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[GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! [message #102391]

Sun, 10 October 2010 09:43

greg

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Registered: May 2004

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well well, have you ever run out of gas on a steep incline, and had to
spend the night sleeping at an extreme angle?
my spine my never be the same....
the story:
This past week we jacked the Eleganza II way up and dropped the gas
tanks to check for leaks
(found a tiny one and patched it), checked the sending units, replaced
old fuel lines,
and while we were under there, we did the big undercoating with POR15
(thanks everybody for the excellent referral!!)....

So last night around midnight, we finally finished all the work and
cleanup, so it was time to head out to the beach.
I live at the top of an impressive hill, and the GMC has to be backed
down slowly... and in the dark, VERY slowly...
I had put about 5 gallons back into the bone-dry freshly remounted
tanks.
Halfway down the hill (in reverse) we ran out of gas (RV pointing
uphill).
Didn't dare put it in neutral to coast to level ground, 'cause the
hydraulic brakes would've been useless, dangerous,
and my "emergency brake"? wouldn't trust it.
So.... with my car also blocked in by the stranded GMC, i grabbed a 5
gallon gas can and walked a mile to get some gas.
I return at 1:30AM, fill it up, and nope! Nothin...
Since the captain never gives up the ship, i wash up and catch a few
hours of very strange sleep at a 45 degree angle.
So now what?
Is it safe to assume that another 5 gallon trek (15 gallons total)
would put me over the edge, and that she'll start up this time?
** And so my number one question:
When filling gas in such a mostly-empty state, and at such an angle,
which tank will the gas flow into?
which tank should i choose when cranking her over?
** Number 2 question: How many gallons do you think it'll take (at a
45 degree angle) for the gas to reach the pick up lines, and for the
fuel pump to do its work?
Well thank god for battery boost, but don't want to wear out the
starter.
And really hoping we put it all back together again properly, 'cause
there's no way we're jackin it up at such an angle!
What a predicament for an early sunday morning, PST!
Maybe some of you east-coasters have had your coffee already, and
might have some insights :)
Incidently, this morning marks my 12 year anniversary of having bought
my first GMC, yep!
Oct 10 1998, and we've come a long way together!
However, i must say, our little roll around the bed (at the 45 degree
angle) last night was a little too kinky for my tastes.
Always an adventure.... hoping for a quick resolution today... 5
gallons at a time?
If you have any advice, please email me direct at eklektro@gmail.com,
since i'm subscribed as digest otherwise.
Cheers!
Greg
SolarSonic.com / Los Angeles

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		[GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: greg on Sun, 10 October 2010 09:43
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: fred v on Sun, 10 October 2010 10:00
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: midlf on Sun, 10 October 2010 11:08
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: Ken Burton on Sun, 10 October 2010 11:48
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: Sammy Williams on Sun, 10 October 2010 12:57
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: greg on Sun, 10 October 2010 13:56
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: Tim Conway on Sun, 10 October 2010 14:03
		mini aux fuel tank By: bukzin on Mon, 11 October 2010 11:26
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: David L Greenberg on Sun, 10 October 2010 14:43
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: Tim Conway on Sun, 10 October 2010 16:10
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: David L Greenberg on Sun, 10 October 2010 16:32
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: KB on Sun, 10 October 2010 16:37
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: Carl S. on Sun, 10 October 2010 21:29
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: GMCNUSA on Sun, 10 October 2010 21:37
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: George Beckman on Mon, 11 October 2010 09:23
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: Duce Apocalypse on Sun, 10 October 2010 17:18
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: bukzin on Mon, 11 October 2010 11:24
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: Luvn737s on Mon, 11 October 2010 11:46
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: Mike O'Connell on Mon, 11 October 2010 15:42
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: ejuk8em on Mon, 11 October 2010 16:57
		Re: [GMCnet] stranded, out of gas, on a steep incline! By: greg on Mon, 11 October 2010 23:22

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