| [GMCnet] Quartzsite?? [message #105012] |
Thu, 04 November 2010 01:05  |
Kirk
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Hi Gary, the 49ers January rally was rescheduled to Feb.11 - 14th; it's a
Mexico Ship's Cruise hosted by the Travao's. Eloise and I annually go to
Quartzsite mid January and have been camping at the same place as the 49er
Rally last year. I wouldn't be surprised to see other GMCers there. The
length of stay depends on the local weather; we have camped there for two
days and we have camped there for three weeks. For the last two years
around the 22nd we have joined the Pacific Cruisers for their unofficial
Rice Ranch Rally. The Rally host, Chuck Garton blew his motor recently but
if he isn't ready by then someone else will probably step up. The Rally is
on the Pacific Cruisers website but the date is pending. We will be going
on to Yuma afterwards. We look forward to seeing you and other GMCers in
Quartzsite.
Kirk
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite?? [message #105098 is a reply to message #105023] |
Thu, 04 November 2010 21:20  |
roy1
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Steve:
Did Chuck replace the engine Jime K was sending him then have a major break down a little bit down the road? I was woundering how that worked out? Even master mechanics like Chuck can have lousy luck sometimes.
Roy
Roy Keen
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite?? [message #105142 is a reply to message #105103] |
Fri, 05 November 2010 13:05 |
roy1
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That is a real heart breaker my heart goes out to Chuck. On one hand I might want to give up and say I've had it and on the other I'd be determined to figure out what the hell happened. I know what my wife Paula would say.
Roy
Roy Keen
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76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzite?? [message #105182 is a reply to message #105147] |
Fri, 05 November 2010 19:44 |
roy1
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Dan:
Believe me I know what it feels like to wipe out a motor. I over reved mine on my way to Quartzite 2 years ago (spun #8 rod bearing) the only good thing about that sinking feeling was the tow truck towed me to my RV garage (about 35 miles). I got to spend the winter removing and rebuilding the motor at home.
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite?? [message #105203 is a reply to message #105103] |
Fri, 05 November 2010 22:59 |
jimk
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There are times we take it in the shorts.
What bothers me is the hardship we put on Chuck and Doris since our
engine did not perform.
There is always a possibility that the relief valve did not function.
Many times, that is the last thing people check.
We are sending down another fresh engine to him no charge and will see
how much labor we will pay Chuck for the R&R.
I know any other no GMC shop would be putting blame on some one.
We are structured to be able to meet these problem head on and are
going to do all we can to take care of this.
On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 8:28 PM, Frank Condos <fcondos@sti.net> wrote:
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>>Did Chuck replace the engine Jime K was sending him then have a >major break down a little bit down the road? I was woundering how >that worked out? Even master mechanics like Chuck can have lousy >luck sometimes.
> Roy
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> Chuck and Dorris are on their way to Ridgecrest on a flat bed, (In the cab and sleeper). Â the engine Jim k sent to the shop in Monticello UT was installed by a local shop. Â Chuck did the initial run-in at 2500rpm or so for the 20- 30 min. Correct oil and additives.
> Within 50 mi the oil temp hit 300deg in the pan, the pressure was fluctuating. Â The oil cooler showed the typical 80deg drop. Â Coolant temp was OK. The bottom end sounded maybe a little loose. top end sounded good. Â Time to shut it down in Moab.
> Chuck plans to replace the engine himself with another from Jim K.
> It will be a few days before Chuck can give us a finding.
> All this from Tele-cons with Chuck.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite?? [message #105219 is a reply to message #105203] |
Sat, 06 November 2010 06:33 |
Steven Ferguson
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Jim,
Please comment here on the post mortem findings. I just can't figure out
how 150 psi of oil pressure, 300 deg oil temps, and a blocked bypass go
together.
On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 8:59 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> There are times we take it in the shorts.
> What bothers me is the hardship we put on Chuck and Doris since our
> engine did not perform.
> There is always a possibility that the relief valve did not function.
> Many times, that is the last thing people check.
> We are sending down another fresh engine to him no charge and will see
> how much labor we will pay Chuck for the R&R.
> I know any other no GMC shop would be putting blame on some one.
> We are structured to be able to meet these problem head on and are
> going to do all we can to take care of this.
>
> On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 8:28 PM, Frank Condos <fcondos@sti.net> wrote:
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> >>Did Chuck replace the engine Jime K was sending him then have a >major
> break down a little bit down the road? I was woundering how >that worked
> out? Even master mechanics like Chuck can have lousy >luck sometimes.
