GMCforum
For enthusiast of the Classic GMC Motorhome built from 1973 to 1978. A web-based mirror of the GMCnet mailing list.

Home » Public Forums » GMCnet » Happy Happy Joy Joy
Happy Happy Joy Joy [message #82815] Sun, 02 May 2010 19:11 Go to previous message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
Messages: 2690
Registered: January 2004
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Karma:
Senior Member
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"
 
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Previous Topic: Replacing weatherstripping in front (cockpit) windows
Next Topic: Sante Fe
Goto Forum:
  


Current Time: Mon Nov 18 01:38:09 CST 2024

Total time taken to generate the page: 0.01139 seconds