| I am a lucky and happy man [message #220602] |
Sat, 31 August 2013 00:45  |
appie
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Registered: April 2013
Location: denmark
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As you might know I bought Olga in Berlin and drove her 500 miles homes without doing anyting to her, and did not have any problems.
Now I never drove a gmc or any other american car before, so I have not much reverence. But I was not impressed with her agility, she drove fine, but took her time to get going.
As we took apart the distributor, we found that the pins( mecanical advance) were worn down to a fraction of their original size, ready to brake at any time ( but not on that trip) and obviously the advance was not working as it should.
We also found that vacuum modulator was stuck solid.
So we chanced the pins and springs and the modulator, changed vacuum to manifold ad adjusted ignition ( we already added new sparkplugs, caps and leads.)
Behold: Now the engine shows no vibrations at idle with 700 rpm and make wheelspins on the lawn
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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| Re: I am a lucky and happy man [message #220621 is a reply to message #220602] |
Sat, 31 August 2013 09:17  |
habbyguy
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Registered: May 2012
Location: Mesa, AZ
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Congratulations on your "cheap engine upgrade"! Good troubleshooting, too!
Being impressed with the agility of any 12,000 pound, 26 foot long vehicle is very much a relative thing... compared to ANY car, our coaches are hopeless pigs. Compared to other motorhomes, they're virtual sports cars (well, assuming the suspension is healthy).
I have to believe that the GMC is the perfect choice for a "full feature motorhome" in Europe. I really can't imagine driving anything bigger there.
Mark Hickey
Mesa, AZ
1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: I am a lucky and happy man [message #220624 is a reply to message #220621] |
Sat, 31 August 2013 09:44 |
appie
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Well. I have driven a 40 feet coach as camper. Not to bad actually
This afternoon I got even happier. I decided to hav a look at the dash ac. Witch did not work. Evev though there is anew compressor
I found that it actually does work but only on recicle. That is no problem now that I know and there is lots of cold air
Happy !!!
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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| Re: I am a lucky and happy man [message #220639 is a reply to message #220638] |
Sat, 31 August 2013 11:07 |
appie
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Thank you for that input
Iwill take the dash apart soon anyway so those contacts can get a clean than
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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| Re: I am a lucky and happy man [message #220645 is a reply to message #220624] |
Sat, 31 August 2013 11:33 |
Carl S.
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Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.
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| appie wrote on Sat, 31 August 2013 07:44 |
Well. I have driven a 40 feet coach as camper. Not to bad actually
This afternoon I got even happier. I decided to hav a look at the dash ac. Witch did not work. Evev though there is anew compressor
I found that it actually does work but only on recicle. That is no problem now that I know and there is lots of cold air
Happy !!!
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Awesome... a "Happy Appie"
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: I am a lucky and happy man [message #220723 is a reply to message #220602] |
Sun, 01 September 2013 00:40 |
appie
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Location: denmark
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are these new metal pins available from applied?
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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