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[GMCnet] AUBURN -- tech sessions [message #85481] Fri, 21 May 2010 08:00 Go to previous message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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UNDER CONTROL

Handout available here -- and much, much more
http://www.gmcws.org/tech.htm

* new tie-rods still available as 76 TORO ---replace them
* all 73 control arms - bad- check them and rebuild
* replace bushings with silicon grease from plumbing area of hardware store
* offset bushings - rear ear - arrow away from ctrl arm
* 73-early74 - rebuild front end
* ball joint - top nut snug - put in 5/16 bolt to locate - grill other hole
3/8 ang bolt, tighten top and 3/8, drill rest of holes.,and torque all with
thread lock.
* use old pins and washers , on upper bushings

One owner had broken ctrl arm at alignment, repair used car ctrl arms, so
now has to par to get it done again --sucks

STARTING ISSUES
slides up soon
need bat cables direct from starter to battery - slides show easy way
neutral start safety switch - why it will let you down on the road
where it is and how to jump it
combiners - apc cables - etc

more later - finger tired (whine)
gene

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Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
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http://gmcmotorhome.info/
Alternator Protection Cable
http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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