| It pays to inspect things. [message #249155] |
Tue, 06 May 2014 10:12  |
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Matt Colie
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Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan
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As I try very hard to over grease my coach as grease is still less expensive (even 7$ a tube grease) than replacing any thing. I had to remove my grill to get to the slip and the U-joint in the steering shaft. I can't reach these from underneath.
Well, I found a problem...
The U-joint was quite loose on the steering box input shaft. I was able to tighten the pinch bolt enough to make it solid. While I haven't driven the coach except to pull it out of the bay, I can already tell that it is a whole lot better.
This was actually a relief. When I last drove the coach on the way home from Montgomery, I knew there was something amiss in the front end. Mary usually drives in the daylight, so I had not noticed the degradation. I still need to drive the coach just to be certain.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: It pays to inspect things. [message #249161 is a reply to message #249155] |
Tue, 06 May 2014 13:34  |
Keith V
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Registered: March 2008
Location: Mounds View,MN
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Good catch.
My rule is that if something seems amiss, figure it out. It's probably important.
Whenever I fail to follow that rule, I am reminded I should have...
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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