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Mon, 24 October 2016 08:47  |
jhbridges
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My water heater has expired. Either the reset has popped or the element is FUBAR. What's the least worst way to get at the water heater in a 76 Eleganza II with a side wet bath? The lower cabinet in the shower opens on the right and you can see the heater, but there isn't room to reach around beside it and get to the reset on the top (left side as it's mounted) behind/beneath the overflow valve.
The coach has a full size bed built above the original twin/settee rear setup which pretty much precludes taking the wall behind the bath module loose without tearing out the bed frame and fittings. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated.
--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: Easiest way? [message #309260 is a reply to message #309258] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 08:52  |
jknezek
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You can get it out through the cabinet according to Jim Bounds. Might want to give him a call. I tried it but never figured it out and ended up taking the back wall off for both removal and reinstall. PITA job either way.
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: [GMCnet] Easiest way? [message #309261 is a reply to message #309258] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 08:52 |
George Zhookoff
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Johnny,
I had to take out the rear wall to access my water heater. Overhead cabinet, rear davo, rear davo and water tank support structure.
Let me know if I can give you a hand.
Georfge
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Subject: [GMCnet] Easiest way?
My water heater has expired. Either the reset has popped or the element is FUBAR. What's the least worst way to get at the water heater in a 76 Eleganza II with a side wet bath? The lower cabinet in the shower opens on the right and you can see the heater, but there isn't room to reach around beside it and get to the reset on the top (left side as it's mounted) behind/beneath the overflow valve.
The coach has a full size bed built above the original twin/settee rear setup which pretty much precludes taking the wall behind the bath module loose
without tearing out the bed frame and fittings. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated.
--johnny
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'76 23' transmode Norris upfit, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: Easiest way? [message #309262 is a reply to message #309258] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 09:14 |
JohnS
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It will come out thru the bathroom. Remove the trim which holds the sliding doors and TP holder. It is tight but I did it on my 77 which should be the same. Also look at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4266. Sorry I do not know how to make that a link.
John Shutzbaugh, Vacaville, CA, ncserv@aol.com;
78 Buskirk stretch, "What were we thinking?"
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| Re: Easiest way? [message #309265 is a reply to message #309258] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 09:22 |
lqqkatjon
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not sure if yours has the square one that is the same as my 75 palm beach, or the round one with the blue plate that I have been working with a friend locally right now to change out. waiting on the stainless tank to show at my doorstep probably today.
the TP holder comes out easy, you can remove that and work on the front of the waterheater.
the round one that we are changing out right now, was rusty, and the bolts holding it down were rusty. there was a precision cut done in the bathroom to rear wall, in order to access the rear bolts. Just as JohnS posted.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: Easiest way? [message #309280 is a reply to message #309258] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 10:52 |
jhbridges
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Thanks guys! I'll seef I can't get the stationery holder and stuff out and make bDub's access port for the back bolt. It's a round one. If I can get the trim under the sink out, I probably can get at the element, 'stat, and switches.
--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: Easiest way? [message #309333 is a reply to message #309258] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 20:05 |
Scott Nutter
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Johnny,
What are you gonna replace your old water heater with? If a tankless, you will have to cut out a access hole in the side of your coach and frame it in.
I have a tankless in mine and I will never go back to the old system.
The only reason I bring this up is that if you did cut a access port it might be very easy to take out your old heater, and access the other areas you need to get at, and replace with a more modern one of your choice, but via the cutout.
Scott
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: [GMCnet] Easiest way? [message #309343 is a reply to message #309333] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 21:57 |
sgltrac
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Scott, you have pics of your tankless mod?
Sully
77 eleganza 2
Seattle
On Monday, October 24, 2016, Scott Nutter wrote:
> Johnny,
> What are you gonna replace your old water heater with? If a tankless, you
> will have to cut out a access hole in the side of your coach and frame it
> in.
> I have a tankless in mine and I will never go back to the old system.
