| S.O.S GMC disabled [message #94243] |
Sun, 01 August 2010 21:34  |
ldone
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Just spoke on the phone with Bill McFee...he found me on the black list.
His coach works fine on level ground but loses power and will not pull a hill. He does not have a stock fuel system. My mechanic is out of state, not able to help. His coach is at a relatives place.
If anyone is able to contribute their knowledge to his situation he can be reached at 704-968-3009 and his email is 2MCS4U@earthlink.net
76PB
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| Re: S.O.S GMC disabled [message #94247 is a reply to message #94243] |
Sun, 01 August 2010 22:14  |
spiffycar
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What part of Ohio?
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| Re: S.O.S GMC disabled [message #94252 is a reply to message #94247] |
Sun, 01 August 2010 22:57 |
spiffycar
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Post now says Mansfield ,got it. I'm only about an hour away if he needs an extra hand. Just revamped the fuel system on mine. Did he mention if he was running a EFI or is it still carbureted?
From your description it sounds like some type of fuel starvation or possibly a badly plugged up muffler.
Paul W L
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| Re: S.O.S GMC disabled [message #94256 is a reply to message #94252] |
Sun, 01 August 2010 23:16 |
ldone
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fuel starvation was my first thought also....he said that the fuel filter is not clogged and that fuel seemed to be flowing...didn't know if it is a efi system.......he is not technically minded and did not want or was not able to delve deep into the imposing engine compartment. He is going to call JB in Orlando tomorrow for advice.
76PB
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| Re: S.O.S GMC disabled [message #94257 is a reply to message #94256] |
Sun, 01 August 2010 23:26 |
spiffycar
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Would not be a big deal for me to go take a look tomorrow if need be. I would call but its kinda too late to be able to do much at this point of the night.
Paul W L
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| Re: S.O.S GMC disabled [message #94272 is a reply to message #94243] |
Mon, 02 August 2010 06:54 |
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Another easy check -- frozen distributor advance weights.
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| ldone wrote on Sun, 01 August 2010 21:34 |
Just spoke on the phone with Bill McFee...he found me on the black list.
His coach works fine on level ground but loses power and will not pull a hill. He does not have a stock fuel system. My mechanic is out of state, not able to help. His coach is at a relatives place.
If anyone is able to contribute their knowledge to his situation he can be reached at 704-968-3009 and his email is 2MCS4U@earthlink.net
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| Re: [GMCnet] S.O.S GMC disabled [message #94292 is a reply to message #94279] |
Mon, 02 August 2010 08:34 |
ldone
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Jim Bounds suggested that the fuel filter at the carb might be clogged. He has been getting a lot of calls about this type of problem of late. Seems that the alcohol in the gas is loosening up the rust in the tanks and subsequentally(?) clogging up the filters........so Bill is going to try to find a new filter and change that today. I am going there to cheer him on and maybe provide an additional wrench.
76PB
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| Re: S.O.S GMC disabled [message #94349 is a reply to message #94243] |
Mon, 02 August 2010 17:06 |
GeorgeRud
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What size wrenches are needed to change the filter at the carb?
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| Re: S.O.S GMC disabled [message #94352 is a reply to message #94349] |
Mon, 02 August 2010 17:18 |
spiffycar
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On mine ( stock Rochester ) the fuel line is 5/8" and the filter housing on the carb is 1". I've seen some though where the filter housing is smaller ,7/8" I think.
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| Re: [GMCnet] S.O.S GMC disabled [message #94416 is a reply to message #94354] |
Tue, 03 August 2010 01:04 |
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| Eddie Pettit wrote on Mon, 02 August 2010 17:39 |
I also find it necessary to undo the 4 1/2" (9/16") bolts that hold the carb
to the manifold. YMMV.
Eddie Pettit
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Removing the 4 carb bolts only taes a minute and it sure makes it a lot easier to disconnect and reconnect the gas line on the front.
DO NOT over tighten the the carb mounting bolts as it will warp the carb base.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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