work can wait. I'm going camping...
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Having been through a terrible experience, I have these thoughts
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If you have a GMC Motorhome Numbered Carborator, MAKE SURE YOU GET ONE BACK!!! There is a difference in a motorhome carb and a Car Carb.
TWO
If you send it out, MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT SENDING IT TO ANOTHER REBUILDER!!! If there is warrentee issues, the company you sent to does not want to back it up, and neither does the contracted carb rebuilder.
LarC ( Nothing worse than issues with the carb for a GMC Motorhome )
Gatsbys' CRUISER  08-18-04
74 GLACIER X, 260/455-APC-4 Bagg'r
Remflex Manifold gaskets
CampGrounds needed, Add yours to "PLACES" />
http://www.gmceast.com/travel
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| Re: [GMCnet] Happy Happy Joy Joy [message #83284 is a reply to message #83278] |
Wed, 05 May 2010 23:41 |
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USAussie
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Larry,
I remember reading your saga, what a bloody nightmare that was!
I had the carb on Double Trouble rebuilt by Dick Paterson.
http://www.springfield-ignition.com/carb.htm
Give him a call!
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry
Sent: Thursday, 6 May 2010 2:22 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Happy Happy Joy Joy
Next step is to send the carb off for rebuild and connect the fuel and elect
lines to the genny, and get a couple of golf car batteries. The rest of the
trim work can wait. I'm going camping...
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Having been through a terrible experience, I have these thoughts
ONE
If you have a GMC Motorhome Numbered Carborator, MAKE SURE YOU GET ONE
BACK!!! There is a difference in a motorhome carb and a Car Carb.
TWO
If you send it out, MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT SENDING IT TO ANOTHER
REBUILDER!!! If there is warrentee issues, the company you sent to does not
want to back it up, and neither does the contracted carb rebuilder.
LarC ( Nothing worse than issues with the carb for a GMC Motorhome )
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Gatsbys' CRUISER :d
74 GLACIER X, 260
455/APC/4 bagg'r(ver3)
Remflex Manifold gaskets
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Happy Happy Joy Joy [message #83291 is a reply to message #82866] |
Thu, 06 May 2010 03:40 |
Steven Ferguson
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Make darn sure your carb is the one that gets rebuilt. Your best bet
is to send it to Patterson and have it done correctly. Even
knowledgable locals will not put the correct replacement parts in it.
On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 9:40 PM, Chris Choffat <cchoffataz@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Yeah, Next weekend the carb comes out for rebuild too. While it is out. Inspection of the manifold, replace leaky valve cover gaskets (new 350 diesel oil pan gasket seems to be doing it's job) and install the bolt lock tabs on the exhausts.
> --
> -Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
> 77 Ex-Kingsley 455, Power Drive, 3:21 FD U S S Kobiashi Maru: The Engineer's Motorhome
> Scottsdale, AZ
>
> Photosite: Chrisc "It has Begun"
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> List Information and Subscription Options:
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'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ
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www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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