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Light in the engine compartment? [message #355576] |
Thu, 11 June 2020 08:44 |
6cuda6
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Question guys,
Anyone put a light/lights on the hatch side of the engine compartment yet? If so have a few pictures? My eyes aren't what they used to be and holding a flashlight in my mouth or putting head gear on really isnt my thing.
Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355579 is a reply to message #355576] |
Thu, 11 June 2020 09:47 |
Ken Henderson
Messages: 8726 Registered: March 2004 Location: Americus, GA
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I have not added the light(s) but I have done what I'd consider a
prerequisite: Put hinges on the hatch cover so it can just swing up from
the rear and remain in place. The under side of that cover would now be
an ideal location for light(s) -- with a quick disconnect for when the
cover needs to be removed. To hinge the cover, I removed the top flange at
the front of the opening, then mounted the cover with door "butts". I
replaced the removeable pins with slightly smaller diameter "L"-shaped
pins which are securely retained by the "foot", but easily removed when
needed. I use a piece of aluminum pipe, which resides on top of the
engine, to prop the lid up (easily removed air cylinders would be even more
convenient). I can't remember the last time I had to lift that heavy lid
completely off.
Ken H.
On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 9:44 AM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Question guys,
> Anyone put a light/lights on the hatch side of the engine compartment yet?
> If so have a few pictures? My eyes aren't what they used to be and holding
> a flashlight in my mouth or putting head gear on really isnt my thing.
> --
> Rich Mondor,
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> Brockville, ON
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> 77 Hughes 2600
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76 X-Birchaven
76 X-Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355580 is a reply to message #355576] |
Thu, 11 June 2020 10:09 |
sgltrac
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Streamlight makes a nice headband led lamp for about $20 on Amazon. Have
two at the shop. Can’t see s$it up close anymore without them.
Sully
Bellevue wa
On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 6:44 AM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Question guys,
> Anyone put a light/lights on the hatch side of the engine compartment yet?
> If so have a few pictures? My eyes aren't what they used to be and holding
> a flashlight in my mouth or putting head gear on really isnt my thing.
> --
> Rich Mondor,
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> Brockville, ON
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> 77 Hughes 2600
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Sully
77 Royale basket case.
Future motorhome land speed record holder(bucket list)
Seattle, Wa.
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355584 is a reply to message #355580] |
Thu, 11 June 2020 11:08 |
Christo
Messages: 109 Registered: April 2019 Location: Weymouth, MA
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+1 for a headlight; I have found it to be indispensible in and around the coach. Get two, one for clean and one for dirty. My favorite is the BioLite Headlamp 330. It's lightweight, comfortable and well-balanced. They also just came out with a new model that's less expensive.
Christo Darsch
GMC Nor'easters
1977 Eleganza II - "The Komet"
3.50 Power Drive, Disc Brakes, Alcoas
Weymouth, MA
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355585 is a reply to message #355584] |
Thu, 11 June 2020 12:44 |
jimk
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Jim ,
That light your addressing came on all coaches, not a Coachman special.
On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 9:09 AM Christo Darsch via Gmclist <
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> +1 for a headlight; I have found it to be indispensible in and around the
> coach. Get two, one for clean and one for dirty. My favorite is the BioLite
> Headlamp 330. It's lightweight, comfortable and well-balanced. They also
> just came out with a new model that's less expensive.
> --
> Christo Darsch
> GMC Nor'easters
> 1977 Eleganza II - "The Komet"
> 3.50 Power Drive, Disc Brakes, Alcoas
> Weymouth, MA
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355588 is a reply to message #355585] |
Thu, 11 June 2020 13:47 |
James Hupy
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Was not sure of that, that is why I only mentioned late Royale coaches.
Thanks for clarifying.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Thu, Jun 11, 2020, 10:45 AM Jim Kanomata via Gmclist <
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> Jim ,
> That light your addressing came on all coaches, not a Coachman special.
