| Test Trip Report [message #260047] |
Mon, 25 August 2014 15:26  |
jhbridges
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OK, I needed a short test after a hard look at the fuel system. The look produced that new fuel lines are installed, I know not when but they're in good shape. No leaks or cracks in any of them. For whatever reason, the genset fill in the main tank has been plugged, and the genset runs off a tee in the main tank outlet line. Given the look of it, I suspect Norris Coach did this, why I know not. It has the California (two canister) vapor system, everything looks sound on it. Anyhow, after a hard look, I put the main tank back, assured myself the aux lines are also new, and added a Mr. Gasket 4 PSI pump in the aux tank line ahead of the valve and powered off the valve.
So, the trip. 100 degrees outside. Halfway down 285, road work has it choked from four lanes to two.. 20 minutes of stop and go in the heat. Not a stumble. Ran on to the show site, no problems. Drove it home yesterday, again no problems. Also no traffic backup which was nice. Let me note, this trip was on gas without alcohol in it. My last trip, with alcohol, vapor locked - or at any rate quit - if/when it got hot going uphill or sitting for any length of time. Consequently, I am of the opinion that alcohol laced gas is the basis of the troubles I had. That (to Bean Station) was the only time I've run the coach any distance in the hills with the toad on chitty gas. I shall continue to use non alcohol gas and expect I'll not have to power the aux pump. One trip is to south Tejas each year, where straight gas isn't available West of Houston, I may need it for that one.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
Braselton ga
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: Test Trip Report [message #260049 is a reply to message #260047] |
Mon, 25 August 2014 16:15  |
stick miller
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Way to go, Johnny. Glad you're rolling again. Plan on joining the Dixielanders in Savannah in October.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: Test Trip Report [message #260320 is a reply to message #260047] |
Thu, 28 August 2014 07:30 |
jhbridges
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Can't make that one - showing in Atlanta that weekend. I'll be there two weeks before though - wedding on the 4t.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: Test Trip Report [message #260327 is a reply to message #260320] |
Thu, 28 August 2014 08:29 |
midlf
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Johnny Bridges wrote on Thu, 28 August 2014 07:30Can't make that one - showing in Atlanta that weekend. I'll be there two weeks before though - wedding on the 4t.
--johnny
Hey you gotta get your priorities straight. You are now in the cult. The wedding is a no go! <GRIN>
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] Test Trip Report [message #260335 is a reply to message #260333] |
Thu, 28 August 2014 09:21 |
Olly Schmidt
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Johnny ,
> My wife would burn our coach to the ground. With me in it. :)
and the result would be the same: no attending the wedding :D :D
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Peer Oliver Schmidt
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'76a Eleganza II, VA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Test Trip Report [message #260425 is a reply to message #260421] |
Fri, 29 August 2014 07:53 |
Olly Schmidt
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Johnny,
> I was informed by her last night, my testicles will be attending the wedding. Whether or not I accompany them is my choice. I'll be at the wedding
> :)
:D :D
Your wife seems to know how to be really convincing :D
Enjoy the wedding
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