| [GMCnet] New Owner Question [message #85356] |
Thu, 20 May 2010 06:08  |
David L Greenberg
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I am passing on a question from a Newby...I think I know the answer but
being totally inept mechanically I prefer an input fromthose who are
ept<VBG>
"Right now I am going to replace the driver side front axle/ CVC
> halfshaft
> at the auto parts stores they never have listings for the GMC, but
> they did for a 1976 Toronado and can get me the new half shaft,
> IS THIS HALFSHAFT FOR THE TORO THE SAME AS THE GMC MOTORHOME
> HALFSHAFT ??? It seems to me it should be but I dont know for sure.
> Could you help me with this answer"
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner Question-CV Repair or Replace [message #85357 is a reply to message #85356] |
Thu, 20 May 2010 06:31  |
powerjon
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Changed the subject
The answer to the question is yes and no. The yes means that you can
use the new/rebuilt parts from the autoparts store as a base to renew
your old axles. The no is that they are the incorrect length to work
in our coaches.
Here is a tutorial on rebuilding the CV joints.
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/tech/axle/index.html
If you are not that mechanically inclined then you need to buy rebuilt
assemblies from Jim B or Jim K.
http://www.gmccoop.com/
http://www.appliedgmc.com/
J.R. Wright
On May 20, 2010, at 7:08 AM, David L Greenberg wrote:
> I am passing on a question from a Newby...I think I know the answer
> but
> being totally inept mechanically I prefer an input from those who are
> ept<VBG>
>
> "Right now I am going to replace the driver side front axle/ CVC
>> halfshaft
>> at the auto parts stores they never have listings for the GMC, but
>> they did for a 1976 Toronado and can get me the new half shaft,
>> IS THIS HALFSHAFT FOR THE TORO THE SAME AS THE GMC MOTORHOME
>> HALFSHAFT ??? It seems to me it should be but I dont know for sure.
>> Could you help me with this answer"
>
> David Lee Greenberg
> Port St Lucie, FL skype: david.lee.greenberg
> Dedicated to the Preservation of the Classic GMC Motorhome
> http://GMCmhRegistry.com
> http://www.picturetrail.com/gmcregistry
> ____________________________________________________________
> Refinance Now 4.0% FIXED!
> $160,000 Mortgage for $633/mo. Free. No Obligation. Get 4 Quotes!
> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bf518721425e416dm02duc
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner Question-CV Repair or Replace [message #85362 is a reply to message #85357] |
Thu, 20 May 2010 07:54 |
Ken Henderson
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But even that answer needs to carry a caveat: Some of the replacement axles
are now all-new imports from which the CV also-new (and incompatible) CV
joints cannot be removed. One needs to insist on REBUILT Toro axles so that
the CV joints can be moved to the GMC axle shafts.
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 7:31 AM, John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
> Changed the subject
>
> The answer to the question is yes and no. The yes means that you can
> use the new/rebuilt parts from the autoparts store as a base to renew
> your old axles. The no is that they are the incorrect length to work
> in our coaches.
>
> Here is a tutorial on rebuilding the CV joints.
>
> http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/tech/axle/index.html
>
> If you are not that mechanically inclined then you need to buy rebuilt
> assemblies from Jim B or Jim K.
>
> http://www.gmccoop.com/
>
> http://www.appliedgmc.com/
>
> J.R. Wright
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>
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner Question [message #85382 is a reply to message #85356] |
Thu, 20 May 2010 10:52 |
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mike miller
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| David L Greenberg wrote on Thu, 20 May 2010 04:08 |
I am passing on a question from a Newby...
>Right now I am going to replace the driver side front axle/ CVC
> halfshaft at the auto parts stores they never have listings
> for the GMC, but they did for a 1976 Toronado and can get me
> the new half shaft, IS THIS HALFSHAFT FOR THE TORO THE SAME AS
> THE GMC MOTORHOME HALFSHAFT ???
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As others have posted, the straight answer is "no" ...but the parts MAY be usable. Unless you like mixing and matching parts with rebanding boots, go to one of the Jim's.
<http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/635>
Save life minutes and get the right parts.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner Question [message #85568 is a reply to message #85382] |
Fri, 21 May 2010 20:18 |
midlf
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| Mike Miller wrote on Thu, 20 May 2010 10:52 |
As others have posted, the straight answer is "no" ...but the parts MAY be usable. Unless you like mixing and matching parts with rebanding boots, go to one of the Jim's.
<http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/635>
Save life minutes and get the right parts.
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Geez Mike your gonna scare the crap out of that guy when he clicks on that link and the first thing he sees is "$2995.00".
Try this link instead.
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/662
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner Question [message #85573 is a reply to message #85568] |
Fri, 21 May 2010 20:37 |
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mike miller
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| midlf wrote on Fri, 21 May 2010 18:18 |
Geez Mike your gonna scare the crap out of that guy when he clicks on that link and the first thing he sees is "$2995.00".
Try this link instead.
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/662
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I am not sure how that happened... I meant to post the link you posted.... oops!
Thanks for fixing it.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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