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> On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 9:09 AM Christo Darsch via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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>> +1 for a headlight; I have found it to be indispensible in and around the
>> coach. Get two, one for clean and one for dirty. My favorite is the
> BioLite
>> Headlamp 330. It's lightweight, comfortable and well-balanced. They also
>> just came out with a new model that's less expensive.
>> --
>> Christo Darsch
>> GMC Nor'easters
>> 1977 Eleganza II - "The Komet"
>> 3.50 Power Drive, Disc Brakes, Alcoas
>> Weymouth, MA
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355598 is a reply to message #355580] |
Thu, 11 June 2020 17:33 |
Bruce Hart
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I too hinged my hatch and installed the leg of an old easy up canopy to
the underside of the hatch to support the hatch open.
The leg telescopes so the hatch is opened at 90 degrees, pressing the
detent, and it telescopes back into itself to fit under the hatch.
I have two more legs if anyone wants one.
On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 9:10 AM Todd Sullivan via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Streamlight makes a nice headband led lamp for about $20 on Amazon. Have
> two at the shop. Can’t see s$it up close anymore without them.
>
> Sully
> Bellevue wa
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> On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 6:44 AM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Question guys,
>> Anyone put a light/lights on the hatch side of the engine compartment
> yet?
>> If so have a few pictures? My eyes aren't what they used to be and
> holding
>> a flashlight in my mouth or putting head gear on really isnt my thing.
>> --
>> Rich Mondor,
>>
>> Brockville, ON
>>
>> 77 Hughes 2600
>>
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1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
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1976 Palm Beach
1977 28' Kingsley
La Grange, Wyoming
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355604 is a reply to message #355598] |
Thu, 11 June 2020 19:56 |
6cuda6
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After getting the lid in the head twice this week working on the A/C line it's gotta get something better than a broom handle to prop it up
Bruce Hart wrote on Thu, 11 June 2020 18:33I too hinged my hatch and installed the leg of an old easy up canopy to
the underside of the hatch to support the hatch open.
The leg telescopes so the hatch is opened at 90 degrees, pressing the
detent, and it telescopes back into itself to fit under the hatch.
I have two more legs if anyone wants one.
On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 9:10 AM Todd Sullivan via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Streamlight makes a nice headband led lamp for about $20 on Amazon. Have
> two at the shop. Can’t see s$it up close anymore without them.
>
> Sully
> Bellevue wa
>
> On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 6:44 AM 6cuda6--- via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Question guys,
>> Anyone put a light/lights on the hatch side of the engine compartment
> yet?
>> If so have a few pictures? My eyes aren't what they used to be and
> holding
>> a flashlight in my mouth or putting head gear on really isnt my thing.
>> --
>> Rich Mondor,
>>
>> Brockville, ON
>>
>> 77 Hughes 2600
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
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77 Hughes 2600
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Re: [GMCnet] Light in the engine compartment? [message #355622 is a reply to message #355621] |
Fri, 12 June 2020 19:37 |
jimk
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We always remove it and lean against the table.
On Fri, Jun 12, 2020 at 3:56 PM Jerry Burt via Gmclist <
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> I've tried the prop stick and it is variably in the way and hard on the
> head. I considered hinging the lid but then, If I'm just checking the trans,
> belts, etc. I lean it against the dash. If I'm going to be doing anything
> else like changing belts, or a tune up, or... I take the lid off and move it
> completely out of my way. I'm already lifting it so I may as well get it
> clean out of the way.
> --
> Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
> 77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach - SOLD
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Re: Light in the engine compartment? [message #355677 is a reply to message #355576] |
Sun, 14 June 2020 15:25 |
Larry
Messages: 2875 Registered: January 2004 Location: Menomonie, WI
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I used a piano hinge and a pneumatic lift to assist and hold the hatch up. Then used a hood release mechanism from a 90's Honda Civic as a "hood release" for the hatch. Mounted the release latch just behind the drivers seat. Convenient and easy. JWID
Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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