> > Roy
> >
> > Chuck and Dorris are on their way to Ridgecrest on a flat bed, (In the
> cab and sleeper). the engine Jim k sent to the shop in Monticello UT was
> installed by a local shop. Chuck did the initial run-in at 2500rpm or so
> for the 20- 30 min. Correct oil and additives.
> > Within 50 mi the oil temp hit 300deg in the pan, the pressure was
> fluctuating. The oil cooler showed the typical 80deg drop. Coolant temp
> was OK. The bottom end sounded maybe a little loose. top end sounded good.
> Time to shut it down in Moab.
> > Chuck plans to replace the engine himself with another from Jim K.
> > It will be a few days before Chuck can give us a finding.
> > All this from Tele-cons with Chuck.
> >
> > Frank Condos
> > Ahwahnee, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite?? [message #105234 is a reply to message #105218] |
Sat, 06 November 2010 12:35 |
roy1
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I know Chuck from when we were in the Pacific Cruisers. He is no new comer to Olds and Cadillac engines in his Gmc's . Besides loosing his GMC to a fire he has had his share of engine mishaps.He has also put a lot of miles on his Gmc's. It's just a real bummer when something bad happens a long way from home.
Roy
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Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite?? [message #105239 is a reply to message #105219] |
Sat, 06 November 2010 12:58 |
jimk
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Steve,
There might be something that ties down to the previous engine doing
the same when the first mishap happened.
Chuck indicated that when he was climbing in CO, the oil temp went
around 360 degrees, but the coolant temp remained ok.
The shop that installed our engine for him just used the trans cleaner
that comes in a aerosol can like the one we use on transmission cooler
flush.
I will keep you informed as this is a strange one.
Chuck and Doris are such decent people, I will do all I can to assist them.
I contacted Gary Cook to us to locate a carrier to haul the coach back
to their house, as they wanted to get home . They had been on the road
for around 6 weeks or more.
Chuck was telling me that the hauler was going over 83mph at times and
never stopped to sleep.
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite?? [message #105257 is a reply to message #105239] |
Sat, 06 November 2010 14:35 |
roy1
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Jim
When I spun a bearing in my motor in 2008. I pulled the aluminum radiator out to flush the cooler. I used a can of gas and a carter electric pump with an old style glass fuel filter.
I ran that pump 4-5 hours a day for the better part of a week forward flush back flush turned the radiator every which way and blew it out with an air compressor several times till nothing was going into the filter then another day to be sure. I even changed the oil filter after the first 1/2 hour breaking in then again in 800 miles and cut them open too be sure paranoid yes but piece of mind is worth something.
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite?? [message #105279 is a reply to message #105239] |
Sat, 06 November 2010 18:37 |
Steven Ferguson
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Thanks Jim.
On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 10:58 AM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> Steve,
> There might be something that ties down to the previous engine doing
> the same when the first mishap happened.
> Chuck indicated that when he was climbing in CO, the oil temp went
> around 360 degrees, but the coolant temp remained ok.
> The shop that installed our engine for him just used the trans cleaner
> that comes in a aerosol can like the one we use on transmission cooler
> flush.
> I will keep you informed as this is a strange one.
> Chuck and Doris are such decent people, I will do all I can to assist them.
> I contacted Gary Cook to us to locate a carrier to haul the coach back
> to their house, as they wanted to get home . They had been on the road
> for around 6 weeks or more.
> Chuck was telling me that the hauler was going over 83mph at times and
> never stopped to sleep.
> >> Jim Kanomata
> >> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> >> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> >> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> >> 1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite [message #112248 is a reply to message #105012] |
Mon, 17 January 2011 14:41 |
rallymaster
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Which LED at what price, and was it as bright???
RonC
On Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:29:33 -0600 Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com>
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> We did a little test with leds last night, among the men of the
> group. One incadessant bulb, 2 amps of draw. One 1`2 inch 2 tube
> flouressant, 1.9 amps of draw. The led, 1 tenth amp. We were using a
> Trimetric 2020 meter. There will be a show discount on all of our
> leds, I just found that out from owner.
> Dan
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> http://danandteri.blogspot.com/
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Ron & Linda Clark
1978 Eleganza II
North Plains, ORYGUN
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite?? [message #112279 is a reply to message #105012] |
Mon, 17 January 2011 20:21 |
Chr$
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Hmmm... I'd better slow down, Mama was behind me in her car and she said I was doing 80 most of the way to Quartzite...
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
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2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite?? [message #112321 is a reply to message #112279] |
Tue, 18 January 2011 07:50 |
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...Power Drive, 3:21 FD
I was wondering what your 'Power Drive' was??
(I know what the 3.21 is)
CBWood
77 Kingslay
MWC OK
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