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| Re: Another GMC Fire in FL [message #298394 is a reply to message #298393] |
Thu, 31 March 2016 10:37   |
77Royale
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Whats concerning is the news anyway indicated they could not locate the owner or person driving it.
77 Royale, Rear Dry Bath. 403, 3.55 Final Drive, Lenzi goodies, Patterson carb and dizzy.
Mid Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Another GMC Fire in FL [message #298412 is a reply to message #298408] |
Thu, 31 March 2016 15:51 |
jimk
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You need to have your coach with at least few of the Fire Fight Portable as
a bare minimum.
The reason why it must be that brand is all about damage to the wiring when
you need to repair it.
Other units are corrosive and it's a nightmare to clean, while the Fire
Fight is non corrosive.
On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 12:09 PM, Pete Smith wrote:
> Harry wrote on Thu, 31 March 2016 14:11
>> Maybe the driver had a heart problem and went to the hospital.
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> Or smoke inhalation....lot of bad stuff in that smoke.
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> Pete
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> No Coach yet but decided it will be Definitely wet side bath, 77 or 78,
> 403, hopefully with good original Imron paint.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Another GMC Fire in FL [message #298414 is a reply to message #298412] |
Thu, 31 March 2016 16:07 |
James Hupy
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From what I can see on the video, it looks like engine
compartment/transmission area on fire. Looks like a FIRE FIGHT on board
system should have handled that one before it got fully involved. I have a
halon system in my engine compartment, and both the Jim's carry the AAAF
FOAM SYSTEMS IN STOCK. DARN CHEAP INSURANCE WITH EVENTS LIKE THIS. If you
don't have these on your "to do tomorrow" list, why not?
JIM HUPY
SALEM, OR
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Mar 31, 2016 1:52 PM, "Jim Kanomata" wrote:
> You need to have your coach with at least few of the Fire Fight Portable as
> a bare minimum.
> The reason why it must be that brand is all about damage to the wiring when
> you need to repair it.
> Other units are corrosive and it's a nightmare to clean, while the Fire
> Fight is non corrosive.
>
> On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 12:09 PM, Pete Smith wrote:
>
>> Harry wrote on Thu, 31 March 2016 14:11
>>> Maybe the driver had a heart problem and went to the hospital.
>>
>> Or smoke inhalation....lot of bad stuff in that smoke.
>>
>>
>> Pete
>> --
>> Cary, NC
>>
>> No Coach yet but decided it will be Definitely wet side bath, 77 or 78,
>> 403, hopefully with good original Imron paint.
>>
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> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
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| Re: Another GMC Fire in FL [message #298419 is a reply to message #298382] |
Thu, 31 March 2016 17:22 |
Gadabout
Messages: 124
Registered: March 2013
Location: Edmonton
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We have to encourage all owners to inspect and maintain there fuel delivery systems. With a little maintenance fuel related fires can usually be prevented.
I have had several GMCs into my Edmonton, Alberta shop and found the following common problems:
- Rubber fuel line from pump to carb. This should be the OEM steel line or at least an aeroquip braided line.
- Deteriorated rubber fuel lines. Old line should be replaced at least from the fuel selector valve to the fuel pump.
- 3 Line Fuel pumps with 2nd outlet capped. Install the correct pump (you can get them in the US and I am now keeping a few in stock in Canada.)
- Electric pumps with no safety shut off. An electric pump should shut off if the engine is not running and the key in in the ON or ACC position.
Don't forget about the rubber lines to the vapor canister and vent. I have seen these split or not connected.
I also had one coach in the shop that had one of the rubber connectors on the filler tube fail while he was fueling. If these are deteriorated they should be replaced.
Fire suppression systems are great and with proper maintenance of the fuel system hopefully you never have to rely on it.
Carl Harr : Driver NASCAR Pro Series #2
1978 Gadabout-Restoring
1978 Palm Beach
1976 Glenbrook
Prevost Featherlite H3-45
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| Re: Another GMC Fire in FL [message #298591 is a reply to message #298382] |
Mon, 04 April 2016 08:43 |
jhbridges
Messages: 8412
Registered: May 2011
Location: Braselton ga
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The driver ran off? Perhaps the coach was stolen?
--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: Another GMC Fire in FL [message #298600 is a reply to message #298591] |
Mon, 04 April 2016 10:36 |
77Royale
Messages: 461
Registered: June 2014
Location: Mid Michigan
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Its strange. The report said the "older man" ran into the station, got a fire extinguisher, when back into the coach and then disappeared.
I think if someone stole it they would just go, and not try to put it out. From the photos it does not look like they were refueling, as it was not near the pumps.
Just speculation at this point. but maybe it was already on fire and thats where he/they pulled over to check it out, or it just took on 50 gallons of fuel and got a few feet from the pumps, or, or, or.....
I was hoping someone would recognize the coach. know the owner. provide some clues as to what happened. If anything its possibly another TZE to scratch off the list.
It looks like someone put a few dollars into it. Ramco mirrors, possibly Alocas..... If its abandoned it may end up at a police auction cheap.
77 Royale, Rear Dry Bath. 403, 3.55 Final Drive, Lenzi goodies, Patterson carb and dizzy.
Mid Michigan
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