> The only reason I bring this up is that if you did cut a access port it
> might be very easy to take out your old heater, and access the other areas
> you
> need to get at, and replace with a more modern one of your choice, but via
> the cutout.
> Scott
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 455 Royale Center Kitchen, Quad bags.
> Houston, Texas
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| Re: Easiest way? [message #309344 is a reply to message #309258] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 22:01 |
Ken Burton
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What am I missing here? You do not need to remove the water tank to replace the heating element or the heating element thermostat on a GM fitted side wet bath coach.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: Easiest way? [message #309356 is a reply to message #309344] |
Tue, 25 October 2016 07:43 |
jknezek
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Ken Burton wrote on Mon, 24 October 2016 23:01What am I missing here? You do not need to remove the water tank to replace the heating element or the heating element thermostat on a GM fitted side wet bath coach.
Good point Ken. I misread the original post as he was taking the unit out! If you just want to replace the elements Ken is 100% correct that you can get at them quite easily from the cabinet. I didn't know there was a reset button on top, but I'd imagine if it's there you could use a paint stirring stick to try and get at it.
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: Easiest way? [message #309364 is a reply to message #309258] |
Tue, 25 October 2016 08:38 |
jhbridges
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I got a good set of pictures in email from a GMCer who's 'been there, dome that'. If I can make my opening in the cabinet match his'n, I'm Fat City. Either there's a removable panel in there, or Sawzall City is going to make one.
Thanks folks!
--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: Easiest way? [message #309383 is a reply to message #309258] |
Tue, 25 October 2016 10:34 |
Scott Nutter
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Sully,
I do have pictures, but for some reason they won't post to the forum.
But I would be happy to email to who ever would be interested.
Scott
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: Easiest way? [message #309404 is a reply to message #309258] |
Tue, 25 October 2016 14:48 |
jhbridges
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So, what I done was, followed Bob Burkett's pictures and hauled the element out. Stuck a piece of tin under the tank so the spillage ran into the shower and down the drain. It was interesting, the element had pinholed from corrosion over the years, and when it got full of water and I turned it on, the water turned to more steam than the pinhole could handle and it exploded outward in a slit. 12 bux to Gainesville Mobile Home Parts and I got hot water. Leak testing the seal under pressure to make sure it doesn't ooze right now. If it's still dry in the morning I'll reassemble.
--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: [GMCnet] Easiest way? [message #309431 is a reply to message #309383] |
Tue, 25 October 2016 22:19 |
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I'd like to see them Scott. Have the feeling I will be removing mine in the
not too distant future.
On Tuesday, October 25, 2016, Scott Nutter wrote:
> Sully,
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> I do have pictures, but for some reason they won't post to the forum.
> But I would be happy to email to who ever would be interested.
> Scott
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> Scott Nutter
> 1978 455 Royale Center Kitchen, Quad bags.
> Houston, Texas
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Seattle, Wa.
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| Re: Easiest way? [message #309446 is a reply to message #309258] |
Wed, 26 October 2016 09:47 |
Scott Nutter
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I'm at a rally in Rusk Tx now. Maybe billy Massey can show me how to post pictures to the forum.
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: [GMCnet] Easiest way? [message #309460 is a reply to message #309446] |
Wed, 26 October 2016 16:25 |
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G'day,
To upload pictures on the GMC Photo Site you will have to register first.
Click here: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/register.php
When you fill in your Username keep in mind that if you choose something unique and not your name people will have difficulty
finding photos you upload.
When I first registered I used relleumt which is my name backwards, sort of. I got so frustrated trying to find pictures other
GMCer's had posted I decided to change it to Mueller R.
I do now worry about Interpol finding me so I am careful what photos I post! ;-)
Once you're registered you can click on the link below and follow J Harpers step by step procedure which will walk you through how
to upload photos:
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Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
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USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Easiest way?
I'm at a rally in Rusk Tx now. Maybe billy Massey can show me how to post pictures to the forum.
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Scott Nutter
1978 455 Royale Center Kitchen, Quad bags.
Houston, Texas
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