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Tue, 01 October 2013 22:57  |
Hal StClair
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Location: Rio Rancho NM
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Heading out in the AM with a new to me unknown 77 Royale on a 570 mile run from Henderson,NV to Rio Rancho, NM. The coach has been in storage for the past 6 years here in NV but the tanks had been drained and oil squirted into the cylinders when it was parked.
It seems to run pretty well although the vacuum is a little low @ about 15" at idle. The trans shifts a little funny but I think (hope) it will be ok. It also seems to have a small exhaust leak, at least that's what it sounds like although I couldn't ID it completely. I put a set of good wheels/tires on it and a set of plugs and wires and an inline fuel filter. Shot a little grease in the rear pins and changed the oil. Hope to be ready for the trip. Wish us luck, thanks.
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: Wish us luck [message #224301 is a reply to message #224297] |
Tue, 01 October 2013 23:10  |
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Richard Andis
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Location: HELL Paso, TX
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Good luck!
We only had about 20 days to prep a 78 Royale before we started our 2300 mile trip from the PNW to Texas. By the grace of God we had few if any problems. No cruise control or dash air the entire route though. Got a bit toasty going through AZ even in April.
There's an upcoming rally hosted by the Saguaro Jetset motorhome club in November. Check it out.
http://www.gmcsj.com/
Valhalla - 1978 GMC Royale rear twin [SOLD]
Walküre - 1974 VW Thing (Toad)
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| Re: Wish us luck [message #224310 is a reply to message #224297] |
Wed, 02 October 2013 06:40 |
appie
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Location: denmark
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Goodluck to you. Very exiting with a unknown coach. Low vacuum is not to worry as long as it is consistent
Just do not go to fast
Just talked to a guy who picked up acoach that had not run for years
Worn out tiers and bags did 80 MH untilthe waterpump diedlucky fellow
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: Wish us luck [message #224332 is a reply to message #224297] |
Wed, 02 October 2013 09:29 |
BRDRVR
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Location: Clearwater, FL-Gerlach,NV
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having moved a number of these coaches across country that have been sitting for years i would advise a couple things. first drain a quart of oil or so and add some tranny fluid to the oil and let it run for 30-45 min. it will aide in lubing any sticky valve guides then change the oil. had 1 unit that sounded great and it ended up dropping a valve 300 miles into the trip. also change the alternator belt and have a spare with you. i would also replace the vacuum line on the tranny to the modulator. i found that you cant fix everything before hand as there are a thousand things that can curb you but those 3 are the best things i have learned the hard way. good luck. you have some hills along the way on that route. chances are that if you can get over the hump going to boulder city and get to I-40 your good to go. keep it under 60 and watch that oil pressure and temp gauge.
David Gourdine
http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
727-657-1955
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| Re: Wish us luck [message #224476 is a reply to message #224297] |
Thu, 03 October 2013 21:37 |
Hal StClair
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Location: Rio Rancho NM
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We made it-I know the Lord had his angles watching over us.
No real problems although once in a while I did have a gas smell I didn't like. I've made the run probably 200 times so I know the route very well and it ran the hills without heating. It is a little (a LOT) gutless but then it's been sitting since 1999 except for the one run to Las Vegas from San Diego six years ago.It seemed to use a little oil although you couldn't see any out the exhaust.
Now if we can get by DMV here I'll get on with the Diesel swap, but that's a whole different story.
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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