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Tue, 29 May 2018 18:12  |
Gene Lutter
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Subject: new owner
Hello everyone,
I will try one more time to post to this list. My previous attempts have
failed.
I have been on this list for a while, but recently found a GMC coach that I
acquired. Drove it home , about 400 miles, with two problems. One a blown
tire which did little damage fortunately as it was a rear tire, and the
other problem, it does not like to go straight especially in ruts or uneven
road surfaces. Any suggestions what to look at first?
I am looking forward to participating on this list and maybe meeting other
GMC owners. (I hope this works)
Gene Lutter
76 Edgemont, unknown improvements
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| Re: [GMCnet] new owner [message #332756 is a reply to message #332752] |
Tue, 29 May 2018 18:37  |
Carl S.
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There could be lots of problems ranging from front suspension/steering wear, rear suspension wear, bad/overfilled tires, etc. But the main thing that seems to come up all the time, and can make a huge difference is that the steering gear might be off center.
Alex Ferrara is the man on this and has made a point of fixing people's steering at rallies, etc. Your sigfile doesn't have a location on it, but if you happen to be lucky enough to be near Palm Coast, FL, you might look him up. There are several tutorials on this forum showing how to check your steering and make repairs.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] new owner [message #332781 is a reply to message #332773] |
Wed, 30 May 2018 07:09 |
Bruce Hart
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Location: La Grange, Wyoming
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Here is a list of sights to go to:
http://gmcmotorhome.info/steering.htm#gear
http://www.gmceast.com/technical/Mueller_Steering_Inspection_Guide.pdf
http://www.gmceast.com/technical/Wirth_GMCMH_Steering_Box.pdf
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/steering-box/p54238-steering-box-adjustment.html
Maintenance manual also has valuable info on the steering components as
well:
http://www.bdub.net/manuals/index.html
For your entertainment:
http://gmcws.org/blog/
http://www.gmcidiotsguide.com/chapter-8---web-sites-full-of-gmc-information.html
On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 8:00 PM, My New Email
wrote:
> Where can I find the tutorials on steering? I’m fairly new to this forum.
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On May 29, 2018, at 4:51 PM, Larry Davick wrote:
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>> It took a little time for me to get comfortable with the way my coach
> handles. It clearly needs some work, but it's different than other
> vehicles I'd driven. I suspect the difference in track from front to back
> is part of it, but once I start to lavish some more love on the old girl
> I'm hoping to get the steering good enough for my wife to drive.
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>> Larry Davick
>> Fremont, California
>> A Mystery Machine
>> '76 (ish) Palm Beach
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1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
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1976 Palm Beach
1977 28' Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] new owner [message #332784 is a reply to message #332752] |
Wed, 30 May 2018 08:05 |
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Matt Colie
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Gene Lutter wrote on Tue, 29 May 2018 19:12Subject: new owner
Hello everyone,
I will try one more time to post to this list. My previous attempts have failed.
I have been on this list for a while, but recently found a GMC coach that I acquired. Drove it home , about 400 miles, with two problems. One a blown tire which did little damage fortunately as it was a rear tire, and the other problem, it does not like to go straight especially in ruts or uneven road surfaces. Any suggestions what to look at first?
I am looking forward to participating on this list and maybe meeting other GMC owners. (I hope this works)
Gene Lutter
76 Edgemont, unknown improvements
Gene,
This time it worked.
Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum.....
It is a good thing that you did get here, this is where the people that really know about these hang out.
The instability in the steering is most often an off-center steering box. Most front end shops still do not understand this front end. The very first thing to do is pop the horn button off and look at the steering shaft. There should be a chisel mark at straight ahead. If that does not agree with the steering wheel, that will be most of your problem and it is easy to correct.
The "rut running" is not an artifact of the track widths. If it were, all the duallies and most old Ford pickups would have it a lot worse.
Check the front first, then jack and let the air off the rear and push-pull the intermediate wheel. If that moves more than a very little bit, it can cause the "wheel barrel" steering problem.
You have given us a real name (Thank You) and a bit about the coach, but please include a geographic reference. There are two reasons for this, one is because there are climate problems that others can warn you about and (this group is different) if an individual is in striking range, he may ask if he can come by to assist with some issue. This is a very common occurrence.
By joining this forum, you have just collected a couple of thousand (no Joke) brand new old friends. Be aware that many here (your truly included) have a not so hidden agenda. That is that we all want to see you enjoy your coach and what it can do for you as much as we all know it can and you should. This is a community of supportive and helping people that you may never have seen the like of before. I was lucky this way, it is much like that of the watermen of my world. For that reason, I have taken to welcoming new owners much as any new owner or vessel is welcomed there. So,
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Gene
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: [GMCnet] new owner [message #332786 is a reply to message #332784] |
Wed, 30 May 2018 09:12 |
Carl S.
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Gene,
Another thing you can do is go to the search function at the top of the page and type in "steering" or something more specific. It will direct you to hundreds of thread entries under that subject line. It is kind of a daunting task to go through all of those to find the info you are looking for, but it is there.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] new owner [message #332787 is a reply to message #332786] |
Wed, 30 May 2018 09:17 |
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USAussie
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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G'day,
If you download a copy of the Maintenance Manual X-7525 you'll find a description of how the different "systems" work at the
beginning of each chapter.
http://www.bdub.net/factory-manuals.html
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
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